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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.

Two Moto G 5G 2023 smartphones lying on top of each other.

Motorola is ruining cheap Android phones

Motorola used to make some of the best budget phones on the market. In 2024, it's doing the exact opposite.
Mecha Break robot head with glowing blue eyes

Mecha Break’s robot customization shakes up the battle royale formula

The 14-inch MacBook Pro on a window sill.

Why you should buy a MacBook Pro instead of a MacBook Air

Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

I tested the three best 14-inch gaming laptops. There’s a clear winner

Link looking shocked holding rice.

This beloved feature almost ruined Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Tess and Opal ride in a car in Open Roads.

Open Roads is a short family drama video game that leaves a big impact

A lot of heroes fight in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals turns Overwatch into the Earth’s mightiest superhero shooter

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All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs

Samsung S95D OLED

Samsung S95D OLED first look: a reflection on excellence

Stellar Blade STALKER fight.

Stellar Blade feels more like a Soulslike than a fast-paced action RPG

Person wearing OnePlus Watch 2 with a green strap on their left wrist.

The OnePlus Watch 2 is the Wear OS smartwatch I’ve been waiting for

A person editing photos using an image-editor app.

5 image-editing apps you should use instead of Adobe Photoshop

Nor holds a gun in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is pioneering the ‘Soulslite’ genre

We got a closer look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, showing off its more approachable stab at the Soulslike genre.
The original Ghostbusters stand on a rooftop together.

What happened to the Ghostbusters franchise?

The Ghostbusters franchise has changed a lot over the past 40 years — for better or worse.
A Sega Genesis Mini 2, Atari 400 Mini, and SNES Classic, sit on a table.

The Atari 400 Mini is a tiny system with big emulation potential

The Atari 400 Mini isn't just another tiny retro console. It's the perfect home for all your emulated 8-bit Atari games.
Two majestic elk lock horns in a snowy scene shown on a Samsung QN90D.

Samsung QN90D first look: setting the bar for 2024

Samsung's latest-gen QLED made improvements exactly where it needed them and once again sets the bar for all QLEDs in 2024.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and S Pen stylus on its screen.

5 things I want to see in the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is still a ways away. However, when it gets here, there are a few key features I really want to see.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4070

The RTX 4070 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy right now, but the space it occupies is heavily contested by other GPUs from AMD and Nvidia itself.
The Moscone Center's North Hall is covered in GDC signage.

As the internet raged, game developers at GDC screamed for change

This year's Game Developers Conference acted as a forum for frustrated game makers dealing with layoffs, harassment, and a collapsing industry.
An archer fires an arrow at an enemy in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an embarrassment to Capcom’s PC lineup

Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC uses the highly scalable RE Engine, but it's probably the worst showcase of Capcom's impressive tech.
A middle age man is walking through a run down kitchen, aiming a gun at a zombie

The best games we played at PAX East 2024: zombies, slime, and more

We searched high and low on the PAX show floor and behind closed doors to bring you this list of games well worth keeping an eye on.
Ninja peach in Princess Peach Showtime.

Princess Peach Showtime: all transformations, ranked

You'll equip plenty of unique outfits and earn lots of new powers throughout your time in Princess Peach: Showtime, but we've ranked our favorites here.
Mophie Cherry Blossom 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe.

Mophie made one of the cutest iPhone accessories I’ve ever used

Do you want an iPhone charger that's powerful, convenient, and way too cute? Mophie has exactly what you've been looking for.
Person standing on octagon grass tiles

BitCraft is a fully editable survival-crafting MMORPG

Clockwork Labs encourages you to build your own civilization in BitCraft, an MMORPG featuring a fully editable sandbox world. Here's what that world looks like.
A person wearing the Withings ScanWatch 2.

I revisited the Withings ScanWatch 2, and it didn’t go well

After returning to the Withings ScanWatch 2, I was left with the thought that a different type of wearable may be the better purchase. Here's why.
You Asked Ep 29

You Asked: HTIB vs. soundbars, Sony’s 2024 lineup, and plasma upgrades

Should you go for a home theater in a box versus soundbars for home audio under $1,000? Is upgrading from plasma worth it? When will Sony's 2024 TVs drop?
Brilliantly colored traditional dress costumes seen in an arial view displayed on a Samsung QN900D TV.

Samsung QN900D 8K TV first look: fully loaded flagship

Let's take a closer look at what's new -- inside and out -- on Samsung's 8K flagship this year, the QN900D.
iPhone 15 Pro Max lying on the ground surrounded by leaves.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 15 Pro Max

Are you thinking about picking up an iPhone 15 Pro Max? Before you do that, consider buying one of these other phones instead.
A selection of widgets on an iPhone home screen.

I found 16 new widgets for iOS 17 that you have to try

One of the best features of iOS 17 is interactive widgets, and I've already found 16 apps that use the new widgets incredibly well.
A banner with GDC on it outside a conference center.

GDC 2024 in review: Path tracing, upscaling, and CPU-killing tech

After spending the week at GDC, here are my big takeaways from advancements in the world of PC graphics and tech.
Shadowheart post-launch outfit in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t getting DLC or a sequel from Larian, and that’s OK

Games like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom aren't getting expansions or direct sequels anytime soon, but I'm content with that.
Apple Vision Pro

Is the Apple Vision Pro the ultimate personal home theater?

Is the Apple Vision Pro the best personal home theater experience you can have? The industry-changing tech is has for incredible cinematic video.
Character in Rise of the Ronin.

This Rise of the Ronin feature should become an industry standard

Rise of the Ronin includes a relatively new feature that I believe should become standard across all games going forward.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 9, showing the Snoopy watch face

Why you shouldn’t buy these 5 Apple Watch Series 9 alternatives

The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch for your iPhone. Here's why you should buy it instead of these other wearables.