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Long-form articles about the people, places, and things in tech. We go beyond the surface story to unearth technology’s more fascinating details.
They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how
Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.
The OnePlus Nord 4 has something I haven’t seen on a phone in ages
The OnePlus 4 brings back the metal unibody back, a design trend that once dominated phones, but has largely been forgotten until now.
XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch
While XDefiant may sound like a hodgepodge of design choices, Ubisoft's new shooter finds the right middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch.
The Steam Deck has ruined console gaming for me
I didn't realize how much the Steam Deck has replaced my consoles until I turned on my PS5 for the first time in months.
I think I found the perfect iPhone screen protector
After a couple of dropped iPhones and a lot of searching, I think I finally found the perfect iPhone screen protector.
Don’t wait for macOS Sequoia. This app already has its best feature
Apple is bringing window snapping to macOS Sequoia, but there’s a better alternative app out there that does everything Apple can do -- plus a whole lot more.
House of the Dragon has finally delivered on its biggest promises
At long last, HBO's House of the Dragon has finally become as cutthroat and entertaining as Game of Thrones.
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a $600 smartphone that offers several great features. However, there are five great alternatives worth considering.
This is the cheapest smartwatch I’ve worn in ages, and I’m really impressed
The CMF Watch Pro 2 is the cheapest smartwatch I've worn in a while. And you know what? It's actually pretty darn good.
I used the CMF Phone 1, and it’s 2024’s best smartphone bargain
Looking for a new bargain Android phone? The CMF Phone 1 is what you want. Best of all, it's so much more than just another cheap phone.
Konami’s latest game turns the retro space shooter into a blockbuster
Konami aims to modernize the classic space shoot 'em up genre this summer with Cygni: All Guns Blazing.
This is the best PC gaming hardware I’ve reviewed this year — so far
We're halfway through 2024, and we've already seen a ton of PC gaming hardware. Here's the best hardware we've tested so far this year.
I’ve worn an Oura Ring for 3 years. Can the Galaxy Ring beat it?
I've worn an Oura Ring for three years. As we get closer to the Samsung Galaxy Ring's launch, I'm not sure if Samsung's ring will be able to compete with it.
You Asked: LG G4 OLED discounts, mini-LED vs. full-array local dimming
On today’s You Asked: How low with the LG G4 OLED go this year? And Ethernet or Wi-Fi for the best streaming TV quality?
Get one of the best games of the last decade for $2 in Steam’s Summer Sale
Celeste is one of the best indie games ever made, and you can pick it up for just $2 during 2024's Steam Summer Sale.
The Realme GT 6 shows how AI on smartphones should be done
Instead of flashy AI gimmicks, this new Android flagship killer takes a meaningful route with useful features.
This unforgettable film might just be the best sci-fi movie ever made. Here’s why
This great remake of a sci-fi classic has lost none of its nightmarish, paranoid power. Find out what it is and why it's more timely than ever.
Here’s why OLED isn’t always the right laptop choice
OLED offers brilliant colors and inky blacks, and it's great for laptop displays. But it comes at a cost in terms of money and battery life. Is it worth it?
I tried using a phone with a 2MP camera. These were the 5 worst things about it
I set myself a task: use a 2MP phone camera in 2024. I quickly discovered just how bad things were with phone cameras 20 years ago.
You need to check out this PS2 hidden gem that’s now on PS Plus
PS Plus just got a bunch of new classic PlayStation games, including this underrated PS2 classic.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is my favorite smartphone. Here’s why.
I've used the iPhone 15 Pro Max since release, and although it's not perfect, it has become my favorite phone released since late 2023. Here's why.
2024 has been a bad year for Motorola. Can it turn things around?
2024 has been a rocky year for Motorola. Does it have a chance to turn things around? I think so.
You really need to shut your brain off to enjoy The First Descendant
Have you ever heard someone say that they want to turn their brain off when they play a game? The First Descendant is the perfect expession of that desire.