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March Madness 2025: How to fill out an NCAA Tournament bracket

The NCAA Tournament is upon us. Many Americans will fill out a March Madness bracket in hopes of winning their pool. Here are some tips for your bracket.
The two protagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows fixes my biggest problem with the series

The Assassin's Creed series has had a power creep problem for years, but Assassin's Creed Shadows finally mitigates it through its two protagonists.
A microphone in front of a MacBook on a desk.

This AI app boosts my productivity in a way that Apple Intelligence can’t

I need a transcription tool to help with my interviews, but Apple Intelligence can’t recognize speakers. Fortunately, the MacWhisper app has just stepped up.
The OnePlus Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

I wore the OnePlus Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch 7. Here’s the one to buy

I've spent weeks with both the OnePlus Watch 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Both are excellent smartwatches, but one is the better buy.
Two people putting up the Roller Shade

The SwitchBot Roller Shade is fantastic, but its installation is a chore

The SwitchBot Roller Shade is a premium choice for your windows, but it's installation leaves much to be desired.
The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I’ve used the iPhone 16 Pro Max for 6 months. Here’s why I love it

I've used the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max for six months, and realized I haven't written much about it. It's time to change that, and to sing its praises.
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33 Immortals is the most fun you can have with Xbox Game Pass this month

33 Immortals launches into early access today, and it's a must try for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
The Zenbook Fold 17 open on a table.

Here’s how Apple’s first foldable MacBook might win me over

A fresh leak has claimed once again that Apple is developing a MacBook-iPad hybrid with a foldable screen. This time, the news might have finally won me over.
A person using an Apple Mac Studio (2022) computer at a desk.

Apple might be working on two top secret monitors, and that could be big news for Mac users

Apple could be developing two new monitors, which might be upgrades for the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. That would be great news for pro Mac users.
Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I saw Google’s Gemini AI erase copyright evidence. I am deeply worried

Gemini Flash AI model is removing watermarks from copyright-protected images. I witnessed it in action, and I am worried about the future of fair usage ethics.
Saoirse Ronana in Brooklyn

If you have to watch one Peacock movie this March 2025, stream this one

This movie is only 10 years old, but it already feels like a classic, and it's the perfect way to spend a night in March.
The Kobo Clara Colour and Kindle.

I’ve finally ditched my Kindle for this superior Amazon-free e-reader

The Amazon Kindle has had its day — it's time to move on to pastures new. Here's why I'm leaving Amazon, and which e-reader made it happen.
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You Asked: Clarity on quantum dots, and why monitors can’t match TVs

On today’s You Asked: Quantum dots and what they do, and why PC monitors aren’t as good as TVs.
OuttaFocus: I tried Foto, the anti-Instagram, and it's both wonderful and intimidating

I tried Foto, the anti-Instagram, and it’s both wonderful and intimidating

After becoming disillusioned with Instagram, I tried new photo sharing app Foto. What I found was both wonderfully simple, but also quite intimidating.
Verity poses with her hockey stick in Expelled.

Expelled! will make you feel like a dumb teenager again

If you ever got caught up in an elaborate lie in order to save your own skin growing up, Expelled! is the game for you.
A director points to two actors.

Opus: John Malkovich, Mark Anthony Green on storytelling and creating pop stars

John Malkovich and Mark Anthony Green spoke to Digital Trends about their movie Opus, the art of storytelling, and how to create a pop star.
A group of well-dressed people crowd by a doorway, looking shocked in The Residence.

Don’t let these 3 hidden March 2025 streaming TV shows fly under your radar

Hulu, Netflix, and Apple TV+ are home to three hidden March 2025 streaming TV shows flying under the radar this month, but that are worth watching.
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3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (March 14-16)

We have one last slower month of March to get through before some big games arrive, but that's when your Game Pass subscription is most valuable.
Kyle Chandler and Linda Cardellini stand and look.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 14-16)

These Netflix shows are all fairly buried on the streamer, but each of them is well worth spending some time with.
The PC version of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (March 14-16)

We're approaching the big releases for March and PlayStation Plus has the perfect lineup of games to get you ready this weekend.
Coding on a MacBook

Apple Intelligence could solve my coding struggles — but this key feature is nowhere to be seen

Apple Intelligence is falling behind its AI rivals, and the fact that its Swift Assist coding tool is missing in action has me worried for its future.
The RTX 5090 sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia claims RTX 5000 shipped better than 4000 but gamers are still waiting

Pundits speculate that Nvidia has used a “paper launch” method to keep consumers interested in its RTX 5000 series GPUs. Here is evidence that this theory is correct.
Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (March 14-16)

These three Prime Video represent the wide swath of movies available on the service, and will help you make a quick decision.
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV front quarter view.

Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is a small car ushering in big tech updates

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA may be an entry-level model, but it's leading the way with new tech and EV hardware improvements.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 front view showing ports and sides.

The $14,000 Mac Studio is wildly expensive — but don’t tell me it’s overpriced

Apple products can be expensive, as the $14,000 Mac Studio shows. But are they overpriced? You might be surprised to learn that they’re often a real bargain.
Meta community note system on mobile

Meta’s new Community Notes: all you need to know

Meta will begin testing Community Notes across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads soon. Here's what you need to know.
Rainbow Six Siege X Dualtfront artwork.

Rainbow Six Siege X’s new mode is perfect for newcomers like me

Rainbow Six Siege X will expand Ubisoft's hit live service game with a brand new mode that's perfect for newcomers.
Spider-Man panicking in "Spider-Man: Far From Home."

How will Spider-Man 4 reinvent The MCU’s webslinger?

With Spider-Man 4 now in production, one can only wonder how Marvel's sequel film to No Way Home will change the webslinger and his place in the MCU.
Pure Color RGB LED

Is this Sony RGB LED TV the real “OLED Killer”?

Hisense debuted the first RGB mini-LED at CES, but Sony has now shown us its supremely impressive prototype version.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with a few Nvidia graphics cards.

When the AI hype dies, I hope Nvidia pivots back to gaming

When Nvidia's AI bubble finally bursts and it can't just print money anymore, I really hope it remembers its gaming roots to produce great GPUs again.
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3 great BritBox shows you should watch in March 2025

These three BritBox shows are a reminder of just how many excellent shows are produced in the U.K. every year.
Announcement artwork for GPT 4.5 AI model

I was struck by OpenAI’s new model — for all the wrong reasons

Sam Altman posted a short story to X generated by a new creative writing model from OpenAI. The reactions were mixed, to say the least.
A happy Mac logo and Passwords icon hover over the Windows desktop.

Three best ways to sync Apple passwords to a Windows PC

Here's how I sync logins from my MacBook, iPad, and iPhone to my Windows PC so I can access my favorite accounts without retyping passwords.
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Get a free Samsung Galaxy S25+ with T-Mobile’s best plan

T-Mobile / T-Mobile The future of mobile is here, and with T-Mobile you can get your hands on the latest and greatest from Samsung. Beginning February 7, new and existing customers can get the all-new Samsung Galaxy S25+ for free or take up to $1,000 off other eligible Samsung devices. All you need to do […]