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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy A55.

I have Samsung’s newest cheap phone, and I’m a bit worried

I've got the new Samsung Galaxy A55 in my hand, ready for review. Even at this stage, there are some things that need to be said about it.
Onyx Boox Palma in the hands of a user.

The Onyx Boox Palma is the coolest gadget I’ve used in 2024

Have you ever dreamt of an e-reader that's lightweight, fits in your pocket, and can even run Android apps? Well, it's finally here.
A ship dodges bullets in Minishoot' Adventures.

This $15 Steam game is a must-buy for Zelda fans

Whether you're looking for either a great twin-stick shooter or a new top-down Zelda game, Minishoot' Adventures has you covered.
Key art of the Prince in The Rogue Prince of Persia.

Prince of Persia is getting a Dead Cells-style roguelike next month

The Rogue Prince of Persia is an action roguelike from one of the teams behind Dead Cells, and it's coming out very soon.
Key art for one of the characters in Slay the Spire 2.

Everything announced at the Triple-i Initiative Showcase: Slay the Spire 2 and more

The Rogue Prince of Persia, Slay the Spire 2, and Never Alone 2 were some of the biggest announcements from The Triple-i Initiative showcase.
Google Pixel 7a in Snow in hand.

Whatever you do, don’t buy the Google Pixel 7a right now

It's been almost a year since the Pixel 7a came out, and we have the Pixel 8a just over the horizon. Is the Pixel 7a any good in 2024?
A person wearing the Oura Ring smart ring.

The Oura Ring has a hidden mode that every other wearable needs

Forget tracking mountain climbs and downhill skiing, the Oura Ring has an automatic activity tracking mode that's way more relevant to people — housework.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one

At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.
Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max outside on a patio, showing the back of the Natural Titanium color.

Why you should buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max instead of the iPhone 15 Pro

The iPhone 15 Pro is one of the best iPhones money can buy. That said, here's why you should spend a little bit more for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 multitasking with split screen multi view.

Every foldable phone we’re expecting in 2024

We've counted at least six new foldable phones that could launch before the end of the year. Here are the biggest folding phones we should see in 2024.
Key art for Ereban: Shadow Legacy.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy revives a style of single-player game I sorely miss

If you miss the era of short but sweet single-player adventures, then you'll want to pick up the shadow-based stealth game Ereban: Shadow Legacy.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD rear end side profile from driver's side with trees and a metal fence in the back.

Should you buy a used EV? Maybe, but it’s complicated

Electric cars have a long way to go before they'll be considered cheap -- so should you buy used? It can get a little complicated.
Hollow Knight running on a KTC monitor.

As a lifelong PC gamer, these are the apps I couldn’t live without

As a PC gamer, there are a few critical applications I need to install on every new PC. Here's what you should download first.
A character battles monsters in Inkbound.

Inkbound is already changing the way I think about roguelikes

Inkbound, which hits 1.0 this week, reinvents the roguelike genre with smart RPG hooks, even if its combat comes with a learning curve.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

The biggest threat to the MacBook this year might come from Apple itself

The iPad Pro is in line for some major updates this year, which makes me wonder: Will it finally be able to truly challenge the MacBook? The answer may be yes.
The Home Screen on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

This one thing could make iOS 18 the best iPhone update in years

There's a lot to look forward to with iOS 18. But more than anything, I'm hoping for a huge design overhaul.
You Asked Ep 31 Feature Image

You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops

How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?
The Google Pixel Tablet showing a photo as wallpaper.

I’ve finally given up on the Google Pixel Tablet

I have been trying to do more with the Google Pixel Tablet, but I really shouldn't have been, so I've given up making it something it's not.
A diagram of headphone-based spatial audio.

Spatial audio via headphones: how science crams 9 speakers and a subwoofer inside your head

If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
A person wearing the Xiaomi Watch S3 with yellow strap and bezel.

I wore a smartwatch that’s unlike any you’ve seen before

The Xiaomi Watch S3 looks like a normal smartwatch at first glance. However, it has a cool design feature unlike anything else out there.
The Intel Core i9-14900K slotted in a motherboard.

Intel’s new CPU feature boosted my performance by 26% — but it still needs work

Intel's unique APO feature showed some big improvements in our testing, but it still needs some big changes before it's a selling point for Intel CPUs.
Stage manager in macOS Ventura.

I was wrong about using Stage Manager on Mac

Stage Manager was a headline feature when Apple announced it in 2022. Now, I barely ever use it. Here’s what went wrong and why I’ve moved on from it.
A massive Ridden in Back 4 Blood.

You need to play this underrated zombie shooter before it leaves Xbox Game Pass

Play Back 4 Blood before it leaves Xbox Game Pass later this month because it's even better now than it was at launch.
The GameScent sits in front of a TV playing Dragon's Dogma 2.

I smelled the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 and it was putrid

We tried out the GameScent, an AI-powered device that lets you smell your games. It didn't exactly go as planned.
Cody Rhodes stands on a ramp in WWE 2K24.

Wrestlemania XL weekend already has its first champion thanks to WWE 2K24

Wrestlemania XL weekend kicked off with a WWE 2K24 tournament that showcased why the simulator series works so well.
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray standing on park bench.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24

Are you thinking about picking up a Samsung Galaxy S24? Stop! Consider getting these alternatives instead.
A reference Snapdragon X Elite Laptop running Steam

Playing PC games on a Snapdragon X Elite laptop made me a believer

I played two PC games on a reference laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip, and I came away with my mind blown.
A person holding the Punkt MC02.

This Android phone is so bad I couldn’t review it

I really tried to get to the point where the Punkt MC02 was ready for everyday use, but I simply couldn't get past its many faults. Let me explain why.
A couple kisses on camera in The Crush House.

The Crush House is a wacky reality TV simulator with a dark secret

Devolver Digital's next game is The Crush House, a butt-filled reality TV simulator from the creators of Reigns.
Key art for Flint: Treasure of Oblivion shows a crew of pirates.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion turns Treasure Island into a tactical RPG

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a new tactical pirate RPG set entirely in the world of Treasure Island.
An alien looks down at a human face in Under the Skin.

This underrated sci-fi movie turns 10 this year. Here’s why it’s still worth watching

Ten years ago, this unusual sci-fi movie starring an Avenger was unjustly ignored by the public. Here's why it's worth watching in 2024.
A photo of Microsoft Edge running on a Windows laptop

This secret Microsoft Edge feature changed the way I work

Microsoft Edge's "Drop" feature is a nifty tool that helps me transfer files between devices.
Key art for Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop shows Puyos and other characters.

Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop is a great mobile version of a classic series

Apple Arcade subscribers are getting a new Puyo Puyo game today, and it's a surprisingly rich puzzle collection.
Dragon's Dogma 2 key art featuring a knight with a fiery hole in their chest.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 didn’t click for me until I reached its true ending

Many of Dragon's Dogma 2's frustrating design choices didn't make sense to me until I went for the game's true ending.