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The technical world is abuzz with predictions and expectation about the Electronic Entertainment Expo (commonly known as E3), which will take place between 5-7 June 2012. During the last two years, the software giant, Microsoft released the Kinect, thus making most of the headlines. This time around, Microsoft is expected to provide information about the upcoming Xbox 720, but, interestingly, rumor has it that Microsoft has something bigger in store. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have a desktop computer, you probably already know that it’s not much use without a monitor. It doesn’t matter if you’re gaming, working, web browsing, or just staring at the screen, a monitor is a bit of a necessity. So if you’re in the market for a new monitor as an upgrade, a secondary display, or a companion for a new desktop, here are the currently top-ranked monitors on alaTest. Read the rest of this entry »

With the recent release of the Sony PlayStation Vita, the handheld gaming sector has some newly fueled competition. The Vita offers some fresh new titles that showcase its graphics superiority and improved features, but Nintendo preempted the Vita with a few new titles as well, intended for the Nintendo 3DS. So what are some of the best handheld titles out right now? Read the rest of this entry »

There are literally thousands of different laptop models out there, and with so many configurations, it can be tough to find one that fits your needs. Here are the major criteria to look at when considering a new laptop: Read the rest of this entry »

The PlayStation Vita finally made it to store shelves last month, and while it has already sold about 1.5 million units worldwide, some people are still hesitant to choose it over the Nintendo 3DS. So just how well does Sony’s new flagship handheld stack up against Nintendo’s? Let’s take a look. Read the rest of this entry »

The PlayStation Vita has finally seen its North American launch (sorta). Even though the official launch date is February 22^nd, Sony released a First Edition Bundle just yesterday, and already, the PS Vita has climbed to the number one spot on our gaming console charts. Here are a few good reasons why you might want one. Read the rest of this entry »

There are some new faces among out top-ranked laptops. The big names you’re likely familiar with, like Apple, Dell, and Toshiba have found themselves bumped down on our list recently. The newcomers to the top 5? Asus and Acer. Read the rest of this entry »

CES 2012 has just wrapped up, and just like every year, there were more than a handful of innovative products that will be hitting store shelves soon – if they haven’t already. Here our favorites in a few popular categories this year. These products are definitely worth checking out when they are released. Read the rest of this entry »