3 underrated movies you can watch for free this weekend (Oct 31- Nov 1)
Looking for something free to watch this weekend? This roundup covers the weekend’s best no-cost streaming options, each one more emotionally gripping than the last.
Looking for a different kind of Halloween scare in 2026? Try these 7 sci-fi movies
Science fiction can be just as unsettling as horror, particularly when it explores alien encounters, artificial intelligence and worlds that defy explanation. From The Thing and Alien: Romulus to Companion and Backrooms, these seven sci-fi movies offer a different kind of Halloween viewing.
Vivo X500 Pro hands-on: Hitting almost all the right notes for a perfect compact flagship
Vivo's compact X500 Pro impressed me with its stunning edge-to-edge display, surprisingly refined software, capable cameras, and battery endurance that immediately made me question my Pixel 11 Pro.
Phantom Blade Zero hands-on: An extraordinary game with unbelievable combat that I can’t get enough of
After nearly 10 hours with Phantom Blade Zero, I'm still amazed by its combat. Every sword fight feels like a beautifully choreographed martial arts movie that I'm actually controlling.
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s why Wildwood is the best animated movie of the year
Laika’s Wildwood combines breathtaking stop-motion animation, compelling characters, and a mature fantasy story that could make it a Best Animated Feature Oscar contender.
What Mattress Firmness Is Right for Back Pain?
A firmer mattress isn't always better for your back. Here's how sleep position, body type, and adjustable firmness can help you find the right support.
I found a smart reason to buy Apple’s touchscreen MacBook, and it’s Xcode
Apple's $2,899 touchscreen MacBook Pro might be a tough sell, but a clever Xcode demonstration shows how its touch display could make testing iPhone apps considerably more intuitive.
How to Choose the Right Mattress for You
Choosing the right mattress goes beyond firmness. Here's how sleeping position, materials, temperature, and adjustable features can guide your decision.
What’s actually new and different on the MacBook Pro PROLED XDR? Here’s everything you need to know
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro brings tandem OLED, brighter visuals, lighter designs, and upgraded M5 chips. Here’s how it compares with the standard model.
M6 iMac vs. M4 iMac: Skipping the M5 made a bigger difference than I expected
The colorful chassis stays the same, but the M6 delivers faster cores, better AI, and modern wireless.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Stranded mission had me hooked for hours, yet left me wanting more
I spent hours exploring Stranded’s snowy North Korean sandbox, and the experience convinced me that Call of Duty needs a dedicated co-op PvE mode.
M6 vs. M5 MacBook Pro (14-inch): Should M5 owners even bother?
The M6 keeps the same design but sneaks in real speed and modern wireless, courtesy of the new M6 chip that brings more CPU cores.
I’ve used enough touchscreen laptops for years, and I hope Apple gets one thing right
After years of using touchscreen Windows laptops like the Dell XPS 14 and Asus Zenbook Duo, I'm eager to see Apple's take, provided it keeps the MacBook experience intact.
The $1300 Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld is finally US-bound, and its pre-orders are already sold out
Acer is bringing the high-end Predator Atlas 8 handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme hardware to the US, and Best Buy has already sold through its first batch of preorders.
Apple just raised the ceiling for a Pro laptop to $2000, and I find the audacity impressive
Apple's new M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, a far cry from the M5's $1,599 debut. The hardware is impressive, but the new price of admission deserves some scrutiny.
Apple’s “Pro and Tell” October 28 event: Everything we expect from touchscreen MacBooks to a new iMac
Two touchscreen MacBook Pro models are likely, but the price and the unchanged chip might disappoint a few buyers.
Apple quietly hopes to end the gizmo right-to-repair war. The iPhone Duo is the latest specimen.
Apple once made life difficult for independent repairers. Now, it’s publishing iPhone Duo repair manuals on launch day.
Grok’s AI-generated Odyssey series is seven minutes of nothing happening beautifully
Grok Imagine’s first Odyssey episode can conjure ancient landscapes, but its interchangeable faces and robotic performances expose what AI filmmaking still can’t fake.
iPhone Duo is here. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and all the things it didn’t break
The iPhone Duo is a brave new chapter for Apple, but seeing it struggle with the fundamentals across hardware and software has me appreciating the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a lot more.
