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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.
Does your Mac need antivirus software in 2024? We asked the experts
Apple’s Macs are seen as more secure than Windows PCs, but they can still get viruses. Should you protect yours with an antivirus app? We asked the experts.
Why The Last Ronin could be the best TMNT movie ever made
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is being adapted as an R-rated film, and we'll tell you why it may be the ultimate TMNT movie.
These 6 tweaks take MacBooks from great to nearly perfect
Apple makes great MacBooks, but you can make them even better by adjusting a few settings. Here, we’ll take you through six of the best ones to change.
Why you need to be excited about the Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a is one of the new Pixel phones we expect to see in 2024. However, it could very well be the best one Google releases this year.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes could be one of 2024’s best and boldest games
Based on what we've played so far, you do not want to miss the mysterious Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
How futuristic display tech is trying to save your eyes
We can't escape screens, but a few brands are trying to make the ordeal less harmful for eyes. Science, however, has other thoughts about our screen habits.
3 reasons why I’ll actually use Anker’s new iPhone power bank
I don't want to carry a power bank around with me, but if I must, then it needs to be useful and versatile. Does Anker's MagGo Power Bank fit the bill?
These are the PC apps you’re still using — but probably shouldn’t be
These apps are installed on millions, and sometimes even billions, of PCs, even if they shouldn't be.
Life Eater is an unnerving horror game about ritualistic sacrifice
Life Eater is the latest game from El Paso, Elsewhere developer Strange Scaffold, and its another unnerving experience worth checking out.
Every rumored video game console: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 Pro and more
From the Nintendo Switch 2 to the PlayStation 5 Pro, you can expect a surprising amount of video game consoles to launch in the next year.
Frostpunk 2’s beta offers a gripping slice of stressful city-building
After spending some time with Frostpunk 2's beta, we're already gripped by the stressful city-builder.
Apple already has its next big chip, but you may never see it
The M3 Ultra could be the best chip Apple has ever released -- but there are rumors the company might not even launch it. Here’s why that’s a possibility.
Here’s how Apple could change your iPhone forever
Ferret UI is an AI system that understands on-screen content and offers actionable insights via natural conversations. It could change the iPhone forever.
This satisfying $7 mobile puzzle game is money well spent
If you need a new puzzle game to keep your hands occupied, Boxes: Lost Fragments is a satisfying delight.
The 6 biggest announcements we expect from Google I/O 2024
Google I/O 2024 is just a month away. From Android 15 to the Pixel 8a and more, here are the biggest announcements we're expecting.
The Honor V Purse is the most unusual foldable I’ve ever used
There are plenty of great foldable phones available in 2024. The Honor V Purse stands out as one of the most unusual and unique I've ever used.
You Asked: QLED and mini-LED burn-in, missing HDR, and Apple TV and HDMI 2.1
Can QLED and mini-LED TVs get burn-in? How to get HDR from the YouTube app on Apple TV 4K. And is a computer monitor better than a smart TV for privacy?
There’s a big problem with the iPhone’s Photos app
Google is making its best photo-editing tools available on all smartphones. But in doing so, it also shines a light on just how stale Apple Photos has become.
A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro
The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.
If you love Amazon’s Fallout, play the series’ best games on Game Pass and PS Plus next
If you're digging Amazon's Fallout TV series, you should play the series' best games on Game Pass and PS Plus next.
The best Marvel movie just turned 10 this year. Here’s why it’s still a blast to watch
There are funnier and more inventive entries in the MCU, but Captain America: The Winter Soldier is still the platonic ideal of a Marvel movie.
These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters
If you're upgrading your PC, you're honestly better off skipping these five upgrades -- even if they seem tempting on paper.
I think I took a photo of a ghost with my smartphone
I managed to take three photos with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra of something so unearthly, so weird that it sent shivers down my spine. But what actually was it?