How AMD boosted Ryzen 9000 CPUs by 17% overnight
AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs didn't get off to a great start, but a bundle of updates have delivered basically a generational improvement overnight.
One of the best football movies ever made just turned 20. Here’s why it still scores
On the film's 20th anniversary, here's why Friday Night Lights is the best football movie of the 21st century and maybe ever. Here's why it still captivates.
I took the PS5 Pro for a first test drive. Now I’m a believer
While at Tokyo Game Show, we got hands-on with the PS5 Pro for the first time. And we're already impressed by what we've seen and played.
Congratulations, Hollywood, you’ve ruined the Joker for good
The negative reception to Joker: Folie à Deux hints that Hollywood has done what it always has and milked every last drop from the Joker cow. What comes next?
The most underrated horror sequel of this century is finally streaming again on Max
One of the most ambitious and underrated horror sequels of the past 20 years is finally streaming again on Max.
PC gaming is more popular than ever — so why is it still so frustrating?
I'm a huge PC gamer. That doesn't mean that there aren't still things that annoy me. Game devs, take note.
The iPhone 16 Camera Control is fun, but it could be better
The new hardware feature for the entire iPhone 16 lineup this year is the Camera Control. While it's a fun idea, the execution could have been better.
Shattered Space is Starfield at its very best and worst
Shattered Space leans into some of the best parts of Starfield, but also exposes some core problems that still plague the Bethesda RPG.
Which EVs come with the best free EV chargers?
Charging at home makes owning an EV a whole lot more convenient, and most EVs come with a free charger. But who offers the best free home charger?
Why the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is this year’s Pixel phone to buy
I've used all but one of this year's Pixel 9 phones, and I absolutely know the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the one you should buy. Here's why.
3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)
PS Plus subscribers just got some great free games to kick off October, including The Last of Us.
3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)
You should consider playing Sifu, We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie, or All You Need is Help on Xbox Game Pass this weekend.
The Rings of Power season 2 did what House of the Dragon couldn’t
The Rings of Power season 2 succeeded in all the ways that House of the Dragon's second season failed.
The iPhone 16 has ruined all other smartphones for me
The iPhone 16 isn't the most technically impressive smartphone available in 2024, but it does one thing better than any of its competitors.
Dead Cells follow-up Windblown already feels like a roguelike classic
Dead Cells follow-up Windblown is heading into early access later this month and it's already feeling spectacular.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is sold out everywhere — here’s what to buy instead
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has slowly evaporated from retailers, but there are still excellent gaming CPUs you can buy instead.
At 10, this modern classic remains a brilliant prank of a thriller
David Fincher's adaptation of the bestselling thriller Gone Girl, which turns 10 today, might be his most Hitchcockian achievement.
I’ll never travel without Belkin’s excellent iPhone and Apple Watch charger
Looking for the perfect travel accessory for your iPhone and Apple Watch? Look no further than the Belkin Travel Pad.
Age of Empires Mobile is the worst kind of mobile spinoff
Age of Empires Mobile turns the PC strategy series into a historical gacha game with initially disappointing results.
This Apple Watch feature was driving me crazy. Here’s how I fixed it
Since I've been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10, one feature has been annoying me. It has to do with Live Activities, and I've finally solved it.
Infinity Nikki might be the coziest (and most stylish) open-world game ever
Infinity Nikki markets itself as the coziest open-world game out there, and that's no exaggeration based on our demo at Tokyo Game Show.
How the Apple Watch saved my life
Have you ever almost died? I did, due to a heart attack at the age of 33. In the years since, here's how the Apple Watch has repeatedly saved my life.
25 years ago, the angriest war movie ever made was released
1999 was a great year for movies, and this war film ranks as one of the best from that great year. Here's why it still holds up in 2024.
I wish Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom had Breath of the Wild’s item degradation
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has a UI problem, but perhaps the answer to solving it is in Breath of the Wild's most divisive feature.
Balatro is one of 2024’s best games. Now, there’s an even better way to play it
Balatro was already one of 2024's best games, but its smooth mobile version cements it as an all-time great.
I still don’t have 5G at home, and the reasons why amazed me
It's 2024 and I don't have 5G at home, or even in my direct local area. It has been five years since 5G launched, and I wanted to find out what's going on.
Forget Khan! This Star Trek movie is perhaps the most important one in the franchise’s history
Forty years ago, this Star Trek entry debuted in the shadow of other, better movies. Here's why it's actually just as important, and fun, as The Wrath of Khan.
The Sonos update interview: ‘We just got taken by surprise’
Phil Nickinson catches up with Sonos executive Eddie Lazarus for a deep dive on the company's catastrophic 2024 update, and how Sonos is moving forward.
What’s new in October 2024: 8 new games to look forward to
From remakes like Silent Hill 2 to new titles like Dragon Age: The Veilguard, these are some of the games you should be looking forward to in October.
The First Berserker: Khazan is already testing my Soulslike skills
We tried The First Berserker: Khazan at Tokyo Game Show and the DNF spinoff is already wiping the floor with us.
The HannsNote 2 is an Android tablet unlike any other
You probably haven't heard of the HannsNote 2 before, but once you read about it, you won't be able to stop thinking about it.
Apple finally has a chance to fix the Vision Pro. Here’s what it needs to do
The Vision Pro headset is off course, but there are plenty of ways that Apple can steady the ship. Here’s what will give it the best chance of success.
This might be Netflix’s most disturbing movie. Here’s why it’s still so effective
This dystopian sci-fi movie is one of Netflix's most disturbing movies ever. Here why you should watch it before the sequel drops October 4.
I found an app that fixes macOS Sequoia’s annoying pop-ups
Tired of dealing with macOS Sequoia’s all-too-frequent permissions popups? The Amnesia app handles them for you to restore peace and quiet to your Mac.