iBuyPower gaming desktops are currently discounted for Presidents Day, offering consumers deals on pre-assembled gaming PCs with high-end AMD CPUs and GPUs, according to The Verge. Meanwhile, Wired highlighted the best Windows laptops currently available, and The Verge also reviewed a new controller that turns a phone into a Game Boy. These tech-focused deals and reviews come as consumers consider their tech purchases, with Samsung Galaxy phones and Windows laptops also drawing attention.
For those looking to upgrade their gaming setup, iBuyPower's Presidents Day discounts present an opportunity to acquire pre-assembled gaming desktops. The Verge noted that these desktops are a viable option for those who find building their own PC too expensive or complicated.
Wired provided a guide to the best Windows laptops, noting that many older PCs can be upgraded to Windows 11. The article featured recommendations for various needs, including the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition) as the best overall, the Dell XPS 14 (2026) as the best upgrade, and the Dell 14 Plus as the best under $1,000. The Asus Zenbook A14 was highlighted as the most portable option.
In other tech news, The Verge reviewed the GameSir Pocket Taco, a $35 controller designed to turn a phone into a Game Boy. The controller clamps onto the bottom of a phone and can also be used as a standalone wireless gamepad. Senior reporter Andrew Liszewski, who has been covering gadgets since 2006, described it as "an excellent and easy way to turn your phone into a retro gaming device."
Wired also offered a guide to Samsung Galaxy phones, noting the popularity of Samsung alongside Apple in the US market. The article highlighted the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra as top choices, along with the Galaxy Z Fold7 as the best folding phone and the Galaxy A26 as the best budget option.
In a separate discussion on Hacker News, the challenges of native Windows development were addressed. The author described the complexities of maintaining a native project using Visual Studio, highlighting the need for developers to troubleshoot build issues and provide support for Microsoft's Visual Studio Installer.
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