Why the Apple M1 Max is Intel’s true competitor for Alder Lake and beyond
Intel just launched its Alder Lake chips, following on the heels of the M1 Max. The two launches reveal a shift in computing which could leave AMD in the dust.
Getting my smart home devices to switch Wi-Fi networks is annoying
If I swap my Wi-Fi network, I don't want to individually reconnect all of the smart devices in my home.
I installed Android apps on a Surface Pro 8, and it felt on par with an iPad
I used Android apps on my Surface Pro 8 in Windows 11, and the experience was a game changer, finally making the device a better tablet.
The best is yet to come for Xbox Game Pass subscribers
With Starfield set for release and updates on multiple other first-party titles likely on the way, 2022 will be the year for Xbox Game Pass.
It’s time for a Marvel-style video game crossover universe
Video games shouldn't try to turn into movies, but the concept of a gaming shared universe is becoming more appealing.
New HomePod Mini colors expose how stale Apple’s smart home lineup has become
Apple's HomeKit lags needs more than just new accessory colors if it hopes to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home space.
Even with 32 GPU cores, the M1 Max MacBook Pro still isn’t a gaming destination
The M1 Max comes with four times as many GPU cores as the M1, but that doesn't make MacBook Pro is a gaming destination. Here's why.
Here’s why Telegram will probably never beat WhatsApp
Telegram added 70 million users on the back of WhatsApp's outage this week, but it's unlikely to replace WhatsApp as the messaging app of choice for billions.
Halo Infinite’s A.I. puts Battlefield 2042’s to shame
Halo Infinite's smart Spartans leave Battlefield 2042's bots in the dust so far.
Battlefield 2042 fixes one of Battlefield 4’s biggest problems
Battlefield 4's helicopters were an overpowered nuisance, but Battlefield 2042's actually seem balanced.
Is a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sequel even possible?
With Sora's addition, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is done. So where does the franchise go from here?
Switch Online’s N64 expansion won’t be complete without translucent controllers
Nintendo bringing classic N64 games to the Switch is going to be a blast, but I need my favorite controller color to complete it.
Halo Infinite’s PC version needs a performance boost before launch
Halo Infinite's performance issues could impact its success as a free-to-play game.
These studios, not Quantic Dream, should make a new Star Wars game
Star Wars deserves better than Quantic Dream, and plenty of other developers could easily take its place.
Battlefield 2042’s delay shows how much Cyberpunk 2077 scared publishers
If you're wondering why that game you were looking forward to was delayed, check if the company making it is publicly traded.
Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home line has me both excited and worried
Home Depot is launching Hubspace, a smart home platform built on the ideas of compatibility and ease of use.
I downgraded from Windows 11 to Windows 10, and I don’t plan on going back
After living with all the new features and slick look of Windows 11 for months, I'm going back to Windows 10. Here's why.
Xbox Game Pass is killing pre-orders — and that’s a good thing
A recent survey shows that players aren't too keen on pre-ordering Game Pass titles -- and that's a good thing for gamers.
When movie studios tell you to risk your life for films, everyone loses
Movie studios want you to ignore the pandemic and risk your health for their films, creating a no-win situation for audiences, critics, and journalists.
Smart home devices shouldn’t have so many little annoyances in the setup process
Every smart device has a different setup process. The entire industry could benefit from standardizing the setup process.
Nike drops have nothing on GPUs. I waited in line with 170 people for a graphics card
Best Buy restocked thousands of RTX graphics cards, and after showing up, I'm convinced that these GPU drops are going to be around for a while.
In defense of the Samsung TV kill switch
When TVs are stolen, connected cars run amok, and the robot revolution threatens humanity, you'll wish we had a way to simply turn things off.
Don’t buy Skyrim for a 5th time. Mod the copy you already own
Skyrim - Anniversary Edition will add 74 mods, but why wait when you can add them yourself?
3 things Intel XeSS needs to nail to beat Nvidia DLSS
Intel XeSS doesn't require dedicated hardware like DLSS. However, that alone isn't enough to position Intel at the front of supersampling features.
Samsung’s poor S21 sales are an Android flagship problem
Samsung's Galaxy S21 sales fell short of the company's expectations, but it may be an Android flagship problem, not a Samsung one.
The AMD RX 6600 XT launch has some major problems — and they’re not scalpers
Price and availability were still the biggest hurdles for the RX 6600 XT launch, but not in the same way as the past several GPU launches.
Pokémon Unite will not survive its pay-to-win model
Pokémon Unite's pay-to-win model gives players that are willing to spend money an incredibly unfair advantage.
Nvidia just got the one feature DLSS needs to compete with AMD Super Resolution
Nvidia DLSS has a quality advantage of FSR, but in a market where RTX graphics cards are hard to find, that quality difference may not be enough.
The Suicide Squad: Who will die and who will survive the next movie?
The upcoming Warner Bros. film The Suicide Squad is sure to have a high body count, so here are our best guesses about who will die and who survives.
Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and OnePlus are in the midst of an identity crisis
This is a plea for four phone makers -- OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo -- to not lose their identity, which is currently at risk as they slowly become one.
Custom UIs could make or break Google and Samsung’s Wear smartwatch software
The user interface on a Wear smartwatch will be customizable by the manufacturer, which as great as it may sound, could also bring about serious problems.
Apple’s 5G dominance with the iPhone 12 shows connectivity alone doesn’t sell
Android phones may have pushed 5G before last year's iPhone launched, but Apple's iPhone 12 stole the market in 2020.
I have an RTX 2080 and Core i9-10900K, and I can’t run Windows 11
Windows 11 doesn't require a beefy computer, but it does require TPM 2.0. This setting has caused a lot of confusion for PC builders who don't have a TPM chip.
If the iPhone 12 Mini couldn’t revive small phones, what can?
Apple's iPhone 12 Mini was expected to lead a revival of small phones, but its poor sales means that Android phone makers are unlikely to follow suit.
Phones that encourage you to use a rubbish digital zoom need to carry a warning
Digital zoom photos will never match the quality of an optical zoom photo, yet some phone makers are now encouraging you to use the feature. It needs to stop.
Here’s what Windows 11 needs to do to ensure Android apps don’t flop on PCs
Microsoft announced that Android apps are coming to Windows 11 through the Amazon App Store, but they need a few things to really take off.
Apple just announced a touchscreen Mac — but it’s not what you expect
At WWDC 2021, Apple just gave the world the first touchscreen Mac. Except it did not show off any new Macs at all. So what exactly happened at the show?
3 reasons why Nvidia was able to comfortably overprice the RTX 3080 Ti
The $1,199 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's premium pricing could help deter crypto miners and keep scalpers at bay, but will it scare off gamers looking to upgrade?