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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 on a flat surface with the purple Galaxy Buds 2 Pro TWS Bluetooth earbuds on the side.

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.
The Google Pixel 8a, Nothing Phone 2, Samsung Galaxy A35, and the Samsung Galaxy A55's camera.

I compared the cameras on 4 cheap Android phones, and the winner surprised me

The Google Pixel 8a's screen.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8a

Nor fights a Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn boss with her gun.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a ‘Soulslite,’ but I don’t feel a difference yet

A person folding up the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Gears 5 Kait Hero Close Up

3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)

FFXIV Dawntrail, Erenville looking out on the front of a sailboat

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail takes cues from Mesoamerican culture and Dragonball

rear shell of M4 iPad Pro.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Pro (2024)

Doom Eternal on the Asus ROG XG27AQDMG.

These were the 5 most exciting monitors I saw at Computex 2024

Person wearing Nothing Ear earbuds

I used earbuds that made me feel like I’m living in the future

A PlayStation Access controller sits on a table.

To build a PS5 controller for anyone, Sony had to reinvent the wheel

Wall jumping in Splodey.

This retro platformer is like Super Meat Boy or Celeste if you couldn’t jump

Apple logo for WWDC 2024.

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.
One of the title characters in Behemoth looms in an image from the upcoming game.

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 gameplay

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.
Characters pose in the key art for Cat Quest 3.

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.
Someone holding the Moto G Power 5G (2024) and Moto G Stylus 5G (2024).

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.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

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.
Two characters face off at close range in Apex Legends.

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.
Terry stands on the hood of a car in Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip.

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.
Sonos Ace.

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?
An Asus ProArt laptop on a surface against a desert background.

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.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

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.
OnePlus 12 Glacial White held in hand against a marble surface.

I tried the new OnePlus 12 in white. It’s the Elvis Presley of Android phones

The OnePlus 12's Glacial White color is now available outside China. I got to try it, and it reminded me of a legendary icon from the 1950s.
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme sitting on a stand.

Asus’ new gaming keyboard is the sleeper hit of Computex 2024

Asus has a new version of the iconic ROG Azoth, and it's easily one of the most impressive pieces of tech I've seen at Computex 2024.
Man watching NFL on Dish.
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Fun Fact: Dish lets you skip commercials on primetime shows

Dish's AutoHop feature takes programming from your DVR and filters out the ads automatically. Here's how it works, what you need to do, and where to get it.
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7 reasons you should consider cable TV instead of streaming

Times are changing and you'll be surprised to know that there are advantages of cable TV and traditional TV services that you may have missed out on recently.
Filmmaker Mode Explained

Everything you wanted to know about Filmmaker Mode on your TV

Your new TV has all kinds of picture modes. And Filmmaker Mode may be one of the more confounding options. Here's everything you need to know about it.
You Asked Feature

You Asked: Sony vs. Sony, neon TVs, and YouTube in HDR

This week: Why buy one Sony over another, the grass can be too green, and why isn't there more HDR content on YouTube?
The RTX 4070 sitting on top of another GPU.

Don’t upgrade your GPU until you’ve read this

With new graphics cards arriving shortly from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel, you might be in the market for an upgrade. Don't make these mistakes.
The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

Sony just put one final nail in the PlayStation VR2’s coffin

I'm excited for Astro Bot but also disappointed its release affirms that Sony has completely abandoned first-party PlayStation VR2 support.
The ROG Ally X running Armored Core VI.

I tested the ROG Ally X — and it’s a signficant upgrade

I had a chance to use the new Asus ROG Ally X at Computex 2024, and it's a bigger upgrade than you're probably expecting.
A killer looms over the country in In a Violent Nature.

In a Violent Nature’s Chris Nash on creating the most disturbing horror movie ever made

In an interview with Digital Trends, Chris Nash, director of In a Violent Nature, talks about how he came up with those gory kills and possible sequel plans.
The Acer Predator X27 F3 sitting on a table.

Acer is finally back in the gaming monitor fight

Acer's new X27U F3 OLED gaming monitor puts the brand back at the forefront of the gaming monitor conversation.