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Jaina Grey

Jaina Grey

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 353 articles

Jaina Grey is a Seattle-based journalist with over a decade of experience covering technology, coffee, gaming, and AI. Her work has appeared in publications like WIRED, VICE, Willamette Week. She previously worked as a legal researcher for Westlaw and Thomson Reuters, specializing in civil litigation and intellectual property law. She can be reached at jainagrey@proton.me

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‘Smash Bros Ultimate’ will feature every character from previous games

Today during Nintendo’s livestream we caught a sneak peek of the upcoming Super Smash Bros Ultimate, though it wasn’t as much a ‘peek’ as it was a full reveal. During the stream Nintendo threw back the curtain and gave us a full preview of the 60-plus character roster.

‘Fallout 4’ and ‘The Division’ come to Xbox Game Pass, and that’s just the start

During Microsoft's Sunday event at E3 2018, the company unveiled a new slate of games and features coming to its Xbox Game Pass service, including some exciting software improvements coming as early as this month. Subscribers have some big games coming to Microsoft's 'Netflix of Games' in 2019.
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‘Jedi Fallen Order’ will take gamers to the Star Wars universe in late 2019

During Electronic Arts' presentation at E3 2018, we got a big surprise from Respawn Entertainment's CEO Vince Zampella: There's a new Star Wars game coming and it takes us to a dark time in the Star Wars universe. Its title gives us a hint about its content: Get ready for Jedi Fallen Order.
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Cheap plastic perfection: An ode to the MacBook that started it all

In a time when laptops were uniformly gray or beige, the glossy white MacBook stood out in stark contrast. Between its glowing Apple logo, bright white cables, often sticker-covered chassis, the original MacBook paved the way for today’s lightweight, stylish laptops. Here’s how.
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It took them 15 years to hack a master key for 40,000 hotels. But they did it

Security research firm F-Secure announced that it had uncovered a massive security vulnerability affecting millions of electronic locks worldwide. We sat down with the researchers who discovered the exploit to discuss how its discovery may have made your next hotel stay a whole lot safer.
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How to mine $1 million in Bitcoin on an $800 laptop

Just about any device capable of banging a few numbers together can contribute to a cryptocurrency mining pool, but how long would it take to mine a million dollars worth of bitcoin using just your laptop?
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Intel’s ‘Hades Canyon’ NUC could change the way you game

Intel's mini-PCs, the NUCs, aren't for everyone. In fact, they're meant for a very small niche subcategory of people. However, the graphics capabilities of the newest Hades Canyon NUC make it a much more interesting computer.
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Gaming without a GPU has never been easier — here’s how we did it

Do you really need a GPU for gaming? The integrated graphics in your laptop can get the job done if you’re careful with the settings -- and your game selection.
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No, AMD’s new Vega-powered APUs don’t make sense for PC builders

AMD's latest Ryzen APUs are quick enough to run Overwatch and Battlefield 1 on Low settings with some serious caveats, but as a PC component they don't fill any particular niche, and that's a problem.
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New Microsoft patent hints at potential design of Surface Phone

In a patent application revealed today, Microsoft may have just tipped its hand and shown us what we can expect from the long-rumored Surface Phone -- or some next-generation Surface device.
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The best laptops of CES 2018

At CES 2018, there are even more laptops to talk about than usual. Here are our picks for the best laptops of CES 2018.
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The best cheap gaming PCs

If you're looking for the best cheap gaming PCs you can buy, we compiled a list of PCs under $1,000. They're a great gateway to the best way to play.
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Get ready to get weird with the best indie games of PAX West 2017

Indie games have always been a big part of PAX, but this year brought out some of the best we’ve seen. Our picks for Best Indie Games of PAX West 2017.
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Acer Predator XB272 gaming monitor review

Our Acer Predator XB272 review puts the monitor’s absurd 240Hz refresh rate through its paces. Do you really need a display this fast?
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Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501VI Gaming Laptop Review

Does the Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501VI shed the conventions of the gaming laptop market to pioneer a new breed of gaming laptop? Almost, but not quite.
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We talk demigod-fatherhood with ‘God of War’ director Cory Barlog

In the new ‘God of War’ Kratos is just as angry as ever, but now he’s sad about it. And he has a son. We sat down with director Cory Barlog to talk about sad dad beards, and also monsters.

