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Developed by xAI, an offshoot of the programmers who stuck around after Elon Musk purchased X (formerly known as Twitter), Grok is designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s GPT-4 models, Google’s Bard, and a range of other public-facing chatbots.

While you might expect it to open up to a wider audience when it’s out of beta, Musk has suggested that Grok will remain a feature exclusive to Premium+ X subscribers for the foreseeable future.

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What is Grok? Elon Musk’s controversial ChatGPT competitor explained

Grok! It might not roll off the tongue like ChatGPT or Windows Copilot, but it’s a large language model chatbot all the same. Developed by xAI, an offshoot of the programmers who stuck around after Elon Musk purchased X (formerly known as Twitter), Grok is designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s GPT-4 models, Google’s Bard, and a range of other public-facing chatbots.

Launched in November 2023, Grok is designed to be a chatbot with less of a filter than other AIs. It’s said to have a “bit of wit, and has a rebellious streak.”

It’s only for X Premium users

Want to play around with Grok yourself? You can, if you’re an X Premium+ subscriber and also reside in the U.S. (r use a VPN). Even so, there’s a waiting list to try out the prototype, so there’s no guarantee you’ll get in.

While you might expect it to open up to a wider audience when it’s out of beta, Musk has suggested that Grok will remain a feature exclusive to Premium+ X subscribers for the foreseeable future.

It’s a chatbot

Just weeks after discussing how dangerous Musk thought the recent advances in AI were, he launched Grok in beta form. Though he claimed that it would be more open in its communication style, with less of a topic filter, it’s ultimately a chatbot like any of the others.

That’s because it was built in much the same way. It’s a large language model AI, which means it was built using lots of training data, some from X, some from the web at large. We’re told its running on the Grok-1 large language model (LLM) with some 33 billion parameters. This would put it behind Meta’s LLaMa and OpenAI’s GPT-4, which have 70 billion and 1.76 trillion parameters, respectively. It was also trained for only a couple of months, whereas other models have taken years to put together.

That may be why Grok appears to be just as susceptible (if not to more so) to hallucinations as other AIs like ChatGPT. It often makes up facts or cites nonexistent sources when asked for factual responses.

It uses data from X

One of the big selling points of Grok is that it brings live data from X. Where other language models might use Google or Bing to find up-to-date information to augment their answers to user prompts, Grok can base its responses off of up-to-date information from X. That gives it access to information that other chatbots don’t have, but it also means that it is potentially more susceptible to misinformation due to the sheer scale of its spread on X since Musk’s takeover.

That does mean it has access to Musk’s X, account, however. Which means it doesn’t agree with him all the time.

It’s supposed to be anti-woke, but it isn’t

A major reason for Musk’s takeover of X and the launch of Grok has been his own attempt to fight back against what he considers “wokeness.” Grok was supposed to be an AI that eschewed societal politeness in favor of a particular brand of humor, as well as a propensity to lean right in its political biases. However, that’s not turned out to be the case. Indeed, many of Musk and Grok’s initial fans are now complaining that the AI has been captured by “woke programmers.

Has Grok been captured by woke programmers?

I am extremely concerned here. 😮 https://t.co/lrlOJ79Mzz

— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) December 8, 2023

In reality, Grok’s training data was based on much the same data as every other AI: the humans who interact with each other online. Therefore, Grok was likely to graduate toward sounding like the other AIs out there.

In its default mode, most researchers found that Grok would respond with an overtly neutral answer if asked about topics that are seen as controversial by right-wing commenters, such as gun control, climate change, or debunked conspiracy theories. However, if you switch from the standard “fun” mode to its regular mode, it will provide more reasoned responses.

It’s borrowing from ChatGPT

Grok has been found to make responses as if it was ChatGPT at times. That’s not because it was built on the same technology as ChatGPT, but because it was trained on the web since the release of ChatGPT. That’s led it to hoover up AI-written content, and in one instance, an OpenAI privacy policy, which it proceeded to feed back to its users as if it wrote it.

This is a problem that has been cited by a number of experts and may worsen with all LLM AIs if it isn’t addressed. In a world where AIs can and do create mountains of recycled content every day, AI developers need a way to differentiate between AI and human content so that they don’t just train their future models on AI-generated content.

The name comes from a Heinlein novel

If you’re wondering where the bizarre name came from, “Grok” is a neologism from the Robert Heinlein novel, Stranger in a Strange Land. The original meaning was to “understand intuitively or by empathy, to establish rapport with.” That sounds like a lofty goal for an AI, but it’s likely that it’s been employed here in the fashion that it grew to be known by within the programming community in the decades after Heinlein’s work: To understand something so fully, that it’s part of your identity.

Grok is supposed to understand us so well it is us. We don’t think it’s quite there yet.

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Content: Moto Razr 50 Ultra review: A multipurpose party trick with the right gimmicks

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The Moto Razr 50 Ultra does enough to bring the fun back into a world of smartphones that is starved of innovation

There are few names in the consumer technology-verse that are as iconic as the Moto Razr. Way before Steve Jobs changed the mobile phone industry with the Apple iPhone, and Nokia and BlackBerry ran what essentially was a duopoly, the Moto Razr was like a symbol of irreverence—in a good way. The now-96-year-old name got its branding campaigns spot-on and all through the early 2000s, the likes of the Moto Razr, Rokr and Slvr became the flag-bearers of youth and resistance.

The equation was simple. BlackBerry phones were meant for austere suits and tough-worded emails. Nokia, meanwhile, served half the world that was just now waking up to the idea of games on mass-scale handheld entertainment tools. Motorola, an American icon, made phones that were fun, and more importantly, cool. In what feels like a rather pleasant surprise, its 2024 rendition, now called Moto Razr 50 Ultra, gets quite a bit of it right.

Retro Razr

Straight up, one of the coolest bits of the rebirth of the Razr—this time with touchscreens and the Android app marketplace—is Retro Razr. This, to be sure, is a simple skin, so it doesn’t necessarily change everything about the smartphone.

What it does do is create just the right kind of gimmick that the present has-been world of smartphones so desperately needs. This Retro Razr mode, thanks to the folding touchscreen, emulates the original Razr’s vibration-backed plastic T9 keyboard and the 2.2-inch display that is thankfully now much bigger.

Of course, there’s not much you can do here, and any tap of the five-way navigation buttons take you back from the retro space to the modern, boring, Android one. But what’s cool is that you can keep this mode on for long spans and still not be entirely bored by it.

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The Retro Razr mode isn’t the only feature that’s cool about this Moto Razr 50 Ultra smartphone. If you grew up through the last two decades prior to Y2K, chances are that you have at least seen, used, or had an aspiration of one day owning a camcorder. With the new Razr, you can open the flip clamshell by 90 degrees (or half, if you will), turn on the camera app, switch to video mode, turn the phone sideways, and voila! Here’s a camcorder that feels as close to the old Sony Handycams, or the super-innovative erstwhile sign of affluence, the Nokia N93i.

As a result of this feature where tilting the half-folded phone sideways with the camera open automatically starts video recording, you end up with many impromptu videos. From a user experience design standpoint too, this feels intuitive and works very well.

AI and all that’s new

That aside, Motorola’s continued with the trend of smartphones onboarding artificial intelligence (AI) features. On the Moto Razr 50 Ultra, you get the ability to generate wallpapers based on any command you please—and the results, thanks to its ‘Magic Canvas’ application, are reasonably impressive for the most part. You can, for instance, have a newly purchased suit turned into a Rembrandt-style abstract wallpaper. Even if this sounds wildly conflicting as a study of art, this is what generative AI is capable of.

For this, Motorola uses a version of Google’s Gemini model, and you need a working internet connection and a registered Motorola account to access the feature—thus denoting that some degree of data is collected from your usage of the generative feature.

There’s also Smart Sync: a feature that Moto claims can convert any photograph of your latest couture into moody fractals and other varying forms of art. However, Smart Sync appeared to be very inconsistent during our usage. On overall terms, Magic Canvas seems much more usable. What’s also commendable is that the AI features on the Moto Razr 50 Ultra do not feel force-fitted or pushed to the limelight without any good reason. Instead, the features do what good user interface design should—offer a novel usage experience to the users, without drawing much attention or needing an extra learning curve.

Motorola is expected to also introduce three more AI features in future—’Catch me up’ to prioritize notifications, ‘Pay attention’ to start automatic recording and live transcription, and ‘Remember this’ to capture details of what’s on the screen at that moment, along with AI-generated footnotes. While the features sound good, and the transcription feature is already mainstream today, features such as ‘remember this’ sound like issues that could leave us with concerns around data collection and privacy.

