I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

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Now that we're into Cyber Week and the thick of the holiday shopping season, there are going to be a ton of video games on sale. What likely won't be on sale are gaming handhelds. These portable ...

Handheld gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck look amazing in 2026—but are they really worth it? Before ...

When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As a lead player in the gaming industry, Nintendo has been around for over four decades, and yet its most popular systems are handheld devices ...

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The Asus ROG Xbox Ally will brings powerful PC gaming into a portable form factor with a smooth display, strong performance, ...

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Nintendo has dominated and largely been the only developer seriously interested in and invested in handheld gaming. Others saw it as a compromise for the industry: smaller screens, weaker hardware, ...