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Long-form articles about the people, places, and things in tech. We go beyond the surface story to unearth technology’s more fascinating details.

The Boox Palma 2 in white.

The Onyx Boox Palma 2 is the gadget I didn’t know I wanted

The Onyx Boox Palma 2 looks like an e-reader, but runs like a smartphone. And you know what? It's surprisingly very good.
Four gaming mice, side-by-side.

I had to try 4 high-end gaming mice to find one I actually liked

A small form factor build inside the Fractal Terra.

Everyone hates this AMD CPU, but I still use it in my PC

Jinx wears a hood in Arcane season 2.

Netflix’s hit series Arcane is TV’s best Game of Thrones successor

A player builds units in Gears and Goo.

I tried the Apple Vision Pro’s next original game. It’s a tactile delight

The Apple Watch Series 10 sitting on top of a green bush.

I bought an Apple Watch Series 10, and I’m surprised by how much I love it

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The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started

Key art for Red Dead Redemption 2.

Play these 3 PS Plus games this weekend before they leave (November 15-17)

Spyro in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 15-17)

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Don’t buy the Kindle Colorsoft, buy this e-reader instead

Travis Fimmel stands in a royal palace in Dune: Prophecy.

Is Dune: Prophecy destined to fail?

Key art for Overwatch Classic.

Multiplayer games are entering their nostalgia era

Oura RIng 4 Silver Size 12 on a shelf

I love the Oura Ring 4, except for one big thing

I've worn an Oura Ring for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is its best smart ring yet. However, here's one thing that Oura failed to get right with its newest model.
Sonic and Shadow fight over a ring in Sonic Rumble.

Sonic Rumble is a fun battle royale, but an oddly slow Sonic spinoff

We played a few rounds of Sonic Rumble, the Blue Blur's surprisingly slow take on the battle royale genre.
Eddie Redmayne holds a case and walks onto a train.

The Day of the Jackal’s Eddie Redmayne & Lashana Lynch talk about their riveting new series

In an interview with Digital Trends, Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch spoke about their new thriller for Peacock, The Day of the Jackal.
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Don’t sleep on Infinity Nikki. It could be 2024’s biggest video game

If you haven't heard of Infinity Nikki yet, you might want to familiarize yourself with it as it could be one of 2024's biggest game launches.
Michelle holds a handgun in Sorry We're Closed.

This must-try new horror game is the creepy love child of Silent Hill and Killer7

Sorry We're Closed takes the Silent Hill horror formula and places it into a remarkably inventive indie that's stylish as heck.
The rear camera setup on the Oppo Find X8 Pro.

I tried a new Android phone that puts some of the best smartphone cameras to shame

It's been a while since a smartphone camera surprised me. However, after a quick test with the Oppo Find X8, we may have a new smartphone camera zoom champion.
A woman holds up a light in Meanwhile on Earth.

You probably haven’t heard of Meanwhile on Earth. It’s only 2024’s best sci-fi movie

In a year filled with great pictures like Dune: Part Two and Furiosa, the best sci-fi movie of 2024 might just be this little-seen film from France.
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Rue Valley puts a time loop spin on Disco Elysium

Rue Valley is the latest video game to utilize a time loop hook, applying that structure to a Disco Elysium-like RPG.
The front of the Cupra Born VZ.

I reviewed an electric car like it was a phone, and I came to a shocking conclusion

When I spent time with a brand new electric car, the amount of similarities it shared with my phone were obvious, so I decided to review it like one.
A TV hanging on a wall displaying the Xumo TV UI.

Is a Xumo TV worth it?

Xumo announced that Hisense TVs with the Xumo TV OS would be available at Target, but are they worth your money?
White Kia EV3

Kia EV3: everything we know so far

Kia is expanding its series of electric vehicles, and has finally started rolling out its low-cost electric vehicle, the Kia EV3.
A person holding the Oura Ring 4 and the RingConn Gen 2.

I wore two of 2024’s best smart rings. This is the one you should buy

I've been wearing the Oura Ring 4 and the RingConn Gen 2 for weeks now. They're both excellent smart rings, but which one should you buy? I'm here to tell you.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL sitting upright outside.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

In the market for a new phone and thinking about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL? Before you buy it, here are five alternatives you should consider instead.
Scout Motors Terra truck front

Could extended range EVs be commonplace? Experts think so

Extended range EVs offer a gas-powered way to improve on electric vehicle range -- but could these EREVs become more common over time?
Key art for Void Sols.

I don’t usually enjoy Soulslikes, but this one is winning me over

If you struggle with Soulslikes, Void Sols' minimalist approach to the genre may be what wins you over.
Hazel runs away from a giant crocodile in South of Midnight.

From swamps to Appalachia, how South of Midnight captures a seldom-seen America

We got a much closer look at Xbox's upcoming South of Midnight, giving us a better feel of how its bringing the American South to life.
Din Djarin walks with a hostage in The Mandalorian.

5 years ago, The Mandalorian made Star Wars fun again

Five years ago, The Mandalorian showed a new path forward for Star Wars. How did it so quickly lose its way?
Dev Patel stands in an elevator in Monkey Man.

3 action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November

These three action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November include one holiday-themed animated superhero film to watch with kids.
Colin Farrell in The Penguin.

5 things we want to see in The Penguin season 2

The Penguin's first season has come to an end, which has led many to wonder what a second season of the show could contain. Here's what we want to see happen.
Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's screen.

I compared Apple’s and Samsung’s AI photo editing tools. There’s a clear winner

Apple is the last one to show up to the AI party, but how does its Clean Up tool compare to Samsung's Object Eraser? I used them both and found out.
Colin Farrell sits in a chair in The Penguin.

The Penguin saved its best surprise for last

In the end, The Penguin made sure to remind fans who its protagonist really is.