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A Thunderjaw roars in Lego Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures will turn your kids into PlayStation fans

We took Lego Horizon Adventures for a spin at Summer Game Fest and got insight into why Sony is bringing it to Nintendo Switch.
A hunter fights two monsters at once in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monster Hunter Wilds regions are twice as big as World’s, with no loading screens

Monster Hunter Wilds features regions that are twice as big as the ones in Monster Hunter World, yet they don't feature any loading screens
Key art for UFO 50 shows several retro characters.

UFO 50 isn’t the Spelunky follow-up you’re expecting. It’s even better

If you love 8-bit games, UFO 50 will give you 50 of them in an ambitious collection that we're already obsessed with.
The Honor 200 Pro smartphone lying on a rock outside.

The Honor 200 Pro is unlike any other Android phone I’ve used in 2024

The Honor 200 Pro is the newest Android phone of 2024. With a truly unusual design, a shiny new chip, and more, it's unlike any other phone I've used this year.
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

PC gaming has an efficiency problem

Peak performance often dominates the conversation with gaming PCs, but peak efficiency is where you should be at in 2024.
Screenshots of new iMessage features in iOS 18.

iOS 18’s new iMessage features make me wish everyone I know had an iPhone

When Apple shows off new iMessage features, as it did at WWDC 2024, it always makes me want to use it more than I do. But I'm wise to the reason why.
Apple Intelligence on iPhone pulling data from across apps.

The internet is a sticky mess, and Apple just gave us an AI mop

Apple knows we're deluged by information coming from every direction. Can AI help filter it for us, even as it contributes to the noise?
The Upscayl app displayed on a monitor.

This free, open-source tool is the only AI app I constantly use

I've tried a long list of AI apps, but there's only one free utility I constantly reach for on my PC.
Apple's Craig Federighi introduces window tiling in macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024.

Apple just Sherlocked another beloved Mac app

Does the new window tiling feature in Apple’s macOS Sequoia pinch features from other apps and threaten their existence? We’ve taken a look at the situation.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The 5 biggest things missing from WWDC 2024

Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote was a big one. However, there were also a few big announcements completely missing from it.
A dragon in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

I saw the first hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and it was action-packed

I saw the first hour Dragon Age: The Veilguard behind closed doors at Summer Game Fest. Here's a play-by-play of what happened.
Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

This surprising Capcom game is the best thing I played at Summer Game Fest

You've never played something quite like Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess before, and that's why this game deserves your undivided attention.
The Apple Watch Series 9 showing the sleep tracking data.

The Vitals app could make the Apple Watch an Oura Ring killer

The Vitals app is a new feature for the Apple Watch, and it's coming with watchOS 11. Here's why it's a big deal for the device and for tracking your sleep.
The Apple logo on the back of an iPhone 14.

Apple did something weird at WWDC 2024

Apple's keynote for WWDC 2024 was a big one with lots of exciting announcements. But the company also did something quite odd during it.
An Apple executive giving a presentation at WWDC 2024.

Apple says it made ‘AI for the rest of us’ — and it’s right

Apple’s new artificial intelligence tools are an example for everyone else to follow, with features that are intuitive to use and protective of your privacy.
Continuity changes in macOS 15.

These Apple Intelligence features make me want to switch to Mac

With this year's WWDC 2024, Apple is stepping into AI in a big way. Here's everything you need to know about upcoming AI features in Mac.
Apple presenting Apple Intelligence features at WWDC 2024.

Apple’s AI is already beating Microsoft at its own game

Apple Intelligence does a lot of what Microsoft's Copilot+ does, but Apple is already seizing the AI throne with its approach.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ blend of old and new is a recipe for success

We got a deeper look at Assassin's Creed Shadows, which showed the unique dynamic between its two heroes.
A character shoots stormtroopers in Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws might be a little too close to Uncharted for its own good

We walked away from our hands-on demo with Star Wars Outlaws excited for its story, but less impressed with its Uncharted-style gameplay.
Two men talk on a bus in Speed.

This 1994 film is one of the best action movies ever made. Here’s why it still holds up

This 1994 action movie hasn't aged a bit, and is more exciting than the latest John Wick or Bad Boys sequel. Find out what it is and why you should watch it.
Key art for Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus.

6 free indie game demos you should play during the Steam Next Fest

Some of the best Steam Next Fest demos are for Creatures of Ava, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, Gourdlets, One BTN Bosses, and more.
The Zotac Zone handheld gaming console running Horizon Forbidden West.

Zotac’s handheld console is promising — when it actually works

Zotac is coming up with its own handheld gaming console, and we have an early look at the device.
Nor fights a Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn boss with her gun.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a ‘Soulslite,’ but I don’t feel a difference yet

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn touts itself as a Soulslite, but its familiar gameplay shows that the Dark Souls formula is in need of a bigger shake-up.
iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in rose garden archway.

5 reasons why you shouldn’t buy the iPhone 15 Pro

Are you thinking about getting an iPhone 15 Pro right now? Here are some reasons why you should hold off.
Shadow grinds away from an alien in Sonic X Shadow Generations.

Sonic X Shadow Generations’ new levels are surprisingly cinematic

Sonic X Shadow Generations adds a new standalone adventure for Shadow the Hedgehog and is a worthy successor to the black hedgehog's spinoff game from 2005.
Key art for Replaced.

Replaced is the Hellblade 2 of pixel art games

Replaced does for pixel art what Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 did for photorealistic Unreal Engine 5 graphics.
Sonic grinding on a rail.

We went hands-on with Sonic X Shadow Generations (the milkshake)

Instead of demoing Sonic X Shadow Generations at Summer Game Fest, we decided to go hands on with Shadow the Hedgehog's milkshake.
Celestial units in Stormgate.

Stormgate is the StarCraft 3 you’ve been waiting for

I went hands-on with Stormgate, and in lieu of a Starcraft 3, it's poised to become the new king of the RTS genre.
call of duty black ops 6 preview bo6 multiplayer omnimovement

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could change the first-person shooter forever

We got a comprehensive look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including its genre-changing new movement system.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2024

Xbox announced Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day, and more at the 2024 Xbox Game Showcase.
2024 Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop showing lugs.

I have the 2024 Apple Watch Pride band, and it’s stunning

It's Pride Month, and that means a new Pride Edition Apple Watch band. I have the latest 2024 band, and it's my new favorite.
The Surface Laptop running local AI models.

Buying a laptop just got very confusing

With all the disturbances in the PC industry around AI and Arm, choosing your next laptop is about to get very complicated.
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You Asked: Buy 2024 TVs? Or snag 2023 TVs at a discount?

In this week's You Asked, we tackle one big question: Should you buy 2024 TV or snag a 2023 model on a discount?
Someone holding a natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The one thing I really want to see at WWDC 2024

WWDC 2024 is almost upon us. As we inch closer and closer to Apple's big event, there's just one thing I desperately want to be announced.