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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.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive parked on an overlook

Both sporty and posh, the i5 may be the electric BMW you’ve been waiting for

The middle child in BMW's line has finally gone electric as the new i5, and it delivers all the luxury and fun factor you'd expect.
A frozen man with Liar written on his chest sits in front of oil rigs in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 takes notes from Cities: Skylines with its grander scope

The Garrador stands tall in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

You can kill your 2023 backlog and prepare for Halloween with these 7 creepy games

You Asked Episode 5

You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos

The Steam Deck sitting on a table with a custom backplate.

I modded the hell out of my Steam Deck, and it’s so much better

Range Rover PHEV Front Three Quarters

I can’t wait for the electric Range Rover — here’s why

A character ina yellow shirt points off screen in Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is an honest love letter to the worst Zelda games

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 480.

The worst GPUs of all time: loud, disappointing, uninspired

A monk-like android sees a hostile drone shift emerge from the clouds in the distance.

From Godzilla to The Creator, Gareth Edwards makes beautiful doomsday blockbusters like no one else

John David Washington points a gun while on the ground in The Creator.

The Creator producer on making a sci-fi studio blockbuster at a fraction of the price

Key art for Starfield

The best video games of September 2023: Starfield, Cyberpunk, and more

An Asus TUF Gaming Z790 BTF motherboard with hidden connectors, shown from the front.

It’s time to stop ignoring your motherboard when building a PC

A gaming PC with RGB synced lights running Apex Legends.

As an enthusiast, these are the apps every PC needs to have

Being a PC enthusiast, these are some of the most important apps and software I cannot live without.
The folded Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Phantom V Flip.

These two Android foldables cost less than one Galaxy Z Fold 5

You know the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs $1,800, but did you also know there's a way to get two foldable phones for the same price? Let me enlighten you.
OtterBox Figura Series case on an iPhone 15 Pro showing the Action button cover.

Before you buy an iPhone 15 Pro case, make sure it has this one thing

So, you have your brand new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max and you're looking for a case. Make sure to double-check that your case has this one thing first!
Seele with red eyes using Ultimate with blue light

How to get the most out of Honkai: Star Rail’s polarizing auto-battle system

Honkai: Star Rail's auto-battle is a time-saver, but what are the drawbacks? Here are a few things to consider when using the polarizing feature.
iOS 17 StandBy widget feature showing on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

These 7 apps make iOS 17’s StandBy mode even better

StandBy mode is one of the coolest new features in iOS 17. Here's how to make it even better with a few helpful apps!
Federighi talking about Continuity Camera.

Apple fixed one of my biggest macOS gripes with Sonoma — but I still want more

Continuity Camera is a great tool for video calls, and Apple’s macOS Sonoma fixes some of its worst problems. Despite that, there’s more that could be done.
Apple FineWoven case in Pacific Blue on a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro.

Yes, Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases really are that bad

Apple has eliminated leather from its accessory offerings and has replaced it with FineWoven. But for the price, FineWoven is an overall disappointment.
A dragon roars in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 delivers exactly what you’re expecting: more Dragon’s Dogma

We played an hour of Dragon's Dogma 2, which sticks pretty close to the original 2012 action RPG's playbook so far.
Resident Evil Village

I played Resident Evil Village on an iPad and it blew me away

We played Resident Evil Village natively on an iPad and were stunned by what the tablet could pull off.
Fionna Ahomuoh using the Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

The Meta Quest 3 is the mixed reality future I’ve been waiting for

After months of anticipation, we finally had a chance to strap on Meta's Quest 3 VR headset, and it's a game-changing device.
Blended image showing Tom Holland, Jake Johnson, and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man against the background of a red and black spider's web.

Who is the best Spider-Man actor? All the Spider-Men, ranked

Many actors have played the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in movies and television, but who among them reigns supreme as the best web-slinger?
iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in rose garden archway.

Got an iPhone 15 Pro? Make sure to change this one setting

Did you just get an iPhone 15 Pro? You may need to make some adjustments to the camera to make it work the way you want to.
Alan Wake stands in front of a movie theater in Alan Wake 2.

Alan Wake 2’s Sam Lake explains Twin Peaks: The Return’s ‘bold’ influence

After playing a few hours of Alan Wake 2, creative director Sam Lake told us about the sequel's approach to mystery and Twin Peaks: The Return's influence.
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the Snoopy watch face.

Something strange is happening with my Apple Watch Series 9

The moment I put the Apple Watch Series 9 on my wrist, I noticed a subtle change between it and the Series 8 — and it's something Apple never mentioned.
Mercedes-Benz EQB250+ Three Quarter

One of the best values in electric SUVs comes from the last brand you’d expect

The Mercedes-Benz EQB may not jump out as a budget model, but compared to other electric SUVs out there, it's actually very affordable.
Scarlet Johannson in "Ghost in the Shell" (2017).

Is the live-action Ghost in the Shell remake really that bad?

Scarlett Johansson's Ghost in the Shell has gone on to be one of Hollywood's most infamous remakes, but is it as bad as people remember it to be?
A diagram showing how Dolby Atmos FlexConnect combines wireless speakers with a TV's sound system.

Is Dolby Atmos FlexConnect a potential soundbar killer?

I really want to be excited about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, but I have some reservations. Here's why I'm skeptical about the new tech.
A green iPhone 15 on a green bench.

After 3 days, I love these 4 things about the iPhone 15

I've only used iPhone Pros for the past few years. But after just a few days with the iPhone 15, I'm thoroughly impressed.
windows 11 taskbar third party app pinning

Windows 11 is turning into Windows 12 right in front of us

Microsoft is adding new AI features to Windows 11, and that could form the foundation of Windows 12 when we finally see it.
Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott take a sweaty walk together.

20 years later, The Rundown is still The Rock’s best action-hero role

Dwayne The Rock Johnson delivered his most likable star turn in The Rundown, which turns 20 this week.
The Motorola Razr Plus doesn't have an always-on display that can be permanently active.

I’m sick of Motorola phones not having this one essential feature

I have enjoyed using some of Motorola's top phones recently, but have become increasingly annoyed by one missing feature: a true, permanent always-on display.
Clockwise from top: natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Nothing Phone 2, green iPhone 15, and Obsidian Black Google Pixel Fold.

4 things Android phones still do better than the iPhone 15

Apple has made some big improvements with the iPhone 15 lineup. Even so, there are a few things that Android phones still do better.