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Installed apps including WhatsApp, Messenger and Facebook on the Huawei Pura X running HarmonyOS Next

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 iOS App Store logo on iPhone.

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.
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

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.
PC speakers outside by some paint tins.

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.
Ryan Gosling and Steve Carrell share a drink together at a bar in Crazy, Stupid, Love.

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.
A young boy in a superhero costume beside a guy in a cowboy hat in Turbo Kid.

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.
Miles shooting his webs in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."

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.
couple watching something on the woman's phone
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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 […]
Google Maps in full screen on the driver's second display on the Chevy Equinox 2025

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.
Weights placed on the Asus ExpertBook P1.

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!
The "Joshintosh," a custom PC built inside a 1980s Macintosh SE case, on a desk.

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.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

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.
Opera Pinboards on a MacBook Air.

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.
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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, […]
AI translation on Android phone.

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

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?
Negan and Maggie looking at one another in The Walking Dead: Dead City.

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.
The display on the Google Pixel Watch 3.

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, […]
Swift Shift app running on a MacBook.

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.
Yelena looking at a duplicate of herself in "Thunderbolts*."

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.
Two soldiers face to face as others look on in The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

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.
Launching Gemini Deep Research query on Chrome desktop.

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.
A man holds back one man while holding a gun out in the other direction in Tom Clancy's Without Remorse.

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.
Deep Research option for ChatGPT.

5 AI apps with deep research features to rival ChatGPT

AI tools are leveling up with deep research, enabling expert-level analysis in minutes.
Nikki in blonde hair sitting in a field of flowers in a wedding dress.

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.
A top-down image of the U-Turn Orbit Special turntable with a yellow record on it.

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.
Files dashboard within the Boring Notch app

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.
Lucia and her partner rob a store in GTA 6.

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.
A group of male and female superheros look up and stare in "Thunderbolts*."

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

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.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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.
Person leaving.

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, […]
Nintendo Switch.

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?
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

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.