NVIDIA’s RTX Spark could be the best thing to happen to Qualcomm Snapdragon
NVIDIA RTX Spark could boost Windows on Arm with better AI tools, native apps, and gaming support. Here’s why Qualcomm Snapdragon could benefit.
Modern Warfare 4 brings Call of Duty back to its glory days. I hope the streak lives.
After finishing Modern Warfare 4 campaign, I came away more hopeful about Call of Duty than I have been in years.
3 Mac apps I discovered in 2026 that prove useful software doesn’t have to be boring
Useful apps don’t have to be boring. Here are three Mac apps I found in 2026 that hang your screenshots on a clothesline, make your screen feel like paper, and keep your cat off the keyboard.
Vivo X500 Pro Max first impressions: Vivo came to play, and the competition should be nervous
The Vivo X500 Pro Max packs a 2nm flagship chipset, a 7,800mAh global battery, a 144Hz display, and upgraded cameras. Here's what stood out in my first impressions.
Phantom Blade Zero makes me think Sony might have a point about going all digital
I'm firmly in the physical-media camp, but Phantom Blade Zero's delayed disc release has me questioning what a game disc actually guarantees. With patches, updates, and downloads now part of gaming, Sony's all-digital future isn't entirely without logic.
The Oppo Find X10 is ridiculously stacked, and I haven’t even got to the cameras yet
The Oppo Find X10 packs two 200MP cameras, a 7,150mAh battery and a 144Hz AMOLED display into a surprisingly slim body. My first impressions are promising, but there's more to prove.
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max hands-on: Knocking on the flagship ceiling with three 200MP cameras
Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max packs three 200MP cameras, a massive battery, and refined software into a striking flagship, although its missing 10x optical camera leaves room for an Ultra.
EXCLUSIVE: How Klara and the Sun warns of a future where humans compete with AI
Taika Waititi and Jenna Ortega's sci-fi film, Klara and the Sun, offers a chilling warning about AI being used to replace people in a society obsessed with perfection.
The Himiway D5 2.0 20 delivers a powerful throttle and fat tires
The Himiway D5 delivers a powerful throttle and fat tires
Low daily step count linked to dementia and stroke risks. It’s time to put your trusty phone in charge
Additionally, as activity declined, the rates of diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or transient ischemic attack went up by 80% between the most and least active groups of users.
Beyond Tracking: How AI Fitness Companions Are Changing Solo Training
Discover how AI fitness companions like BodyPark ATOM help solo exercisers track movements, improve workout consistency, and get real-time feedback.
Two weeks with the iPhone 18 Pro convinced me these 9 accessories are worth buying
From sleek magnetic power banks to clever wireless chargers and premium wallets, I spent two weeks trying out accessories with my iPhone 18 Pro. Some made charging easier, others added a little convenience to my everyday routine, but these nine are the ones I'd happily recommend.
Five years, 2 million recalls, still hitting police cars: The fatal flaw inside Tesla’s self-driving tech
A Tesla crash involving a California Highway Patrol vehicle renews questions about FSD safety, driver monitoring and recalls. The system’s role in the collision remains unconfirmed.
FeelMyMac is the most fun I’ve had with a ridiculous Mac app in years
FeelMyMac adds virtual textures and haptic feedback to your Mac's trackpad, making cursor movement, scrolling, and tapping more satisfying.
9 tips and tricks for your new iPhone you should try first
Some useful hints to get you started on life in iOS
Before a dash cam hits the road, it has to survive the lab
Inside Wolfbox’s Central Laboratory, products face temperature, shock, water, aging and image-quality tests before reaching drivers.
The camera on my smart glasses gives me the ick. The people around me feel the same.
When it comes to taking pictures, however, it doesn't matter whether I use a voice command or a quick tap on the temple. The whole act makes my stomach churn.
The Xteink e-reader didn’t make sense to me until I did this one thing
I replaced my Xteink X4's stock firmware with CrossPoint and CrossInk to get better text formatting, custom fonts, reading stats, and more control over my pocket-sized e-reader.
How to use an AI vocal remover to isolate vocals, instruments and stems from any song
LALAL.AI’s Vocal Remover can isolate vocals, instruments, and stems from finished tracks, while its AI tools help clean up and repurpose audio.