Roland is a technology enthusiast who loves to tinker and geek out about the latest smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wearables and gadgets. He aims to provide honest reviews and thoughts ...

I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. We eulogized the end of Alienware’s graphics amplifier in ...

Alienware is tantalizing the gaming world once again by reintroducing Concept Polaris — a liquid-cooled eGPU that promises to give your laptop a big boost of graphical power. Part of the Concept ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. The rise of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Laptops can be incredibly convenient due to their thin and lightweight form factors, making them extra portable. For those into gaming, ...

Thunderbolt 5 fixes many of the issues that held back last-gen Thunderbolt eGPUs. The new interface offers better stability and, most importantly, a higher bandwidth rating, with the bidirectional ...

If you want to upgrade your Intel-based portable Mac, but don't want a large box on your desk, the Sonnet eGPU Breakaway Puck RX 5700 is a good choice — today. The eGPU enclosure is a great way to ...