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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 24, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · David Lumb

    Microsoft’s New Surface Laptops Embody the PC-Phone Marriage Snapdragon Promised Years Ago - CNET (opens the original)

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    On the stage for the second day of keynotes at Snapdragon Summit 2026, Microsoft Corporate VP of Surface Devices Brett Ostrum revealed new versions of the company’s 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface laptops, both of which now run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite X2 chips for improved performance and battery life. These chips had come to larger Surface devices earlier in the year, and arrived in the smaller sizes of Microsoft’s portable PC lineup. Along with the chip upgrade, both of the updated

  2. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · David Lumb

    Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Is it Worth Upgrading? - CNET (opens the original)

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    Apple unveiled a new lineup of devices at its Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday, including the new Apple Watch Series 12. But does it upgrade enough from last year’s Apple Watch Series 11? The standard Apple Watch models offer robust functionality in a signature rectangular display with rounded corners, a futuristic yet style-agnostic design with leading hardware, software and health-tracking features. They don’t have the three-day battery life, extreme ruggedness or satellite connectivity t

  3. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · David Lumb

    Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Clash of the Newest Apple Watches - CNET (opens the original)

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    At its Surprise & Shine event on Sept. 9, Apple revealed its newest devices, including its latest smartwatches. Here’s how the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 compare. The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are premium wearables running the company’s WatchOS 27 software, which have plenty of features that interact with paired iPhones and a growing number that work even when apart (handy when out on a run). The Series 12 is the standard model, while the Ultra 4 is the

  4. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · David Lumb

    Where's the iPhone 18? Here’s Why Apple Didn’t Reveal a New Standard iPhone - CNET (opens the original)

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    The Apple Sept. 9 event revealed a new lineup of devices, including new Apple Watches, the new iPhone 18 Pro and the first foldable iPhone Duo, with one glaring omission: The standard iPhone 18 was nowhere to be seen. Apple didn’t comment on the absent phone, but rumors say it will come early in 2027 — and there are several reasons why the company would delay its entry-level model to next year. It’s a pivotal moment for Apple. The event was the first for new CEO John Ternus, who started his role

  5. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · David Lumb

    An Hour of Gundam: Rogue Orbit Made Me Feverish for More Robot Combat - CNET (opens the original)

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    When I’m piloting a big robot in a video game, I want it to have a big personality and an even bigger punch. After playing an hour of Gundam: Rogue Orbit, it seems the game will have both. But there’s still a lot to discover about Bandai Namco’s next entry in the giant robot franchise, due out March 5, 2027. My virtual preview offered two missions and three premade mobile suits (the franchise’s name for the piloted robots) to choose from. The hour was enough to run through both stages with all t

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