Design, cameras and more

Beyond AI, Moto’s design team has also done respectably well to make the Razr 50 Ultra look and feel novel. Both the displays use AMOLED screens—up to the standards of any premium, flagship smartphone today. The outer display covers the entire folded-up area, with a 4-inch screen that is super smooth and vivid in colours. The two main cameras are as less intrusive in the display as they could be, and the smooth rear panel’s texture befits the lofty price tag ( 94,999).

The folding mechanism feels assured, which is perhaps the biggest win for the Razr 50 Ultra. No longer does a foldable smartphone feel like it needs to be handled like precious metals, which shows that over the past generations, innovations to the smartphone form factor have considered the need for users to treat foldable smartphones like everyday, mainstream devices that can withstand the accidental bump.

That apart, the Razr 50 Ultra works like any other premium smartphone. It handles gaming well enough, and the smartphone comes bundled with a pair of Bose co-branded true-wireless earphones. The latter does well for casual music streaming and won’t thrill audiophiles, but that shouldn’t be within the realm of expectations from a brand-bundled pair of earphones anyway.

The only bit where the Moto Razr 50 Ultra does just about alright is the cameras. Flagship counterparts from Samsung, and non-folding ones from the likes of Apple, Google and even Xiaomi, fare better as camera-centric smartphones. Especially in low-lit indoor setups, the Razr 50 Ultra loses details and fidelity of colours. This will leave photography and social media enthusiasts wanting more.

Verdict

Overall, the Moto Razr 50 Ultra is a splendid smartphone. It does everything that a flagship smartphone is supposed to, including making you feel good for having spent an arguably hefty amount on buying a device that won’t last you a decade. Most importantly, it gets the user experience just right. Its gimmicks – all the bells and whistles – are well-designed and fun to have.

This is perhaps its biggest win, and coupled with a premium build to boot, the 2024 rendition of the iconic Moto Razr does carry some of the irreverent, outspoken spirit that the original, 2004 version of the Razr V3 had brought to the market.

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Nvidia’s Dip Buying Guide: 3 Reasons to Scoop Up NVDA Stock on Any Weakness

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  • Semiconductor solutions for artificial intelligence applications will continue to be in high demand globally, and Nvidia (NVDA) will remain a market leader.
  • The chipmaker maintains a resounding “Strong Buy” rating from Wall Street analysts, and NVDA’s target can increase as the company continues its AI success.
  •  Nvidia’s valuation remains at a 12-month low, and if the stock dips, it’s even more of a reason to buy the dip.

Nvidia
 (NASDAQ:NVDA) did not end Friday’s trading session on a good note. The acclaimed chipmaker’s share price dropped more than 5%, causing investors to wonder if this is the end of Nvidia’s jaw-breaking rally. Last year, the company’s share returned a staggering gain of 240% last year, and Nvidia’s Q4 earnings report beat Wall Street’s expectations. Currently, the shares of NVDA stock have risen nearly 60% on a year-to-date basis.

Despite predictions of a sustained Nvidia sell-off in the coming days, I believe investors should not only hold on to their shares but add more to their portfolio once the stock dips.

Below are three reasons to buy the dip on NVDA shares.

Artificial Intelligence solutions remain in high demand

Nvidia dominates in both gaming GPUs and AI chips. In fact, the chipmaker dominates about 81% of the market for AI chips used in personal computers and data centers. Moreover, Nvidia’s TensorRT software enables fast and efficient inference of AI models on edge devices. The chipmaker has effectively tackled and consolidated this new market in an unprecedented manner, and the only chipmaker likely to begin to rival it in the near future will be Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), which plans to sell billions worth of AI chips in 2024.

Even when AMD begins selling AI chips, NVDA will keep its stronghold on the AI market for the foreseeable future, until its competitor ramps up significant sells.

Wall Street continues to be happy with NVDA

Wall Street analysts are excited about Nvidia’s prospects. The company has an overwhelming “Strong Buy” rating from analysts. Out of the 55 analysts covering Nvidia, 50 rate the stock as a “Buy” or “Strong Buy,” while 5 analysts have maintained a “Hold” rating.

Nvidia’s success in the AI market of course have created a lot of optimism. And it’s not just Western markets either. Despite a lack of access to China’s huge market, NVDA stock has made significant strides to sell AI chips to India-based companies and other companies based out of East Asia.

These are just some of the reasons for Wall Street analysts to remain bullish on NVDA, despite the company encroaching upon its 12-month average price target.

Valuation is trading at a good spot

Nvidia’s share price has been trading at a record high. However, the chipmaker’s forward P/E ratio is still well below where it was 12 months ago. Then, the stock was trading at over 52.1x forward earnings.

With its recent rally, which has caused shares to appreciate more than 76%, the chipmaker’s stock now trades for just 35.6x forward earnings. This puts Nvidia’s earnings multiple below that of its key competitor, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), and right around where Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is trading. Moreover, a company like Palantir (NYSE:PLTR), which has seen its share price skyrocket over AI hype, is trading at 79.8x forward earnings, despite its AI platform still being in the pilot phase.

That’s all to say, despite the valuation of NVDA stock looking expensive in certain regards, it is much less than where it was 12 months ago. Also, if the stock continues to dip, investors should see it as an opportunity to buy at a cheaper valuation.

On the date of publication, Tyrik Torres did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.

Tyrik Torres has been studying and participating in financial markets since he was in college, and he has particular passion for helping people understand complex systems. His areas of expertise are semiconductor and enterprise software equities. He has work experience in both investing (public and private markets) and investment banking.

Article printed from InvestorPlace Media, https://investorplace.com/2024/03/nvidias-dip-buying-guide-3-reasons-to-scoop-up-nvda-stock-on-any-weakness/.

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This report addresses: Geoffrey Hinton's AI Concerns

Developed by xAI, an offshoot of the programmers who stuck around after Elon Musk purchased X (formerly known as Twitter), Grok is designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s GPT-4 models, Google’s Bard, and a range of other public-facing chatbots.

While you might expect it to open up to a wider audience when it’s out of beta, Musk has suggested that Grok will remain a feature exclusive to Premium+ X subscribers for the foreseeable future.

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What is Grok? Elon Musk’s controversial ChatGPT competitor explained

Grok! It might not roll off the tongue like ChatGPT or Windows Copilot, but it’s a large language model chatbot all the same. Developed by xAI, an offshoot of the programmers who stuck around after Elon Musk purchased X (formerly known as Twitter), Grok is designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s GPT-4 models, Google’s Bard, and a range of other public-facing chatbots.

Launched in November 2023, Grok is designed to be a chatbot with less of a filter than other AIs. It’s said to have a “bit of wit, and has a rebellious streak.”

It’s only for X Premium users

Want to play around with Grok yourself? You can, if you’re an X Premium+ subscriber and also reside in the U.S. (r use a VPN). Even so, there’s a waiting list to try out the prototype, so there’s no guarantee you’ll get in.

While you might expect it to open up to a wider audience when it’s out of beta, Musk has suggested that Grok will remain a feature exclusive to Premium+ X subscribers for the foreseeable future.

It’s a chatbot

Just weeks after discussing how dangerous Musk thought the recent advances in AI were, he launched Grok in beta form. Though he claimed that it would be more open in its communication style, with less of a topic filter, it’s ultimately a chatbot like any of the others.

That’s because it was built in much the same way. It’s a large language model AI, which means it was built using lots of training data, some from X, some from the web at large. We’re told its running on the Grok-1 large language model (LLM) with some 33 billion parameters. This would put it behind Meta’s LLaMa and OpenAI’s GPT-4, which have 70 billion and 1.76 trillion parameters, respectively. It was also trained for only a couple of months, whereas other models have taken years to put together.

That may be why Grok appears to be just as susceptible (if not to more so) to hallucinations as other AIs like ChatGPT. It often makes up facts or cites nonexistent sources when asked for factual responses.

It uses data from X

One of the big selling points of Grok is that it brings live data from X. Where other language models might use Google or Bing to find up-to-date information to augment their answers to user prompts, Grok can base its responses off of up-to-date information from X. That gives it access to information that other chatbots don’t have, but it also means that it is potentially more susceptible to misinformation due to the sheer scale of its spread on X since Musk’s takeover.

That does mean it has access to Musk’s X, account, however. Which means it doesn’t agree with him all the time.

