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Pedego Cargo right profile parked on asphalt on a farm with fences, barns, and livestock.

Pedego Cargo e-bike review: your passengers will love it

The stability of this large, heavy Pedego model with moped tires makes it an admirable choice for transporting passengers.
The ProArt PZ13 detachable on a table.

Asus ProArt PZ13 review: look out, Surface Pro

The Asus ProArt PZ13 is the second CoPilot+ detachable tablet, and it's a solid competitor. Most attractive, though, is its price, which offers a ton of value.
Riz Ahmed looks over his shoulder in a still from the movie Relay.

This 2024 movie is a lo-fi Jason Bourne paranoid thriller you need to watch (if you can)

The director of Hell or High Water returns to Toronto with a throwback paranoid thriller that loses its edge as it goes.
Masaki Suda aims his gun at the camera in a still from the movie Cloud.

This movie might just be 2024’s most unnerving action thriller

Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director of Pulse and Cure, gets his visual mojo back with this strange action thriller about internet greed and wrath.
The Dreame L40 Ultra mopping a room.

Dreame L40 Ultra review: beyond expectations

The Dreame L40 Ultra is excellent for all types of floors, thanks to a powerful mopping system that can be automatically removed when it travels on carpet.
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra next to a plant.

Narwal Freo Z Ultra review: forget about your floors

The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is a big step foward from the Freo X Ultra, offering better cleaning skills and requiring little manual input.
Winona Ryder stands next to Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review: a spirited sequel that (mostly) lives up to the original

Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a fun, stylish sequel that marks a much-needed return to form for the director.
Gary Oldman walks while talking on the phone in Slow Horses season 4.

Slow Horses season 4 review: The best show on TV ups the ante

Apple TV+'s Slow Horses returns this week with another intelligent, thrilling espionage adventure.
The Zenbook on a surface.

Asus Vivobook S 15 review: new chip in a throwback laptop

The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a solid addition to the growing stable of Copilot+ laptops. It's fast enough, gets good battery life, and it's reasonably affordable.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 review: holds up surprisingly well

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is a reasonably fast 14-inch laptop with very good battery life. It would be a better option for business if it had a lower price.
TorGuard's browser extension is open on a BBC website displayed on a PC monitor.

TorGuard review: a fast, cheap VPN that makes some trade-offs

I reviewed TorGuard, one of the cheapest VPNs, to find out just how good and this bargain-priced privacy solution can be.
A flamingo on the LG UltraGear Dual Mode OLED monitor.

LG Dual Mode OLED review: a truly one-of-a-kind gaming monitor

LG's UltraGear Dual Mode OLED does something no other OLED does: 480Hz. It's the standout feature of this excellent display, but the price holds it back.
Galadriel holds one of the Elven rings in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 review: a vast improvement

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is more beautiful, tragic, and altogether better than the Prime Video series' lackluster debut.
Key art of The Smiling Man in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review: Nintendo’s unexpectedly mature turn

Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a bold turn for Nintendo that'll stick with you if you're willing to show it patience.
Charles, Mabel, and Oliver sit in the backseat of a limo in Only Murders in the Building season 4.

Only Murders in the Building season 4 review: a thrilling return

Only Murders in the Building returns this week with its funniest and most thrilling season to date.
The cover art of Visions of Mana.

Visions of Mana review: the RPG comfort food you’re craving

Visions of Mana's story may be predictable, but its familiar gameplay makes it feel like RPG comfort food.
Star Wars Outlaws key art that features Kay Vess.

Star Wars Outlaws review: a galaxy of potential in an uneven Star Wars saga

Star Wars Outlaws is at its best when players are let loose on planets like Tatooine and Kijimi and at its worst when things get linear.
Aventon Ramblas eMTB right profile with grass, bushes, and trees in the background

Aventon Ramblas eMTB e-bike review: the trails are waiting

Even if you're an experienced mountain bike rider, you should check out what Aventon includes in its first eMTB.
Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven walking down the street in The Crow

The Crow review: a goth remake that never really comes alive

Rupert Sanders' remake of The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, is an undercooked, but watchable blend of ideas without much thought put into them.
Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy face each other with guns in The Killer.

The Killer review: a fun, forgettable remake of an action genre classic

John Woo's The Killer, a remake of his own 1989 action movie classic, is better than it has any right to be. It is now streaming on Peacock.
The browser extension for Hotspot Shield's free version appears on a PC monitor.

I just learned why the fastest VPN isn’t always the best option

Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs available, so I reviewed it to test the features, quality, privacy, and customer support.
HP's Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw is compact for all-in-one.

HP’s latest Color LaserJet Pro printer works great, but costs too much

I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw, testing performance and value of this fast printer that uses vibrant and ecofriendly TerraJet toner.
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i sitting on a coffee table.

This is the gaming PC you should buy under $1,000

It seemed like the era of gaming desktops under $1,000 was behind us, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves that sweet spot gaming desktops are alive and well.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 open on a table.

Acer Swift Edge 16 review: light but too breezy

The Acer Swift Edge 16 is thin and light with a lovely OLED display. But its poor battery life and flexible lid and chassis set it back among today's best.
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2a, showing the Glyph Lights.

The Nothing Phone 2a is the best cheap phone I’ve reviewed in ages

The Nothing Phone 2a's design and price will grab your attention, but will the phone hold it if you buy one? We've found out in our in-depth review.
Cadillac Lyriq front and side

2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: setting the stage

The Cadillac Lyriq represents Cadillac's vision for the future -- but is that vision worth pursuing? I drove the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq to find out.
Cailee Spaeny aims a gun as David Jonsson stands behind her in a still from the movie Alien: Romulus.

Alien: Romulus review: a down-and-dirty creature feature that plays it too safe

Though slickly directed by Fede Álvarez, Alien: Romulus is little more than a remix of the beloved sci-fi franchise's most iconic moments.
Black Myth: Wukong and its protagonist, the Destined One.

Black Myth: Wukong review: fast-paced action makes this Soulslike its own beast

Black Myth: Wukong sports gorgeous visuals with a gameplay focus on dodging, which makes it stand out among its Soulslike contemporaries.
Earfun Air Pro 4 in case, lid open.

Earfun Air Pro 4 review: the best budget wireless earbuds on the planet

Earfun's new flagship noise-canceling earbuds once again set a new standard for value and performance under $100.
Avira Prime antivirus is shown on a PC monitor.

I tried a new antivirus software, but it was more expensive than it was worth

I reviewed Avira antivirus software and compared the free, basic, and advanced protection plans to find out which is best for you.
A person taking the HMD Skyline out of their pocket.

This repairable Android phone is a good buy, even if you’re not clumsy

The HMD Skyline has a gorgeous design, a bright color, and a unique feature where if the screen breaks, you can repair it yourself. But is it worth buying?
Hunter Schafer hides behind a shelving unit in Cuckoo.

Cuckoo review: an admirably offbeat horror thriller

Cuckoo is a strange, frequently thrilling surrealist horror film. It's now playing in theaters nationwide.
The Borderlands cast looks down a hole together.

Borderlands review: Like good movies? Then avoid this brightly-colored disaster

Eli Roth's Borderlands adaptation is a misfire of epic proportions. The Cate Blanchett-led film is now playing in theaters.
HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw is an attractive printer.

Don’t call it boring — this printer was an absolute joy to use

I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw to find out if this affordable color laser printer has good quality and long-term value.