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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review: Built to last (but with a catch)

The Galaxy S25 Plus brings the best of the Galaxy S25 series in the perfect size. It's built to last but with several catches that may not appeal to you.
Acer Swift 14 AI AMD front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI (AMD) review: speed and battery life in equal strides

The Acer Swift 14 AI focuses more on performance than battery life, contrary to many newer 14-inch laptops. But, it manages to do well with both.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Go S.

Lenovo Legion Go S review: great handheld, bad configuration

The Lenovo Legion Go S establishes Lenovo as a premier handheld manufacturer, but I'd recommend waiting for a better hardware configuration.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: a powerhouse you won’t regret buying

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a real powerhouse, but competition is tough, so has it got what it takes to beat them?
Horsemen ride down a hill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review: a magnificent medieval masterpiece

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a staggering sequel that builds on everything that made its medieval predecessor so special.
An army at the ready in Civilization 7.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII review: a new age for a classic series

Sid Meier's Civilization VII reimagines fundamental aspects of the series with its new Ages system while retaining the core of what makes Civilization great.
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: everything you need and nothing you don’t

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a solid addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem, with good performance and battery life at an attractive price.
Meze Audio 105 AER: side close-up.

Meze 105 AER review: Glorious levels of detail

The Meze 105 AER are an awesome entry point into the world of open-back audiophile-grade headphones.
Epson's Expression Photo XP-8800 is a compact, all-in-one photo printer with a six-ink color system.

Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 review: a low-cost option for photographers

I reviewed Epson's Expression Photo XP-8800 to check print and scan quality and researched supply costs to find out if it's the right printer for you.
Citizen Sleeper 2 cover art.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review: sci-fi sequel ups the stress

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector builds on its sci-fi predecessor with tougher survival systems and an optimistic transhumanist story.
A board full of enemies appears in Rift of the Necrodancer.

Rift of the Necrodancer review: this Guitar Hero riff seriously rocks

Rift of the Necrodancer is another top-tier music game from gaming's most inventive rhythm maker.
The AdGuard VPN app is open on a PC monitor.

AdGuard VPN review: a fast sleeper hit for internet privacy

I reviewed AdGuard VPN and its custom protocol that claims to be faster than the rest without any sacrifice in quality.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 review: a $650 laptop that could cost twice as much

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 is a well-made laptop with decent performance and good battery life that's attractive on sale. The display is a disappointment.
A sniper holds a gun at night in Sniper Elite: Resistance.

Sniper Elite: Resistance review: your Nazi-hunting catharsis is served

If you're in the mood to hunt down Nazis right about now, Sniper Elite: Resistance offers some reliable ultraviolence.
Private Internet Access is open on a PC monitor.

Private Internet Access VPN review: a low-cost VPN for all your devices

I reviewed Private Internet Access (PIA), a low-cost VPN that allows unlimited simultaneous connections to find out how fast and reliable it is.
Mark Wahlberg talks into an airplane headset in a still from the movie Flight Risk.

Flight Risk review: Mark Wahlberg thriller crashes and burns

Mel Gibson casts Mark Wahlberg against type as a psycho in the cheap and lousy action thriller, Flight Risk, now in theaters.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus: top controls.

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus review: an easy TV upgrade

Amazon new soundbar comes in multiple configurations and each offers a super-simple home theater upgrade for your TV.
The Hatch Restore 3 on a nightstand.

Hatch Restore 3 review: deeper sleep, better mornings

The Hatch Restore 3 builds on the success of its predecessor to become one of the best smart alarms on the market.
Adam Scott holds blue balloons in Severance season 2.

Severance season 2 review: a return that exceeds expectations

Severance is finally back on Apple TV+, and its second season is even better than you've been hoping.
Christopher Abbott stares back at Julia Garner, his mouth caked in blood, in a still from the movie Wolf Man.

Wolf Man review: Woof!

Leigh Whannell follows his thrilling Invisible Man with a curiously dull, murky, and undercooked Wolf Man, in theaters now.
The Canon Color imageClass MF653Cdw is an attractive all-in-one color laser printer.

Canon Color imageCLASS MF653Cdw review: a quick color laser for home offices

I reviewed Canon's Color imageClass MF653Cdw, an low-cost color laser printer with good specifications to check its usability and long-term costs.
Amazon Kindle Scribe in Metallic Jade.

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) review: reading and writing in one excellent package

Reading and writing come together nicely with the Amazon Kindle Scribe 2024. Is it worth the money? Find out in my full review.
A warriors slashes enemies in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review: thrilling historical drama lacks substance

Dynasty Warriors: Origins nails down the Musou series' action formula, but stumbles to find a narrative to match it.
The OnePlus 13R standing upright, showing the back of the phone.

OnePlus 13R review: the best $600 you can spend on a phone this year

The OnePlus 13R may not be the flashiest phone to launch in 2025, but in terms of raw value and bang for your buck, it's one of the best you'll find.
Taylor Kitsch points a gun next to Betty Gilpin in American Primeval.

American Primeval review: a bloody Netflix Western full of wasted potential

Netflix's American Primeval is a promising but ultimately clichéd and unsatisfying Western miniseries.
The Surfshark Antivirus app is open on a PC monitor.

Surfshark One Antivirus review: Can a VPN really protect against malware?

I reviewed Surfshark One Antivirus to find out whether a VPN service can protect your devices against malware.
Technics EAH-AZ100 lid open, held in hand.

Technics EAH-AZ100 review: true hi-fi wireless earbuds

Technics may not be known for its wireless earbuds, but with the EAH-AZ100, that could be about to change.
A person taking the OnePlus 13 out of a pocket.

OnePlus 13 review: it’s brilliant, no luck needed

Superstitious about the number 13? The wonderful OnePlus 13 will put your mind at rest, as it'll make you feel very lucky to own it.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 review: best ThinkPad yet?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is an excellent laptop at a high price. It's best suited for ThinkPad fans, and it's the best ever for them.
A man and his dog load a van in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl review: a joyful start to 2025

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl proves that the 35-year-old franchise hasn't yet lost its cheerful, hilarious touch.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED TV displaying its home screen on a wooden home theater credenza.

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED review: another step forward for Amazon

The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED smart TV is a great improvement over previous Amazon TV generations, but is held back by the Amazon Fire TV OS.
Lenovo Loq Tower 17IRR9.

Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 review: a great family gaming PC

Looking for a family desktop PC for light work and gaming? The Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 is a great fit, with plenty of performance and an approachable price.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 review: a true mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is very fast but also very large and expensive. It offers rock-solid reliability, but that's most valuable for a select few.
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Dough Spectrum Black 32 review: I feel like a beta tester

The Dough Spectrum Black is one of the few OLED options on the market that just doesn't feel worth the money.