It’s supposed to be anti-woke, but it isn’t

A major reason for Musk’s takeover of X and the launch of Grok has been his own attempt to fight back against what he considers “wokeness.” Grok was supposed to be an AI that eschewed societal politeness in favor of a particular brand of humor, as well as a propensity to lean right in its political biases. However, that’s not turned out to be the case. Indeed, many of Musk and Grok’s initial fans are now complaining that the AI has been captured by “woke programmers.

Has Grok been captured by woke programmers?

I am extremely concerned here. 😮 https://t.co/lrlOJ79Mzz

— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) December 8, 2023

In reality, Grok’s training data was based on much the same data as every other AI: the humans who interact with each other online. Therefore, Grok was likely to graduate toward sounding like the other AIs out there.

In its default mode, most researchers found that Grok would respond with an overtly neutral answer if asked about topics that are seen as controversial by right-wing commenters, such as gun control, climate change, or debunked conspiracy theories. However, if you switch from the standard “fun” mode to its regular mode, it will provide more reasoned responses.

It’s borrowing from ChatGPT

Grok has been found to make responses as if it was ChatGPT at times. That’s not because it was built on the same technology as ChatGPT, but because it was trained on the web since the release of ChatGPT. That’s led it to hoover up AI-written content, and in one instance, an OpenAI privacy policy, which it proceeded to feed back to its users as if it wrote it.

This is a problem that has been cited by a number of experts and may worsen with all LLM AIs if it isn’t addressed. In a world where AIs can and do create mountains of recycled content every day, AI developers need a way to differentiate between AI and human content so that they don’t just train their future models on AI-generated content.

The name comes from a Heinlein novel

If you’re wondering where the bizarre name came from, “Grok” is a neologism from the Robert Heinlein novel, Stranger in a Strange Land. The original meaning was to “understand intuitively or by empathy, to establish rapport with.” That sounds like a lofty goal for an AI, but it’s likely that it’s been employed here in the fashion that it grew to be known by within the programming community in the decades after Heinlein’s work: To understand something so fully, that it’s part of your identity.

Grok is supposed to understand us so well it is us. We don’t think it’s quite there yet.

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Content: Moto Razr 50 Ultra review: A multipurpose party trick with the right gimmicks

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The Moto Razr 50 Ultra does enough to bring the fun back into a world of smartphones that is starved of innovation

There are few names in the consumer technology-verse that are as iconic as the Moto Razr. Way before Steve Jobs changed the mobile phone industry with the Apple iPhone, and Nokia and BlackBerry ran what essentially was a duopoly, the Moto Razr was like a symbol of irreverence—in a good way. The now-96-year-old name got its branding campaigns spot-on and all through the early 2000s, the likes of the Moto Razr, Rokr and Slvr became the flag-bearers of youth and resistance.

The equation was simple. BlackBerry phones were meant for austere suits and tough-worded emails. Nokia, meanwhile, served half the world that was just now waking up to the idea of games on mass-scale handheld entertainment tools. Motorola, an American icon, made phones that were fun, and more importantly, cool. In what feels like a rather pleasant surprise, its 2024 rendition, now called Moto Razr 50 Ultra, gets quite a bit of it right.

Retro Razr

Straight up, one of the coolest bits of the rebirth of the Razr—this time with touchscreens and the Android app marketplace—is Retro Razr. This, to be sure, is a simple skin, so it doesn’t necessarily change everything about the smartphone.

What it does do is create just the right kind of gimmick that the present has-been world of smartphones so desperately needs. This Retro Razr mode, thanks to the folding touchscreen, emulates the original Razr’s vibration-backed plastic T9 keyboard and the 2.2-inch display that is thankfully now much bigger.

Of course, there’s not much you can do here, and any tap of the five-way navigation buttons take you back from the retro space to the modern, boring, Android one. But what’s cool is that you can keep this mode on for long spans and still not be entirely bored by it.

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The Retro Razr mode isn’t the only feature that’s cool about this Moto Razr 50 Ultra smartphone. If you grew up through the last two decades prior to Y2K, chances are that you have at least seen, used, or had an aspiration of one day owning a camcorder. With the new Razr, you can open the flip clamshell by 90 degrees (or half, if you will), turn on the camera app, switch to video mode, turn the phone sideways, and voila! Here’s a camcorder that feels as close to the old Sony Handycams, or the super-innovative erstwhile sign of affluence, the Nokia N93i.

As a result of this feature where tilting the half-folded phone sideways with the camera open automatically starts video recording, you end up with many impromptu videos. From a user experience design standpoint too, this feels intuitive and works very well.

AI and all that’s new

That aside, Motorola’s continued with the trend of smartphones onboarding artificial intelligence (AI) features. On the Moto Razr 50 Ultra, you get the ability to generate wallpapers based on any command you please—and the results, thanks to its ‘Magic Canvas’ application, are reasonably impressive for the most part. You can, for instance, have a newly purchased suit turned into a Rembrandt-style abstract wallpaper. Even if this sounds wildly conflicting as a study of art, this is what generative AI is capable of.

For this, Motorola uses a version of Google’s Gemini model, and you need a working internet connection and a registered Motorola account to access the feature—thus denoting that some degree of data is collected from your usage of the generative feature.

There’s also Smart Sync: a feature that Moto claims can convert any photograph of your latest couture into moody fractals and other varying forms of art. However, Smart Sync appeared to be very inconsistent during our usage. On overall terms, Magic Canvas seems much more usable. What’s also commendable is that the AI features on the Moto Razr 50 Ultra do not feel force-fitted or pushed to the limelight without any good reason. Instead, the features do what good user interface design should—offer a novel usage experience to the users, without drawing much attention or needing an extra learning curve.

Motorola is expected to also introduce three more AI features in future—’Catch me up’ to prioritize notifications, ‘Pay attention’ to start automatic recording and live transcription, and ‘Remember this’ to capture details of what’s on the screen at that moment, along with AI-generated footnotes. While the features sound good, and the transcription feature is already mainstream today, features such as ‘remember this’ sound like issues that could leave us with concerns around data collection and privacy.

Design, cameras and more

Beyond AI, Moto’s design team has also done respectably well to make the Razr 50 Ultra look and feel novel. Both the displays use AMOLED screens—up to the standards of any premium, flagship smartphone today. The outer display covers the entire folded-up area, with a 4-inch screen that is super smooth and vivid in colours. The two main cameras are as less intrusive in the display as they could be, and the smooth rear panel’s texture befits the lofty price tag ( 94,999).

The folding mechanism feels assured, which is perhaps the biggest win for the Razr 50 Ultra. No longer does a foldable smartphone feel like it needs to be handled like precious metals, which shows that over the past generations, innovations to the smartphone form factor have considered the need for users to treat foldable smartphones like everyday, mainstream devices that can withstand the accidental bump.

That apart, the Razr 50 Ultra works like any other premium smartphone. It handles gaming well enough, and the smartphone comes bundled with a pair of Bose co-branded true-wireless earphones. The latter does well for casual music streaming and won’t thrill audiophiles, but that shouldn’t be within the realm of expectations from a brand-bundled pair of earphones anyway.

The only bit where the Moto Razr 50 Ultra does just about alright is the cameras. Flagship counterparts from Samsung, and non-folding ones from the likes of Apple, Google and even Xiaomi, fare better as camera-centric smartphones. Especially in low-lit indoor setups, the Razr 50 Ultra loses details and fidelity of colours. This will leave photography and social media enthusiasts wanting more.

Verdict

Overall, the Moto Razr 50 Ultra is a splendid smartphone. It does everything that a flagship smartphone is supposed to, including making you feel good for having spent an arguably hefty amount on buying a device that won’t last you a decade. Most importantly, it gets the user experience just right. Its gimmicks – all the bells and whistles – are well-designed and fun to have.

This is perhaps its biggest win, and coupled with a premium build to boot, the 2024 rendition of the iconic Moto Razr does carry some of the irreverent, outspoken spirit that the original, 2004 version of the Razr V3 had brought to the market.

Also read: JBL Live Beam 3, CMF Buds Pro 2 review: How TWS cases are becoming smarter

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Nvidia’s Dip Buying Guide: 3 Reasons to Scoop Up NVDA Stock on Any Weakness

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  • Semiconductor solutions for artificial intelligence applications will continue to be in high demand globally, and Nvidia (NVDA) will remain a market leader.
  • The chipmaker maintains a resounding “Strong Buy” rating from Wall Street analysts, and NVDA’s target can increase as the company continues its AI success.
  •  Nvidia’s valuation remains at a 12-month low, and if the stock dips, it’s even more of a reason to buy the dip.

