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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.

Zoe Kravitz stares in Kimi.

3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in February 2025

These Max crime dramas are proof of the streaming service's diverse lineup of fascinating titles worth checking out.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera.

The phone I’m most excited about in 2025 is not an iPhone

A young girl in a white dress looks back. She carries a bag and a bow on her back while holding an orange leaf in her hand.

One of 2024’s most overlooked games just came to consoles. Don’t miss it twice

Patrick Mahomes stands on the sidelines for the Chiefs.

You can get Super Bowl LIX in 4K Dolby Vision and Atmos if you’re a Comcast customer

OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk showing Flexion Hinge standing up.

This upcoming phone could be the best foldable this year

A boy waits at an airport in While Waiting.

This excellent game about waiting is the anti-WarioWare

A quarterback pointing before a hike in madden 25.

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (February 7-9)

A player points a gun at a tiny town in High on Life.

3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (February 7-9)

The Haunting Bly Manor on Netflix

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (February 7-9)

A woman and man sit on a patio looking at papers in I Want You Back.

3 rom-coms on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in February 2025

Kevin Costner stares with cowboy flintiness in a still from Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in February 2025, stream this one

Prakhar Khanna holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

This One UI 7 update just made my Galaxy S25 Ultra way more fun

Rob Lowe wears his NFL hat on TV.

The one football game you watch all year is coming. Here’s what you should know

The Super Bowl is this Sunday night. If this is your first time watching football, what should you know? Check out our Super Bowl 2025 guide.
Jalen Hurts of the Eagles jogs and stares.

You’re not that good. What to know about betting the Super Bowl so you don’t lose your shirt

Super Bowl LIX will be one of the biggest betting events on the sports calendar. Here's a guide on Super Bowl betting tips, tricks, and advice.
A bartender stands over his bar and looks at a customer sitting down.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (February 7-9)

The streaming service has plenty of great movies and plenty of terrible ones, and the trick is telling the difference.
Post Malone singing "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

2025 Super Bowl: Pregame Performers & Halftime Show

Super Bowl LIX is set to be a massive media event for the NFL in 2025 with pregame and halftime performances by Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and more.
Two people talk while one wears an Apple Vision Pro headset. Their eyes are visible through the device using the EyeSight feature.

Apple’s Vision Pro is getting the M5 chip, but that’s not what it really needs

Apple’s M5 chip is coming to the Vision Pro, but that’s not the change the headset really needs. Instead, Apple should be prioritizing a more affordable model.
Chris Evans looks into the distance heroically in a still from the movie The Avengers.

The Marvel movies lost something when they lost Steve Rogers

Anthony Mackie is a worthy successor, but the MCU has still suffered from the absence of The First Avenger.
Jack Black standing at a door with a gift and gift basket in Bernie.

3 comedies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in February 2025

Reese Witherspoon, Jack Black, Anne Hathaway, and Meryl Streep star in three comedies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in February 2025.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

How I fell in love with the massive Galaxy Watch Ultra

I put the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra on when I started using the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but little did I know the way I felt about it would dramatically change.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Why AppleCare+ is essential for your iPhone, even as a subscription

Even though Apple is rumored to be switching AppleCare+ to a subscription-only model, I still think it's an essential part of owning an iPhone. Here's why.
Close up of the camera on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro.

Phone cameras are so good, they’ve finally replaced my camera for work

After a decade of lugging a big camera around on my back, I decided that enough was enough. Here are the devices that enabled me to leave it at home for work!
Aya Cash and Chris Geere in You're the Worst.

If you have to watch one Hulu show this February, stream this one

This Hulu series will have even the most cynical person believing that true love could really exist. Find out what show to watch this February.
Fighters face off in Capcom Fighting Collection 2 art.

I found my new favorite fighting game thanks to Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features plenty of classics, but it's most exciting games are its Dreamcast hidden gems.
Steve Wozniak speaking at an event in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Apple’s co-founder left 40 years ago today, but that was just the beginning of his story

Steve Wozniak helped co-found Apple, but he stepped away 40 years ago today. Yet he has continued to have a huge influence in the tech world ever since.
The Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy vs the OnePlus 13 in Blue

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and OnePlus 13 cameras, this one wins

Despite smartphones like the , , and costing more, the $1,000 price point has still proven to be the ultimate fighting challenge of the smartphone industry. While some companies offer smartphones above this price, these are dubbed as ultra-premium flagship smartphones, and the flagship smartphone market is determined by the best that a company can […]
A person holding the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra.

There’s another new Ultra phone coming, and we’ve tried it out

The Zenfone 12 Ultra is the latest phone from Asus, and given its name can it compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? We've found out in our hands-on review.
Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub vs Bravia Theater Quad

Surround sound smackdown: Sonos Arc Ultra System vs. Sony Bravia Theater Quad

We're comparing two high-quality, Atmos-capable systems — the Sony Theater Quad and Sonos Arc Ultra with Sub 4 and Era 300 speakers — to see which comes out on top.
Roman Reigns stands inside a ring in WWE 2K25.

WWE 2K25 brings unexpectedly big changes to the wrestling sim

WWE 2K25 may look the same as its predecessor, but the annual wrestling simulator packs in some deceptively impactful changes.
A male and female alien prepare to fight in Avatar.

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this February 2025, stream this one

This movie from Academy Award winner James Cameron was a massive hit, but it has a reputation for being far worse than it actually was.
The Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch being used to charge Apple devices.

Nomad’s genius cable may have just solved my travel charging conundrum

Nomad has just launched a universal charging cable that could be the perfect solution for my travel woes. Now I just need to overcome its hefty price tag.
Will Smith looking at a row of robots in I, Robot.

3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in February 2025

Two of the three sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in February 2025 are ones you probably watched before, but they're worth watching again.
David Harbour and Isaiah Mustafa on a horse in an ad for Tide.

The 7 best Super Bowl ads from the past 10 years

The Super Bowl is famous for its commercials, with videos like "It's A Tide Ad" and the "Crocodile Dundee" reboot being the best ads from the past decade.
A record player on the front of the Grammys poster.

Grammy 2025 song and album winners to listen to in Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos Music mixes were well represented at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including mixes by winners Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, St. Vincent, and Chappell Roan.