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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.

A person holding the Anker MagGo Power Bank.

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?
Various apps on a PC monitor.

These are the PC apps you’re still using — but probably shouldn’t be

Key art for Life Eater.

Life Eater is an unnerving horror game about ritualistic sacrifice

A PS5 sits on a table.

Every rumored video game console: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 Pro and more

Key art for Frostpunk 2

Frostpunk 2’s beta offers a gripping slice of stressful city-building

Apple Mac Studio top down view showing PC and keyboard.

Apple already has its next big chip, but you may never see it

An iPhone 15 Pro Max laying on its back, showing its home screen.

Here’s how Apple could change your iPhone forever

A box in Boxes: Lost Fragments has an octopus on it.

This satisfying $7 mobile puzzle game is money well spent

Google I/O 2019

The 6 biggest announcements we expect from Google I/O 2024

Honor V Purse with its chain case.

The Honor V Purse is the most unusual foldable I’ve ever used

You Asked Ep 32 Feature

You Asked: QLED and mini-LED burn-in, missing HDR, and Apple TV and HDMI 2.1

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus's gallery app.

There’s a big problem with the iPhone’s Photos app

Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

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.
Two characters in power armor in Fallout 4.

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.
Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson strike a hero pose in a still from Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC on an orange background.

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.
OuttaFocus Ghost Photo Promotional Image

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?
The RTX 3060 installed in a gaming PC.

Don’t buy the RTX 3060 in 2024

The RTX 3060 is the most popular GPU on Steam, but given the demands of games in 2024, it probably shouldn't be.
A PlayStation Portal plays Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

I was a PlayStation Portal hater. Now it’s one of my go-to gaming devices

After a few months with the PlayStation Portal, we're starting to see how the streaming handheld fits into our gaming lives.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

5 laptops you should buy instead of the M2 MacBook Air

The M2 MacBook Air is still a solid buy, especially at its lower price. But these laptops are an even better value.
Concept image of the larger electric G-Wagon

Mercedes-Benz EQG: range, price, release date, and more

Mercedes-Benz is electrifying the G-Class. The company has shown off a concept EQG, and it's expected to roll out soon. Here's what we know.
A person holding the OnePlus 12.

The OnePlus 12 is the OnePlus phone I’ve been waiting for

Logistics and timing meant I had to wait before I could use the OnePlus 12, but it turns out this great Android phone was worth it.
A player holds a check for a million dollars at a Street Fighter 6 tournament.

How an underdog Street Fighter 6 player beat the odds to win $1 million

Wang Yuan-hao made history by winning Street Fighter 6's Capcom Cup. We spoke to the man known as UMA about the underdog story that landed him $1 million.
Jonah Ray peers out a doorway in Destroy All Neighbors.

Forget Netflix and chill: This is the best streaming service for binge watching on weekends

Looking for a Netflix alternative for your weekend entertainment that doesn't break the bank? Here's why this underrated streamer may be your best option.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the back of the phone.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8

The Google Pixel 8 is one of the better Android phones available today. But it's not perfect. Here are five Pixel 8 alternatives you need to consider.
Aaron Moten stands next to someone wearing power armor in Fallout.

Amazon’s Fallout TV series is even more impressive than The Last of Us

Amazon's laugh-out-loud Fallout series may not get the same accolades as HBO's The Last of Us, but it's an even more impressive game adaptation feat.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy A55.

I have Samsung’s newest cheap phone, and I’m a bit worried

I've got the new Samsung Galaxy A55 in my hand, ready for review. Even at this stage, there are some things that need to be said about it.
Onyx Boox Palma in the hands of a user.

The Onyx Boox Palma is the coolest gadget I’ve used in 2024

Have you ever dreamt of an e-reader that's lightweight, fits in your pocket, and can even run Android apps? Well, it's finally here.
A ship dodges bullets in Minishoot' Adventures.

This $15 Steam game is a must-buy for Zelda fans

Whether you're looking for either a great twin-stick shooter or a new top-down Zelda game, Minishoot' Adventures has you covered.
Key art of the Prince in The Rogue Prince of Persia.

Prince of Persia is getting a Dead Cells-style roguelike next month

The Rogue Prince of Persia is an action roguelike from one of the teams behind Dead Cells, and it's coming out very soon.
Key art for one of the characters in Slay the Spire 2.

Everything announced at the Triple-i Initiative Showcase: Slay the Spire 2 and more

The Rogue Prince of Persia, Slay the Spire 2, and Never Alone 2 were some of the biggest announcements from The Triple-i Initiative showcase.
Google Pixel 7a in Snow in hand.

Whatever you do, don’t buy the Google Pixel 7a right now

It's been almost a year since the Pixel 7a came out, and we have the Pixel 8a just over the horizon. Is the Pixel 7a any good in 2024?
A person wearing the Oura Ring smart ring.

The Oura Ring has a hidden mode that every other wearable needs

Forget tracking mountain climbs and downhill skiing, the Oura Ring has an automatic activity tracking mode that's way more relevant to people — housework.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one

At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.