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A man sits in a jury box in "Juror No. 2."

Juror #2 review: Clint Eastwood’s best movie in years. It’s a shame you probably can’t see it

Whether it's his last movie or not, Juror #2 is a perverse spin on 12 Angry Men that ranks among the strongest of director Clint Eastwood's late-career efforts.
Amazon Kindle (2024) in Matcha Green.

Amazon Kindle (2024) review: freshen up your love of reading

Amazon refreshed the base model Kindle with a literal fresh coat of paint. Is it worth picking up? Here's my review of the Amazon Kindle (2024).
A motorcycle jumps over a car in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: thrilling campaign helps the series rank up

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shocks and awes with a killer globe-trotting campaign, but its multiplayer remains the mixed bag we've come to expect year after year.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: There’s so much to like

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is a well-made convertible 2-in-1 with a gorgeous display and very good battery life. It won't break any speed records, though.
Two characters face off in Concord.

Concord review: dead PS5 shooter didn’t deserve to be Sony’s scapegoat

Concord is perfectly fun multiplayer fare, but it struggles to capitalize on its colorful characters and rich world-building.
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 turntable.

Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 turntable review: an all-in-one for vinyl fun

Pro-Ject Audio's Juke Box E1 combines a solid amplifier and turntable in one for those beginner audiophiles who don't want to fuss with components.
Max confronts Safi in Life is Strange: Double Exposure.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure review: Max Caulfield triumphantly returns

Deck Nine continues Max Caulfield's story in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and does so in a very respectful and relatable fashion.
Key art for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard review: a very safe return to form for BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard plays it a little too safe as an RPG, but provides a solid foundation for BioWare to build upon in the future.
Side hero profile of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Is Samsung’s $1,200 Android tablet worth it? I reviewed it and found out

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is a big, powerful, and expensive Android tablet. If that's what you're shopping for, it's one of the best you can buy.
Photo editing on Wacom Movink tablet.

The Wacom Movink is one of the most unique tablets I used this year

Wacom's latest pen tablet fits an OLED screen inside a chassis that's surprisingly sleek. But there's a lot more substance to this tablet that just clean looks.
The new MacBook Pro seen from the side.

Everything you need to know about buying a laptop in 2024

If you're unsure about what you need in a laptop, this laptop buying guide can help. In our breakdown, we'll explain specs, pricing, model types, and more.
Venom smiles underground in "Venom: The Last Dance."

Venom: The Last Dance review: a disappointing finale for Sony’s Spidey villain franchise

Venom: The Last Dance brings Tom Hardy and Sony's symbiote adventure to an unfortunately disappointing close. The comic book film is now playing in theaters.
HP's low-profile Envy 6155e sits on a white printer stand.

HP Envy 6155e review: a stylish printer made for Instant Ink

I reviewed the HP Envy 6155e, a sleek, budget all-in-one printer that relies on HP Instant Ink to keep supply costs low.
Old Sonic runs away from Metal Sonic in Sonic Generations X Shadow.

Sonic X Shadow Generations review: Sega finally lives and learns

Sonic X Shadow Generations brings together a flawed classic and a long-overdue sequel together for one vital collection.
Batman stands near fire in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow review: the Bat’s best game since Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Shadow proves the VR doubters wrong by delivering the best Batman game since Rocksteady's Arkham Asylum.
Avast One is open on a MacBook Air.

Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need

I reviewed Avast One's free and paid plans for macOS, testing prevention, protection, and more to check its value for Mac owners.
The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti sitting on a coffee table.

Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti review: smaller and more powerful than a PS5

The AtomMan G7 Ti achieves the impossible. It's very performant, impossibly small, and best of all, reasonably priced. That all makes it easy to recommend.
The Google TV Streamer and its remote control.

Google TV Streamer review: Chromecast hits the awkward preteen years

Google TV Streamer builds on the long legacy of Chromecast with a device that's set to forge the way for the next several years, at least.
VPN Unlimited is open in full screen mode on PC monitor.

VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection

I reviewed VPN Unlimited, a privacy and unblocking service that offers a unique lifetime plan that promises incredible long-term value.
A woman hides from a spotlight-headed creature in Fear the Spotlight.

Fear the Spotlight review: Blumhouse’s lo-fi horror game is imperfect, but sincere

Fear the Spotlight doesn't quite land as a '90s horror throwback, but it delivers some great puzzles and eerie lo-fi images in a sleek package.
Ivan and Ani walk through a Vegas hotel together in Anora.

Anora review: an exuberant, heart-wrenching adrenaline rush that’s an instant classic

Sean Baker's Anora is an instant 5-star classic. The film is now playing in theaters.
Two women talk at night in Smile 2.

Smile 2 review: a messier, bolder horror sequel

Smile 2 is bigger, bolder, and considerably messier than the horror franchise's first film. It is now playing in theaters.
Engwe Engine Pro 2.0 folding bike on the crest of a hill before sundown.

Engwe Engine Pro 2 e-bike review: easy to transport value and versatility

The Engwe Engine Pro 2 is an all-purpose e-bike that's easy to transport.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw is a compact, minimalist printer.

HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw review: small, fast and awkward

Find out the pros and cons of HP's new Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw in this hands-on review that uncovers some issues and suggests alternatives.
Brother's MFC-L3720CDW is a big, sturdy color laser printer.

Brother MFC-L3720CDW review: a sturdy, but limited color laser printer

I reviewed the affordable Brother MFC-L3720CDW to find out if it offers enough quality, speed, and features at that low price.
Canon's Pixma TR7020a is a low-cost, compact all-in-one printer with an ADF.

Canon Pixma TR7020a review: a budget all-in-one with an ADF

I reviewed Canon's Pixma TR7020a, an all-in-one home office printer, to find out if there's good quality, performance, and features at this bargain price.
Epson's EcoTank ET-3850 is a compact all-in-one inkjet tank printer.

Epson EcoTank ET-3850 review: an affordable and fast tank printer

I reviewed the Epson EcoTank ET-3850 to find out if this fast and affordable all-in-one has good enough quality and features for your home office.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition review: the Intel comeback continues

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition matches an efficient Lunar Lake chipset with a quality build and a very nice display. And it's competitively priced.
McAfee+ Premium's Total Protection app is open on a MacBook Air.

I reviewed McAfee+ Premium for Mac and found it to be a questionable bargain

I reviewed McAfee antivirus for Mac to find out it the added protection is worth the subscription costs and if it integrates well with macOS.
A medium sized mech travels along the road under blue skies surrounded by flowers in Mechwarrior 5 Clans.

MechWarrior 5: Clans review: Thrilling mech game delivers 31st-century storytelling

MechWarrior 5: Clans buffs up an impressive action game with great mission design and more human storytelling.
Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 5 loaded with option still has space for a child seat.

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 e-bike review: a versatile anything hauler

The RadWagon 5's strengths are versatility and carrying capacity, making it great for people who regularly transport cargo or passengers.
The Tecno Megamini G1 sitting on a table.

Tecno Megamini G1 review: a beautiful mini PC

Through a collaboration between Tecno and Geekom, the Megamini G1 delivers performance far above what its specs would suggest.
Donkey Kong and friends walk next to a Wiggler in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

Super Mario Party Jamboree review: party staple takes its Switch victory lap

Super Mario Party Jamboree juggles a few too many ideas at once, but it still mostly delivers a reliable hit of multiplayer fun.
Alba and Neva walk on sky platforms in Neva.

Neva review: gorgeous 2D platformer still has room to grow

Neva isn't the most creative puzzle-platformer, but it makes an emotional impact where it counts.