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The MacBook Air M1 changed my relationship with laptops forever

I've used MacBooks for over a decade. But it took until the MacBook Air M1 to have a truly life-changing experience with one.
Hugh Jackman as Logan in forest in Logan.

From Logan to The Last Jedi: 2017 was the best year for sci-fi sequels

With the releases of Logan, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Blade Runner 2049, Thor: Ragnarok, and others, 2017 was perhaps the best year for sci-fi sequels.
Amleth screams for battle In The Northmen.

Do original movie directors have a future in Hollywood?

Auteur-driven blockbusters like Dune have been all the rage for the last few years, but they're a double-edged sword when it comes to critics and audiences.
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It sounds mad, but a new 12-inch MacBook might actually work

Apple’s 12-inch MacBook could be making a comeback, and that might be a great idea. But there are a few major problems Apple has to fix this time around.
Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast With Google TV.

Why Apple (still) shouldn’t make a streaming device for cheapskates

Apple has very little reason to make its own low-cost streaming hardware — everyone else is taking that loss for them.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 5. In the background are yellow flowers, slightly out of focus.

Why the Pixel 5 (not the Pixel 6) is my favorite Google phone in 2022

The Pixel 6 is Google's latest Pixel flagship, and the Pixel 7 will be here soon. But the Pixel 5 remains my go-to Google handset.
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The wearable tech revolution won’t look like the Apple Watch

Smart ring maker Movano sees wearable tech entering a period of evolution, and we spoke to the firm's VP of Strategy to understand what's coming next.
Sonic stands tall in Sonic Origins.

More retro games should adopt Sonic Origins’ Anniversary Mode

Anniversary Mode in Sonic Origins gave me an easier time playing the classic Sonic games than the Sega Genesis did.
The spacer looks out over a vast horizon in The Outer Worlds 2 key art.

I don’t need Starfield because I have The Outer Worlds

Starfield has potential, but its red flags make me appreciate another sci-fi RPG even more: The Outer Worlds.
A man wielding two katanas in Elden Ring.

10 video game series that still need animated adaptations

Video games have proven that animation is the way to go in terms of adaptations, and there are still several gaming IPs that deserve the Castlevania treatment.
A collection of different batteries.

Nuclear waste, diamonds, and how they can revolutionize smartphone batteries

Using nuclear waste for a smartphone battery might sound crazy, but it's actually very real (and very impressive).
A hand grabbing the RTX 3090 Ti graphics card with Respec series logo in front.

Stop worrying so much about benchmarks when buying a new GPU

It all comes down to performance when picking your next graphics card, right? Not exactly. Here's how GPU benchmarks can mislead upgrades.
Jane Foster and Thor both wield Mjolnir while fighting enemies.

Marvel’s Avengers Mighty Thor update lets me down for the last time

The Jane Foster's Mighty Thor update for Marvel's Avengers is meant to reengage lapsed players but had the opposite effect on me.
Amazon Echo Show 15 hanging horizontally on the wall in a kitchen.

5 reasons I still use the Echo Show 15 everyday

The Echo Show 15 came out six months ago, and I still use it on a daily basis to stay on top of tasks. Here's why I still love it.
Chip and Dale stand in a tunnel, confused by their surroundings.

Why Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers is a master class in animation

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers mixed multiple generations of animation styles using clever tricks and an innovative approach to visual effects.
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A used mining GPU can save you a lot money, but should you buy one?

It can be tempting to buy a cheap, used mining GPU. However, there are quite a few reasons to be cautious about buying GPUs that were once used in mining rigs.
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These 5 apps completely changed how I live with my ADHD

For years, I felt lost and overwhelmed living with ADHD. But after trying these 5 apps, I finally feel like I'm in control.
Screenshot from Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series of Klonoa looking at Huepow in front of a forest.

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series producer hints at future remasters

In an interview with producer, Ryo Ishida, we found bringing Klonoa to a new era was no small feat.
Computer user touching on Microsoft word icon to open the program.

Why I still use Microsoft’s Office suite instead of Google’s free options

Why would choose to pay for Microsoft Office when you can use Google’s productivity suite for free? Here are my reasons along with features that seal the deal.
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Mr. Malcolm’s List review: A wicked comedy of manners for Bridgerton fans

Mr. Malcolm's List is a wickedly playful comedy of manners that evokes comparisons to Jane Austen and Netflix's hit show Bridgerton.
The Twitter app on the Sony XPeria 5 II.

TweetDeck (for Mac) is dead. Here are some alternatives

As of today, TweetDeck for Mac has shut down. If you need a new social media management app, check out our picks for alternatives to TweetDeck.
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The ugly side to Apple’s embrace of third-party App Store payments

Apple is finally opening the App Store gates for developers to use third-party payment systems, but actually taking that path is risky and cumbersome.
Someone holding the Nothing Phone 1, showing the front of it and its display.

The Nothing Phone 1 thinks your smartphone should be a brash, distracting toy

The Nothing Phone marries a disregard for your attention with bombast that crumbles under scrutiny.
A Steam Deck sits next to a Switch OLED.

My Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch live in harmony. Yours should too

There's no reason to pit the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch against one another; they're soulmates.
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How smart tech can improve your 4th of July BBQ

Want to one-up your family members' 4th of July barbecues? Let smart home tech help you show your patriotism.
The Pride Month Xbox controller and Apple Watch wrist band.

Beyond rainbows: 5 tech companies that did more for Pride in 2022

For this year's Pride Month celebration, these companies went above and beyond simply putting rainbows on their corporate social media profiles
Cal Kestis and the supporting cast of Jedi: Fallen Order in promo art.

5 Star Wars games to play if you liked Obi-Wan Kenobi

Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, but there are a few great Star Wars video games for fans looking to keep riding the wave of excitement.
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short star in Only Murders in the Building.

5 best movies and TV shows like Only Murders in the Building

Can't get enough of Hulu's hit show Only Murders in the Building? Try out these five films and TV shows to get your murder mystery fix.
Cuphead fights a snow wizard in Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course makes the whole game better

The Delicious Last Course isn't just a new content drop for Cuphead -- it's a Trojan horse full of quality of life improvements.
The Samsung Galazy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3.

6 ways Samsung can make cheap (and good) folding phones

Rumor has it that Samsung is making cheaper versions of the Z Fold and Z Flip. Here's how we think that might happen.
A man tries out AR glasses.

How AR glasses are going from niche gadget to smartphone replacement

Augmented reality, popularly known as AR, is creeping up our lives and holds the potential to completely replace smartphones in the future.
An image of the TMNT in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.

The best video games of June 2022: TMNT, Fire Emblem, and more

From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge to Neon White, don't miss out on these games from June 2022.
Thor sits deep in thought in this still from Thor: Love and Thunder.

July 2022 movie preview: Thor, Minions, and Jordan Peele storm the multiplex

Learn more about all the highly anticipated movies coming out in July 2022, including Thor: Love and Thunder, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Nope.
The cast of Jurassic World: Dominion stares up at an approaching dinosaur.

Yes, they’re bad, but the Jurassic World movies are fun too

Jurassic World Dominion brings the Jurassic World saga to a close with a suitably entertaining entry that might cement it as the best legacy trilogy.