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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.

You can extend your MacBook's screen by using an iPad as a secondary monitor.

iPad is the best secondary screen I’ve used with a MacBook

It's no secret that iPadOS is a limiting factor for Apple tablets. But pushing it as secondary screen with my Mac solved more problems that I had anticipated.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's camera module.

I hope the Pixel 10 Pro Fold camera is better than rumored, here’s why

ASUS ZenBook Space Edition with touchscreen

I’ve used a touchscreen PC for years. Here’s why I’m never going back

A man points a gun as another one stares.

3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in April 2025

A Pearl Jam record with the Record Store Day label on it.

What is Record Store Day? All you need to know for vinyl’s big event

The OnePlus Watch 3 seen from the top.

Can this smartwatch get me back into running?

Microsoft 356 apps.

I never use my Microsoft Copilot subscription. I still think it’s worth it

Windows 8 Start screen

I hope these 3 long-lost Microsoft Windows 8 features stay gone forever

Alex Honnold in Free Solo

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this April 2025, stream this one

The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart

The Nintendo Switch 2 is missing one small thing that speaks to a bigger problem

An Oppo Find N5 is being used for remote access to a Mac.

The Oppo Find N5 put a Mac in my pocket, and Apple needs to take note.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen CPU failures: what’s happened and what it means for you

John David Washington points a gun while on the ground in The Creator.

3 great action movies on Tubi you need to watch right now

At this point, is not just “the free streaming service with ads.” It’s much more than that due to its well-stocked library of critical and financial hits. For example, Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill movies are available on Tubi. Not paying a cent to watch Kill Bill should be illegal, but it’s completely free with Tubi. Drive, Se7en, […]
Matthew McConaughey in an astronaut's uniform, hands out bracing for something in Interstellar.

3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in April 2025

Hailing from the 2000s and 2010s, these three sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in April 2025 have fantastic re-watch value.
Porsche Design Honor Magic 7 RSR infront of the Buckingham Palace.

I took this luxury iPhone 16 Pro Max rival traveling – here’s what surprised me

The Porsche Edition Honor Magic 7 RSR is one of the rare luxury phones that doesn't compromise functionality for the stylish aesthetics. You get elegance with performance.
We Happy Few

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (April 4-6)

While all eyes were on Nintendo this week, don't forget that Game Pass is here with all the best games you can play this weekend.
Bowser in Mario Kart World.

The Switch 2’s higher prices won’t hurt its chances at success, analysts say

Nintendo Switch 2 and its games are more expensive than expected, but analysts don't think that's disastrous for Nintendo.
A big robot shooting a machine gun.

3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (April 4-6)

PlayStation Plus isn't playing an April Fool's day joke with the newest batch of Essential games. Plan your weekend around these three new games to play.
Microsoft at 50.

Microsoft just turned 50, can its dominance last another half a century?

Microsoft is now 50 years old and after 50 years it's seen some major changes. Here are some of its biggest milestones and where it might be going in the future.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

Eight-core CPUs are becoming the new norm. Is it time to upgrade?

The latest data from CPU-Z shows that people are slowly moving away from six-core CPUs, and there are a couple of reasons for this.
Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay in White Collar.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (April 4-6)

These Netflix series might not get surfaced by the algorithm, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch them.
A group of band members sits in the back of a car.

3 great free movies to stream this weekend (April 4-6)

Stream these free movies from April 4-6: a music biopic with Val Kilmer, a 2000s comedy, and an Adam Sandler family comedy.
A man and woman look up and stare.

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (April 4-6)

From April 4-6, watch these three underrated movies on Max: a mumblecore comedy, a superhero adventure, and dark drama.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead's character trying to keep out John Goodman's villainous character in 10 Cloverfield Lane.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (April 4-6)

These Amazon Prime Video titles will give you a sense of just how many great movies are available on Amazon Prime Video.
A player throws a ball in Drag X Drive.

Drag X Drive is a great sales pitch for the Switch 2’s mouse controls

Drag X Drive may not become the next great esport, but we walked away from our demo excited about how it's using the Switch 2's unique controllers.
Characters walk on a Joy-con in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour could have been a PDF, but it’s a cute idea

We went inside of the Switch 2 in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, the system's cute but bizarrely priced digital manual.
the yale assure lock 2 has only grown better with age plus

The Yale Assure Lock 2 has only grown better with age

Several new versions of the Yale Assure Lock 2 have launched over the years, each one more powerful than the last.
Bel Affleck with glasses writing numbers and equation on a glass window in The Accountant.

3 underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in April 2025

One of the three underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in April 2025 has an almost decade later sequel coming later this month.
A person holding the OnePlus 13R and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro.

Is it OnePlus or Nothing? I try two brilliant bargain phones to find out

I've been using the OnePlus 13R for a week, and wanted to see how it compares to the other great value phone I've enjoyed recently, the Nothing Phone 3a Pro.
Donkey Kong punches an enemy in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananza pummeled my brain into paste, and I loved it

Donkey Kong Bananza is just as wild as it looks in its trailer. Trust us, we've played it.
A Switch 2 sits on a display next to its controller.

I played the Nintendo Switch 2, and one new feature blew me away

Want to know more about the Nintendo Switch 2? We went hands-on and put it to the test in nearly a dozen game demos.
Wario races opponents in Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World is a ton of fun, but I don’t know if it’s $80 fun

We had a blast trying Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2, but its $80 price tag has us nervous.
Samus holding up a glowing fist in Metroid Prime 4.

My first Metroid Prime 4: Beyond hands-on fully restored my faith in it

After demoing its Switch 2 Edition, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally has my attention.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it

The Mac Studio is Apple’s design at its best, but the iPhone 17 Air could head in a new direction. Here’s why Apple should stick to its core design principles.