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 (NASDAQ:NVDA) did not end Friday’s trading session on a good note. The acclaimed chipmaker’s share price dropped more than 5%, causing investors to wonder if this is the end of Nvidia’s jaw-breaking rally. Last year, the company’s share returned a staggering gain of 240% last year, and Nvidia’s Q4 earnings report beat Wall Street’s expectations. Currently, the shares of NVDA stock have risen nearly 60% on a year-to-date basis.

Despite predictions of a sustained Nvidia sell-off in the coming days, I believe investors should not only hold on to their shares but add more to their portfolio once the stock dips.

Below are three reasons to buy the dip on NVDA shares.

Artificial Intelligence solutions remain in high demand

Nvidia dominates in both gaming GPUs and AI chips. In fact, the chipmaker dominates about 81% of the market for AI chips used in personal computers and data centers. Moreover, Nvidia’s TensorRT software enables fast and efficient inference of AI models on edge devices. The chipmaker has effectively tackled and consolidated this new market in an unprecedented manner, and the only chipmaker likely to begin to rival it in the near future will be Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), which plans to sell billions worth of AI chips in 2024.

Even when AMD begins selling AI chips, NVDA will keep its stronghold on the AI market for the foreseeable future, until its competitor ramps up significant sells.

Wall Street continues to be happy with NVDA

Wall Street analysts are excited about Nvidia’s prospects. The company has an overwhelming “Strong Buy” rating from analysts. Out of the 55 analysts covering Nvidia, 50 rate the stock as a “Buy” or “Strong Buy,” while 5 analysts have maintained a “Hold” rating.

Nvidia’s success in the AI market of course have created a lot of optimism. And it’s not just Western markets either. Despite a lack of access to China’s huge market, NVDA stock has made significant strides to sell AI chips to India-based companies and other companies based out of East Asia.

These are just some of the reasons for Wall Street analysts to remain bullish on NVDA, despite the company encroaching upon its 12-month average price target.

Valuation is trading at a good spot

Nvidia’s share price has been trading at a record high. However, the chipmaker’s forward P/E ratio is still well below where it was 12 months ago. Then, the stock was trading at over 52.1x forward earnings.

With its recent rally, which has caused shares to appreciate more than 76%, the chipmaker’s stock now trades for just 35.6x forward earnings. This puts Nvidia’s earnings multiple below that of its key competitor, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), and right around where Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is trading. Moreover, a company like Palantir (NYSE:PLTR), which has seen its share price skyrocket over AI hype, is trading at 79.8x forward earnings, despite its AI platform still being in the pilot phase.

That’s all to say, despite the valuation of NVDA stock looking expensive in certain regards, it is much less than where it was 12 months ago. Also, if the stock continues to dip, investors should see it as an opportunity to buy at a cheaper valuation.

On the date of publication, Tyrik Torres did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.

Tyrik Torres has been studying and participating in financial markets since he was in college, and he has particular passion for helping people understand complex systems. His areas of expertise are semiconductor and enterprise software equities. He has work experience in both investing (public and private markets) and investment banking.

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It means that the laptop has a 64-bit processor, which allows it to handle larger amounts of memory and run more advanced software.

With numerous options available in the market, it’s important to understand the specifications before making a purchase.

Photographers and editors, for example, will have a more seamless workflow with one of the best mice instead of just relying on the laptop’s trackpad.

As MacBook users, we have sampled many made-for-MacBook accessories, and we’re sticking with the most useful ones, many of which we utilize ourselves daily.

The LG M3 wireless OLED TV is cool, but I'm not sure I really understand it

Recently at IFA 2023, I finally came face to face with one of the most highly anticipated TVs of this year, the LG M3 OLED Wireless TV.

This revolutionary new television is set to be the first wireless 4K TV, meaning that the OLED display is separate from the internal processing components and wired connectors.

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Is hp laptop 64 bit?

**Yes, most HP laptops are 64-bit.**

In today’s fast-paced technological world, laptops have become an essential tool for both personal and professional use. With numerous options available in the market, it’s important to understand the specifications before making a purchase. One common question that arises during this process is whether HP laptops are 64-bit or not. In this article, we will address this question directly and provide you with some related FAQs to help you make an informed decision.

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A 64-bit laptop refers to the number of bits that the processor can process at a time. It means that the laptop has a 64-bit processor, which allows it to handle larger amounts of memory and run more advanced software.

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A 64-bit laptop offers several advantages over a 32-bit laptop. It can access more RAM, allowing for better multitasking and improved performance when running resource-intensive applications.

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A 64-bit operating system can utilize the full capabilities of a 64-bit processor. With increased memory access, it can handle more extensive data sets and perform calculations more efficiently, resulting in faster and more responsive performance.

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To determine if your HP laptop is 64-bit, go to the “System Information” settings. Under the “Operating System” section, it should mention whether the system is running on a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system.

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While most HP laptops are 64-bit, it is essential to check the specifications of the specific model you are interested in, as different laptops may have different configurations.

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If your HP laptop is 32-bit, it means that it has a 32-bit processor. While it can still run most software, it may not be able to handle more memory-intensive tasks as efficiently as a 64-bit laptop.

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No, it is not possible to upgrade a 32-bit laptop to a 64-bit version. The architecture of the processor determines whether a laptop is 32-bit or 64-bit, and this cannot be changed without replacing the entire processor.

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In most cases, yes. Many 64-bit laptops have upgradeable RAM, allowing you to increase its capacity as per your requirements. However, it is essential to check the laptop’s specifications or consult with the manufacturer to ensure compatibility.

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No, a 32-bit laptop cannot run a 64-bit operating system. The hardware limitations of a 32-bit laptop restrict its ability to support a 64-bit operating system. If you need a 64-bit system, you will need to consider upgrading to a 64-bit laptop.

In conclusion, most HP laptops are 64-bit, providing users with the benefits of increased memory access and better performance. However, it is always essential to verify the specifications of the specific model you are interested in before making a purchase. By considering factors such as processor speed, RAM capacity, and storage options, you can ensure that your HP laptop meets your specific needs and requirements.

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The best MacBook Air accessories 2022: top kit for Apple laptops

Do yourself a favor, and invest in one of the best MacBook Air accessories. While it’s true that not everyone needs the extra peripherals, many MacBook Air users will benefit significantly from adding some to their arsenal.

MacBook accessories can considerably improve a user’s experience, not just in obvious ways. Photographers and editors, for example, will have a more seamless workflow with one of the best mice instead of just relying on the laptop’s trackpad. Meanwhile, professionals who spend most of their workday typing away on the keyboard can have better workstation ergonomics with just a separate keyboard and a laptop mount.

These peripherals can also save you money. For instance, if you need a lot of storage space, you could be saving a few hundred bucks/quid by opting for an external SSD drive instead of upgrading with Apple. So, whether you have an older MacBook Air or you’re waiting for the newly-launched MacBook Air M2, now available for pre-order, you’ll be wise to purchase a few peripherals as well.

Don’t worry; we’re not recommending anything that doesn’t make economic sense or only adds to your workspace clutter. As MacBook users, we have sampled many made-for-MacBook accessories, and we’re sticking with the most useful ones, many of which we utilize ourselves daily. These are our top picks of the best MacBook Air accessories.

The best MacBook Air accessories 2022 – chosen by our experts

Best keyboard overall

Specifications

Best for: Typists, writers, programmers
Features: Dictation key, multi-device connectivity, Bluetooth and Logi Bolt USB Receiver connectivity

Reasons to buy

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Thin, light and compact
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Multi-device connectivity

Reasons to avoid

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Short battery life
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No TouchID

Apple’s Magic Keyboard may be one of the best productivity keyboards you’ll ever use, but it’s also a little out of many users’ budget. Enter the Logitech MX Keys Mini, another terrific entry in the brand’s impressive Master Series. It’s still not the cheapest, but it’s much more affordable than Apple’s offering, and it’s worth the price considering its excellent scissor switches, solid build, and appealing design.

The best MacBook Air accessory for those who spend a considerable chunk of their day typing on the computer, the Logitech MX Keys Mini is just as much a pleasure to type on as the Magic Keyboard. Plus, it comes with a few advantages over its rival, including multi-device connectivity (up to three devices), two wireless connectivity options, and an angled design for ergonomics. Unfortunately, it is missing a TouchID sensor, but that’s not a deal-breaker for us – especially since the Magic Keyboard’s TouchID doesn’t always work in our experience.

