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Donkey Kong and friends walk next to a Wiggler in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

Super Mario Party Jamboree review: party staple takes its Switch victory lap

Super Mario Party Jamboree juggles a few too many ideas at once, but it still mostly delivers a reliable hit of multiplayer fun.
Side hero profile of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Is Samsung’s $1,200 Android tablet worth it? I reviewed it and found out

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is a big, powerful, and expensive Android tablet. If that's what you're shopping for, it's one of the best you can buy.
Alba and Neva walk on sky platforms in Neva.

Neva review: gorgeous 2D platformer still has room to grow

Neva isn't the most creative puzzle-platformer, but it makes an emotional impact where it counts.
B&W Pi8 earbuds in their case.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 In-Ear True Wireless Earbuds review: what we’ve been waiting for

Bowers & Wilkins is known for creating exceptional audio experiences, and its new Pi8 earbuds continue that legacy.
I can use my hands instead of controllers in many games and apps.

Meta Quest 3S review: the perfect introduction to VR gaming

I reviewed Meta's Quest 3S, a budget VR headset with mixed reality and AI, to test its quality and value as an upgrade or a first headset.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

The iPhone 16 Plus is the most complicated phone I’ve reviewed in 2024

The iPhone 16 Plus is an excellent phone and one we recommend, but the question of who we're recommending it to is far harder to answer.
Forza Horizon 5 on the Sony InZone M10S.

Sony InZone M10S review: the brightest OLED monitor I’ve reviewed

The Sony InZone M10S is the first OLED monitor Sony has released, and it just so happens to be the brightest, too. However, a lagging warranty holds it back.
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Saturday Night review: A Saturday Night Live origin story that plays it too safe

Jason Reitman assembles a giant, game ensemble for Saturday Night, a SNL origin story that's a little too reverent and tidy.
Mullvad VPN is open on a PC monitor.

Mullvad VPN review: total anonymity for an affordable price

I reviewed Mullvad, a unique VPN with consistently low prices to find out if its speed, features, and reliability are worth the cost.
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer took another shot at a gaming Chromebook — does it hold up?

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE leverages a surprisingly good display and good enough performance to make a budget gaming laptop that can work for some people.
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Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft review: a surprisingly good video game spinoff

Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is an entertaining, visually striking series that actually does right by its iconic protagonist.
Soundcore Select 4 Go.

Soundcore Select 4 Go review: This speaker might be the perfect $25 gift

You shouldn't expect much from a $25 Bluetooth speaker, and yet the Soundcore Select 4 Go is surprisingly great.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE sitting upright with its display turned on.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a solid $650 phone. Here’s why you shouldn’t buy it

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is Samsung's cheapest entry into the S24 family. But is it any good? I reviewed the phone to find out.
Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data.
The Qrevo Curv next to a plant.

Roborock Qrevo Curv review: an almost perfect robot vacuum

The Qrevo Curv is everything you’d want in a robot vacuum. Not only does it offer tons of suction and little maintenance but it boasts a cool new dock design.
Characters brawl in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero review: incredible fighting sandbox stumbles on story

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero captures the thrills of the series in ambitious fashion, but its disjointed story mode puts a dent in its potential.
Metaphor: ReFantazio cast of characters

Metaphor: ReFantazio review: refined RPG gives Persona fans something new

Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't escape Persona's shadow, but its charming cast of characters and fun turn-based combat make it a worthwhile RPG on its own.
The reMarkable Paper Pro.

Remarkable Paper Pro review: one digital notebook to rule them all

The Remarkable Paper Pro is a great tool for those who love to handwrite notes or want a distraction-free writing device.
Home Screen of OnePlus Pad 2.

The OnePlus Pad 2 is the best Android tablet I’ve used this year

The OnePlus Pad 2 comes out swinging with a ton of processing firepower, polished accessories, and, above all, an alluring price tag. Is it worth buying?
A director directs two male actors in The Franchise.

The Franchise review: A sharp satire that skewers MCU and DC superhero movies

The Franchise is a smart, appropriately silly takedown of the Marvel-ification of Hollywood. The new series premieres Sunday, October 6 on HBO.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: a huge success

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a big and expensive smartphone. It's also one of the best I've used this year. Let me explain why in my full review.
Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 5 loaded with option still has space for a child seat.

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 e-bike review: a versatile anything hauler

The RadWagon 5's strengths are versatility and carrying capacity, making it great for people who regularly transport cargo or passengers.
A white iPhone 16 sitting outside, face-down, surrounded by a bunch of leaves.

iPhone 16 review: Who needs the Pro?

The iPhone 16 is the cheapest and least technically impressive new iPhone. It's also probably the one you should buy.
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

Google Pixel 9 Pro review: the iPhone of Android

The Pixel 9 Pro is one of the absolute best Android phones of the year. Our full review explains why it should be your next phone.
Joaquin Phoenix in full clown makeup sits in the back of a police cruiser in a still from the movie "Joker: Folie à Deux."

Joker: Folie à Deux review: an oddly timid musical sequel

In Joker: Folie à Deux, Joaquin Phoenix reprises the role of a misfit wallflower killer in a genre-bending sequel too cautious to really go for it.
The Apple Watch Series 10 sitting on top of a green bush.

Apple Watch Series 10 review: two steps forward, one step back

Another year, another Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Series 10 is this year's hot new Apple smartwatch. Should you buy it? I found out in my review.
Pyramid Head wields a weapon in Silent Hill 2.

Silent Hill 2 review: faithful remake understands the assignment

Silent Hill 2's remake keeps the original PS2 game's eeriness intact, even if it's a little bloated by comparison.
Hisense 110 UX

Hisense 110 UX TV review: Big, bright, and bragworthy

Though not without a few rough edges, the Hisense 110 UX is still a brilliant option if you're in the market for a television that breaks the 100-inch barrier.
Five survivors stand on a hill together in Salem's Lot.

Salem’s Lot review: a bloody, disappointing Stephen King adaptation

Salem's Lot will leave both horror and Stephen King fans alike yearning for a better adaptation. The new vampire film is streaming now exclusively on Max.
Someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 3.

Google Pixel Watch 3 review: the smartwatch I’ve been waiting for

The Google Pixel Watch 3 isn't just a good smartwatch — it's one of the best I've used this year. Learn why in my full review.
Half-Life Alyx looked crisp in a tethered connection to Vive Focus Vision.

I reviewed HTC’s new Vive Focus Vision, a lossless VR headset built for PC gaming

I reviewed HTC's Vive Focus Vision, a lossless PCVR headset with eye-tracking and standalone capability.
Tablo TV retail box.

Tablo DVR review: 4th generation makes free TV as easy as can be

Looking to capture old-fashioned, over-the-air video? Then the latest Tablo device may be for you.
The Google Pixel 9 sitting upright.

Google Pixel 9 review: better than ever

The Google Pixel 9 comes with Gemini AI, but guess what? AI isn't the reason this is a good phone, as we explain in our in-depth review.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) review: one thing holds it back

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) leverages a moderately fast AMD chipset to offer up an appealing price. But too many compromises get in the way.