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Close-up of Bose Smart Soundbar 600.

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: bigger than its body

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: bigger than its body

Don't let its small size fool you — this soundbar delivers massive, immersive sound.
The Gardyn in someone's kitchen.

Gardyn review: easy gardening for a high price

Gardyn review: easy gardening for a high price

The Gardyn 2.0 is the most advanced smart garden I've ever gotten my hands on, but it could still use some improvement.
Frankie Corio sits on a couch with a sleeping Paul Mescal in A24's Aftersun.

Aftersun review: a tender, heart-wrenching memory piece

Aftersun review: a tender, heart-wrenching memory piece

Paul Mescal gives a captivating lead performance in Charlotte Wells' moving feature directorial debut, Aftersun. The A24 film hits theaters on October 21.
The front of the HP Envy x360 13 on a table.

HP Envy x360 13 (2022) review: an incredible laptop value

HP Envy x360 13 (2022) review: an incredible laptop value

The HP Envy x360 13 is a surprisingly affordable laptop given its excellent build, solid productivity performance, and good battery life. OLED is also a plus.
Dwayne Johnson strides toward the camera as Black Adam.

Black Adam review: Dwayne Johnson lifts super so-so DCEU film

Black Adam review: Dwayne Johnson lifts super so-so DCEU film

Dwayne Johnson does an admirable job of elevating Black Adam, an otherwise underwhelming film that repeats many of the mistakes of prior DCEU movies.
Julia Roberts smiles while looking at George Clooney in Ticket to Paradise.

Ticket to Paradise review: A bubbly, old-school star vehicle

Ticket to Paradise review: A bubbly, old-school star vehicle

George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in Ticket to Paradise, a charming rom-com that feels like it belongs to a bygone era. It hits theaters on October 21.
Colin Farrell looks through a window at Brendan Gleeson in The Banshees of Inisherin.

The Banshees of Inisherin review: The best breakup film of the year

The Banshees of Inisherin review: The best breakup film of the year

The Banshees of Inisherin features two career-best performances from Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
TCL 6-Series TV displaying colorful image of an apple tree against a blue sky background.

The new 2022 TCL 6-Series TV is dangerously good

The new 2022 TCL 6-Series TV is dangerously good

Dangerously good is a compliment in the case of the TCL 6-Series TV, but it comes with a dash of frustration.
Chloe Grace Moretz stares into a mirror in a scene from The Peripheral.

The Peripheral review: Westworld creators’ latest sci-fi series delivers

The Peripheral review: Westworld creators’ latest sci-fi series delivers

Prime Video's adaptation of William Gibson's sci-fi story The Peripheral delivers a complicated but intriguing mystery that unfolds across multiple timelines.
A demon smiles at a man in V/H/S/99.

V/H/S/99 review: A mixed-bag horror anthology that has more treats than tricks

V/H/S/99 review: A mixed-bag horror anthology that has more treats than tricks

The horror anthology V/H/S/99 has just enough good parts, and genuine scares, to outweigh some of its weaker elements.
LOU13 from New Tales From the Borderlands' key art

New Tales From the Borderlands review: a safe successor to a Telltale classic

New Tales From the Borderlands review: a safe successor to a Telltale classic

New Tales from the Borderlands doesn't redefine Telltale's legacy, but it does a great job of upholding it.
Robin fights the mob in Gotham Knights.

Gotham Knights review: strong story rescues underpowered Bat adventure

Gotham Knights review: strong story rescues underpowered Bat adventure

Gotham Knights takes a bold narrative swing by killing off Batman, but its strong multiplayer is held back by performance and gameplay issues.
Asus Vivobook 17X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Vivobook 17X review: a large screen for cheap

Asus Vivobook 17X review: a large screen for cheap

The Asus Vivobook 17X sports a large 17.3-inch display and performance that's fine at its lower prices, but not so much at the $1,000 review unit pricing.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) in use on a table.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) review: too much Amazon, not enough tablet

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) review: too much Amazon, not enough tablet

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) is a budget tablet with significant caveats that undermine its value. Here's our full review.
V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless.