Why exactly do you need this if the MacBook Air already comes with its own keyboard? For ergonomics. With a separate keyboard, you can mount that laptop and set it away from you and at eye level, taking the strain off your back, neck and shoulders.

Read the full Logitech MX Keys Mini review

2. Apple Magic Mouse 2

Best mouse for the MacBook Air

Specifications

Best for: : Content creators, professionals
Features: Multi-touch surface, rechargeable battery

Reasons to buy

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Incredibly responsive and accurate
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Multi-touch surface is the best of both worlds

Reasons to avoid

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Only about two months per full charge
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Cannot charge and use at the same time

While there are many excellent mice for MacBooks, none of them can hold a candle to Apple’s Magic Mouse 2. It might be a little more expensive, but it also boasts some features that its rivals can only dream about. First of all, it’s impossibly thin – so thin that you can slip it into the back pocket of your jeans – making it travel-friendly. Its performance is also top-notch, allowing it to be incredibly responsive and accurate.

However, its marquee feature is its multi-touch surface, which means that the mouse's whole top surface functions much like a trackpad, so you can swipe, scroll and double-tap away for a more seamless and ergonomic experience. With the Magic Mouse 2, therefore, it’s like you’re getting a mouse and a trackpad in one device.

Why do we recommend this? The trackpad on the MacBook Air is spacious, responsive, and luxurious. However, it’s not conducive to a seamless creative or productive workflow, and it’s not going to be kind to your arm when you’re using it all day. Trust us; the Magic Mouse 2 will not only improve your workflow but also take a bit of that pressure off your wrist and shoulder.

3. Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

Most portable hub

Specifications

Best for: : Professionals
Features: HDMI, USB and USB-C ports

Reasons to buy

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Very portable
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Up to 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz via HDMI

Reasons to avoid

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Only three ports
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Not cheap

There are many hubs out there, and most of them are travel-friendly. However, none of them are as portable as this three-port adapter from Apple – just the perfect companion to your MacBook Air, especially when you’re jetting off to another city or country. It may only come with three ports, which isn’t many considering the price, but they are the most vital ones.

With it, you’re getting a USB port and an HDMI port without losing one of your USB-C ports, which is a good thing since you’re only getting two of them. And, just because it’s small and compact doesn’t mean it isn’t powerful. That HDMI port can deliver 4K videos at 60Hz, granted you have a suitable HDMI cable.

Who needs this MacBook Air accessory? Pretty much all creative and non-creative professionals who need the extra ports for their other peripherals, even when they’re on the go.

4. Moshi Muse Laptop Sleeve

Most versatile laptop sleeve

Specifications

Best for: : Remote workers, Digital nomads
Features: 15-degree convertible stand, Microfiber inner lining

Reasons to buy

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Versatile and multi-purpose
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Affordable
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Made of vegan leather

Reasons to avoid

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No handle or zippers

We use the Moshi Muse laptop sleeve just as much at home as when traveling. Being a laptop sleeve, it protects your MacBook Air from dings, scratches and the elements. But it also serves another purpose. Its front flap serves a dual purpose – it keeps your laptop stowed away using magnets while moonlighting as an ergonomic stand when you’re using your device. To turn it into a stand, you simply fold it and tuck one end into the sleeve pocket.

As a stand, it delivers an ergonomic typing experience, protects the bottom of your laptop and keeps any laptop from overheating when you only have a porous surface to work with. It’s so effective at the latter that we love using it with our MacBook Pro when working in bed. Of course, the MacBook Air M1, being fanless, doesn’t need that “leg up” for circulation. However, the other benefits still apply.

What’s more, it’s made of vegan leather and is more affordable than the leather sleeve that Apple has on offer.

Portable and rugged SSD to expand your storage space

Specifications

Best for: : Creative professionals
Features: 500GB to 4TB capacity, up to two-meter drop protection, IP55 rating, USB-C to USB-C with USB-A adapter

Reasons to buy

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Robust, rugged, compact
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More affordable than Apple’s SSD upgrades
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Thin and lightweight

Reasons to avoid

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Not for the budget-minded

We adore our SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD, and not just because it’s so tiny, handy and, well, adorable. One of the best and most popular portable SSDs on the market, this punches above its 1.76-ounce weight with up to 1050MB/s read and up to 1000MB/s write speeds, which should come in handy in creative workloads where the ability to retrieve and save large files quickly is vital.

True to its portable nature, it’s rugged and designed to be travel-friendly. It has two-meter drop protection, dust protection and resistance to water jets from any angle. It also has a Carabiner loop so you can hang it where it’s easily accessible, as well as password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to secure your files.

Portable SSDs are still not cheap, so it’s hardly a surprise that this comes at a steep price. However, if you need that extra storage space, you’ll be paying twice as much when upgrading the MacBook Air’s storage with Apple. That could mean a few hundred dollars more.

Read our full SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD review

6. Anker 643 USB-C to USB-C Cable

Durable USB-C cable that comes in different colors

Specifications

Best for: : Everyone
Features: 480Mbps 100W, tangle-free, 18-month warranty

Reasons to buy

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Tangle-free design is effective
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100W max power output
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Six feet in length

Reasons to avoid

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Not braided

We love our braided cables, but we might just love Anker’s newer line of silicone cables more. They are soft to touch, flexible and tangle-resistant. How these cables are designed makes them hard to get tangled, which has always been an issue with other charging cords. That saves you a lot of time and frustration.

Just because it’s not braided doesn’t mean it’s less durable – it boasts a 25,000-bend lifespan. Anker is so confident in its durability that it comes with an 18-month warranty. It’s powerful as well. It can transmit max power output of 100W, so you can use it to charge not just your phone and tablet but also your MacBook Air.

It’ll even let you add a splash of color to your setup, thanks to its blue, green, yellow, gray, purple and light purple options. You can even choose between a three-foot option and a six-foot-one.

Most neutral-sounding noise-canceling headphones

Specifications

Best for: : Music lovers, film and show lovers
Features: Alexa Voice Control, touch controls, active noise cancellation, app support, multi-device connectivity

Reasons to buy

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Neutral sound that can be EQ’ed
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Touch controls are intuitive
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Adjustable noise cancellation

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive
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Earcup height adjustments don’t hold

Ideally, we would go for the Apple Airpods Max, which boasts ANC and high-fidelity audio. But, it’s among the most expensive consumer headphones out there, and there are more affordable options that are just as good. There’s the Bose Noise Cancelling 700, which is a tad cheaper and delivers hi-fi sound that’s well-balanced and detailed. It comes with all the premium frills, like excellent active noise cancellation, intuitive touch controls so you won’t have to figure out which button does what, and support for Alexa for voice control.

Not all listeners are into neutral sound, so it’s good that these headphones come with app support to make EQ adjustments so you can have the sound profile that suits you. This Bose app also lets you check battery life, toggle audio sources, adjust the noise cancellation level and customize one of the touch controls. It also has a 13-hour battery life and can connect to two audio sources simultaneously, something you don’t always find in headphones of the same caliber.

Why is this an essential addition to your MacBook Air arsenal? You’ll need a pair of headphones to listen to music, watch videos and jump on video calls with colleagues when you’re out in public. If you’re going to do so, you might as well get that audiophile-approved sound – although if you don’t care much about sound quality, there are much cheaper options.

Read our full Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review

8. Twelve South Curve

High-quality laptop mount

Specifications

Best for: : All professionals
Features: Anti-slip silicone arms, fits most 11-inch to 17-inch laptops

Reasons to buy

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Improves workstation ergonomics
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Robust build

Reasons to avoid

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Pricier than most laptop mounts

We’ve used several laptop mounts, and while most are pretty solid and reliable, we quite love the look of Twelve South’s offerings as the company tends to go for a more professional finish. The Twelve South Curve, one of its latest releases, doesn’t fall far from that tree. Coming in matte black and white, it has that nice half-moon base that separates it from the rest.

It’s not just about the looks, however. This mount has an anti-slip surface to ensure that your laptop stays in place, a six-inch rise to put your device at eye level, and a design that fits most laptops, including the small 11-inch ones and the 17-inch behemoths.

The question is, do you need a laptop mount? Absolutely. You’re not doing your neck, back and shoulders any favor by staring down at your laptop screen for eight hours or more. A display, after all, must be at eye level. By setting the laptop on a mount, you can also round out your workstation ergonomics by adding a keyboard with a wrist rest and a mouse.

