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Antonio G. Di BenedettoSep 2

This Acer laptop offers easy repairs and two generations of processor upgrades.

Acer is announcing the Vero 16: a 16-inch laptop with tool-free internal access. The battery and SSD are user-replaceable, and the hinge and ports are also removable. Acer also says the processor can be upgraded for “at least two generations.”

An Acer service center will conduct the upgrades — not the user. And for now all pricing is TBD. The Vero 16 is launching outside North America in Q1 2027.

<em>The Vero 16’s innards are accessible without the need for tools.</em>

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The Vero 16’s innards are accessible without the need for tools.

Image: Acer

Antonio G. Di BenedettoSep 2

Alienware’s next OLED monitors are a 32-inch RGB stripe model and a 25-inch QD-OLED with 560Hz refresh.

Alienware has been on a tear with its recent OLEDs. Now, its next big monitor is the AW3226Q, a 4K 32-inch tandem OLED with 165Hz refresh and RGB stripe subpixels for clearer text — expected this fall for $699.99.

Alienware is also teasing the AW2527HX, a 25-inch QD-OLED with 560Hz refresh, co-created with Team Liquid and designed for esports. Pricing is TBD until its Q1 2027 launch.

The golden age of OLEDs continues.

<em>The design of the AW3226Q keeps things pretty simple like other recent Alienware OLEDs.</em>

<em>A look at the I/O for the AW3226Q. It includes HDMI 2.1 FRL, DisplayPort 1.4, and a few USB ports.</em>

<em>The esports-focused AW2527HX has a tilting and telescoping stand, allowing for close-up positions. Its small stand can also be positioned to accomodate a mouse pad and diagonal keyboard right beside it.</em>

<em>A flip-down headset hanger is always a nice touch, and frankly should be on all monitors.</em>

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The Alienware AW3226Q.

Image: Dell

Dell’s newest laptop sounds a lot like a MacBook Neo

Antonio G. Di BenedettoSep 2

This new Roomba seals itself to your carpet

Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 2

Homey just made the smart home controller I hoped Apple would

Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 1

Shelly’s new $50 security camera watches your home without a subscription

Andrew LiszewskiSep 1

Cameron FaulknerSep 1

More buttons for the original Switch Pro controller.

Jsaux has launched the Elite Extender, a $39.99 accessory for the original Nintendo Switch Pro controller that reminds me a bit of Sony’s Back Button Attachment for the PS4. It adds up to four mappable buttons for your most frequently-used buttons or for macros. The accessory boasts a 1,800mAh battery, though the host controller’s Amiibo functionality won’t work while it’s attached.

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Cameron FaulknerSep 1

A capable little controller that lets you offer a helping hand.

Jsaux is launching the S1 Pro, a small $49.99 wireless controller that can wake the Switch 2, and connect to various other platforms via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, or USB-C. It features Switch-like TMR sticks, gyro controls, and adjustable trigger throw distances. But its marquee feature is that it lets you connect two S1 Pros to a single 2.4GHz transmitter, and swap player assignments in local multiplayer games at will, so player two can jump in to help with a difficult part.

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