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Bailu in between Banxia and Trailblazer with her hands on her hips

Honkai: Star Rail understands the key to making great ‘side’ content

Don't skip Honkai: Star Rail's side missions. They contain some of the mobile RPG's best story beats.
Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.

I use Steam every day, and I couldn’t live without these 6 hidden features

Steam is more than just a launcher for your games. Here are the six features I couldn't live without.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 resting on a table.

I’m buying a new Samsung folding phone, but not the one you’d expect

I love my big-screen Galaxy Z Fold 4, but I'm not upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Instead, another folding smartphone has caught my eye — and taken my money.
A Baldur's Gate 3 character lights the way.

I’m going to use a guide for Baldur’s Gate 3, and so should you

Baldur's Gate 3 is going to be a very long RPG. And there's no shame in using guides to aid your quest so you don't waste a minute.
FaceTime call alert.

This hidden Apple Watch feature is better than I could have imagined

Apple's watchOS 10 update has a lot of upgrades for the Apple Watch. But there's one in particular that's more amazing than I had imagined.
An alleged superconductive material levitating over a magnet.

Why everyone’s suddenly talking about room temperature superconductors

Room temperature superconductors would change the world, but they've remained in science fiction. Until now. Maybe. Here's why everyone's talking about them.
Pikmin and Bulborb in Pikmin 4.

The best video games of July 2023: Pikmin 4, Remnant 2, and more

Pikmin 4, Remnant 2, and Venba are just a few of the standout games that released during a shockingly packed July.
Samsung S95C QD-OLED 4K TV.

TV model numbers are confusing enough, and Samsung’s making it worse

TV model numbers are confusing enough, but what Samsung is doing with its OLED TVs is downright misleading.
Ratchet falling through a portal in Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart.

It’s time to stop trying to play games without an SSD

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart now proves it. Your gaming PC absolutely needs an SSD installed in it.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X.

900 miles on a charge? How Toyota’s solid-state battery tech could revolutionize EVs

Toyota claims it has made a breakthrough in solid-state battery tech that could impact electric cars in a huge way. Here's how.
Two players play Nintendo Switch.

This hidden Switch feature will change the way you play Nintendo games

If you've ever found yourself frustrated with your Joy-con, this lesser-known Nintendo Switch feature will change the game.
Lili Taylor holds a match up while staring down into a dark basement.

How James Wan reshaped modern horror with Saw, The Conjuring, and Insidious

From Saw to Insidious to The Conjuring, the Aussie director James Wan has an uncanny ability to launch hit horror franchises.
The Arc web browser running on macOS Ventura, showing the tab sidebar on the left.

I tried the trendy new Arc browser — and this one feature blew my mind

A brand-new browser just dropped that does things totally differently from what you’re used to. One feature in particular is unlike anything I’ve seen before.
Koa runs on an island in Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara.

This breezy 3D platformer wears its simplicity as a badge of honor

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara may not reinvent the 3D platformer, but its simple and sweet design is its greatest strength.
Alexander Ludwig stands and faces Stephen Amell in Heels.

Stephen Amell and Heels cast on season 2, pro wrestling, and good storytelling

In an interview with Digital Trends, Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, and Mary McCormack discuss Heels season 2 and why good storytelling conquers all.
CLX Hathor PC sitting on a coffee table.

This dual-PC desktop is insane in more ways than one

The CLX Hathor manages to cram two PCs into a single case, but unfortunately, this setup doesn't make sense in a lot of cases.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in cream, blue, and black.

Why I’m not ditching my Pixel Fold for the Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung has released the Galaxy Z Fold 5. And it looks great! But I'm going to keep on using my Google Pixel Fold. Here's why.
Sanrio characters hang out on a beach in Hello Kitty: Island Adventure.

Hello Kitty: Island Adventure should be your next mobile game obsession

Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is an adorable riff on Animal Crossing, even if it doesn't come with all the same hooks.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5's cover screens.

The real reason Samsung wants you to buy a folding phone this year

Have you looked at the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 and wondered if they're worth buying? Us too, so we asked Samsung what makes them special.
HDMI eARC

I get more complaints about this tech than anything, but I can’t fix it

HDMI ARC was supposed to fix everything. Instead, it turned out to be a non-standard standard. This is why we can't have nice things.
Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Minnie in Disney Illusion Island.

Disney Illusion Island is full of video game Easter eggs

Portal, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more are referenced in Dlala Studios' new platformer Disney Illusion Island.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with its main display open.

3 reasons I’m disappointed by the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung has revealed the next-generation Galaxy Z Flip 5, and I can't help but feel underwhelmed by it. Here are a few reasons why.
Dual monitors set up on a desk.

Why I still prefer my dual-monitor setup over using an ultrawide

I love an ultrawide monitor, but I love my dual monitors more. They're old and failing, but they do a good enough job to keep me from upgrading just yet.
The ESA' Euclid telescope has a mission to map the dark matter in the universe.

We can’t see dark matter, but there is an ingenious way to map it

Dark matter isn’t visible to the human eye, or even telescopes, but there is an ingenious way to map its presence across the universe.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic, in black and silver.

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic proves Samsung made a huge mistake in 2022

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is a truly exciting smartwatch, and its announcement shows Samsung made a big mistake last year with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
A Pikachu sleeps on a bed.

Pokémon Sleep shows the power and pitfalls of a gamified health app

One adorable week with Pokémon Sleep left me with some complicated questions about gamification in health apps.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 next to each other on a white table.

10 big things you missed from Samsung Unpacked 2023

Samsung's latest Unpacked event was packed with new product announcements. Here are some of the more significant, smaller details from the big day.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

I wanted to try AMD, but it’s making it hard for me to switch

I really wanted to try AMD in my next PC build, but with AMD's current strategy, I'm having a hard time justifying doing so.
Two Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 phones next to each other.

Samsung messed up the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s most important feature

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is here, and with an important change to its cover screen. But Samsung messed it up in a big way.
Main display on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: two things I hate (and two I love)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has landed, but was it worth the wait? Here are two things I hate about the new foldable — plus a couple of things I love.
Mimi paddles down a river in a kayak in Dordogne.

5 underrated Xbox Game Pass games you should play while you still can

Xbox Game Pass is loaded with hidden gems that are easy to miss. Here's 5 games that you should add to your backlog.
Arnold Schwarzenegger aims a rocket launcher out of a car window.

Why is it so hard to make a hit Terminator movie again?

Every Terminator sequel since T2 has been a commercial dud. With the advancement of special effects and the rise of AI, why can't the Terminator series succeed?
Xreal Air is lightweight and comfortable enough for hours of use.

These AR glasses showed me the future of spatial computing — and I’m excited

Xreal recently released a powerful new accessory for Air smart glasses, adding an an AR feature and spatial anchors to fix its virtual display in space.
A combat encounter in Armored Core 6

Even if you love Dark Souls, you’re not ready for FromSoftware’s next game

We spent three hours playing FromSoftware's next game, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and you're not ready for it.