Excellent 1080p webcam

Specifications

Best for: : Remote workers
Features: 1080p resolution at 60fps, 78-degree field of view, autofocus, auto framing mode, optimized for popular live streaming software

Reasons to buy

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Excellent video quality in a compact form
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USB-C connectivity
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1080p at 60fps

Reasons to avoid

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There are cheaper 1080p options

Apple might finally upgrade the MacBook Air’s measly webcam to a proper 1080p this year, but current MacBook Air users would have to be satisfied with that 720p resolution it offers. Or, they can just upgrade to a 1080p webcam like the Logitech StreamCam.

Designed for streamers with streaming-focused features like streaming software optimizations and auto-framing mode, it’s also a terrific option for remote workers who need to jump on daily video standups with their team. That 1080p at 60fps video quality is also a treat, as is the USB-C connectivity that makes it ideal for all Mac users. And we adore its compact square form factor and classy cloth front panel.

This is a bit more expensive than other 1080p offerings, but you’re getting a premium, travel-friendly model here. Pair it with Logitech’s portable Litra Glow streaming light, as we do, and you’ll look like a professional streamer on those video calls with co-workers.

Read our full Logitech StreamCam review

10. Eggtronic Laptop Power Bank

Most reliable laptop power bank

Specifications

Best for: : Travelers, digital nomads
Features: 63W Output, 20,000mAh capacity, LCD display

Reasons to buy

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Can charge most laptops
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Three charging ports with simultaneous charging
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LCD display shows remaining battery life

Reasons to avoid

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No 100W power delivery

We’ve tested our share of laptop battery packs, and to be very honest, most of them are faulty. Either they stop charging after a few minutes or only have enough juice to give your laptop a full charge. Some even run so hot while charging you get paranoid that they’ll burst into flames. Only a handful of laptop power banks out there are truly reliable, and Eggtronic’s offering is among them.

For a reasonably affordable laptop power bank, it has a 20,000mAh capacity that manages to charge older 13-inch MacBook Pros and the MacBook Air to 100% and still have enough juice to charge your phone. It can also charge three devices simultaneously thanks to its two USB-A and one USB-C ports – though bear in mind that the USB-C drops its power delivery down from 63W to 45W when you’re charging other devices. Luckily, it has fast-charging skills so that you can charge up your laptop in no time.

It also comes with other great features, including an LCD that accurately shows how much juice it has left and a water-repellant canvas-type cover. If you’re a digital nomad or a long-term traveler, you’ll need this addition to your setup.

Michelle Rae Uy is the Buying Guides Editor here at TechRadar. She's a Los Angeles-based tech, travel and lifestyle writer covering a wide range of topics, from computing to the latest in green commutes to the best hiking trails.

She's an ambivert who enjoys communing with nature and traveling for months at a time just as much as watching movies and playing sim games at home. That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives.

A past IGN, Insider, and Thrillist contributor, you can also see her work on T3, Creative Bloq, and Digital Camera World. When not testing cool gadgets, she's gallivanting around the world, going on adventures, learning the latest TikTok dance trend, or cuddling with her tuxedo cats while watching reruns of the X-Files or listening to podcasts about astronomy.

She dreams of traveling to space one day, maybe when it's cheap to do so and hyperspace is no longer just a sci-fi concept.

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Content: The LG M3 wireless OLED TV is cool, but I'm not sure I really understand it

Recently at IFA 2023, I finally came face to face with one of the most highly anticipated TVs of this year, the LG M3 OLED Wireless TV. This revolutionary new television is set to be the first wireless 4K TV, meaning that the OLED display is separate from the internal processing components and wired connectors.  Surely this must have been a momentous moment, seeing a "world first" TV in the flesh – and yet, it instead confirmed my suspicions that have been mounting since it made its debut at CES 2023; I don't really get it.

Sure, it looks cool – space-age futuristic in fact – but to my mind, it's the epitome of form over function. Ultimately, my issues lie in an unavoidable truth in that (if we're being really technical) it's not really wireless is it? You still need a cable plugged into the screen and another plugged into the Zero Connect box. So any way you look at it, you're still restricted to the vicinity of your nearest plug socket. In fact, you will need two plug sockets in order to power both components of the M3 OLED; not to point out the obvious but usually you need only one.

This instantly limits how "free" you can be with the M3, as well as throwing up some curious points about how versatile the M3 OLED really is. For example, there is an eARC port on the Zero Connect box but what is it for exactly? An AVR or Dolby Atmos soundbar we presume; but that will still require an HDMI cable for wired connection.

Furthermore, you will need to place that soundbar underneath the screen ideally, meaning you have two options: either trail an overly long HDMI cable between the Zero Connect box and the soundbar; or place the Zero Connect box next to the display. Either way, you are entirely defeating the point of having a wireless TV.

The M3 also seems to share the same panel as the G3, in fact, LG practically confirms that picture performance will be identical. The same MLA-equipped OLED panel will adorn the M3 as featured on the G3, which should by all accounts be a good thing. The G3 earned a five-star review from us, so we're all for seeing how picture performance pans out, but there is the issue of cost. The potentially identical 77-inch G3 comes in at £4299, whereas its wireless sibling is an eyebrow-raising £6000; while that is cheaper than we first anticipated, it's still a steep increase all for the sake of cutting a cord or two.

Frankly, I find Samsung's solution to more accessible connectors and cable management to be much more sensible. The One Connect box, an external slab that houses the HDMI sockets alongside the other (less vital) connectors, is a much more elegant alternative as it hooks up to the TV with just one cable. Fine, it doesn't have the same range as the M3 OLED when it comes to placement as you are limited by the relatively short cable, but considering I want my ports near my TV anyway, it's no great loss to me.

Fundamentally, I just can't get to grips with the M3 Wireless OLED. I don't want to detract from innovation as I am consistently keen to see what the next big thing in TV tech will be. That being said, I would prefer these innovations to be meaningful. Perhaps I'm not the target audience, as I don't have a trendy converted loft apartment that this could be the centrepiece for, but given a modicum of thought, I just don't see the point of the M3.

MORE;

Read our full LG G3 OLED review

And our hands-on review of the LG M3 Wireless OLED TV

And check out our picks for the best OLED TVs

Staff Writer

Lewis Empson is a Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.


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It means that the laptop has a 64-bit processor, which allows it to handle larger amounts of memory and run more advanced software.

With numerous options available in the market, it’s important to understand the specifications before making a purchase.

Photographers and editors, for example, will have a more seamless workflow with one of the best mice instead of just relying on the laptop’s trackpad.

As MacBook users, we have sampled many made-for-MacBook accessories, and we’re sticking with the most useful ones, many of which we utilize ourselves daily.

The LG M3 wireless OLED TV is cool, but I'm not sure I really understand it

Recently at IFA 2023, I finally came face to face with one of the most highly anticipated TVs of this year, the LG M3 OLED Wireless TV.

This revolutionary new television is set to be the first wireless 4K TV, meaning that the OLED display is separate from the internal processing components and wired connectors.

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Is hp laptop 64 bit?

**Yes, most HP laptops are 64-bit.**

In today’s fast-paced technological world, laptops have become an essential tool for both personal and professional use. With numerous options available in the market, it’s important to understand the specifications before making a purchase. One common question that arises during this process is whether HP laptops are 64-bit or not. In this article, we will address this question directly and provide you with some related FAQs to help you make an informed decision.

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A 64-bit laptop refers to the number of bits that the processor can process at a time. It means that the laptop has a 64-bit processor, which allows it to handle larger amounts of memory and run more advanced software.

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A 64-bit laptop offers several advantages over a 32-bit laptop. It can access more RAM, allowing for better multitasking and improved performance when running resource-intensive applications.

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A 64-bit operating system can utilize the full capabilities of a 64-bit processor. With increased memory access, it can handle more extensive data sets and perform calculations more efficiently, resulting in faster and more responsive performance.

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No, a 32-bit laptop cannot run a 64-bit operating system. The hardware limitations of a 32-bit laptop restrict its ability to support a 64-bit operating system. If you need a 64-bit system, you will need to consider upgrading to a 64-bit laptop.

In conclusion, most HP laptops are 64-bit, providing users with the benefits of increased memory access and better performance. However, it is always essential to verify the specifications of the specific model you are interested in before making a purchase. By considering factors such as processor speed, RAM capacity, and storage options, you can ensure that your HP laptop meets your specific needs and requirements.

