I tried HarmonyOS. Can it compete with iOS and Android?
Huawei is making some of the most innovative smartphones on the market, but they don't run Android. Is the company's HarmonyOS a viable third OS alongside Android and iOS?
Apple cuts App Store fees, but experts urge caution against new U.S. pricing guidelines
Apple's reduced App Store commissions are a boon for customers. But experts weigh whether it's truly beneficial for everyone.
With game prices rising, it’s time for me to become a more discerning player
The price of video games is on the rise and that's forcing even more players to become discerning consumers.
I loved these speakers so much, I burned myself trying to fix them
When my 15 year old Harman Kardon speakers started to fail, I knew I had to try to fix them. But it was all for naught.
3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in May 2025
Our picks for three rom-coms on Netflix to watch in May include a baseball drama, a Ryan Gosling-led comedy, and a charming story about an engagement.
3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in May 2025
If you're looking for corny good fun and post-apocalyptic stories, these three sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in May 2025 fit the bill.
If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this May 2025, stream this one
There are plenty of Spider-Man movies, but Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is one of the best featuring the web crawler.
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Lock it in: T-Mobile’s 5-Year price guarantee offers long-term savings
If you’ve ever opened your phone bill and audibly gasped, you’re not alone. Monthly plan hikes, surprise fees, and mysterious “adjustments” have become a weirdly normal part of being a wireless customer. But T-Mobile’s new Experience Plans are bringing some serious relief and peace of mind to the chaos. With the launch of its 5-Year […]
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My next car must have this Carplay and Android Auto feature, here’s why
I've found my favorite implementation of Android Auto and CarPlay in a dual screen display on a car so far. Here's which car and why every car needs this feature.
Asus ExpertBook P1 is the only laptop I probably won’t manage to break
Asus ExpertBook P1 is a lightweight business laptop that defies its portable form factor with a fantastic mix of endurance and practical perks. It's me-proof!
Exclusive: How one person built a stunning gaming PC inside a classic 1980s Mac
Lots of people create custom PCs, but few build them inside 40-year-old Macintosh cases. We spoke to one person who did to learn how it all went down.
The RTX 5060 is coming to laptops. Here’s what we know about Nvidia’s mainstream GPU
The Nvidia RTX 5060 laptops are coming soon. We break down the specifications from top brands.
I tried a hidden tool in Edge and Opera. Now it’s hard to go back to Safari
Safari is smooth, but it lacks a proper organization tool. Collections in Edge and Opera Pinboards offer a rewarding path to neatly organizing your web content.
Whatever GPU you buy, make sure it’s not the RTX 5060 8GB
We’ve spent the last few months talking exhaustively about new graphics cards, and unfortunately, a lot of it has been negative. Nvidia’s RTX 50 series launch has been disastrous, with melting cables, black screen driver crashes, missing ROPs, and pricing and availability issues which are just ridiculous. The Trump tariffs are only making things worse, […]
Can Google’s new AI experiment help me learn a language?
I'd love to improve my language skills. Can a new AI tool from Google help?
You Asked: State of smartphone design, Slate Truck breakdown, and soundbars under $600
On today’s You Asked: What's to come with the new Slate Truck and its potential availability? Is it worth the hype? Why does it feel like smartphone design and innovation has stalled recently? And why do directors think that ultra wide 21:9 is a good ratio for movies?
The Walking Dead: Dead City season 1 recap: What to know before season 2
The Walking Dead: Dead City is returning for a second season almost two years after the first, so it's prime time for a recap.
I’ll buy the Pixel Watch 4 if Google changes this one feature
Personally, the Google Pixel Watch 3 was the success story of 2024. In just three generations, Google debuted the Pixel Watch, a pretty terrible smartwatch, improved it massively for the Pixel Watch 2, and then perfected it with the Pixel Watch 3. And I’ll admit, it’s a comeback story I wasn’t expecting to see. Sure, […]
Window management in macOS annoys me. This free app was the fix I needed
When it comes to resizing and moving app windows, macOS still has a long way to go. Swift Shift offers a buttery-smooth respite to those woes for free.
Like Thunderbolts*? Here are three Florence Pugh movies to watch
Florence Pugh has already proven herself to be a movie star, but these are three of her more under-the-radar movies.
3 underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2025
These three underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2025 includes two new series and one from the creator of The Boys.
4 features Gemini and ChatGPT should steal from each other
Gemini Advanced and ChatGPT are powerful, but each lack key features. Here are four essential upgrades they should borrow from each other.
3 underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2025
Two thrillers and an animated film make up the three underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2025.
5 AI apps with deep research features to rival ChatGPT
AI tools are leveling up with deep research, enabling expert-level analysis in minutes.
The radical joy of Infinity Nikki: creating a game for the female gaze
Infinity Nikki has a lot to teach us about who games are made for and how how subconscious design decisions shape the games we play.
Ready to buy your first turntable? Read these 4 tips before you shop
Thinking of getting into vinyl, but don't know where to start with buying your first turntable? We're here to help.
I’m not a fan of the MacBook notch, so I turned it into an activity hub
The notch on Apple's laptops continued to bother me. Then I switched to an open-source app that turned it into my favorite functional hotspot on my MacBook Air.
5 games to play now that Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed
Grand Theft Auto might be delayed until 2026, but there here are a few other excellent choices to fill the void.
Thunderbolts*’ ending, explained
Marvel Studios' latest superhero film, Thunderbolts*, is finally out, and its ending has huge ramifications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
GTA 6 delay is good for the game, but that doesn’t mean I’m not disappointed
Grand Theft Auto 6 needs more time to cook, but the delay leaves fans in a lurch.
My adventure with the Galaxy S25 Ultra only confirmed how I feel about it
I took the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra away for a long weekend to capture my adventure. Here's how it performed.
So long Skype, we hardly used ye (recently)
I still remember switching over to Skype for my in-game comms in the mid-00s. Partly that was because I was really only playing with one or two friends at a time, and because I also used it to call my girlfiend. It helped me move on from MSN messenger where I had met said girlfriend, […]
The 20 best Nintendo Switch exclusives of all time
With the Switch 2 coming, it's time to debate the ultimate question: What are the best Nintendo Switch games of all time?
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (May 2-4)
Stream these free movies from May 2-4: a David Fincher thriller, a Jim Carrey comedy, and a Bradley Cooper drama.