V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless review: Great cans leave you wanting more

V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless review: Great cans leave you wanting more

V-Moda's third-gen Crossfade 3 Wireless headphones make almost no changes to the original formula, but that might not be such a good thing.
a plague tale requiem preview hands on red floor

A Plague Tale: Requiem review: gorgeous sequel has some growing pains

A Plague Tale: Requiem review: gorgeous sequel has some growing pains

A Plague Tale: Requiem builds on everything that made its predecessor a surprise hit, though its forced meditations on violence ring hollow.
Mario, Rabbid Peach, and more characters pose in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope key art.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope review: one of Mario’s finest spinoffs

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope review: one of Mario’s finest spinoffs

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a step up for the tactics series, with more creative combat that makes every turn a blast.
Amazon Kindle (2022) reading view

Amazon Kindle (2022) review: simple, delightful reading

Amazon Kindle (2022) review: simple, delightful reading

The Kindle (2022) is the most basic e-reader that Amazon offers, but for some, that's simply enough.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 review: nice, but not enough

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 review: nice, but not enough

The ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 is fast enough, but it lacks polish, and its display won't please creators. It's nothing special and a bit too much pricewise.
A fleshy monster looms in a dark room in Scorn.

Scorn review: Bold psychological horror game is only half-formed

Scorn review: Bold psychological horror game is only half-formed

Scorn pays tribute to H. R. Giger with harrowing visuals that'll haunt your nightmares, but the horror game is better watched than played.
The Monoprice DT-3BT Powered Desktop Bluetooth Speakers

Monoprice DT-3BT review: Budget speakers that deserve a spot on your desk

Monoprice DT-3BT review: Budget speakers that deserve a spot on your desk

The Monoprice DT-3BT powered Bluetooth speakers are a basic, budget, but better-than-expected set of desktop speakers that sound great for the price.
Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld in use

Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld review: For enthusiasts only

Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld review: For enthusiasts only

The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is the first device of its kind, but it doesn't prove that dedicated cloud gaming handhelds are necessary.
Man wearing the Apple Watch SE 2 and typing on a MacBook.

Apple Watch SE 2 review: simple, cheap, and brilliant

Apple Watch SE 2 review: simple, cheap, and brilliant

Think the Apple Watch SE 2 isn't one to seriously consider? Wrong! It's possibly the only one you should consider. We explain why in our review.
Nora fighting Hilde.

Valkyrie Elysium review: a cult-classic made average

Valkyrie Elysium review: a cult-classic made average

Valkyrie Elysium is a budget RPG that squanders lovely art design with bare-bones combat and a predictable story.
Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV Review

Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV review: the Goldilocks TV

Vizio M-Series Quantum X TV review: the Goldilocks TV

Vizio's 2022 M-Series Quantum X adds quantum dot color and HDR performance at a very attractive price.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: departing from the formula

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: departing from the formula

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 departs from the usual ThinkPad formula, but that's okay. It's a solid 16-inch laptop competitor with a lot of sustainable materials.
The Dell XPS 13 9315 on a table against a window.

Dell XPS 13 (2022) review: a true answer to the MacBook Air

Dell XPS 13 (2022) review: a true answer to the MacBook Air

The Dell XPS 13 has its aim sighted on the M1 MacBook Air and somehow manages to undercut it.
Focal Bathys headphones

Focal Bathys headphones review: Transcendent wireless cans

Focal Bathys headphones review: Transcendent wireless cans

Focal makes its first move into wireless headphones. Temper your ANC expectations, and revel in the sound quality.
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Soundcore Liberty 4 review: These awesome earbuds just keep getting better

Soundcore Liberty 4 review: These awesome earbuds just keep getting better

The Soundcore Liberty 4 merge some of Apple's best features with fitness tracking -- and a killer price -- for one of the best values in wireless earbuds.
Earfun Air S earbuds close up.

EarFun Air S review: feature-rich budget earbuds

EarFun Air S review: feature-rich budget earbuds

The EarFun Air S have lots of useful features and custom sound, for a great price. Are they the AirPod alternatives for you?
The faux-leather lid of the ThinkPad Z13.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 review: the ThinkPad, evolved

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 review: the ThinkPad, evolved

With its faux-leather lid and excellent battery life, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is worth paying attention to.
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Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip review: a value-first laptop

Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip review: a value-first laptop

Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip: for when you're looking for value first.
Gundam Unicorn in Gundam Evolution.

Gundam Evolution review: a true Overwatch 2 contender, but not a flawless one

Gundam Evolution review: a true Overwatch 2 contender, but not a flawless one

Gundam Evolution takes notes from Overwatch, but uses them to create a fresh, if imperfect, free-to-play shooter.
The Fitbit Sense 2 in moss.

Fitbit Sense 2 review: A smart way to focus on fitness

Fitbit Sense 2 review: A smart way to focus on fitness

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a smartwatch that features powerful sensors and software for advanced fitness and health tracking. Here's our review.