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The iPhone 17 Pro, especially the Max version, offers the best battery life an Apple user can get on an iPhone. After all, we're talking about a massive difference here, as the smaller version ...

It’s just launched in Europe, joined by the larger, more photography-focused Xiaomi 17 Ultra. It’s just launched in Europe, joined by the larger, more photography-focused Xiaomi 17 Ultra. is a news ...

A battery test shows iPhone 17 gains are real but modest, with eSIM-only models likely lasting longer thanks to larger batteries. When Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup, it talked up major battery ...

Those parts matter because they keep the machine balanced. You’re not just buying a big GPU and then living with tiny storage or borderline memory. Here’s the straight and narrow on the RTX 5080: it’s ...

At CES 2026, Alienware announced a complete refresh of its gaming laptop lineup. The company brought back the Area-51 name with 16-inch and 18-inch models and introduced the Alienware 16X Aurora, a ...

Dell's Alienware brand is here at CES 2026, and the biggest highlight is in Alienware's upcoming laptops. Alienware's revived classic Area-51 brand is still going strong, including an updated Area-51 ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware Area-51 (AAT2250) is quite something. Its ...

After hours of video calls, texts, streaming and scrolling through social media, smartphone buyers cashing in on Cyber Monday deals want a smartphone battery that will last. "While there's a lot of ...

The Alienware 16 Area 51 may just be the most unique gaming laptop I’ve reviewed this year. Its sci-fi-inspired styling immediately makes it stand out from the pack, but its great gaming performance ...

Apple’s “Pro” iPhones usually look and feel a lot like the regular ones, just with some added features stacked on top. They’ve historically had better screens and more flexible cameras, and there has ...