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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.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally driving on a dirt road.

Fake engine noises in electric cars need to die

Electric cars have the benefit of being much more quiet than their gas-powered counterparts. So why are carmakers building in fake engine noises?
Jamie knights Brienne in episode 2 of Game of Thrones season 8.

5 years ago, Game of Thrones aired its last great episode. Here’s why it still holds up

Someone holding an iPhone with the Apple Fitness app open, showing the Custom Plans feature.

This one Apple Fitness feature completely changed how I exercise

Monkeys race one another in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble.

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is as fun to watch as it is to play

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Lamborghini Urus SE front quarter.

Lamborghini’s Urus SE plug-in hybrid tries to do it all

A person holding the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55.

Something odd is happening with Samsung’s two new budget phones

Guy Ritchie looks at a monitor on set of The Gentlemen.

We need to stop taking Guy Ritchie for granted

Nomad Glow 2.0 Sport Case and Apple Watch Sport Band in daylight.

Nomad’s new iPhone case and Apple Watch band may be its coolest yet

The Razer Viper V3 Pro sitting among its accessories.

Razer made the best gaming mouse even better

Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

5 web browsers you should use instead of Google Chrome or Edge

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 sitting on a coffee table.

I finally found a gaming laptop utility that’s actually worth using

The home screen on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Every Android tablet we’re expecting in 2024

It's been an exciting couple of years for Android tablets, with more new and unique options than ever. So, what does 2024 have in store for us?
The cast of Fallout.

Amazon’s Fallout success reveals a big problem with the video game business

Amazon's Fallout series is a hit, but unsustainably long development timelines mean that Bethesda can't capitalize on that momentum anytime soon.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

The Vision Pro is already in trouble. Here’s how Apple can turn the tide

A new report claims people are losing interest in the Vision Pro. If that’s the case, there’s one thing Apple must do to fix things before it’s too late.
A green iPhone 15 on a green bench.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 15

Thinking about buying the iPhone 15? Wait! Here are five other alternatives you should consider instead.
Serena Williams plays Tennis in TopSpin 2K25.

TopSpin 2K25 serves up a fun, but safe tennis simulation revival

Publisher 2K has brought a beloved tennis game series back with TopSpin 2K25, but its not a major upgrade from the series' last installment.
dlss hidden modes dt respec

How I unlocked the hidden modes of DLSS

A range of presets behind the scenes make DLSS work properly, and a clever mod allows you to tweak how they work.
You Asked Ep 33

You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D

This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The differences between Dolby FlexConnect and Sony HT-A9. A preview of a big OLED showdown.
The Fitbit Sense 2 lying sideways in moss.

8 features I want on the Fitbit Sense 3 (if there is one)

It's unknown whether there will even be a Fitbit Sense 3. If there is, there are a few features we'd like to see on the wearable device.
Close up of the Hybrid car electric charger station with power supply plugged into an electric car being charged.

EV warranties aren’t like those for non-electric cars. Here’s what you should know

EVs are getting more popular, but there's more to their warranties than those for traditional cars. Here's what you need to know about EV battery warranties.
The cast of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare sit and stand on a boat together.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’s cast on what makes Guy Ritchie so unique

Members of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare cast speaks to Digital Trends about Guy Ritchie's filmmaking style and the key to working in large ensembles. 
Timekettle AI interpreter hub held in hand.

This AI gadget let me speak in languages I don’t know or understand

The Timekettle X1 is a gadget dedicated solely to helping you speak and translate different languages. But is it any good? Here's what happened when I used it.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

All of the exciting new GPUs still coming in 2024

We've already seen new GPUs this year, but rumor has it that Nvidia, AMD, and Intel still have graphics cards set to launch in 2024.
Three colorful PS5s float together in a line.

PlayStation has a secret weapon up its sleeve: the Hero Project

With the industry looking less certain than ever, PlayStation's Hero Project is secretly its smartest investment.
Melinoe being shot at by a witch.

I spent 100+ hours in Hades. Here are my impressions of Hades 2

After spending well over 100 hours in the original Hades, I'm loving what Hades 2 has to offer to players already.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

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.
Genshin Impact Edition OnePlus 12R (left) and Flowy Emerald OnePlus 12.

I did a OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 12R camera test, and there’s a big difference

The OnePlus 12R is a more affordable option than the OnePlus 12, but with slightly lesser specs and no Hasselblad. Does that really matter though? We find out.
Ella Purnell in the Fallout TV show.

After Amazon’s Fallout, these games deserve TV adaptations next

From Frostpunk to S.T.A.L.K.E.R., these postapocalyptic video games should be next in line for TV adaptations after Amazon's Fallout.
Taylor Swift in concert from The Eras Tour.

Now more than ever, we need Taylor Swift: Rock Band

If anyone has the star power necessary to revive Rock Band in 2024, it's Taylor Swift.
Front of the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is one of the best-looking EVs yet

Maserati has unveiled the new GranCabrio Folgore electric car. It's a great-looking car and we had a chance to take a look at it in person.
An Apple TV 4K sitting on a wood entertainment center with a HomePod Mini behind it.

What we want to see from the next Apple TV 4K

Apple TV 4K is the best streaming device you can buy — but that doesn't mean it can't be better. This is what we'd like to see added to the next version.
A person folding up the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Every Samsung gadget we still expect in 2024

Samsung isn't done with 2024 yet, as it has a whole bunch of gadgets that it's yet to launch. Here are all the Samsung gadgets we still expect to see in 2024.
The Razer Kishi Ultra sitting on a table.

Is this Razer’s Steam Deck killer?

Razer has a new solution for handheld gaming, and it's excellent. But it might not stand up to the growing market of handheld gaming PCs.