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Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

How macOS Sonoma could fix widgets — or make them even worse

Apple has been experimenting with Mac widgets for years and is giving them another go in macOS Sonoma. I’m excited -- but there’s a lot that could go wrong.
A behind the scenes shot of the cast and director Ron Howard for Solo: A Star Wars Story.

The 6 biggest mistakes in recent Star Wars movies and TV shows we can all agree on

Fans will never be happy with Star Wars, but these 6 mistakes from the past decade, from Solo to The Last Jedi, are commonly recognized as franchise blunders.
A series of mobile screenshots showing off the Threads app on a black background.

The 10 big ways that Threads is totally different from Twitter

Threads has quite a few similarities to Twitter, which likely made it easier for you to join. But now let's examine the glaring differences between the two.
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Forget the RTX 4060 — here are 5 GPUs you should buy instead

Nvidia's RTX 4060 is here, but it falls a little short of what many of us were hoping for. Here are five GPUs you might want to check out instead.
A pilot inside of a ship in Starfield.

With exclusive PC partnerships, everyone loses

AMD announced it would be the exclusive PC partner for Starfield, and that could set a dangerous precedent.
A concept of spatial FaceTime from Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset running on iPhone.

I hope Apple brings this Vision Pro feature to the iPhone

Apple Vision Pro offers many unique 3D experiences, but the one I wish to be available on other devices, including the iPhone and the iPad, is spatial FaceTime.
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I taught ChatGPT to teach me board games, and now I won’t ever go back

With plugins, ChatGPT can do all sorts of exciting things, including teaching you how to play board games. Here's how to make your own ChatGPT rules lawyer.
A person is watching a movie using the Apple Vision Pro.

The Apple Vision Pro has given VR its iPhone moment

Does the Apple Vision Pro's high price matter? Not when it's already given VR its iPhone moment and changed the market forever -- even before it's come out.
The Scuf Reflex controller sitting among several other controllers.

I can rest — my search for the ultimate PC gaming controller is over

I've cycled through a dozen controllers or more over the years, but the Scuf Reflex has finally ended my search.
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I asked developers to explain why PC ports in 2023 run like garbage

Nearly every major PC port has run into issues this year. Why? I asked some developers to find out.
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5 amazing AI features in Photoshop you can use now

Photoshop's amazing new AI tools do more than just text to image, providing a controllable path to create exactly what you want a piece at a time.
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Why everyone is freaking out about the Reddit API and blackout right now

Reddit announced changes to its API a few months ago, but everyone is losing their minds about it now. What's going on?
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Worried about the FBI’s deepfake warning? Follow these expert tips

The FBI says deepfake crimes are rising. We talked to experts across the board, and they have some critical advice to keep you safe in a hostile online world.
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5 things you could buy for the cost of an Apple Vision Pro headset

Apple's Vision Pro XR headset looks like a lot of fun, but it's pretty expensive. Why not spend your money on one of these 5 things instead?
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel’s Arc graphics cards have quietly become excellent

Intel's Arc A770 and A750 were decent, if imperfect, GPUs at launch, but they've massively improved since then.
A blown up view of Apple's 2023 Mac Pro.

Apple’s new Mac Pro might be dead on arrival

Apple's updated Mac Pro looks like a massive leap forward in performance, but it abandons what made the last-gen model so impressive.
Gaming on Apple's Macs being presented at WWDC 2023.

Apple may have just enabled thousands of Windows games on Mac

Apple's Game Porting Toolkit makes it easy to get Windows games on Mac, but Apple didn't talk about the fact that it could enable thousands of games right away.
Apple Vision Pro headset seen from the side.

This one, crucial thing will make or break the Apple Vision Pro

If Apple really wants the Vision Pro headset to succeed, it needs to think really seriously about how people who wear glasses use it.
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I thought I would hate Apple’s VR headset, but I was wrong

I went into Apple's WWDC 2023 being skeptical of any kind of mixed reality headset. But I think Apple convinced me that I was wrong.
Someone using Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Is Apple’s $3,500 headset really a good deal? We did the math

Apple says it's Vision Pro headset, which goes on sale next year for $3,500, is actually a good deal. Is it? We did the math to find out.
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The rest of Apple’s 2023 Mac lineup is starting to look strange

When you look at all the Macs that might launch later this year, it's a bit unclear how Apple is going to conclude the year.
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Apple’s macOS Sonoma has a game-changing feature — literally

Apple may have finally found a way to fix gaming on the Mac, and while there are still hurdles to overcome, I’m full of hope for the future. Here’s why.
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The worst PC ports of all time — and why they were so bad

We've seen some terrible PC ports this year, but they don't hold a candle to the worst PC ports of all time.
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Here are 5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4060 Ti

Nvidia's latest GPU, the RTX 4060 Ti, is receiving a lukewarm response -- to put it mildly. Here are some better picks if you want to buy a solid GPU.
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Reddit could kill my favorite app — and that’s a problem for everyone

Reddit is trying to charge third-party apps an obscene amount to use its data, and it could have wide-ranging effects on all the apps you love. Here’s why.
A woman wearing a virtual reality headset against an orange background.

All the reasons I’m excited (and worried) for Apple’s Reality Pro headset

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is nearly here, and I’m excited to see what Apple has in store. But I’m also concerned that it could be a huge flop. Here’s why.
A person's hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone is showing the website for the ChatGPT generative AI.

Is ChatGPT creating a cybersecurity nightmare? We asked the experts

ChatGPT can help novice coders create vicious malware, but does this herald a cyber apocalypse or is the problem overblown? We asked the experts to find out.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Why the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti simply isn’t enough for 2023

The RTX 4060 Ti brings the best of Nvidia's new features, but it has a critical flaw that makes it tough to recommend in 2023.
An SSD installed in the PS5.

Consoles still have one big advantage, and it’s hurting PC gaming

There's no doubt that modern PC hardware vastly outpaces what consoles can offer, but there's still an area where the PS5 and Xbox Series X have a lead.
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Here’s why you should finally ditch Nvidia and buy an AMD GPU

Nvidia is dominating the GPU market, but there are reasons to go against the current and pick AMD. Here's why you should consider it.
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These embarrassing passwords got celebrities hacked

Many celebrities have proven that they are just as lazy with their passwords as we are. Here are some famous passwords that have leaked online.
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Nope, I still don’t regret buying my Steam Deck

The ROG Ally is faster than the Steam Deck, right? Yes, but I'm still happy I have Valve's handheld around.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

Why Apple’s next MacBook already feels like a disappointment

A 15-inch MacBook Air is rumored to launch at WWDC 2023, but don't get too excited.
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3 reasons you should still buy an Nvidia GPU over AMD

The rivalry between Nvidia and AMD never ends, but right now, Nvidia is in the lead. Here's why you should still choose Nvidia over AMD.