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I ditched my Oura Ring for a cheaper smart ring. What happened amazed me
I've worn an Oura Ring for years, but I recently decided to switch to a cheaper smart ring. Here's what happened.
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.
I thought Cat Quest 3 wouldn’t be for me. I was very wrong
Cat Quest 3 is already winning us over thanks to its blend of light-hearted adventure and surprisingly deep RPG systems.
2 reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Motorola phone in 2024
Thinking about buying a Motorola phone in 2024? There are a lot of good ones to choose from. But before you do, there are two things you need to consider.
Microsoft is warping the PC industry into something unrecognizable
Computex proved that Microsoft has a lot more power over AMD and Intel than we normally give it credit for.
Nokia just hosted the first Apex Legends event held completely over Wi-Fi
Can you play competitive games like Apex Legends entirely over Wi-Fi? Nokia thinks you ca, and is working to make it happen.
This homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run is 2024’s funniest game
Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is a hysterical adventure that feels like a worthy homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
Initial review: The Sonos Ace are high-flying wireless headphones
The Sonos Ace are loaded with tech, yet designed with simplicity in mind. Does that give them an edge versus top rivals from Sony, Bose, and Apple?
AMD just won the AI arms race
Everyone's talking about NPUs and AI, but AMD just took the lead at a very important time.
5 video game reveals we’re dying to see this summer
From Metroid Prime 4 to mid-gen console refreshes, there are a lot of video game announcements we're praying for this summer.