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Milly Alcock and Emily Carey in House of the Dragon.

Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?

Game of Thrones dropped the ball with its final season, but George R. R. Martin's world has the perfect opportunity for redemption in House of the Dragon.
Ms. Marvel pushes through waves of golden energy.

The comics, colors, and chemicals behind Ms. Marvel’s VFX

The visual effects that helped bring the Marvel hero Ms. Marvel to Disney+ found inspiration in a variety of unexpected places.
we are ofk interview episodes mixing board

We Are OFK director explains the music game’s ‘big watch party energy’

We Are OFK director Teddy Dief explains the origins of the game's episodic structure and what's next for the virtual band.
inkbound preview monster train shiny shoe characters facing

Inkbound keeps the spirit of Monster Train rolling with its hybrid gameplay

Inkbound may seem like an odd follow-up to 2020's deck-building hit Monster Train, but the two are more closely linked than you think.
Apple Watch with Wristcam showing selfie view.

I added a camera to my Apple Watch and this is what happened

Rumors of smartwatch cameras have made the rounds for years, but one company has struck out on its own. But do you really need a camera on your smartwatch?
The back of the open Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Why the Galaxy Z Fold 4 still hasn’t convinced me to switch to a foldable phone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is once again a cool piece of cutting-edge tech, but it hasn't convinced me to switch to a foldable phone.
Batman spreading his cape in the Mask of the Phantasm poster.

Forget The Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is still the best Batman movie adaptation

The Batman set up an exciting crime-noir adaptation of the Dark Knight in live-action, but Mask of the Phantasm still stands as the character's best adaptation.
Back view of Samsung's new QLED Odyssey gaming monitor sitting on desk.

Why the Samsung Ark won’t catch on like the Odyssey G9 did

Samsung's new Ark display solves a similar problem as the Odyssey G9 Neo, but unfortunately, it won't catch on like the super ultrawide did.
Ugreen 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand.

This 3-in-1 MagSafe stand charges your iPhone with a twist

Ugreen’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station can fast charge your iPhone while juicing up your Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time — with a twist.
Tom Hanks and Geena Davis backward hats in ALOTO

Sex, feminism, and baseball: A League of Their Own is a revelatory movie of early ’90s culture

Even though it's set in the past, the original A League of Their Own movie reveals just as much about the 1990s as it does the 1940s.
Spider-Man atop a moving train in Spider-Man 2.

The best Spider-Man characters in the Sam Raimi trilogy

Sam Raimi redefined the superhero genre with his Spider-Man trilogy, thanks in large part to this group of unforgettable characters.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4’s best trick is hiding in plain sight

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is as good a clamshell foldable phone can get. But one of its most underrated features is the ability to play with its looks.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

I want Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for all the wrong reasons

Samsung's pushing the Watch 5 Pro as a durable, rugged smartwatch. And it looks great! But I want it for a totally different reason.
The DualSense Backbone resting on a window sill displaying the PS5 logo on its screen.

The PlayStation Backbone is a great mobile gaming controller, but a bad PS5 companion

The Backbone is a solid mobile controller, but the PlayStation version leaves a lot to be desired when playing PS5 games on the go.
The cast of Resident Alien sit on a bench outside underneath an abduction beam

Resident Alien cast on what to expect for the rest of season 2

The cast of Resident Alien talks about what to look forward to in season 2 of the sleeper hit Syfy series.
Leslie Grace as Batgirl poses in Batgirl.

Don’t blame David Zaslav: Batgirl has always been treated like crap

The recent cancellation of the Batgirl movie isn't the first controversy the character has endured; over her 55-year-old history, she has weathered many storms.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

The Dell XPS 13 Plus has the M2 MacBook Air beat in this one important way

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is an amazing laptop, but when put up against the MacBook Air, it beats it in a critical way relating to external displays.
Choi Yena during a performance of her song, Smartphone.

