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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.

The cast of Sorcerer.

Vision Pro review round-up: should you buy Apple’s headset?

the 7th guest vr hands on impressions volumetric actors

The 7th Guest VR is an ingenious reimagining of a PC gaming classic

A group of astronauts stand together in Astronaut: The Best.

I sent a reptilian to space in Steam’s weirdest, wildest new game

Black Panther in Marvel's Avengers: War for Wakanda expansion.

7 ways EA’s Black Panther game can get the most out of the comics books

A giant turret in set up in Gothenburg in Overwatch 2's story missions.

Overwatch 2’s story missions are the light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel

Dell G15 (2023) sitting on a coffee table.

These are the only 3 gaming laptops you should consider for college

Hermes and Grace jump through a door in Stray Gods.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a theater kid’s dream come true

The back of the Viva Magenta Motorola Razr Plus.

My two biggest problems with Motorola’s $1,000 flip phone

A character speaks in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 could have saved Google Stadia

A smartwatch with underwater GPS coordinates.

This app gives any smartwatch underwater superpowers

An illustration shows how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory would measure the atmosphere of distant planets.

What comes after Webb? NASA’s next-generation planet-hunting telescope

Death Stranding

One of Game Pass’ best titles leaves PC on August 15 and you don’t want to miss it

Two AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards on a pink surface.

Trying to buy a GPU in 2023 almost makes me miss the shortage

Buying a graphics card is nowhere near as straightforward as it might seem, and it's mostly due to how strange this generation has been.
The MacBook Pro with the default wallpaper, which hides the notch.

I’m a laptop reviewer, and these are the only laptops creatives should buy in 2023

Buying a laptop for creative work can be a daunting challenge, and so we've broken things down by listing the best machines you can find at various prices.
A player conversation in Baldur's Gate 3.

You can’t play Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox, but you can play these 6 Game Pass RPGs

You can't play Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox, but you can play these six RPG greats on Game Pass to reduce that sting.
Two men look back in The Night of the 12th.

2023’s best mystery movie is available digitally. Here’s why you should watch it

The Night of the 12th, a thriller about a murder in the French Alps, has gone unnoticed in a great movie year. Now on digital, here's why you should watch it.
Lg M-Series OLED

LG’s M-Series Wireless OLED TV is the future we need

The wireless signal transmission rolling out on the LG M-Series OLED TVs has broad implications for the future of TV. Here's why.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault

ChatGPT is changing the world, but is it giving hackers new tools to make malicious Mac malware? We interviewed a new Mac security outfit to find out.
Inmo Air 2, Xreal Air, and Engo 2 smart glasses are held in hands.

Are AR glasses still a pipe dream? I tested 3 of the newest to find out

I tried three different smart glasses with unique and exciting features, some with advanced AR features -- here's what I learned.
A top down view of the Framework Laptop 16 against a blue backdrop.

As a laptop reviewer, these are my most anticipated laptops still coming in 2023

Now that we're over half way through the year, let's look at the most exciting laptops still to come in 2023.
Astrion holds his chin in Baldur's Gate 3.

Hear me out, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the hottest new couple’s game

What's more romantic than slaying Mind Flayers together in Baldur's Gate 3?
The Amazon Smart Thermostat hanging on wall.

Break out of a rut with these useful summer-focused smart home routines

From managing your air conditioning to adding life and color to your outdoor ambiance, here are the best smart home routines you can use throughout the summer.
Detective Pikachu and a Slowpoke wearing a cowboy hat.

Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams

With E3 canceled, this summer is going to get messy. Here's a full list of every video game showcase happening in its place.
Gerard Butler and Jason Statham hold guns.

Gerard Butler vs. Jason Statham: Who is the better B-movie action star?

Gerard Butler and Jason Statham have headlined many B-movies in the 21st century, so it's time to ask one question: Who is the better B-movie action star?
The iPhone 14 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro's voice recording apps running together.

I record interviews for work. These are my favorite free recorder apps

I sometimes need to record interviews as part of my job, and the best free recorder apps I've used are probably already installed on your phone.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

There’s a big problem with Samsung’s new Android tablets

Samsung gave some meaningful upgrades to the Galaxy Tab S9 series. But an Android tablet is only as good as the software it serves, yet One UI seems ignorant.
A Drow prepares to throw an item in Baldur's Gate 3.

Before starting Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll need to know these Dungeons & Dragons basics

If you've never played Dungeons & Dragons before, you'll want to know these tabletop nuances before starting Baldur's Gate 3.
The Turtles and April play a video game in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

If you loved TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, play these 7 Turtles’ games next

From Turtles in Time to Shredder's Revenge, these are the best TMNT games to play after watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 5.

I almost made a terrible mistake when I first used the Galaxy Z Fold 5

I don't want you to make the same mistake I almost did about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and that's to treat it as a boring update. It's absolutely not.
A party of heroes stands on a cliff in Baldur's Gate 3.

Here’s when you can expect our Baldur’s Gate 3 review

Baldur's Gate 3 is an enormous game and we're taking our time with it. Here's what we think so far and when you can expect our full review.
White Xiaomi POCO F5 and bluish-green OnePlus Nord 3 held in hand in front of a heap of Android smartphones including OnePlus 11 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Your $1,000 smartphone is a bad deal. These cheap phones prove it

Thousand-dollar phones are commonplace in 2023. But these cheap phones will make you think twice before spending that kind of money on a smartphone again.
Overhead shot of Vondel map in Warzone.

Call of Duty: Warzone devs share the design secrets of the best battle royale map

There's a reason why Warzone's Vondel map flows so well. Here's what makes this map tick, according to Beenox developers.
Blended image showing three versions of Lois Lane against a warm background with the name LOIS LANE in large brown letters.

Who is the best Lois Lane ever? All the Lois Lane actresses, ranked

Lois Lane is Superman's perfect match. There have been multiple versions of the intrepid reporter, but only one comes out on top when all is said and done.
A character from Palia with tan skin, dark brown hair, and dressed in green holds a gardening tool. They are standing in a garden, surrounded by tomato plants.

Palia is a delightfully cozy MMO experience for Animal Crossing fans

Singularity 6's new game, Palia, looks to bring players a community-based experience with a refreshing take on both MMO and cozy game staples.