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The CyberGhost VPN app is open and showing servers on a PC monitor.

CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies

I reviewed CyberGhost, a popular streaming VPN, to find out how quick it really is and whether it's worth subscribing.
A city sits in a crater in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 review: Strategy sequel is bigger, bolder, and colder

Frostpunk 2 builds on its predecessor with a bigger, fiercer strategy sequel full of tough democracy decisions.
Jot and his friends in the Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire review: meta adventure is bursting with creativity

The Plucky Squire channels tributes to The Legend of Zelda and more for an adventure all about how creativity inspires.
Frank West leaps over zombies in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster review: zombie classic still holds up

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an excellent reminder of what made the Dead Rising series so good in the first place.
Key art for UFO 50 shows several retro characters.

UFO 50 review: the 8-bit era returns in this fantastic retro collection

UFO 50 is an unfathomably ambitious ode to the 8-bit era featuring 50 original retro games that are bursting with creativity.
The BeatBot Aquasense Pro pool cleaner can both scrub the bottom of the pool and skim the top.

Beatbot Aquasense Pro review: simple setup, spotless results

Beatbot's Aquasense Pro pool cleaner performs better and been more reliably than the competition, but comes at a steep price.
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC review: Noise cancellation for the masses

The Apple AirPods 4 with ANC offer real active noise canceling. But should you buy them? We'll help with that decision
Pedego Cargo right profile parked on asphalt on a farm with fences, barns, and livestock.

Pedego Cargo e-bike review: your passengers will love it

The stability of this large, heavy Pedego model with moped tires makes it an admirable choice for transporting passengers.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Alienware AW2725QF.

Alienware AW2725QF review: Are two monitors better than one?

Alienware's new AW2725QF claims to be two monitors in one, but it feels more like two halves of a monitor glued together.
The ProArt PZ13 detachable on a table.

Asus ProArt PZ13 review: look out, Surface Pro

The Asus ProArt PZ13 is the second CoPilot+ detachable tablet, and it's a solid competitor. Most attractive, though, is its price, which offers a ton of value.
A PC monitor shows ExpressVPN's browser extension in use while testing its speed.

ExpressVPN review: a premium VPN for fast streaming

I tested ExpressVPN's speed, value, and ease-of-use to find out if this well-rated global video streaming solution is worth the premium price.
Riz Ahmed looks over his shoulder in a still from the movie Relay.

This 2024 movie is a lo-fi Jason Bourne paranoid thriller you need to watch (if you can)

The director of Hell or High Water returns to Toronto with a throwback paranoid thriller that loses its edge as it goes.
A bug stands behind Emi in Yars Rising key art.

Yars Rising review: an Atari 2600 classic gets an ingenious reimagining

Yars Rising is a strong Atari 2600 reimagining, even if its Metroidvania design can feel a bit simple at times.
Masaki Suda aims his gun at the camera in a still from the movie Cloud.

This movie might just be 2024’s most unnerving action thriller

Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director of Pulse and Cure, gets his visual mojo back with this strange action thriller about internet greed and wrath.
The Dreame L40 Ultra mopping a room.

Dreame L40 Ultra review: beyond expectations

The Dreame L40 Ultra is excellent for all types of floors, thanks to a powerful mopping system that can be automatically removed when it travels on carpet.
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra next to a plant.

Narwal Freo Z Ultra review: forget about your floors

The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is a big step foward from the Freo X Ultra, offering better cleaning skills and requiring little manual input.
Doom Eternal running on the ROG Swift PG27AQDP.

Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP review: the reason to buy OLED

We've seen a slew of new OLED gaming monitors, but Asus' ROG Swift PG27AQDP marks a massive leap forward for image quality and motion clarity.
A player glided in low orbit amidst the burning wreckage of spaceships in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review: guns and gore for the God Emperor

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a thrilling co-op shooter that could use a few extra tweaks.
Winona Ryder stands next to Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review: a spirited sequel that (mostly) lives up to the original

Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a fun, stylish sequel that marks a much-needed return to form for the director.
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.
JBL Tour Pro 3 in their open charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 3 review: Who could ask for anything more?

JBL's feature-rich Tour Pro earbuds get even more features this time, and better all-around performance.
A robot flies on a controller in Astro Bot.

Astro Bot review: Play has no limits in one of the PS5’s finest games

Astro Bot is an expertly designed platformer that finally invites young players back to PlayStation.
Gary Oldman walks while talking on the phone in Slow Horses season 4.

Slow Horses season 4 review: The best show on TV ups the ante

Apple TV+'s Slow Horses returns this week with another intelligent, thrilling espionage adventure.
The Zenbook on a surface.

Asus Vivobook S 15 review: new chip in a throwback laptop

The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a solid addition to the growing stable of Copilot+ laptops. It's fast enough, gets good battery life, and it's reasonably affordable.
LG C4 OLED

LG C4 OLED review: everyone should have one

The 2024 LG C4 OLED television is so good that everyone should have one. For real.
Key art for The Casting of Frank Stone.

The Casting of Frank Stone review: Dead by Daylight spinoff struggles to execute

The Casting of Frank Stone starts strong, but winds up feeling a little too invested in fleshing out Dead by Daylight's lore.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review: a bare-bones soundbar with brilliant sound

Sony's newest flagship soundbar can produce impressive sound for movies and shows, but its lack of extra features makes us question its high price.
TorGuard's browser extension is open on a BBC website displayed on a PC monitor.

TorGuard review: a fast, cheap VPN that makes some trade-offs

I reviewed TorGuard, one of the cheapest VPNs, to find out just how good and this bargain-priced privacy solution can be.
Galadriel holds one of the Elven rings in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 review: a vast improvement

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is more beautiful, tragic, and altogether better than the Prime Video series' lackluster debut.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 review: holds up surprisingly well

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is a reasonably fast 14-inch laptop with very good battery life. It would be a better option for business if it had a lower price.
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones in orange.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: better audio for the active set

The OpenRun Pro 2 take what Shokz has done well — open-ear headphones for active types of folks — and made them sound much better.
Key art of The Smiling Man in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review: Nintendo’s unexpectedly mature turn

Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a bold turn for Nintendo that'll stick with you if you're willing to show it patience.
Charles, Mabel, and Oliver sit in the backseat of a limo in Only Murders in the Building season 4.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 review: a thrilling return

Only Murders in the Building returns this week with its funniest and most thrilling season to date.
The cover art of Visions of Mana.

Visions of Mana review: the RPG comfort food you’re craving

Visions of Mana's story may be predictable, but its familiar gameplay makes it feel like RPG comfort food.