Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has released an open version of DeepSeek-R1, its so-called reasoning model, that it claims performs as well as OpenAI’s o1 on certain AI benchmarks. R1 is available from ...

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 ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...

If you've bagged yourself a gaming laptop, PC gaming handheld or anything of the like, congratulations — you can now play an ever-growing catalog of the best PC games around. From thrilling ...

If you're a console gamer thinking about jumping into the world of PC gaming, using a controller can make the transition smoother, keeping that familiar feel while you explore a new platform.

If you're shopping for video games this holiday season, there's no need to trek to your local game shop. Online connections are speedier than ever, which makes it incredibly easy and convenient to ...

In 2013, I started my Ziff Davis career as an intern on PCMag's Software team. Now, I’m an Analyst on the Apps and Gaming team, and I really just want to use my fancy Northwestern University ...

In a nutshell: New industry stats show that PC gaming continues to emerge as a dominant platform for game developers. A staggering 80 percent of surveyed devs are currently working on games for ...

For most PC gamers, buying a prebuilt gaming rig is far more attractive than it used to be. Years ago it was inarguably cheaper to build your own gaming PC than to buy a boutique gaming rig.

The king of CRPGs has returned in all its glory with Baldur’s Gate 3. This game crushed expectations during a year filled with stiff competition despite being a CRPG. The quality, performance ...

It's going to be an exciting year for the best gaming PCs. We've got new graphics cards incoming from AMD and Nvidia, and that could make 40 Series machines more affordable. Of course, we could ...