Salem’s Lot review: a bloody, disappointing Stephen King adaptation
Salem's Lot will leave both horror and Stephen King fans alike yearning for a better adaptation. The new vampire film is streaming now exclusively on Max.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review: a good start, but not yet royal
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's item-cloning puzzle hook is delightfully clever, but it's not quite fully realized yet.
Ara: History Untold review: Civilization alternative dials up the strategy
Ara: History Untold offers a fresh spin on Civilization for those who love micromanaging every aspect of their nations.
Frostpunk 2 review: Strategy sequel is bigger, bolder, and colder
Frostpunk 2 builds on its predecessor with a bigger, fiercer strategy sequel full of tough democracy decisions.
The Plucky Squire review: meta adventure is bursting with creativity
The Plucky Squire channels tributes to The Legend of Zelda and more for an adventure all about how creativity inspires.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster review: zombie classic still holds up
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an excellent reminder of what made the Dead Rising series so good in the first place.
UFO 50 review: the 8-bit era returns in this fantastic retro collection
UFO 50 is an unfathomably ambitious ode to the 8-bit era featuring 50 original retro games that are bursting with creativity.
Yars Rising review: an Atari 2600 classic gets an ingenious reimagining
Yars Rising is a strong Atari 2600 reimagining, even if its Metroidvania design can feel a bit simple at times.
Astro Bot review: Play has no limits in one of the PS5’s finest games
Astro Bot is an expertly designed platformer that finally invites young players back to PlayStation.
The Casting of Frank Stone review: Dead by Daylight spinoff struggles to execute
The Casting of Frank Stone starts strong, but winds up feeling a little too invested in fleshing out Dead by Daylight's lore.
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: the smartwatch I’ve been waiting for
The Google Pixel Watch 3 isn't just a good smartwatch — it's one of the best I've used this year. Learn why in my full review.
I reviewed HTC’s new Vive Focus Vision, a lossless VR headset built for PC gaming
I reviewed HTC's Vive Focus Vision, a lossless PCVR headset with eye-tracking and standalone capability.
Tablo DVR review: 4th generation makes free TV as easy as can be
Looking to capture old-fashioned, over-the-air video? Then the latest Tablo device may be for you.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: A big, brilliant iPhone
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is big, powerful, and expensive. If you can handle its size and price, it's a fantastic iPhone.
PrivadoVPN review: the new budget VPN you can use for free
I reviewed PrivadoVPN to see if this newcomer can compete with leading VPNs while keeping subscription costs to a minimum.
Nest Thermostat 2024 review: a fabulous fourth generation
The latest Nest Thermostat is a little more expensive, yes. But it's also more functional, plays nice with Apple HomeKit — and it's simply gorgeous.
Apartment 7A review: This Rosemary’s Baby prequel falls flat
Apartment 7A is an unnecessary Rosemary's Baby prequel that fails to recapture the unsettling magic of its parent film. Both are streaming now on Paramount+.
Surfshark review: a fast streaming VPN for all your devices
I reviewed Surfshark, a fast, affordable streaming VPN with unlimited device support, great privacy protection, and an optional antivirus plan.
Megalopolis review: Francis Ford Coppola’s flawed, insane sci-fi opus
From the director of The Godfather comes Megalopolis, a sci-fi epic 40 years in the making that trips on its own ambitions.
Wolfs review: This slight comedy caper is no Ocean’s Fourteen
George Clooney and Brad Pitt's Wolfs is better as a hang-out movie than a crime thriller. The film is now playing in select theaters and streaming on Apple TV+.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: tiny, terrific earbuds
Google's latest earbuds are astonishingly small and light, yet offer better ANC and sound quality than the first-gen Pixel Buds Pro.
Apple Watch Ultra review: a big, exciting, overwhelming success
The Apple Watch Ultra may look like a niche product at first glance, but it's way more than that and has genuinely wide appeal. We explain why in our review.
Asus Zenbook S 14 review: Core Ultra Series 2 makes its debut
The Zenbook S 14 is the flagship laptop showing off the new Intel Core Series 2 processors. Is it worth your money?
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: amazing everyday earbuds
Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Earbuds cut the price dramatically, yet preserve the full Bose experience.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: I love it, and think you will too
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has won my heart after just a few short weeks with it, and in my in-depth review, I'm going to explain why you'll love it too.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid review: part Android, part Windows
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a fascinating concept combining a Windows laptop with an Android tablet. It has its charms, but one flaw stands out.
The Substance review: the grossest movie of 2024 is also one of its best
Demi Moore plays an aging actress who falls into a mutating nightmare in the superbly disgusting satire The Substance.
Alienware Aurora R16 review: almost the final form
Alienware has totally redesigned its Aurora desktop with the R16, making it a much more competitive gaming PC in 2023.
Transformers One review: a colorful, forgettable prequel
Transformers One is a beautifully animated but forgettable addition to an already one-note franchise.
Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN
I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value.
The Penguin review: HBO’s Batman spinoff works surprisingly well
HBO's The Penguin is the rare franchise spinoff that manages to stand on its own.
Agatha All Along review: a witchy romp that’s Marvel’s best show in years
Agatha All Along is Marvel's best show in years. But does it live up to its own potential?
CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies
I reviewed CyberGhost, a popular streaming VPN, to find out how quick it really is and whether it's worth subscribing.
Asus ROG Ally X review: better in every way
The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.