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A player sprints away from someone shooting at them in Blindfire.

Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way

Blindfire is a new multiplayer shooter with a twist — players are fighting in complete darkness. We jumped into early access to put it to the test.
Tesla Cybercab at night

Are self-driving cars the death of car ownership?

A group of teens stare at a rock in Roswell.

25 years ago, sci-fi got an unexpected makeover with this TV show

A person wearing the titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

I wore the titanium and aluminum Apple Watch Series 10. This is the one I would buy

A player gets tackled in Maximum Football.

Maximum Football aims to make every play feel realistic

You Asked

You Asked: 8K TVs and gaming, upscaling best bets, and the cone connection

A character from the game Den of Wolves

I entered the Den of Wolves to learn about Unity 6

A man aims a gun at his head in Fight Club.

25 years ago, one of the most subversive, and controversial, movies ever was unleashed

The Megazord appears in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind finally lets you pilot the Megazord

Nomad Leather Case, Magnetic Back Folio Box cases on a table

These are my favorite leather iPhone 16 cases

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

If AMD lets Nvidia run rampant, we’re all in trouble

A man and a girl watch a concert in Trap.

Smile 2 and Trap are horror movies for a pop-obsessed world

Text box in Google Docs on a laptop.

This new Google Docs feature is exactly what I’ve always wanted

Google Docs has a new feature called Document Tabs that is already changing my life for the better.
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After Silent Hill 2, try its spiritual successor on PS Plus this Halloween

Feeling the horror vibes after the Silent Hill 2 remake? Give this spiritual successor from the first game's original director a shot on PS Plus.
Waterfield Designs Essential iPhone Pouch in red.

Need a better way to carry your phone? I found a great accessory

Need a better way to carry your iPhone (or Android phone) and other essentials? This pouch does the job and then some.
GMC Sierra EV

The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali is $10K cheaper than the 2024 model

The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali has been announced, and it's thankfully a whole lot cheaper than the 2024 model -- without sacrificing things like range.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (October 18-20)

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty of games to check out this weekend, from MechWarrior to South Park.
A man leans against his cell in Law Abiding Citizen.

15 years ago, Gerard Butler made his best action thriller ever with this polarizing movie

On its 15th anniversary, find out how this 2009 Gerard Butler film went from a polarizing vigilante movie to a popular action hit.
A zombie crawls toward a player on a boardwalk in Dead Island 2.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (October 18-20)

PS Plus subscribers have plenty of great games to check out this weekend, including Dead Island 2.
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro

Thinking about picking up a new Google Pixel 9 Pro? Take a look at these alternatives instead.
iPhone 16 Pro homescreen with an Apple Intelligence Notification Summary

Notification Summaries are my favorite Apple Intelligence feature

Apple Intelligence is loaded with features. After trying it for months, here's why Notification Summaries is my favorite one.
Russian YouTuber Romancev768 with what is claimed to be a real M4 MacBook Pro unit.

Is Apple’s upcoming M4 Mac event still happening? I’m skeptical

The recent deluge of M4 MacBook Pro leaks has divided opinion, but what if one detail is hinting at Apple's next move?
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This 2014 Brad Pitt movie spotlights an aspect of war rarely depicted on the big screen

Ten years ago, Brad Pitt starred in a brutally realistic movie that depicted an aspect of war not typically shown in films. Here's why it's so effective today.
The Oura Ring 4 and the Oura app.

I used the brand new Oura Ring app. Here’s why you’ll want it

I've been using the redesigned Oura Ring app with the Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4, and now understand if it's worth the monthly subscription or not.
The Alarmo sits on a nightstand.

Nintendo’s Alarmo turned my bedroom into a battleground

The kids in your life are sure to love Nintendo's adorable Alarmo, but couples may want to think twice about the chaos it'll bring to their bedrooms.
Using Photographic Styles control pad on iPhone 16 Pro.

Photographic Styles is the best iPhone feature I’ve used in years

The iPhone 16 series is not all about souped-up camera kit. Thanks to the silicon advancements, it gets a feature that turns even bland frames into art pieces.
Tesla Cybercab at night

Everything we know about the Tesla Cybercab

Tesla has finally unveiled the Tesla Cybercab, its vision for the future of autonomous driving. Here's everything we know about the new vehicle so far.
Birdman yells at the screen in Birdman.

10 years ago, the most acclaimed superhero movie ever won awards and frustrated audiences

10 years ago, one of the most acclaimed, and unusual, "superhero" films ever was released. It won Oscars and has its fans, but is it all style and no substance?
Someone holding the Motorola Razr Plus 2024, showing the back of the phone.

Motorola had a rough 2024. Here’s what it needs to do in 2025

2024 was a rocky year for Motorola. As we get closer to 2025, here are five things the company needs to do in the new year.
Key art for Nikoderiko.

You should play this platformer that apes Donkey Kong Country’s formula

Nikoderiko: The Magical World is new game that emulates the feeling of Donkey Kong Country and Crash Bandicoot very closely.
2024 iPad mini in the hands of a person.

The problem with the new iPad mini

The 2024 iPad mini is arguably the most powerful small tablet in the world. It's just not solving any of the practical problems that plagued its predecessor.
A dog wearing the Personifi AI Shazam Band.

I watched an AI collar make a dog talk, and it was unreal

We all talk to our pets, but if they wear this crazy AI-driven collar, they will now be able to talk back. We've seen it working, and it's as mad as it sounds.
A man in a suit dances in Just Dance VR.

Just Dance VR is the best (and most dangerous) way to play

Just Dance feels right at home on the Meta Quest 3S thanks to a new VR version, but you'll want to be very careful about where you play it.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

No, generative AI isn’t taking over your PC games anytime soon

A new wave of AI-generated game "remasters" are causing a fuss, but you don't have to worry about your PC games anytime soon.