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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.

Verizon logo on a smartphone screen in a dark room and a finger touching it.

5 carriers you should use instead of Verizon

These five Verizon alternatives prove you don't need to pay a bundle just to get great 5G coverage on Verizon's network.
Key art for Assassin's Creed III: Remastered

3 PS Plus games to play this 4th of July weekend (July 4-7)

Fallout 3 key art featuring the protagonist wearing the iconic power armor.

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this Independence Day weekend (July 4-7)

Ridley Scott on the set of Prometheus.

Ridley Scott says he should’ve directed Alien’s sequels. Is he right?

Teaser for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2024.

6 big announcements we expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked next week

Three colorful PS5s float together in a line.

PlayStation 6: all the features we want to see in Sony’s next console

A city in Frostpunk.

You can get this fantastic PC game for $3 during the Steam Summer Sale

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD rear end side profile from driver's side with trees and a metal fence in the back.

Want to lease an EV? The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is incredibly cheap right now

Apple's Craig Federighi discusses macOS at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

All the M4 Macs that are still coming out in 2024

The RTX 4080 in a running test bench.

This could be the reason you upgrade your GPU

Weather widget on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Should you buy the Galaxy Watch 6 or wait for the Galaxy Watch 7?

Two men fly on a contraption in Wild Wild West.

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

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

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is almost a year old but still a great buy. Can it take on a new reasonably priced Android tablet with a keyboard?
A screenshot from The Story So Far in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation 6 predictions: games we expect to see on PS6

We're only halfway through the PS5's lifespan, but we already have a sense of what games could launch on the inevitable PS6.
The player rides their bike through some townies in Go-Go Town.

If you love Animal Crossing, try this great new PC game next

Steam early access title Go-Go Town is the first game that has recaptured the same magic I felt when playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

MacBooks are facing a new problem

Apple Intelligence could revolutionize how you use your Mac, but will it come at the cost of regular hardware upgrades? I’m hoping that won’t be the case.
Someone holding the Motorola Razr Plus 2024.

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

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 certainly looks good. However, here are a few reasons to wait for the 2025 model.
Key art for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

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

From Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail to Zenless Zone Zero to Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, there are plenty of exciting new games to play this July.
The yellow iPad (2022) lying face-down on a green bush.

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

Instead of purchasing the aging iPad (2022), you might want to consider one of these five alternatives. Some of our choices might surprise you.
A puzzle in the remake of Riven.

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

If you've never checked out the world of Riven before, its new remake is an unmissable experience.
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

Here's what House of the Dragon fans should know about Alys Rivers and her ominous prediction for Daemon Targaryen.
A person holding the RingConn Smart Ring and Oura Ring.

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

I've worn an Oura Ring for years, but I recently decided to switch to a cheaper smart ring. Here's what happened.
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

In 2004, a movie was released that remains the very best in the superhero genre. Find out what it is and why it still beats The Dark Knight and Avengers.
Sony Bravia 7 & 9 You Asked

You Asked: Where are the Bravia reviews? What’s the deal with Apple projection?

I’m going to answer the most-asked question over the past week from the YouTube comments section When is the Bravia 7 review or Where’s the Bravia 9 review?
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 face off

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.