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Netflix fails to read the room in launching its new video game platform

Netflix's new video game platform seemingly hasn't learned much from other failed platform launches.
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The video game hype machine is less fun than it used to be

Game releases used to be the biggest events of the year. Launches have gotten much tamer in recent years.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Why the Apple M1 Max is Intel’s true competitor for Alder Lake and beyond

Intel just launched its Alder Lake chips, following on the heels of the M1 Max. The two launches reveal a shift in computing which could leave AMD in the dust.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) on table.

Getting my smart home devices to switch Wi-Fi networks is annoying

If I swap my Wi-Fi network, I don't want to individually reconnect all of the smart devices in my home.
Android Apps on Windows 11

I installed Android apps on a Surface Pro 8, and it felt on par with an iPad

I used Android apps on my Surface Pro 8 in Windows 11, and the experience was a game changer, finally making the device a better tablet.
A character in Starfield.

The best is yet to come for Xbox Game Pass subscribers

With Starfield set for release and updates on multiple other first-party titles likely on the way, 2022 will be the year for Xbox Game Pass.
Sora and Mario shake hands in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

It’s time for a Marvel-style video game crossover universe

Video games shouldn't try to turn into movies, but the concept of a gaming shared universe is becoming more appealing.
Apple HomePod mini on table

New HomePod Mini colors expose how stale Apple’s smart home lineup has become

Apple's HomeKit lags needs more than just new accessory colors if it hopes to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home space.
Lifestyle image of someone using the new Macbook Pro 2021.

Even with 32 GPU cores, the M1 Max MacBook Pro still isn’t a gaming destination

The M1 Max comes with four times as many GPU cores as the M1, but that doesn't make MacBook Pro is a gaming destination. Here's why.
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Here’s why Telegram will probably never beat WhatsApp

Telegram added 70 million users on the back of WhatsApp's outage this week, but it's unlikely to replace WhatsApp as the messaging app of choice for billions.
A helicopter flies over tanks in Battlefield 2042.

Halo Infinite’s A.I. puts Battlefield 2042’s to shame

Halo Infinite's smart Spartans leave Battlefield 2042's bots in the dust so far.
Soldiers jump off a building in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 fixes one of Battlefield 4’s biggest problems

Battlefield 4's helicopters were an overpowered nuisance, but Battlefield 2042's actually seem balanced.
Characters fighting in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

Is a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sequel even possible?

With Sora's addition, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is done. So where does the franchise go from here?
A purple, translucent Nintendo 64 controller

Switch Online’s N64 expansion won’t be complete without translucent controllers

Nintendo bringing classic N64 games to the Switch is going to be a blast, but I need my favorite controller color to complete it.
Spartan on the battlefield

Halo Infinite’s PC version needs a performance boost before launch

Halo Infinite's performance issues could impact its success as a free-to-play game.
A Sith lord in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake trailer.

These studios, not Quantic Dream, should make a new Star Wars game

Star Wars deserves better than Quantic Dream, and plenty of other developers could easily take its place.
A helicopter flies over tanks in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042’s delay shows how much Cyberpunk 2077 scared publishers

If you're wondering why that game you were looking forward to was delayed, check if the company making it is publicly traded.
Apple Watch Series 7 sleep data.

The Apple Watch Series 7 rumors were wrong, and here’s why I’m glad they were

The rumors that we'd see a slablike, flat-sided Apple Watch at Apple's most recent event turned out to be mistaken, and I'm hugely relieved. This is why.
Apple Watch Series 6 body on top of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12.

Why the rumored Apple Watch Series 7 redesign has me worried

The Apple Watch Series 7 is rumored to get a complete redesign, and renders have got me a little worried about what that will mean for the wonderful wearable.
A woman sitting on her couch looking at the Hubspace app on her phone.

Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home line has me both excited and worried

Home Depot is launching Hubspace, a smart home platform built on the ideas of compatibility and ease of use.
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I downgraded from Windows 11 to Windows 10, and I don’t plan on going back

After living with all the new features and slick look of Windows 11 for months, I'm going back to Windows 10. Here's why.
Games on Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass is killing pre-orders — and that’s a good thing

A recent survey shows that players aren't too keen on pre-ordering Game Pass titles -- and that's a good thing for gamers.
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When movie studios tell you to risk your life for films, everyone loses

Movie studios want you to ignore the pandemic and risk your health for their films, creating a no-win situation for audiences, critics, and journalists.
Frustrated man hitting desk with his fist.

Smart home devices shouldn’t have so many little annoyances in the setup process

Every smart device has a different setup process. The entire industry could benefit from standardizing the setup process.
Line outside of Best Buy for RTX restock.

Nike drops have nothing on GPUs. I waited in line with 170 people for a graphics card

Best Buy restocked thousands of RTX graphics cards, and after showing up, I'm convinced that these GPU drops are going to be around for a while.
A person watching a Samsung TV.

In defense of the Samsung TV kill switch

When TVs are stolen, connected cars run amok, and the robot revolution threatens humanity, you'll wish we had a way to simply turn things off.
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Don’t buy Skyrim for a 5th time. Mod the copy you already own

Skyrim - Anniversary Edition will add 74 mods, but why wait when you can add them yourself?
LEDs forming the Intel ARC logo.

3 things Intel XeSS needs to nail to beat Nvidia DLSS

Intel XeSS doesn't require dedicated hardware like DLSS. However, that alone isn't enough to position Intel at the front of supersampling features.
Samsung s21+5g phone and box.

Samsung’s poor S21 sales are an Android flagship problem

Samsung's Galaxy S21 sales fell short of the company's expectations, but it may be an Android flagship problem, not a Samsung one.
AMD RX 6600 XT on a wooden backdrop.

The AMD RX 6600 XT launch has some major problems — and they’re not scalpers

Price and availability were still the biggest hurdles for the RX 6600 XT launch, but not in the same way as the past several GPU launches.
Various Pokémon competing in Pokémon Unite

Pokémon Unite will not survive its pay-to-win model

Pokémon Unite's pay-to-win model gives players that are willing to spend money an incredibly unfair advantage.
Radeon RX 570 graphics card going into a PC.

Nvidia just got the one feature DLSS needs to compete with AMD Super Resolution

Nvidia DLSS has a quality advantage of FSR, but in a market where RTX graphics cards are hard to find, that quality difference may not be enough.
Polka-Dot Man, Peacemaker, Bloodsport, and Ratcatcher II in The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad: Who will die and who will survive the next movie?

The upcoming Warner Bros. film The Suicide Squad is sure to have a high body count, so here are our best guesses about who will die and who survives.
Realme, Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus phone logos.

Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and OnePlus are in the midst of an identity crisis

This is a plea for four phone makers -- OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo -- to not lose their identity, which is currently at risk as they slowly become one.