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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.
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps — now I can’t stand it
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps on my phone. But as the years have gone on, I'm getting to the point where I can't stand it.
I tried 3 of Remnant 2’s classes and already have a clear favorite
We tried out three of Remnant 2's new character archetypes and we have a clear favorite: the machine-gun-toting Handler and their canine pal.
Roku bets big on its own TV brand — but is it a good idea?
Is Roku's bid to be its own TV brand hot or not? Its choice could have big implications.
Why Lords of the Fallen could be the ‘John Wick of Soulslikes’
We got to see Lords of the Fallen in action at GDC, and it's more forgiving than your average Soulslike and still absolutely brutal.
This smartwatch proves just how bad the Pixel Watch’s software really is
Xiaomi has used its own, new software for the Watch S1 Pro, and it turns out Google could learn plenty from it. In several ways, it's better than Wear OS.
The Lamplighters League is a pulp spy movie turned into a clever tactics game
The Lamplighters League turns a pulpy 1930s spy movie into a tactical RPG, and it's a natural fit based on what we've played so far.
How I Met Your Father finale tries to redeem Barney Stinson
How I Met Your Mother spin-off How I Met Your Father aims to redeem Barney Stinson with a clever cameo, and it kind of pulls it off.
Hey Capcom, let’s not do a Resident Evil 5 remake next
While the new version of Resident Evil 4 is already a massive success, Capcom shouldn't bother with a Resident Evil 5 remake.
7 games to play after you watch John Wick: Chapter 4
From Hotline Miami to Superhot, these 7 games will keep your adrenaline flowing after watching John Wick: Chapter 4.
12 iOS 16.4 features that are about to make your iPhone even better
Apple has released iOS 16.4! Here are some of the best new features that are coming to make your iPhone even better.
Resident Evil 4 ending explained: what the remake changes
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake left us with a lot of questions thanks to some key changes to the original game's ending.
This ‘reverse city-builder’ is a brilliant deconstruction of SimCity
Terra Nil turns the idea of Sim City on its head with an inventive reverse city-builder premise that's incredibly satisfying.
Is there going to be a John Wick: Chapter 5? Here’s what we want to see happen
Now that John Wick: Chapter 4 has premiered in theaters, there are many things fans want to see in a possible John Wick: Chapter 5 movie down the road.
The 15 most important smartphones that changed the world forever
There have been countless smartphones in the past two decades. But which ones stand out? Here are the 15 most important and influential smartphones ever.
As the 3DS eShop closes, devs reflect on a golden age of Nintendo indies
The creators of some of Nintendo 3DS' biggest indie success stories reflect on the eShop's closure and what's still missing on Switch.
Need a great charger for $100? I may have found the perfect one
Have a lot of devices on your desk? Need an easy way to charge all of them at once? This 140W charger from Voltme may be exactly what you've been looking for.
How Unreal Engine 5 is tackling the biggest problem in PC gaming
Epic announced a slate of new features for Unreal Engine 5 during its State of Unreal address, but the most important update flew under the radar.
Counter-Strike 2 could succeed where Overwatch 2 failed
For Counter-Strike 2's launch to go smoothly, Valve needs to take some lessons from Overwatch's 2 less-than-perfect rollout.
The best kills in John Wick: Chapter 4, ranked
John Wick: Chapter 4 has premiered, and as expected, Keanu Reeves has delivered some bloody and spectacular kills throughout this three-hour action-packed epic.
Rabbit Hole cast and creators discuss their new espionage Paramount+ series
In an interview with Digital Trends, the cast and creators of Rabbit Hole discuss why a series about technology and disinformation should be told in 2023.
Why are so many luxury EVs ugly on the outside and gorgeous inside?
Luxury EVs are arriving from all the big players, but some of them fall flat on their ugly faces. Why can’t they look as cool on the outside as they do inside?
4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon
It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
How did they pull off those amazing action scenes in John Wick: Chapter 4?
John Wick: Chapter 4 continues the franchise's tradition of showcasing incredible action scenes. We talked to the film's stunt team to find out how they did it.