Everything to Expect at Computex / Sony's WH-1000XM6 Headphones Are Better Than Bose / Don't Get Fooled by a 'Lifetime' VPN

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Computex: What to Expect at Asia's Largest Technology Show

In a sure sign of the times, the 2025 conference, running May 19 to 23, is being dubbed 'AI Next!' by its organizer. But here's what else could emerge at Computex—and drive where laptop and desktop PCs will go in the next year.

THE LATEST FROM PC LABS

Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: Better Noise Cancellation Than Bose

Sony's high-end WH-1000XM6 headphones feature foldable earcups, new driver tuning, and noise cancellation that rivals the best from Bose.

How to Watch Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Computex Keynote

For US viewers, CEO Jensen Huang takes the stage on Sunday, May 18 at 8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ET. Here's how to catch the GPU maker's big reveals from the comfort of your couch.

How to Watch Qualcomm's Keynote at Computex

Qualcomm is coming to Computex amid a heated rivalry between Arm and x86 chips. CEO Cristiano Amon will give us all the details in a keynote that begins on May 18 at 11 p.m. PT.

Eye Like It! This Unique Matte Laptop Screen Soothes My Tired Peepers

The nearly glare-free OLED touch screen on Acer's Swift Edge 14 AI touts an impressively effective, industry-first Corning Gorilla Matte Pro finish. I checked it out—along with other new eye-candy Acer laptops announced at Computex.

I Can't Wait to Test Acer's Predator Triton 14 AI, a Spiffy OLED Laptop for Gamers and Creators

I checked out Acer's new 'Lunar Lake'-powered Triton gaming laptop, and its super-portable design and OLED display dazzled me. Watch the video for a closer look at this and the rest of Acer's 2025 gaming lineup.

I Just Finished Playing Doom: The Dark Ages, and These Are My Top 5 Tips for Beating the Game

The Dark Ages is more welcoming to new players than previous Doom games, but you must master the Shield Saw to see your hellish journey through to the end. I'll help you with these tips.

Dyson Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 Review: A Highly Versatile Air Purifier

The Dyson Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 is not only a highly capable air purifier but also a fan and a space heater with 350 degrees of oscillation.

WHICH PAIR OF ANC WIRELESS HEADPHONES IS BEST?

High-End Headphone Throwdown! Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs. Apple AirPods Max

We've lab tested the three best pairs of noise-cancelling headphones you can get and are here to tell you how they stack up on ANC, audio quality, comfort, connectivity, and more.