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Long-form articles about the people, places, and things in tech. We go beyond the surface story to unearth technology’s more fascinating details.

Two men fly on a contraption in Wild Wild West.

Is the much-hated Will Smith action movie Wild Wild West actually pretty good?

Will Smith has had lots of hits in his career, but this 1999 action movie was hated by fans and critics. 25 years later, is it actually a decent summer film?
The Amazon Fire Max 11 and Poco Pad in their keyboard cases.

I put two cheap Android tablets head-to-head. This is the one to buy

A screenshot from The Story So Far in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation 6 predictions: games we expect to see on PS6

The player rides their bike through some townies in Go-Go Town.

Go-Go Town is Steam’s early access answer to Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The MacBook Air on a white table.

MacBooks are facing a new problem

Someone holding the Motorola Razr Plus 2024.

Don’t buy the new Motorola Razr Plus. 5 reasons to wait for the Razr Plus 2025

Key art for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

What’s new in July 2024: 7 upcoming games to check out this month

The yellow iPad (2022) lying face-down on a green bush.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad (2022)

A puzzle in the remake of Riven.

I had never played Riven before. Its VR remake blew me away

Daemon stands with his sword at the ready in House of the Dragon season 2.

House of the Dragon’s latest episode foreshadows one major battle

A person holding the RingConn Smart Ring and Oura Ring.

I ditched my Oura Ring for a cheaper smart ring. What happened amazed me

A woman drinks tea with a man in Spider-Man 2.

This 2004 movie remains the crown jewel of superhero cinema. Here’s why it’s still the best

Sony Bravia 7 & 9 You Asked

You Asked: Where’s the Bravia, Apple projection, HDR highlights

I’m going to start this week with what might be the most-asked question over the past week from the YouTube comments section. Because a lot of you are asking.
Several apps on a PC monitor.

These 9 Steam apps have been transformative for my gaming PC

You're probably missing some of the best apps for your gaming PC, and they're sitting right inside of Steam.
A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Pro.

This cool new phone shows what’s wrong with Motorola in 2024

I've been using the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, a phone I really like. Unfortunately, I'm tired of Motorola not fixing the same old problems that plague its phones.
Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

This is your heads up: July is about to be an incredible month for games

This July may not have many heavy-hitter video games launching, but it's quietly shaping up to be the busiest release month of 2024.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

The best Sonos alternatives

Sonos makes a fantastic multiroom audio system, but with recent problems with the Sonos app, some folks are wondering if there's a better choice.
G4 vs S95D

LG G4 OLED vs. Samsung S95D: Best of the best

Two of the best TVs we've ever tested go head to head. But in the end, there can be only one.
The Corsair K70 RGB TKL sitting on a table with accessories.

5 keyboards you should buy instead of the Corsair K70

The Corsair K70 is a legendary gaming keyboard, but in 2024, there are better alternatives. Here are our 5 favorites, including some from Corsair.
A person holding the Nokia 3210, showing the screen.

The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024

The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

DLSS 4 could be amazing, and Nvidia needs it to be

Nvidia's DLSS 3 was a major selling point, and the company may have to repeat that success in order to get gamers to upgrade.
A flesh monster appears in Still Wakes the Deep.

Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie

If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
Amazon VP of Technology BA Winston.

The 10-second rule: How Amazon Prime Video tries to keep live sports as live as possible

Streaming live sports is complicated. But when you're streaming an exclusive NFL game, the stakes are even higher.
A screenshot of iMovie open with a title screen on the image.

5 free video editors you should use instead of iMovie

Apple’s iMovie is a solid video-editing app, but if you’re looking for something a little more powerful, there are plenty of excellent free alternatives.
Media Player inside Windows 11.

I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me

I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad.
The front of the Amazon Kindle Fire Max 11 with its keyboard case.

One year later, Amazon still makes one of the best Android tablets you can get

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is still one of the best Android tablets, even with its little foibles, as I found out revisiting it a year into its life.
Key art for Matterfall from Housemarque and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

3 underrated PS Plus games to check out this weekend (June 28-30)

If you're wondering which games you should play on PS Plus this weekend, try one of these underrated titles, including one of PS5's best launch games.
A soccer player in EA Sports FC 24.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 28-30)

Xbox Game Pass has added some solid games recently. Here are three worth checking out this weekend.
Second-Gen Rivian R1S

New Rivian R1S: Everything new in the second-gen model

Rivian is bringing a huge update to the Rivian R1S, its premium electric SUV. Here's everything that's new in the second-generation model.
A man looks behind him in Black Box.

I missed watching this underrated 2021 movie until now. Don’t repeat my mistake

This underrated thriller was released in 2021 and quickly forgotten about. I just watched it, and think it's excellent. Here's why you should stream it now.
A hotel TV showing the option to use Chromecast (Google Cast).

Casting for all? Hotel TVs finally support AirPlay and Google Cast

LG and Samsung have announced that their hospitality TVs are getting AirPlay and Google Cast, but is this really the answer?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro in hand.

6 phones coming out in summer 2024 we can’t wait for

The summer is a wonderful time, full of long sunny days and smartphone launches. Alright, we're big geeks, but here are six huge phones coming this summer.
A Samsung TV shows the Xbox Game Pass app that comes in the Samsung Gaming Hub.

I replaced my Xbox with a smart TV, and it went better than I expected

Can a smart TV filled with gaming apps really replace your consoles? We put that question to the test.
The Framework Laptop with replaceable parts

5 ways PCs are becoming more sustainable, from recycling to smarter design

PCs are always getting faster, but are they becoming more sustainable too? Here are five reasons to be optimistic.