Itzy, Stray Kids, Yena, and more: New K-pop you need to hear

Looking for some new K-pop songs to listen to? Here are a few recent releases that have been on repeat for us, including songs from Yena, Stray Kids, and Itzy.
Arcade1Up's new NFL Blitz arcade cabinet

Arcade1Up is resurrecting NFL Blitz and giving it online multiplayer

Arcade1Up is resurrecting NFL Blitz -- arguably one of the best football games of the 1990s -- with a new home arcade cabinet that boasts online multiplayer
Samsung Odyssey Ark vertically

I tried out the incredible Samsung Odyssey Ark monitor, and it has one big problem

Samsung's 55-inch vertical Odyssey Ark is coming soon, but it has a big problem standing in its way: Windows and MacOS.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 being closed.

Making the Galaxy Z Fold 4 mainstream all hinges on this one thing

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is different to the Z Fold 3 in several ways. We spoke to Samsung about the hinge technology making it possible, and its mainstream appeal.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Game of Thrones: How George R. R. Martin’s world can expand in animation

HBO is doubling down on George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones IP, and there are more ways in which the world can expand in animation.
The DioField Chronicle's 3D cutscenes

The DioField Chronicle was inspired by League of Legends, not Final Fantasy Tactics

We spoke with the team behind The DioField Chronicle about the game's inspirations and how it took a newcomer-friendly approach to a daunting genre.
The iQoo 9T Legend showing its rear panel design.

This lesser-known Android phone is everything I wish the OnePlus 10T was

The OnePlus 10T isn't representative of the company's best efforts, and this great, similarly priced and specced phone from a lesser-known rival proves it.
Adriana LaCerva Drea de Matteo The Sopranos Death

Collide’s Drea de Matteo on feeling blessed to be in The Sopranos

Drea de Matteo speaks about the challenges of filming in one location for Collide, and how playing Adriana on The Sopranos became a blessing in her life.
Apple MacBook Air M1 open, on a table.

Here’s why people are saying to buy the M1 MacBook Air instead of the M2

Here's why this two-year-old laptop might have the potential to overthrow its own successor.
Amber Midthunder in "Prey."

By destroying old tropes, Prey turns a corner for Native Americans in film

Hulu's sci-fi movie Prey destroys old Native American tropes through its honest and entertaining depiction of a Comanche warrior fighting an alien Predator.
Wordle on a computer.

7 months in, I have to ask myself: Why do I keep playing Wordle?

Wordle faded from public consciousness months ago, yet it's still a massive game. I often wonder what keeps me hooked, and why it's part of my morning routine.
John Cleese, naked except for a photo held in front of his crotch, in A Fish Called Wanda.

Alexa has seen me naked, and that’s okay

Your smart home technology has probably seen you naked, too. Is that something to worry about? I say no.
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

As a loyal iMessage user, I’m sick and tired of Apple’s resistance to RCS

I’ve been a fan of iMessage since it came along in 2011, but it's time for Apple to work toward true cross-platform messaging.
A Switch in an Orion monitor displays Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

This jumbo Nintendo Switch screen is completely impractical and I low-key love it

The Orion by Up-Switch triples your Nintendo Switch's screen size. It's expensive, impractical, and kind of awesome.
Tomona playing the biwa to a crowd in Inu-Oh.

Inu-Oh review: A visually inventive anime rock opera

Inu-Oh isn't a narratively intensive movie, but its presentation and themes make this creative blend of anime and rock opera noteworthy.
Spongebob Squarepants riding a seahorse.

Everything announced at THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022

These are all of the reveals and announcements we saw at the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022.
Eleven, Will, Mike, and Jonathan standing and staring in a still from Stranger Things Season 4.

With Stranger Things and Squid Game, Netflix proves it’s better at making great TV shows than movies

Netflix's original movies keep disappointing, but the streamer is still far ahead of its competition when it comes to shows and limited series like Squid Game.