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The best MacBook Air accessories 2022: top kit for Apple laptops

Do yourself a favor, and invest in one of the best MacBook Air accessories. While it’s true that not everyone needs the extra peripherals, many MacBook Air users will benefit significantly from adding some to their arsenal.

MacBook accessories can considerably improve a user’s experience, not just in obvious ways. Photographers and editors, for example, will have a more seamless workflow with one of the best mice instead of just relying on the laptop’s trackpad. Meanwhile, professionals who spend most of their workday typing away on the keyboard can have better workstation ergonomics with just a separate keyboard and a laptop mount.

These peripherals can also save you money. For instance, if you need a lot of storage space, you could be saving a few hundred bucks/quid by opting for an external SSD drive instead of upgrading with Apple. So, whether you have an older MacBook Air or you’re waiting for the newly-launched MacBook Air M2, now available for pre-order, you’ll be wise to purchase a few peripherals as well.

Don’t worry; we’re not recommending anything that doesn’t make economic sense or only adds to your workspace clutter. As MacBook users, we have sampled many made-for-MacBook accessories, and we’re sticking with the most useful ones, many of which we utilize ourselves daily. These are our top picks of the best MacBook Air accessories.

The best MacBook Air accessories 2022 – chosen by our experts

Best keyboard overall

Specifications

Best for: Typists, writers, programmers
Features: Dictation key, multi-device connectivity, Bluetooth and Logi Bolt USB Receiver connectivity

Reasons to buy

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Thin, light and compact
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Multi-device connectivity

Reasons to avoid

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Short battery life
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No TouchID

Apple’s Magic Keyboard may be one of the best productivity keyboards you’ll ever use, but it’s also a little out of many users’ budget. Enter the Logitech MX Keys Mini, another terrific entry in the brand’s impressive Master Series. It’s still not the cheapest, but it’s much more affordable than Apple’s offering, and it’s worth the price considering its excellent scissor switches, solid build, and appealing design.

The best MacBook Air accessory for those who spend a considerable chunk of their day typing on the computer, the Logitech MX Keys Mini is just as much a pleasure to type on as the Magic Keyboard. Plus, it comes with a few advantages over its rival, including multi-device connectivity (up to three devices), two wireless connectivity options, and an angled design for ergonomics. Unfortunately, it is missing a TouchID sensor, but that’s not a deal-breaker for us – especially since the Magic Keyboard’s TouchID doesn’t always work in our experience.

Why exactly do you need this if the MacBook Air already comes with its own keyboard? For ergonomics. With a separate keyboard, you can mount that laptop and set it away from you and at eye level, taking the strain off your back, neck and shoulders.

Read the full Logitech MX Keys Mini review

2. Apple Magic Mouse 2

Best mouse for the MacBook Air

Specifications

Best for: : Content creators, professionals
Features: Multi-touch surface, rechargeable battery

Reasons to buy

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Incredibly responsive and accurate
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Multi-touch surface is the best of both worlds

Reasons to avoid

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Only about two months per full charge
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Cannot charge and use at the same time

While there are many excellent mice for MacBooks, none of them can hold a candle to Apple’s Magic Mouse 2. It might be a little more expensive, but it also boasts some features that its rivals can only dream about. First of all, it’s impossibly thin – so thin that you can slip it into the back pocket of your jeans – making it travel-friendly. Its performance is also top-notch, allowing it to be incredibly responsive and accurate.

However, its marquee feature is its multi-touch surface, which means that the mouse's whole top surface functions much like a trackpad, so you can swipe, scroll and double-tap away for a more seamless and ergonomic experience. With the Magic Mouse 2, therefore, it’s like you’re getting a mouse and a trackpad in one device.

Why do we recommend this? The trackpad on the MacBook Air is spacious, responsive, and luxurious. However, it’s not conducive to a seamless creative or productive workflow, and it’s not going to be kind to your arm when you’re using it all day. Trust us; the Magic Mouse 2 will not only improve your workflow but also take a bit of that pressure off your wrist and shoulder.

3. Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

Most portable hub

Specifications

Best for: : Professionals
Features: HDMI, USB and USB-C ports

Reasons to buy

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Very portable
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Up to 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz via HDMI

Reasons to avoid

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Only three ports
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Not cheap

There are many hubs out there, and most of them are travel-friendly. However, none of them are as portable as this three-port adapter from Apple – just the perfect companion to your MacBook Air, especially when you’re jetting off to another city or country. It may only come with three ports, which isn’t many considering the price, but they are the most vital ones.

With it, you’re getting a USB port and an HDMI port without losing one of your USB-C ports, which is a good thing since you’re only getting two of them. And, just because it’s small and compact doesn’t mean it isn’t powerful. That HDMI port can deliver 4K videos at 60Hz, granted you have a suitable HDMI cable.

Who needs this MacBook Air accessory? Pretty much all creative and non-creative professionals who need the extra ports for their other peripherals, even when they’re on the go.

4. Moshi Muse Laptop Sleeve

Most versatile laptop sleeve

Specifications

Best for: : Remote workers, Digital nomads
Features: 15-degree convertible stand, Microfiber inner lining

Reasons to buy

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Versatile and multi-purpose
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Affordable
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Made of vegan leather

Reasons to avoid

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No handle or zippers

We use the Moshi Muse laptop sleeve just as much at home as when traveling. Being a laptop sleeve, it protects your MacBook Air from dings, scratches and the elements. But it also serves another purpose. Its front flap serves a dual purpose – it keeps your laptop stowed away using magnets while moonlighting as an ergonomic stand when you’re using your device. To turn it into a stand, you simply fold it and tuck one end into the sleeve pocket.

As a stand, it delivers an ergonomic typing experience, protects the bottom of your laptop and keeps any laptop from overheating when you only have a porous surface to work with. It’s so effective at the latter that we love using it with our MacBook Pro when working in bed. Of course, the MacBook Air M1, being fanless, doesn’t need that “leg up” for circulation. However, the other benefits still apply.

What’s more, it’s made of vegan leather and is more affordable than the leather sleeve that Apple has on offer.

Portable and rugged SSD to expand your storage space

Specifications

Best for: : Creative professionals
Features: 500GB to 4TB capacity, up to two-meter drop protection, IP55 rating, USB-C to USB-C with USB-A adapter

Reasons to buy

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Robust, rugged, compact
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More affordable than Apple’s SSD upgrades
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Thin and lightweight

Reasons to avoid

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Not for the budget-minded

We adore our SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD, and not just because it’s so tiny, handy and, well, adorable. One of the best and most popular portable SSDs on the market, this punches above its 1.76-ounce weight with up to 1050MB/s read and up to 1000MB/s write speeds, which should come in handy in creative workloads where the ability to retrieve and save large files quickly is vital.

True to its portable nature, it’s rugged and designed to be travel-friendly. It has two-meter drop protection, dust protection and resistance to water jets from any angle. It also has a Carabiner loop so you can hang it where it’s easily accessible, as well as password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to secure your files.

Portable SSDs are still not cheap, so it’s hardly a surprise that this comes at a steep price. However, if you need that extra storage space, you’ll be paying twice as much when upgrading the MacBook Air’s storage with Apple. That could mean a few hundred dollars more.

Read our full SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD review

6. Anker 643 USB-C to USB-C Cable

Durable USB-C cable that comes in different colors

Specifications

Best for: : Everyone
Features: 480Mbps 100W, tangle-free, 18-month warranty

Reasons to buy

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Tangle-free design is effective
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100W max power output
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Six feet in length

Reasons to avoid

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Not braided

We love our braided cables, but we might just love Anker’s newer line of silicone cables more. They are soft to touch, flexible and tangle-resistant. How these cables are designed makes them hard to get tangled, which has always been an issue with other charging cords. That saves you a lot of time and frustration.

Just because it’s not braided doesn’t mean it’s less durable – it boasts a 25,000-bend lifespan. Anker is so confident in its durability that it comes with an 18-month warranty. It’s powerful as well. It can transmit max power output of 100W, so you can use it to charge not just your phone and tablet but also your MacBook Air.

It’ll even let you add a splash of color to your setup, thanks to its blue, green, yellow, gray, purple and light purple options. You can even choose between a three-foot option and a six-foot-one.

