In defense of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has some controversial and potentially divisive new features, but it points the way toward a more innovative future for the XPS line.
Nobody Saves the World succeeds where Balan Wonderworld fails
Nobody Saves the World on Xbox Game Pass shows how Balan Wonderworld could've worked with three major changes.
Solving VR’s ‘infinite walking’ problem with moon boots
For decades, engineers have been dreaming up creative ways to solve the infinite walking problem in virtual reality. Ekto thinks it has a new one.
Apple’s mixed-reality headset is running out of time
Apple’s headset is beset with confusion and uncertainty. With a launch predicted for this year, time is running out for Apple to decide what it wants.
QuietOn 3 vs. Bose Sleepbuds 2: White noise or no noise?
Is white noise or no noise better at getting you to fall and stay asleep? We've been testing the Bose Sleepbuds 2 and QuietOn 3 sleep earbuds to find out.
I doubled my Rainbow Six Extraction frame rate with 1 setting
Rainbow Six Extraction supports DLSS, but it has a performance feature that works just as well and supports every graphics card.
Your biggest questions about the Microsoft-Activision deal, answered
Analysts reveal what Microsoft's Activation Blizzard acquisition means for the industry.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: What we want from the new foldable
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is likely to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4 toward the end of 2022. Here's what we want to see on the upcoming foldable.
What to do when your TV tech breaks
It's tough with services like Roku go down hard. We've got a fix for that — but you're not going to like the answer.
Is a smart safe necessary?
Need a better way to protect valuables from theft, or curious kids? A smart safe could help, but what do they do, and how do they work?
The BlackBerry Key2 shows why software updates really matter
Nostalgia prompted a return to the BlackBerry Key2, and while the keyboard welcomed us, the unacceptable treatment of the software definitely didn't.
If you have a smart TV, you need an ad-blocker
Advertising is the deal with the devil we make for inexpensive hardware and services, but we can still fight back.
New AMD RX 6500 XT: 3 graphics cards you should buy instead
AMD just launched the RX 6500 XT, a $200 GPU targeted at budget gamers. But last-gen cards are better options given how much AMD gave up to hit that price.
5G rollout has been a disaster in the U.S. Here’s why
AT&T and Verizon are going live with their new C-band 5G spectrum after weeks of wrangling with the aviation industry and government officials. But what's next?
The Witcher cinematographer on Kaer Morhen and season 2
The Witcher Season 2 cinematographer Romain Lacourbas discusses how the series brought Kaer Morhen to the screen and envisioned the dark fantasy world.
The console wars are back and worse than ever
The console wars were dead and buried, but they're coming back with much higher stakes attached.
Blindfolded Sekiro speedrunner has Elden Ring in his sights
For his next feat, speedrunner Mitchriz is planning on becoming the world record holder in Elden Ring.
Can Microsoft buy Activision? Here’s what may kill the deal
Microsoft announced that it plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion, but the companies have a long road ahead before the deal closes.
How Citizen’s CZ Smart almost got hybrid smartwatches right
The CZ Smart Hybrid is Citizen's second attempt at a smartwatch, and it has nailed the style, comfort, and technology. However, it has misjudged the price.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard purchase is a disaster for gaming
It probably won't be in the next couple of years, but the repercussions of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal are coming.
Letterkenny’s cast loves prostate humor, teases season 11
The cast of Letterkenny reveals their favorite episode of season 10, explains why the show does right by women, and teases what to expect in season 11.
Here are all the confirmed Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones, but where’s Samsung?
Phone makers are rushing to announce plans to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform in future devices, and we've got all the details right here.
Headphone DAC/amps: The best way to enjoy lossless audio
Lossless music is now easy to access thanks to support from major streaming services, and a quality headphone DAC/amp is one of the best ways to hear it.
Will Activision Blizzard games be Xbox exclusive? Look at history
Microsoft is likely going to do with Activision Blizzard the same thing it did with Bethesda's games, just on a larger scale.
4 takeaways from Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard bombshell
Microsoft's plans to acquire Activision Blizzard will entirely change the gaming landscape. Here's what you need to know.
OlliOlli World takes skateboarding games to gnarly heights
OlliOlli World is the franchise's next natural step, taking its outlandish, arcade skating to new, gnarly heights.
How to customize Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame Sonos speakers
Unisk, a Dutch startup, has developed a way to print your own custom covers for Ikea's Sonos-powered Symfonisk Picture Frame speakers. Here's how they look.
How Ghostbusters: Afterlife used VFX to bring everyone back
The visual effects supervisors for Ghostbusters: Afterlife explain how they used movie magic to resurrect the franchise and reunite the team.
Apple’s AirTags are too good at tracking — that’s a problem
Apple's cheap and cheerful AirTags are also cheap and cheerful stalker tools, and the company hasn't done enough to fix that.
Instagram’s hidden drug market for teens is out of control
Instagram has a not-so-secret drug market tearing apart teens. It needs to fix it.
I rescued Destiny 2 ‘new lights’ from a game-ruining fate
Operation Save the New Lights is underway to rescue players trapped in Destiny 2's Dares of Eternity.
K-pop NFTs are here, but I’m not convinced they’re worth it
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are the latest piece of merchandise the dedicated K-pop fan can buy. But is it really worth it, and what do you really get?
Should gaming embrace NFT? Both sides of the debate weigh in
What are NFTs, and would games really benefit from their inclusion? We spoke to advocates on both sides of the NFT discussion.
With Mario Kart 9 rumors swirling, we need these 4 features
With the rumor mill going wild over Mario Kart 9, we listed our top four karting must-haves.