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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 Stranded mission gameplay

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.
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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.
M6 MacBook Pro lifestyle

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.
Intel Arc G3 Extreme Hands On with Acer Predator Atlas 8

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.
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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.
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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.
iPhone Duo on MagSafe mount with screen half open

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.
Uniform ships Odyssey by Grok

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.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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 RTX Spark sticker on Lenovo YOGA Laptop

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.
Call of Duty MW4 menu screen

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.
Fun mac apps

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.
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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.
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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.
Oppo Find X10

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

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.
Jenna Ortega stars in Klara and the Sun.

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.
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The Himiway D5 2.0 20 delivers a powerful throttle and fat tires

The Himiway D5 delivers a powerful throttle and fat tires
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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.
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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.
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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.
Tesla

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 website open on Mac

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.
Apple iPhone 17 in Lavender Purple

9 tips and tricks for your new iPhone you should try first

Some useful hints to get you started on life in iOS
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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.
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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.
CrossInk running on Xteink X4

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.
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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.
Google's New Android Scam Protection Feature

Google’s new scam defenses on Android can hide your bank details and hang up on fraudsters

Google is rolling out new Android scam defenses that can automatically hide login and payment information during screen sharing, strengthen Messages protection, and stop apps from secretly enabling call forwarding.
Joel Oulette, Arthur Conti, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Mike Flanagan, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Alison Thornton, Kate Siegel and Matthew Lillard attend Prime Video PROMiere of new original series Carrie.

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Flanagan and Carrie cast discuss reinventing Stephen King’s horror classic

Mike Flanagan and the Carrie cast discuss reimagining Stephen King’s classic horror novel for the digital age in this exclusive Digital Trends interview.
Google Fitbit Edge launched

Fitbit Edge gives me more features, but my money’s still on the Fitbit Air

Google's $179.99 Fitbit Edge brings a bigger display, onboard GPS, and advanced health sensors, but the $99.99 Fitbit Air might still be the smarter purchase for everyday health tracking.
Apple Home Collection cameras, doorbell, smart lock, and thermostats launched at Apple Welcome Home event

Apple’s new smart home gear looks great. But that Apple tax is heartbreaking

Apple's new Home Collection promises an effortlessly connected smart home, but cheaper alternatives from Google, Aqara, and Ecobee make its premium prices increasingly difficult to justify.
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Trending Forward: Fold’s CEO spills on the real future of everyday bitcoin

Fold CEO Will Reeves explains why making Bitcoin boring beats attempts to use volatile crypto as everyday cash. One such scenario? Accumulating modest rewards on mortgages and daily spending.
Apple TV 4K 4th Gen

Should you upgrade to the new Apple TV 4K? Here’s how it compares to older models

Thinking about the new Apple TV 4K? We compared it with the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) and the older Apple TV (3rd generation) to show you exactly what’s new and improved.
Vivo X Fold 6

I love the sheer excess of the Vivo X Fold 6, while rivals go through an identity crisis

My first impressions of the Vivo X Fold 6, featuring a 200MP Zeiss-backed camera, 6,900mAh battery, 120Hz foldable displays and a premium Prism Black design.
no man's sky

One of my favorite exploration games is coming to iPhone. Even an iPhone 11 can run it

No Man’s Sky is finally coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28, bringing its enormous exploration sandbox to devices as old as the iPhone 11 in a roughly 5GB download.
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Look, the MacBook Neo is a fine machine for building apps. And yes, I am utterly surprised

From ideation using Claude to building a native macOS or Android app within a few hours, the MacBook Neo is doing a fine job handling my demanding hobby.