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Ryan Whitwam

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Senior Technology Reporter @arstechnica. Past bylines on @ExtremeTech, @androidpolice, @wirecutter, @HotHardware, @NYTimes, @AndroidAuth, and more.

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I don't use Twitter anymore for... reasons. But for the record, I have a new job at @arstechnica as a senior tech reporter. I'm going to be covering, Google, AI, phones, and more.
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HP Victus 15 review: A budget gaming laptop with a 144Hz display

HP Victus 15 review: A budget gaming laptop with a 144Hz display

The 2024 HP Victus 15 is a great budget gaming machine, but it's not ideal for much else.

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The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is now the smartest part of my smart home androidauthority.com/google-…
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is now the smartest part of my smart home

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is now the smartest part of my smart home

Google's latest Nest thermostat is a snap to install, and it looks great on your wall. If you can get over the high price, it'll make your smart home smarter.

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Google Sets A New Wear OS Benchmark hothardware.com/reviews/goog…
Pixel Watch 3 Review: Google Sets A New Wear OS Benchmark

Pixel Watch 3 Review: Google Sets A New Wear OS Benchmark

Google's 3rd gen Pixel watch line-up is sleek and powerful with a great feature set, but at a premium price point.

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I love the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, even though it can't fix the same old foldable foibles

I love the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, even though it can't fix the same old foldable foibles

Google's second-gen foldable is far better than its first, but it doesn't change the game. Find out why in this Pixel 9 Pro Fold review.

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Acer Nitro V 16 review: Affordable mid-range gaming mastery pcworld.com/article/2451566/… by @RyanWhitwam
Acer Nitro V 16 review: Affordable mid-range gaming mastery

Acer Nitro V 16 review: Affordable mid-range gaming mastery

The Acer Nitro V 16 delivers great gaming with its RTX 4060 GPU and Ryzen 7 CPU, but the battery life could be better.

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The OnePlus Pad 2 is a good enough sequel, but I wouldn't pay this much for it androidauthority.com/oneplus…
The OnePlus Pad 2 is a good enough sequel, but I wouldn't pay this much for it

The OnePlus Pad 2 is a good enough sequel, but I wouldn't pay this much for it

The higher price for the second OnePlus tablet doesn't do it any favors. Find out more in this OnePlus Pad 2 review.

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, And Pixel 9 Review: Android Excellence hothardware.com/reviews/goog…

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro And Pixel 9 Review: Android Excellence

Google's new Pixel 9s are infused with AI for sure, but there's a lot more going on here and they're excellent values among flagship Android handsets.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review: Refined Evolution Not Revolution hothardware.com/reviews/sams…

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review: Refined Evolution Not Revolution

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an excellent flip phone, but there's renewed competition now.

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If I didn't have to review other phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 would be the only one I'd use

If I didn't have to review other phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 would be the only one I'd use

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 finally sheds the prototype vibe of the previous models. Find out more in this Galaxy Z Fold 6 review.

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NEW: The 20-year-old trans daughter of Elon Musk, Vivian Wilson, says that he berated her as a child for being queer and feminine. nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/e…
Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child

Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child

In an exclusive interview, Vivian Jenna Wilson said her father’s recent statements, including that she is “not a girl,” inspired her to speak out: “I’m not just gonna let that slide.”

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A lot of things can change in 20 years, but Motorola still makes the best flip phones. hothardware.com/reviews/moto…

Motorola Razr And Razr+ (2024) Review: Phenomenal Flip Phones

Moto has updated the Razr and Razr+ for 2024 and they may just be the best modern flip phones yet.

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I really like Motorola's 2024 Edge, but not enough to overcome its Pixel 8a problem

I really like Motorola's 2024 Edge, but not enough to overcome its Pixel 8a problem

Motorola's 2024 Edge is a little better than the last, but it needed to be a lot better. Find out more in this Motorola Edge (2024) review.

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@pcworld11 Jul 2024
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 review: A laptop that means business pcworld.com/article/2389329/… by @RyanWhitwam
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 review: A laptop that means business

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 review: A laptop that means business

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 offers solid performance and a great value for anyone who needs a laptop to get work done.

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review: Close to perfection pcworld.com/article/2361071/… by @RyanWhitwam
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review: Close to perfection

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review: Close to perfection

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is one of the best mainstream Windows laptops on the market, with great specs, a gorgeous display, and a killer keyboard.

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HP Envy x360 14 review: OLED makes this compact 2-in-1 shine pcworld.com/article/2330274/… by @RyanWhitwam
HP Envy x360 14 review: OLED makes this compact 2-in-1 shine

HP Envy x360 14 review: OLED makes this compact 2-in-1 shine

The HP Envy x360 14 has a gorgeous OLED screen and great build quality, but performance could be better.

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Do you know your laptop’s trackpad gestures? They’re surprisingly helpful pcworld.com/article/2337721/… by @RyanWhitwam
Do you know your laptop's surprisingly helpful trackpad gestures?

Do you know your laptop's surprisingly helpful trackpad gestures?

Trackpad are responsive enough now that using gestures can make using your laptop more efficient.

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Google Pixel 8a Review: Possibly The Best Midrange Phone Yet hothardware.com/reviews/goog…

Google Pixel 8a Review: Possibly The Best Midrange Phone Yet

The new Google Pixel 8a is sleek, speedy, and shoots better photos than any other budget smart phone.

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Alienware m18 R2 review: A gaming juggernaut with speed to spare pcworld.com/article/2289029/… by @RyanWhitwam

Alienware m18 R2 review: A gaming juggernaut with speed to spare

If you're looking for the ultimate gaming experience, the powerful Alienware m18 R2 will certainly deliver.

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