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25 years ago, The Matrix led a mini movement of sci-fi simulation thrillers
From The Matrix to eXistenZ to The Thirteenth Floor, 1999 was an unusually robust year for sci-fi movies that put the world inside a computer.
Apple has backed itself into a corner
The iPad Pro is about to get an M4 chip, but that means all kinds of weirdness could affect upcoming Macs, with release schedules being thrown into disarray.
Worried about the TikTok ban? Here are 5 TikTok alternatives you should use
Though TikTok isn't banned quite yet, it may be soon. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
I was wrong about cloud gaming. One small setup change showed me the light
I wasn't a believer in cloud gaming when I tried it before, but a tweak to my router has turned me into a convert.
I spent four days with the AI gadget of the future, and it was a mess
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can help you get things done quicker than you're able to with your phone. At least, that's what it's supposed to do.
Boy Kills World’s Dawid Szatarski on making the action movie’s insane fight scenes
In an interview with Digital Trends, action director and fight coordinator Dawid Szatarski discussed how he created elaborate fight scenes in Boy Kills World.
You Asked: Is Amazon hiding the Blu-rays? And where’s the Sony XM6?
On this week’s You Asked: Is Amazon trying to kill Blu-ray discs? Are the Sony XM6 headphones coming?
I’ve used Intel CPUs for years. Here’s why I’m finally switching to AMD
After so many years sticking with Team Blue, I'm switching back to AMD for the next iteration of my gaming PC.
Netflix is streaming the craziest action movie of 2024. Here’s why I loved it
Netflix just debuted one of the craziest, most intense action movies of 2024. Here's why I loved it, and why you need to stream it right now.
The real reason so many laptops have moved to soldered RAM
Soldered RAM is becoming very common in laptops of all shapes and sizes -- but is that a good thing?
How one special feature changed my smartphone photos forever
It's an easily ignored feature, but the OnePlus 12's Master Mode is way more than just another Pro camera mode — and using it has changed my photos forever.
The unsung hero behind the modernization of Windows laptops
We chat with Sensel about the technology behind haptic touchpads, look at some of their cool concepts, and more.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes makes me appreciate Sea of Stars even more
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and Sea of Stars both look to replicate the feel of retro RPGs, but in notably different ways.
No, you shouldn’t just buy whatever Brother printer is cheapest
Brother printers are great but don't rush a printer decision. A bad purchase causes frustration and waste, while costing you time and money.
Does the sci-fi classic Alien have the best movie marketing campaign ever?
With Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi masterpiece Alien back in theaters, let's revisit its iconic tagline, poster, and trailer.
I compared Google and Samsung’s AI photo-editing tools. It’s not even close
Google and Samsung both have their own versions of an object removal tool. But which one works better? We found out.
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Google Pixel Watch 2
The Google Pixel Watch 2 proves that Google is on the right track with its smartwatches. But it's not perfect. Here are five alternatives you should consider.
3 great Xbox Game Pass titles you should try this weekend (April 26-28)
Looking for something to play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend? Check out these great games from Bethesda, EA, and Hooded Horse.
Hyte made me fall in love with my gaming PC all over again
Hyte's impressive Nexus Link ecosystem will force you to think differently about how you plan and build your gaming PC.
Why Llama 3 is changing everything in the world of AI
Llama 3 isn't just the latest version of Meta's AI -- it's a revolution in capabilities and accessibility. Here's why it could be the big AI of the future.
The OnePlus 12R is still one of 2024’s best smartphone deals
We're a couple of months removed from the OnePlus 12R's release. Is it still as good as it was back in February? I revisited the phone to find out.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake is full of quality of life updates
Nintendo gave us a close look at some of the changes coming to its upcoming Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake.
I keep forgetting about the Apple Watch Series 9’s coolest feature
I love the Apple Watch Series 9, and have recently found a new favorite band for it. But I have also discovered there's a cool feature I don't use often enough.