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6 big announcements we expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked next week
Samsung will be revealing a ton of new products during its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. Here's what to expect.
This is your heads up: July is about to be an incredible month for games
This July may not have many heavy-hitter video games launching, but it's quietly shaping up to be the busiest release month of 2024.
The best Sonos alternatives
Sonos makes a fantastic multiroom audio system, but with recent problems with the Sonos app, some folks are wondering if there's a better choice.
LG G4 OLED vs. Samsung S95D: Best of the best
Two of the best TVs we've ever tested go head to head. But in the end, there can be only one.
5 keyboards you should buy instead of the Corsair K70
The Corsair K70 is a legendary gaming keyboard, but in 2024, there are better alternatives. Here are our 5 favorites, including some from Corsair.
The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024
The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it.
DLSS 4 could be amazing, and Nvidia needs it to be
Nvidia's DLSS 3 was a major selling point, and the company may have to repeat that success in order to get gamers to upgrade.
Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie
If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is one of the best folding phones you can buy — but maybe you shouldn't get it. Consider these Z Fold 5 alternatives instead.
I compared the cameras on 4 cheap Android phones, and the winner surprised me
Which cheap Android phone has the best camera: the Google Pixel 8a, the Nothing Phone 2, or Samsung's Galaxy A55 or Galaxy A35? I put them all to the test.
5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a is a midrange star, but it's not the only option in town. Here are five phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8a.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a ‘Soulslite,’ but I don’t feel a difference yet
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn touts itself as a Soulslite, but its familiar gameplay shows that the Dark Souls formula is in need of a bigger shake-up.
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an incredible smartphone, but there are others to consider. Here are five alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.
3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)
If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment.
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail takes cues from Mesoamerican culture and Dragonball
At a hands-on preview event, we learned a lot more about Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail and its surprising Dragonball influence.
5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Pro (2024)
Before you spend all that cash on a new iPad Pro (2024), consider these great alternatives instead.
These were the 5 most exciting monitors I saw at Computex 2024
There were some massive announcements at Computex 2024, including a suite of new, exciting gaming monitors.
I used earbuds that made me feel like I’m living in the future
Nothing's earbuds bring ChatGPT into your ears. I tried it out for myself, and it's a (mostly) magical and futuristic experience.
To build a PS5 controller for anyone, Sony had to reinvent the wheel
PlayStation raised the bar for accessibility with its Access Controller. It took a lot of feedback and iteration to get there.
This retro platformer is like Super Meat Boy or Celeste if you couldn’t jump
Do you enjoy retro platformers? Then check out Splodey, a game where players use explosive potions to launch themselves forward rather than jump.
6 things we expect from WWDC 2024: iOS 18, AI, and more
Apple's WWDC 2024 kicks off on Monday, June 10. Here are the biggest announcements we're expecting.
Behemoth blends Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus into one VR epic
We've played Skydance Games' upcoming VR title Behemoth, and it's giving us flashbacks to both Skyrim and Shadow of the Colossus.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is already wiping the floor with me
We spent three hours with Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. It's just as difficult as you'd expect, with new bosses in a brand new region.