JC Torres

There is still some debate about the benefits of curved screens at home, whether they can really replicate the cinematic experience of movie houses or are just marketing hype. There’s also the promise of a more ergonomic display because of how they conform to the natural angle of our vision. Some people swear by curved screens, especially when it comes to more immersive content like movies and video games, but not everyone is a believer.

As powerful as smartphones might be, they also have the potential to distract us from the more important things we need to do in life. Sometimes, that productivity does include plenty of reading on the go, which makes the smartphone convenient but also potentially harmful to ones’ eyes in the long run. These contradictory features and needs make the smartphone less than perfect with the common design it carries right now.

Although desktop computers haven't gone the way of the dinosaur as some pundits predicted, laptops clearly surpass towers and even small boxes in terms of presence and numbers. The flexibility offered by these mobile computers can match the needs of most users, sometimes including gamers and content creators as well. The one area where laptops still can't match desktops, aside from raw power, is the ability to swap out parts as needed, but that may only be a matter of time.

After some hardware failures like the infamous Zune and the under-appreciated Windows Phone, Microsoft seems to have struck Gold with the Surface 2-in-1 tablets. It gave the tech company the boldness to go all in on that brand to the point of discontinuing its other hardware products, particularly its line of computer accessories. That definitely disappointed a few fans, especially those waiting for Microsoft's next ergonomic keyboard to break cover.

While many electronic devices today have built-in rechargeable batteries, many people still find it more convenient to use replaceable “dry cell” batteries or their equivalent. It might be easier to swap out dead batteries with new ones than to scramble for a charger, and you can still use rechargeable AA and AAA batteries to get the best of both worlds. Their convenience, however, starts to break down when it comes to their chargers, most of which are bulky, uninspiring, and ironically inconvenient.

As people's tastes in content become more sophisticated, the tools used to create such content also need to evolve. But rather than simply throwing in more hardware at the problem, PC makers like Acer are trying to push the boundaries of what's possible when it comes to raw power while still keeping designs clean, elegant,

PC gaming used to mean being glued to your chair and desk at home, but times have quickly changed for the past years. In addition to gaming laptops that are becoming more powerful while retaining their portable designs, we're now also seeing a flood of handheld gaming PCs that truly make that dream of portable

Gaming laptops have been around for years now, but they have had the stereotype of being huge and heavy boxes that only a handful of avid gamers will appreciate. Thanks to advancements in technology and manufacturing, that is no longer the case, and laptops continue to shrink in size even as they grow in power and capabilities. Today's gaming laptops can now come in thin and stylish designs that empower not only gamers but also creators without burdening their shoulders or their backs.

It seems that smart rings might soon be creating waves that will displace fitness trackers and even some smartwatches. After all, they're small and discreet, let you still wear your favorite timepiece, and should last you almost a week of battery life. You still get all the tracking benefits of a larger wearable, though some

There is a growing interest lately in reducing or even ditching our fossil fuel usage and embracing renewable sources of energy.