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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.

The cast of Borderlands.

‘We’re all Borderlands:’ Jamie Lee Curtis and Randy Pitchford on adapting the game for the big screen

In an interview with Digital Trends, Jamie Lee Curtis and Randy Pitchford spoke about Borderlands and how they brought the spirit of the video game to life.
Close up of the Hybrid car electric charger station with power supply plugged into an electric car being charged.

Can the power grid handle EVs? The common myth explained

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

AMD’s last-gen CPU is still the king of gaming

Key art for Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great

A character holds a mask in Shadow Warrior 3.

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass that you should play this weekend (August 9-11)

Purple iPhone 14 (left) and a green iPhone 15 in hand.

If this is the iPhone 16 color lineup, I couldn’t be happier

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3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (August 9-11)

A woman wearing headphones with her eyes closed.

How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life

The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

I tested the Ryzen 5 9600X against the best budget gaming CPU — here’s the winner

Three people hang from nooses in The Sixth Sense.

25 years ago, one of the best horror movies ever made became a box office sensation

The Google Pixel Watch 2 resting on a stone fireplace.

Should you buy the Google Pixel Watch 2 now or wait for the Pixel Watch 3?

Characters run in key art for Temple Run: Legends.

No thoughts, no feelings, only Temple Run: Legends

Key art for Marvel Snap Alliances.

Marvel Snap’s latest feature stopped me from quitting the game

I almost quit Marvel Snap, a game I play daily, but a new Alliances feature reignited my love for the game.
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You Asked: Is the Theater Quad worth an upgrade?

On today’s episode of You Asked: Is it worth upgrading to Sony’s Bravia Theater Quad if you have the HT-A9? And how much has OLED improved in the last 8 years?
Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro.

I tried Apple’s AI writing tools on my iPhone. Here’s how they work

Apple Intelligence adds a load of AI-powered writing tools to your iPhone. But are they any good? I tested them to find out.
Blanchard Ryan and Daniel Travis huddle close in their wetsuits in a still from the movie Open Water.

20 years ago, one of the most unsettling movies ever made divided audiences

Upon its divisive release 20 years ago, this low-budget movie impressed critics, but enraged audiences. All these years later, is it still worth watching?
A space marine stands tall in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

You’re going to want a squad for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

We tried two missions of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which is already delivering some thrilling action in spite of some single-player quirks.
OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red resting on a gray table.

This is the OnePlus Open’s new red color, and it’s absolutely stunning

The OnePlus Open Apex Edition gives last year's folding phone a new red color that's downright striking, and we got our hands on it. Here's what it looks like.
The player hugs a horse-like creature in Creatures of Ava.

Xbox Game Pass’ new creature-collecting game is a cozy Palworld alternative

If you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, don't sleep on the charming Creatures of Ava.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 6's cameras.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 defeats its biggest rival in this camera test

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 any better than the Galaxy Z Flip 5? We compared the cameras on both to see if the latest phone can take a much-needed win.
The Anker Supercharged Multi-port Desktop Charging Station's front panel and ports.

Anker’s new desktop charger solved a problem I didn’t know I had

When I tried out one of Anker's new Prime charging products, I didn't expect it to so quickly become an integral part of my life.
Three Game Informer magazines are spread out on a marble surface. Games featured on covers (from left): Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Hades 2, and Sonic Superstars.

The video game industry pays tribute to Game Informer

In the wake of Game Informer's sudden shutdown developers, journalists, and more shared how the longest-running video game magazine influenced them.
Daemon Targaryen walks through a crowd of soldiers in House of the Dragon season 2.

5 questions we have after House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale

Here are the five biggest questions we have after House of the Dragon's anticlimactic season 2 finale.
Made by Google logo at an event venue.

7 things we expect from Google’s Pixel 9 event next week

Google's next big event is on August 13. Here's everything that we're expecting to see — including the Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 3, and more.
Tom Cruise holds and points a gun.

20 years ago, Tom Cruise gave his best performance ever in this great action thriller

Twenty years ago, Tom Cruise gave the best performance of his career in this great neo-noir action movie. Find out what it is and why Cruise is so good in it.
The main character in their ship in Cygni: All Guns Blazing.

Konami just released its best new game in years

Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a new shoot-'em-up from Konami, and it's the best game that the controversial Japanese game publisher has made in years.
A Motorola phone next to an iPhone.

I found a hidden way to turn your Motorola phone into an iPhone

If you bought a Motorola phone recently, did you know there's a secret way you can make it look like an iPhone? Well, you can, and I'm going to show you how.
A custom image of Daenerys and Rhaenyra in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon forgot what made Game of Thrones’ season 2 so great

House of the Dragon just wrapped its disappointing second season, and it's clear it forgot what made Game of Thrones' second season so great.
Disney Plus on a MacBook Pro.

A ‘dramatic’ Mac redesign may launch later this year

A new leak suggests that a dramatic redesign is coming to some of Apple’s Macs. Which models are in line for an overhaul and what can we expect to see?
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) being held in a mans hand.

6 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone SE (2022)

Are you thinking about picking up an iPhone SE (2022)? Stop! You should consider these better options instead.
A man looks angry in Trap.

Trap is the most divisive movie of 2024 so far. Is it any good?

M. Night Shyamalan's Trap has divided audiences and critics alike. Is it worth watching? Or is it another bomb like The Happening or Lady in the Water?
Key art for Volgarr the Viking 2.

Volgarr the Viking 2 modernizes old-school platformers in all the right ways

Volgarr the Viking 2 is unabashedly old school in its difficulty, yet it's also one of the most approachable, yet intentionally tough games I've ever played.
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You Asked: Beyond the Sony A95L, best soundbar for the buck

On today’s edition of You Asked: Will Sony replace the A95L next year? What's the best soundbar for the buck?
Two dragons roar behind Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon season 2.

5 questions we have ahead of House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale

There's only one episode left of House of the Dragon's latest season. Here are five questions we have ahead of the Game of Thrones prequel's season 2 finale.