Most neutral-sounding noise-canceling headphones

Specifications

Best for: : Music lovers, film and show lovers
Features: Alexa Voice Control, touch controls, active noise cancellation, app support, multi-device connectivity

Reasons to buy

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Neutral sound that can be EQ’ed
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Touch controls are intuitive
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Adjustable noise cancellation

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive
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Earcup height adjustments don’t hold

Ideally, we would go for the Apple Airpods Max, which boasts ANC and high-fidelity audio. But, it’s among the most expensive consumer headphones out there, and there are more affordable options that are just as good. There’s the Bose Noise Cancelling 700, which is a tad cheaper and delivers hi-fi sound that’s well-balanced and detailed. It comes with all the premium frills, like excellent active noise cancellation, intuitive touch controls so you won’t have to figure out which button does what, and support for Alexa for voice control.

Not all listeners are into neutral sound, so it’s good that these headphones come with app support to make EQ adjustments so you can have the sound profile that suits you. This Bose app also lets you check battery life, toggle audio sources, adjust the noise cancellation level and customize one of the touch controls. It also has a 13-hour battery life and can connect to two audio sources simultaneously, something you don’t always find in headphones of the same caliber.

Why is this an essential addition to your MacBook Air arsenal? You’ll need a pair of headphones to listen to music, watch videos and jump on video calls with colleagues when you’re out in public. If you’re going to do so, you might as well get that audiophile-approved sound – although if you don’t care much about sound quality, there are much cheaper options.

Read our full Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review

8. Twelve South Curve

High-quality laptop mount

Specifications

Best for: : All professionals
Features: Anti-slip silicone arms, fits most 11-inch to 17-inch laptops

Reasons to buy

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Improves workstation ergonomics
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Robust build

Reasons to avoid

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Pricier than most laptop mounts

We’ve used several laptop mounts, and while most are pretty solid and reliable, we quite love the look of Twelve South’s offerings as the company tends to go for a more professional finish. The Twelve South Curve, one of its latest releases, doesn’t fall far from that tree. Coming in matte black and white, it has that nice half-moon base that separates it from the rest.

It’s not just about the looks, however. This mount has an anti-slip surface to ensure that your laptop stays in place, a six-inch rise to put your device at eye level, and a design that fits most laptops, including the small 11-inch ones and the 17-inch behemoths.

The question is, do you need a laptop mount? Absolutely. You’re not doing your neck, back and shoulders any favor by staring down at your laptop screen for eight hours or more. A display, after all, must be at eye level. By setting the laptop on a mount, you can also round out your workstation ergonomics by adding a keyboard with a wrist rest and a mouse.

Excellent 1080p webcam

Specifications

Best for: : Remote workers
Features: 1080p resolution at 60fps, 78-degree field of view, autofocus, auto framing mode, optimized for popular live streaming software

Reasons to buy

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Excellent video quality in a compact form
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USB-C connectivity
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1080p at 60fps

Reasons to avoid

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There are cheaper 1080p options

Apple might finally upgrade the MacBook Air’s measly webcam to a proper 1080p this year, but current MacBook Air users would have to be satisfied with that 720p resolution it offers. Or, they can just upgrade to a 1080p webcam like the Logitech StreamCam.

Designed for streamers with streaming-focused features like streaming software optimizations and auto-framing mode, it’s also a terrific option for remote workers who need to jump on daily video standups with their team. That 1080p at 60fps video quality is also a treat, as is the USB-C connectivity that makes it ideal for all Mac users. And we adore its compact square form factor and classy cloth front panel.

This is a bit more expensive than other 1080p offerings, but you’re getting a premium, travel-friendly model here. Pair it with Logitech’s portable Litra Glow streaming light, as we do, and you’ll look like a professional streamer on those video calls with co-workers.

Read our full Logitech StreamCam review

10. Eggtronic Laptop Power Bank

Most reliable laptop power bank

Specifications

Best for: : Travelers, digital nomads
Features: 63W Output, 20,000mAh capacity, LCD display

Reasons to buy

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Can charge most laptops
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Three charging ports with simultaneous charging
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LCD display shows remaining battery life

Reasons to avoid

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No 100W power delivery

We’ve tested our share of laptop battery packs, and to be very honest, most of them are faulty. Either they stop charging after a few minutes or only have enough juice to give your laptop a full charge. Some even run so hot while charging you get paranoid that they’ll burst into flames. Only a handful of laptop power banks out there are truly reliable, and Eggtronic’s offering is among them.

For a reasonably affordable laptop power bank, it has a 20,000mAh capacity that manages to charge older 13-inch MacBook Pros and the MacBook Air to 100% and still have enough juice to charge your phone. It can also charge three devices simultaneously thanks to its two USB-A and one USB-C ports – though bear in mind that the USB-C drops its power delivery down from 63W to 45W when you’re charging other devices. Luckily, it has fast-charging skills so that you can charge up your laptop in no time.

It also comes with other great features, including an LCD that accurately shows how much juice it has left and a water-repellant canvas-type cover. If you’re a digital nomad or a long-term traveler, you’ll need this addition to your setup.

Michelle Rae Uy is the Buying Guides Editor here at TechRadar. She's a Los Angeles-based tech, travel and lifestyle writer covering a wide range of topics, from computing to the latest in green commutes to the best hiking trails.

She's an ambivert who enjoys communing with nature and traveling for months at a time just as much as watching movies and playing sim games at home. That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives.

A past IGN, Insider, and Thrillist contributor, you can also see her work on T3, Creative Bloq, and Digital Camera World. When not testing cool gadgets, she's gallivanting around the world, going on adventures, learning the latest TikTok dance trend, or cuddling with her tuxedo cats while watching reruns of the X-Files or listening to podcasts about astronomy.

She dreams of traveling to space one day, maybe when it's cheap to do so and hyperspace is no longer just a sci-fi concept.

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Content: The LG M3 wireless OLED TV is cool, but I'm not sure I really understand it

Recently at IFA 2023, I finally came face to face with one of the most highly anticipated TVs of this year, the LG M3 OLED Wireless TV. This revolutionary new television is set to be the first wireless 4K TV, meaning that the OLED display is separate from the internal processing components and wired connectors.  Surely this must have been a momentous moment, seeing a "world first" TV in the flesh – and yet, it instead confirmed my suspicions that have been mounting since it made its debut at CES 2023; I don't really get it.

Sure, it looks cool – space-age futuristic in fact – but to my mind, it's the epitome of form over function. Ultimately, my issues lie in an unavoidable truth in that (if we're being really technical) it's not really wireless is it? You still need a cable plugged into the screen and another plugged into the Zero Connect box. So any way you look at it, you're still restricted to the vicinity of your nearest plug socket. In fact, you will need two plug sockets in order to power both components of the M3 OLED; not to point out the obvious but usually you need only one.

This instantly limits how "free" you can be with the M3, as well as throwing up some curious points about how versatile the M3 OLED really is. For example, there is an eARC port on the Zero Connect box but what is it for exactly? An AVR or Dolby Atmos soundbar we presume; but that will still require an HDMI cable for wired connection.

Furthermore, you will need to place that soundbar underneath the screen ideally, meaning you have two options: either trail an overly long HDMI cable between the Zero Connect box and the soundbar; or place the Zero Connect box next to the display. Either way, you are entirely defeating the point of having a wireless TV.

The M3 also seems to share the same panel as the G3, in fact, LG practically confirms that picture performance will be identical. The same MLA-equipped OLED panel will adorn the M3 as featured on the G3, which should by all accounts be a good thing. The G3 earned a five-star review from us, so we're all for seeing how picture performance pans out, but there is the issue of cost. The potentially identical 77-inch G3 comes in at £4299, whereas its wireless sibling is an eyebrow-raising £6000; while that is cheaper than we first anticipated, it's still a steep increase all for the sake of cutting a cord or two.

Frankly, I find Samsung's solution to more accessible connectors and cable management to be much more sensible. The One Connect box, an external slab that houses the HDMI sockets alongside the other (less vital) connectors, is a much more elegant alternative as it hooks up to the TV with just one cable. Fine, it doesn't have the same range as the M3 OLED when it comes to placement as you are limited by the relatively short cable, but considering I want my ports near my TV anyway, it's no great loss to me.

Fundamentally, I just can't get to grips with the M3 Wireless OLED. I don't want to detract from innovation as I am consistently keen to see what the next big thing in TV tech will be. That being said, I would prefer these innovations to be meaningful. Perhaps I'm not the target audience, as I don't have a trendy converted loft apartment that this could be the centrepiece for, but given a modicum of thought, I just don't see the point of the M3.

MORE;

Read our full LG G3 OLED review

And our hands-on review of the LG M3 Wireless OLED TV

And check out our picks for the best OLED TVs

Staff Writer

Lewis Empson is a Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.