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Long-form articles about the people, places, and things in tech. We go beyond the surface story to unearth technology’s more fascinating details.

Different smartwatch models with displays illuminated.

Smartwatches are in big trouble

What's old is new again in the world of smartwatches. It's a big problem right now, and it's only going to get worse.
iPad Pro.

Apple finally fixed my biggest issue with the iPad Pro

A titan wielding a grenade launcher in Destiny 2..

3 free video games you should play this weekend (May 10-12)

Miles Morales in Spider-Man outfit fending off crime.

3 PlayStation Plus games you need to play this weekend (May 10-12)

Two players play Nintendo Switch.

3 new Nintendo Switch games you should try this weekend (May 10-12)

Chai in Hi-Fi Rush.

3 Xbox Game Pass titles you should play this weekend (May 10-12)

A floating head looks in a box in Cryptmaster.

If you grew up playing typing games, you’ll adore Cryptmaster

Pixel 7a back.

The Google Pixel 8a’s 6 biggest upgrades over the Pixel 7a

A cat holds bread in Little Kitty, Big City.

This precious Game Pass adventure let me see the world through my cat’s eyes

An HDR demon running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

The simple reasons HDR looks terrible on your PC

A person wearing the Huawei Watch Fit 3.

I spent five days wearing an Apple Watch clone, and now I’m angry

A render of the front and back of the 2024 iPad Pro.

There’s something Apple isn’t telling you about the new iPad Pro

Mara walks through an amusement park in Crow Country.

This creepy game is a picture-perfect throwback to PS1 horror

If you grew up on PlayStation 1 games like Resident Evil, you're going to love (and be very creeped out by) Crow Country.
A render of the Bay blue Google Pixel 8a.

The Google Pixel 8a is the Pixel phone I’ve been waiting for

The Google Pixel 8a, on paper, could be dismissed as a boring or tepid smartphone release. But I couldn't be more excited about it.
The Asus Cetra Supernova earbuds sitting on top of a gaming PC.

I want to love Asus’ gaming earbuds, but there are problems

Asus' Cetra SpeedNova earbuds deliver what gamers are looking for thanks to ANC and a low latency connection. But there are a couple of big issues.
The PlayStation Store on the Sony InZone M9.

Helldivers 2 PC woes prove that PlayStation needs an online overhaul

The recent Helldivers 2 PC fiasco is the latest example of why PlayStation needs to finally give its online services a 2.0 upgrade.
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

Hades 2 is nearly perfect, but there’s one problem that needs tweaking

We're loving Hades 2 so far, but there's one thing we hope Supergiant hammers out before the sequel exits early access.
Someone using the new M4 iPad Pro with a creator app.

I don’t think Apple wants me to buy the new iPad Pro

I want the new 2024 iPad Pro, specifically the 13-inch version, but Apple's event showed me how I'd never get close to tapping into its ability.
The back of the Google Pixel Tablet.

Google has no idea what it’s doing with the Pixel Tablet

To cut the price of the Pixel Tablet, Google has changed the one good thing about it, proving it really doesn't have a plan to make the tablet desirable.
A person gaming on the M4 iPad Pro and playing Diablo Immortal.

The new iPad Pro would be perfect, if only it were a Mac

The new M4 iPad Pro and its OLED display makes me envious as a Mac user. And it feels like Apple is making me wait for the perfect Mac gaming machine.
Melinoe fighting under a full moon in Hades 2.

Should you play Hades 2 in early access or wait for the full game?

Hades 2 is out now in early access, but should you play it now or wait until 1.0? You won't be disappointed either way.
The Digital Trends website on the KTC G42P5.

This simple app was a surprising upgrade to my gaming PC

Sometimes the simplest Windows apps turn out to be the most useful, and JustScroll definitely fits that description.
Two fleets fight in Homeworld: Vast Reaches.

Before you play Homeworld 3, try this VR game as a primer

On the eve of Homeworld 3's launch, the strategy series just got a new VR game that you should check out.
A Steam Deck sits next to a Switch OLED.

Hades 2 shows the Steam Deck’s biggest advantage over the Nintendo Switch

The Steam Deck still has one important advantage over the Nintendo Switch, and Hades 2 reveals it.
Stellar Blade STALKER fight.

I want more approachable Soulslikes. These new games show that it’s possible

Another Crab's Treasure and Stellar Blade feature great accessibility options. I hope Soulslike developers are taking note.
Copilot on a laptop on a desk.

8 AI chatbots you should use instead of ChatGPT

Here’s a look at some of the current ChatGPT alternatives to illustrate how the AI landscape has changed since the chatbot first released.
Range of Mercedes-Benz G580 vehicles

2025 Mercedes-Benz G580: range, price, release date, and more

Mercedes-Benz is electrifying the G-Class. The company has finally unveiled the new G580 -- an electric version of the G-Wagon. Here's what we know so far.
A soldier in silhouette in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 just showed the highs and lows of live service in one chaotic weekend

After a chaotic weekend, Helldivers 2 just showed us that the high rewards of live service come with some serious risks.
The back of a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

I found an amazing new way to use my iPhone 15 Pro Max

I recently found a new way to use my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's not a feature I went into 2024 expecting to fall in love with, but that's exactly what's happened.
OnePlus Open in hand.

Six months later, is the OnePlus Open still worth it? I found out

It's been about six months since the OnePlus Open hit the market. Is OnePlus' first foldable still worth it? I revisited the phone to find out.
Pac-Men chase one another through a beach maze in Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs.

A former Stadia exclusive comes to PC and consoles this week, and it’s a blast

Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle was just one of many Stadia exclusives lost when Google's service shut down, but it makes a triumphant comeback this week.
The Dell XPS 14 on a white table with the screen open.

5 laptops you should buy instead of the Dell XPS 14

The Dell XPS 14 is a new member of Dell's iconic lineup, and it's a strong contender among 14-inch laptops. However, it has some serious competition.
You Asked Feature

You Asked: The Moire effect strikes, open-box TV tips, and where’d the curves go?

This week on You Asked: What is Moire effect, and can you do anything about it? When is it safe to buy an open-box TV? Are there any curved TVs you can buy?
A hand holding an AMD Ryzen CPU.

It’s time to stop ignoring the CPU in your gaming PC

The CPU has left the conversation for PC gamers over the last few years, but with the demands of modern games, it's time to reexamine its role.