Buckle up! Here are the best game trailers to come out of E3, so far

Here are the jaw-dropping E3 trailers so far, but we'll keep you up to date as more killer trailers roll out in the coming days.
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The 10 best laptops from CES 2017 will have you itching to upgrade

CES 2017 was a big year of the PC. Numerous new laptops arrived, setting the stage for a year full of hot releases and powerful devices. Here's the best we saw at the show.
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MacOS High Sierra Review

MacOS High Sierra makes major changes to the file system that forms it bones. Yet you might not be able to notice a difference.
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MacOS Mojave review

Mojave is the latest version of MacOS, and it's out now. Chock-full of quality-of-life upgrades, we took it for a test drive to get a sneak peek at what you can expect from the next major update to MacOS. Let's see how it stacks up to last year's High Sierra.
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Apple MacBook 12-inch review: Just buy the Air

At $1,300, the 12-inch MacBook isn't cheap. With just one USB-C port and a lower-powered processor, the MacBook doesn't look like it has a lot to offer. However, do its multiple color options, tiny frame, and high-end design make it worth the price? We take it up against its competitors to see where it stands.
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The best PC gaming accessories

Need to get your new gaming rig ready to go? Here, we've assembled a list of the best PC gaming accessories money can buy, ranging from peripherals to headsets.
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AMD’s new Ryzen chips are available for order, still in stock at most retailers

The wait is almost over. On March 2, you’ll be able to run out and purchase one of AMD’s new Ryzen CPUs... if there are any left.
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‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ performance guide

We’ve gone ahead and tested each individual graphical setting in Mass Effect: Andromeda, to determine which ones you should turn down to get the best performance possible.
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Blizzard kicks off BlizzCon 2017 with big 'Overwatch' announcements

During the BlizzCon keynote Blizzard unveiled a new Overwatch hero, a new map, and a new CG animated short starring Reinhardt.
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Google found another critical security flaw in Microsoft Edge

Google disclosed a software vulnerability in Microsoft's Edge browser this weekend, after Microsoft failed to patch the issue when it was first brought to the company's attention in November.
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You think you want a ‘budget’ gaming laptop, but trust us – you don’t

Budget gaming laptops are something of a contradiction in terms, like jumbo shrimp. They’re cheap, and they offer decent performance for less than $1,000, but are they worth your time?
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Best Android apps for Chrome OS

Chrome OS can officially run Android apps now, so here are the most compatible, best Android apps for Chromebooks. Happy downloading!

How to build a cheap VR-ready PC

Once you get past the sticker shock of a headset, the rest of the hardware you'll need for a basic VR rig is relatively inexpensive -- with one big exception.
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The best Surface Pro accessories you can buy right now

Out of the box, the Surface Pro feels more like a Windows-based tablet than a detachable PC. Here are the best Surface Pro accessories you can buy right now.
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The MacBook Air was revolutionary. Here’s what we want from its replacement

If it were up to us, what would we like to see out of the rumored entry-level MacBook? Well, we asked around the office, and there was no shortage of opinions on the matter.
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After 16 years, OpenOffice contemplates retirement

Looks like OpenOffice might be near the end of the road, according to an email thread started yesterday by the project’s vice president Dennis Hamilton.
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Razer Blade Pro (2017) review

Razer’s name is synonymous with high-quality gaming systems, and the Blade Pro sits at the tip-top of its lineup. Let’s see if it lives up to its reputation.
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Asus Zenbook 3 vs. Acer Swift 7: Two of the thinnest Windows laptops duke it out

Fast and reliable meets thin and light, which one will come out on top when we pit them against one another head-to-head, matching spec-for-spec?