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Expect iOS 6, new MacBooks at Apple conference Monday

In today's show, we look into the Apple crystal ball, get hit with more apps and save up for new games:

Apple will be highlighting new products at its annual Developer's Conference Monday. Expect computers to get Intel's new processors, and we'll likely hear about new 3D maps on iOS 6 and other mobile system upgrades.

Some have said laptops could get retina display, which is found on iPhones and iPads. That seemed pretty improbably, until recently. An application for Macs has been updated to support retina graphics. That raised a few eyebrows.

The presentation kicks … Read more

Kindle Fire: Got game?

The Kindle Fire tablet is a very good, cheaper alternative to the likes of, say, a full-featured iPad 2 or Transformer Prime, but does being cheaper preclude its becoming a great gaming device?

What's this thing capable of anyway, exactly? Should you expect your Kindle Fire gaming experience to be overrun with unsophisticated 2D games or are bleeding-edge 3D engines able to run on this thing? Let's first take a look at the specs to determine just what types of games the Fire's capable of running.… Read more

The 5 best PC (only) games of 2010

With the advent of services such as Valve's Steam and Microsoft's Games for Windows Live, not to mention Blizzard's continued support, PC gaming--considered dead a few years back--isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

The platform has continued to successfully offer exclusive experiences you won't find on a console, while at the same time playing host to some of console gaming's biggest blockbusters, like the Call of Duty and Mass Effect series. Editors' note: Eric Franklin is aware that the Call of Duty series was begotten on the PC. He was there, he played … Read more

CNET's top gaming monitors

If you're in the market for a new gaming monitor, the most important consideration is performance. If games actually look vibrant and clear, with no input lag or ghosting, you've likely made a good choice.

If you can top that off with an easily navigable onscreen display and easily accessible connections, then you're well on your way to having one of the best-suited monitors for gaming.

So, while performance is paramount, a simple and robust interface and easy access to features can make a good monitor great. Check out our choices for the five best gaming monitors. … Read more

Affordable price, big sound: Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra PC speakers

Altec Lansing's Expressionist Ultra MX6021 currently sits at the top of the company's line of stylish "expressionist" PC speaker systems, which also includes the Expressionist Classic, Expressionist Bass, and Expressionist Plus. Of the four models, the Ultra is the only one of the bunch that Altec truly designates as a "gaming" PC speaker on its Web site. The Ultra earns that designation for being a brawny 2.1 system that features a 6.5-inch, front-firing subwoofer and 200 watts of sound.

In keeping with the Expressionist design, the Ultra has a modern look: the … Read more