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Iman Vellani, Brie Larson, and Teyonah Parris look offscreen at something.

The Marvels review: the MCU’s shortest film is its biggest mess

Captain Marvel teams up with two Disney+ B-listers for the surprisingly shoddy MCU adventure The Marvels.
A man sits on a plane in The Killer.

The Killer review: David Fincher stylishly roasts himself

Michael Fassbender plays a dispassionate assassin in The Killer, an ultra-stylish and sneakily funny new thriller from David Fincher.
A Legion Go sits on a table with its controllers dethatched.

Lenovo Legion Go review: portable PC takes the right ideas from Nintendo Switch

The Legion Go's innovative features help it stand out, even if it's not the most practical portable PC out there.
Final Fantasy VII Remake running on the Steam Deck.

Steam Deck review: an experimental handheld that keeps improving

The Steam Deck is an incredibly powerful portable gaming device that's only improved since its launch.
A person wearing the Withings ScanWatch 2.

I reviewed the Withings ScanWatch 2. It isn’t like other smartwatches

The Withings ScanWatch 2 hybrid smartwatch has the right look, but does it have the tech covered too? We find out in our review.
A shot of a bird on the Sony A95L QD-OLED.

Sony Bravia A95L QD-OLED TV review: the best of the best

Sony has done it. We can confidently say that the A95L is the best consumer television of 2023, full stop.
HP Pavilion Plus 14 2023 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

This HP laptop almost does it all for under $1,000

The 2023 HP Pavilion Plus 14 uses fast, efficient AMD processors and offers a spectacular OLED display. Buy it from the right place and it's a great value, too.
Squidward knocking out two opponents with a painting.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review: finally, a true Super Smash Bros. rival

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 takes the groundwork set in the original and actually adds quality and more originality to the mix.
Master & Dynamic MW09 sitting in open case, held by hand.

Master & Dynamic MW09 earbuds review: wireless objects of desire

Master & Dynamic's MW09 are gorgeous noise-canceling wireless earbuds that sound out of this world.
Kiryu punches an enemy in Yakuza style in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review: playing the hits

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a short, but repetitive soap opera saga that gives Kiryu one more chance to shine.
The Garmin Vivoactive 5's main watch face.

I tried Garmin’s $300 Apple Watch alternative. Here’s why I love it

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is Garmin's latest fitness smartwatch, with all the health, fitness, and safety tools you can expect. But how does it hold up?
The back of the Blue iMac on a desk in an office.

Apple iMac (M3) review: When enough is enough

There's a new iMac, now using the M3 chip. It's not the iMac you want, but it might be the one you need.
A MacBook Pro on a table in front of a window.

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max review: Delivering the goods

The MacBook Pro is Apple's most important laptop, and with the upgrade to the M3 Max, it's even more powerful.
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2024 Polestar 2 review: a standout EV, for better and worse

The 2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the new model year, including a bigger standard battery pack, but the competition is also stiffer.
Mizu faces the Four Fangs in Blue Eye Samurai.

Blue Eye Samurai review: The best animated show of 2023

Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai is an ultraviolent, awe-inspiring triumph — and the best animated TV show of the year.
Cailee Spaeny applies makeup with a hand mirror.

Priscilla review: The anti-Elvis by Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola peers into the gilded cage again with her Priscilla Presley biopic, starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 showing off its new cover screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: the foldable to buy in 2023

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a large cover screen, a new hinge, and finally folds flat when you close it. But is it worth $1,000? We found out in our review.
Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i desktop showing an HDR demo.

Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i review: an iMac killer in the making

With its price and features, Lenovo's Yoga AIO 9i is squarely targeted at the iMac, but it still stumbles in a few areas.
Soundcore Motion 300 top view.

Soundcore Motion 300 review: great sound, even better price

Soundcore's Motion 300 might be similarly equipped to other Bluetooth speakers, but its price and sound set it apart.
1K looks at a cliff in The Talos Principle 2.

The Talos Principle 2 review: spirituality meets science in standout puzzle sequel

The Talos Principle 2 builds on its predecessor's philosophical core to create one of the year's best, and toughest, puzzle games.
Jala assumes a flirty pose in Thirsty Suitors.

Thirsty Suitors review: if you like Scott Pilgrim, check out this stylish indie

Thirsty Suitors tells a nuanced adult coming-of-age story told through RPG battles, cooking, and skateboarding.
Wario and his friends appear in WarioWare: Move It! key art.

WarioWare: Move It! review: a perfect Switch launch game, six years later

WarioWare: Move It! is the series' most joyfully fun entry since the Wii's multiplayer classic WarioWare: Smooth Moves.
Blue Titanium (left) and Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pros on a green park bench.

iPhone 15 Pro review: smaller, but still mighty

The iPhone 15 Pro may look like the lesser model compared to its larger sibling, but there is still plenty to love — especially if you prefer smaller phones.
The main character climbs up a structure in Jusant.

Jusant review: chill climbing adventure is a short trip worth taking

Jusant is much different from Don't Nod's previous work, but it's hands-off approach to narrative and hands-on approach to climbing works wonders.
Someone wearing a Fitbit Charge 6 with a coral band.

Fitbit’s $160 fitness tracker is way better than I expected

How good can a $160 fitness tracker be? That's how much Fitbit is asking for the new Fitbit Charge 6. And you know what? It's shockingly great.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with abowl of lemons.

I reviewed Samsung’s new $600 Android phone. Here’s what I love (and hate)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has flagship features mixed with frustrating cutbacks. Do its positives override the negatives? Find out in our review!
Nunu and Willump roll wolves down a hill in a snowball.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story review: Riot Forge’s best game yet

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is an emotional puzzle-platformer and the best League of Legends spinoff yet.
Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 monitor front view showing screen and base.

Lenovo’s 49-inch ultrawide is absurdly wide — and pretty great

The Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 is an extreme example of the ultrawide monitor, and it's quite expensive. But its image quality and features are very good.
An Amazon Echo Show 8 shows the weather forecast.

The Amazon Echo Show 8 looks like a photo frame, kicks like a boombox

Spatial audio and a smart home hub help elevate the new Echo Show 8 above its predecessors, but it's a modest refresh.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 review: I want to buy it

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 provides the most immersive gaming experience money can buy, even if that means dealing with a few strange quirks along the way.
Bonnie, Freddy, and Chica stand on a stage together in Five Nights at Freddy's.

Five Nights at Freddy’s review: a middling video game adaptation

Blumhouse's live-action Five Nights at Freddy's is a mildly entertaining, if lackluster, video game adaptation.
Alan Wake stands in front of a movie theater in Alan Wake 2.

Alan Wake 2 review: Remedy’s endlessly creative sequel embraces its dark side

Alan Wake 2 is a crowning achievement for developer Remedy, even if its held back by some frustrating gameplay quirks.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE in open case, sitting among plants.

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review: a rare case of Android envy

Samsung's most affordable noise-canceling wireless earbuds are so good that it's a shame they only make sense for Android users.
LG StanbyMe Go (27LX5) Review

LG StanbyME Go portable briefcase TV review: impractical fun

LG's new StanbyMe Go briefcase TV is undeniably cool. But is it actually any good? From battery life to brightness, we put it it to the test.