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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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Take a break from September’s loudest games with this cat-filled indie charmer
Once you're done ripping out spines and pulling off heists, try this cozy indie about cats and haggling.
Here’s what iOS 17’s coolest feature looks like in action
The new iOS 17 has a few nifty features to check out, but one of them — NameDrop — is particularly impressive. Here's what it looks like in action.
I review laptops for a living, and these are the settings I change on every device
Windows 11 and MacOS have a seemingly endless array of settings to make for the best possible computing experience. Here are the ones I change first.
I was totally wrong about 2023’s best folding flip phones
I got caught up in the excitement about flip phone cover screens running any app I liked, but now that I've used them, I realize I was wrong about it.
The Expendables 4 producers on returning to the franchise and the state of action movies
In an interview with Digital Trends, Kevin King-Templeton and Les Weldon spoke about the R-rated action in Expend4bles and the state of action movies in 2023.
This ‘Swiss Army Knife’ app transformed how I play PC games
PC games usually arrive with problems, but there's an app that can solve most PC gaming woes with a couple of clicks.
As a parent, there’s one iPhone 15 feature I can’t wait to use
There's a lot to like about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but there's only one feature that will be a godsend for parents of humans and pets.
Play Xbox Game Pass’ weirdest game before it leaves on September 30
Xbox Game Pass is losing some gems on September 30, including this weird and wild Western.
Microsoft Copilot sounds great. Here’s why I definitely won’t use it
Microsoft's Copilot is groundbreaking, and yet, I'm really not that eager to start using it.
Nvidia is cheating with its GPUs, and that’s great for laptops
Nvidia's new laptop graphics cards are powerful, but they recieve the biggest boost from DLSS 3, especially in machines traditionally built for gaming.
Leaked Xbox controller could fix the most underwhelming thing about the Series X
The recent Xbox leaked revealed several pieces of unannounced hardware, but Series X's possible new controller stands out the most.
Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways leaves me hopeful for a Resident Evil 6 remake
While it's not the series' most creative DLC, Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways' expansion reaffirms how strong the series' third-person combat has become.
I tried Android 14 on my OnePlus 11 — and I’m not impressed
OxygenOS 14 (based on Android 14) is the next big update for OnePlus phones. I tried it on my OnePlus 11, and I'm not impressed.
Everything Microsoft didn’t announce at its 2023 Surface event
Microsoft has just unveiled lots of new products, from Surface laptops to the AI-powered Copilot -- but some products were missing from the lineup.
I’ve had the iPhone 15 Pro Max for 48 hours. Here are 3 things you need to know
I've been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for 48 hours. I really like it, and there are a few things you need to know about it.
Hop in. Unraveling the mysteries of Pacific Drive in the rusty car that inspired it
We took an overnight road trip with the developers of Pacific Drive in the real station wagon that inspired the supernatural driving game,