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Diablo 2: Resurrected beta is a ghost that haunts my memories

Diablo 2: Resurrected opened up beta access to more players. After spending time with the game, it made me yearn for something I don't think even existed.
Explosion on Lamentis I in episode 3 of the Loki series.

The art of blowing up a planet: Behind the visual effects of Marvel’s Loki series

Here's how visual effects studio Digital Domain helped Marvel blow up a planet in Loki's third episode using plenty of technical artistry and movie magic.
Daryl leading the group in a scene from season 11 of The Walking Dead.

The Walking Dead is coming to an end, but its life lessons will stick around

As The Walking Dead enters its final season, the life lessons taught by the show over more than a decade will stick around with its longtime fans.
Pokemon and their trainers welcome players to the world of Unite.

Five Pokémon that would be amazing in Pokémon Unite

Pokémon Unite already has a good variety of existing Pokémon, but there could always be more.
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Few standing desks are designed for comfort and convenience

Standing desks offer home workers the option to stand after sitting for a while, but very few of them are ingenuously designed for comfort and convenience.
A pastel colored Tetris board in Tetris Beat.

Tetris Beat unlocks the rhythm of gaming’s most enduring classic

Tetris Beat builds on ideas from 37 years of Tetris games to create something entirely new.
Motorola Edge with screen on.

Motorola Edge Hands-on review: A midrange phone with flagship aspirations

The midrange Motorola Edge comes to the U.S. at a $700 price point, packing in triple rear cameras, a 144Hz screen, and a 5,000mAh battery.
LEDs forming the Intel ARC logo.

3 things Intel XeSS needs to nail to beat Nvidia DLSS

Intel XeSS doesn't require dedicated hardware like DLSS. However, that alone isn't enough to position Intel at the front of supersampling features.
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The outlet is over 100 years old, and it needs a redesign for the smart home

The modern outlet in a home has been around for over 100 years old and it needs to change if it's going to keep up with the demands of the smart home.
Trainers gather in the Union Room to trade and battle.

Nintendo’s insistence on nostalgia holds back its online potential

This week's Pokémon Presents showed why Nintendo is still at the back of the pack when it comes to online functionality.
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How Intel Thread Director makes Alder Lake and Windows 11 a match made in heaven

Alder Lake is the new hybrid CPU architecture from Intel, and it features a special optimization for Windows 11 in the form of Thread Director.
The Realme GT Master Edition's camera module.

Realme GT Master Edition hands-on review: Quirky but confusing phones

Realme has launched two new GT series phones using the Master Edition name, each with a quirky design that mimics the look of a suitcase. We've tried them.
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The best note-taking apps for college students

Note-taking apps can help you manage your busy life as a student and help you study. Check out our list of the best note-taking apps for college students.
Samsung s21+5g phone and box.

Samsung’s poor S21 sales are an Android flagship problem

Samsung's Galaxy S21 sales fell short of the company's expectations, but it may be an Android flagship problem, not a Samsung one.
A Trainer speaks with his Bidoof.

5 things we want to see in Wednesday’s Pokémon Presents

We know there will be updates on the biggest upcoming Pokémon games, but we want to know more.
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Will Google ever lose its throne as king of search? Here are its main contenders

Google has been the king of search for decades and has worked hard to keep competitors down. But there's a small group of startups that refuses to back down.
Venom in his 2018 film.

Venom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Why it should (or shouldn’t) happen

Should Tom Hardy's Venom become part of the MCU? Here are some of the reasons why Marvel's favorite symbiote should or shouldn't join the MCU narrative.
College students using smartphones.

The 5 best automations for your dorm room

Wondering when that essay is due? Tired of throwing lackluster parties? These five smart home automations will enhance your college dorm experience.
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The best to-do list apps for students

With back-to-school season looming, there's no time like the present to get organized with our picks of the best to-do list apps for students.
Black Panther holds an enemy in War for Wakanda.

Marvel’s Avengers War for Wakanda DLC looks to the real world for inspiration

War for Wakanda, the latest DLC for Marvel's Avengers, takes inspiration from both comics and real world African architecture.
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Laptop or tablet? Here’s which you should bring to campus

You're on your way back to college and need to buy a new machine to get your work done. Should it be a laptop or a tablet? Here, we give you some answers.
AMD RX 6600 XT on a wooden backdrop.

The AMD RX 6600 XT launch has some major problems — and they’re not scalpers

Price and availability were still the biggest hurdles for the RX 6600 XT launch, but not in the same way as the past several GPU launches.
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The most important personal computers in history, ranked

Forty years ago this week, the iconic IBM PC made its debut. In honor of this game-changing tech anniversary, we ranked the most important PCs of all time
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Flying and roving security cams are here, but are we ready for them?

There are now flying, roving, autonomous security cameras. Are they helpful, or are we facing a HAL 9000 situation?
Two Asus Chromebook Flip C536's sitting on a desk displaying different ways it can be folded.

Why Chromebooks are still the go-to student laptop after a year of remote school

After a year of remote learning, Chromebooks are still a top choice for students over WIndows laptops and there are many reasons why.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Samsung is now so far ahead in the folding phone game, will anyone else bother?

Samsung's name is synonymous with folding smartphones, but has its success been too great, and has it scared the competition off of making alternatives?
Audi SkySphere concept

Audi’s SkySphere electric roadster has shape-shifting superpowers

Audi unveiled a futuristic electric concept named SkySphere whose wheelbase can be adjusted at the push of a button.
Samsung Galaxy folding phones.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 Hands-on review: Foldables whose time has come

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are official now after Samsung Unpacked. I went hands-on with both to see how they look and feel.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 seen from the front with open screens.

How Samsung has given the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 mass market appeal

Samsung says it really listened to feedback from folding smartphone fans and has engineered the Fold 3 and Flip 3 to have more mass appeal than ever before.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and Watch 4 side-by-side.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Classic hands-on review: Your choice of sporty or stylish

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, each with several options, to give you the best chance of finding the right one for you.
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Brick talk: Master Builder Nathan Sawaya on art, life, and TV’s Lego Masters

Lego Masters puts the spotlight on amateur builders' Lego creations, so we spoke to consulting producer and artist Nathan Sawaya about his work on the series.
Closeup profile view of Husqvarna Automower 430XH.

Lawn mowing robots are here, but face the same challenges as robot vacuums

We have robots that can mow the lawn, but as much as they present us with convenience, they share the same challenges that robot vacuums faced.
Benicio Del Toro as The Collector.

10 Marvel characters we want to see more of in the MCU

They're not headliners, but we want more of them! From brain-addled actors to amphibious thunder gods, these Marvel characters have untapped MCU potential.
The cast of characters that appear in Frantic Fanfic.

Frantic Fanfic is a party game about writing terrible fan fiction

Frantic Fanfic is a free party game where players try to write bad fan fiction.