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The 10 most popular movies on Netflix right now

The list of the 10 most popular movies on Netflix right now includes a romantic dramedy and an Area 51 documentary.
Lid view of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 laptop.

We tried Nvidia’s most powerful GPU in a laptop. Here’s how it went

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What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in August 2025

Storm, Venom, and Nova fight enemies in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion’s tag system lets me finally feel like a beat-em-up pro

The protagonist emerging from their spacecraft and overlooking a vibrant sci-fi planet.

With $80 Xbox games on the horizon, it’s time to stop equating game length to value

A man wearing the Apple AirPods Pro 2 outside on a sidewalk.

This AirPods feature keeps embarrassing me, but it’s too useful to turn off

Rear shell of 2021 iPad Pro.

Every iPad release in chronological order: 2010-2025

2025 Movie Rankings

Digital Trends’ 2025 movie rankings

George Clooney looks down.

2026 Oscars: Contenders, analysis, and way-too-early predictions

Sam Altman wearing ChatGPT armor

That moment when I told ChatGPT it needed a history lesson, and it agreed with me

Siri asking to shift user query to ChatGPT.

Apple is eyeing a ChatGPT-like search, but it must focus beyond Siri

You Asked

You Asked: Panasonic W95A vs OLED, HDMI Cables, and Soundbar Upgrades

Another six-card pull from Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Did you pull six cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket? Here’s why

It's not a bug, but it might a bug-type Pokémon.
Key art from the 3DS game Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon.

Pokémon Gen 10 needs to be a reboot

We all expect Pokémon gen 10 to be announced next year, and I am begging for it to be a reboot.
Close up of the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 7

A brief history of folding phones and why the best is yet to come

The seventh-generation Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally makes folding phones mainstream, but how did we get here, and why is the best still to come? Here's a look at the history of folding phones, and the one we're all waiting for.
Leslie Nielsen as Frank Drebin holding his gun and badge in a poster for The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad.

I liked the Naked Gun reboot, but the original movie is still better

Liam Neeson's Naked Gun reboot lives up to its predecessor, but Leslie Nielsen's original comedy film is still the best.
The Avengers assemble in a board room in Endgame.

Superhero movies don’t need to cast A-list stars. Here’s why

Superhero movies are sold not on their stars, but on the promise that you'll get to see iconic characters brought to life.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 headset on a desk.

I’ve tried many PC gaming headsets and I’m not a fan, but I still recommend this one to gamers

I usually avoid gaming headsets like the plague, but this is the one headset I'd recommend to anyone.
A Pulse Elite, DualSense, and PlayStation Portal sit on a table.

This is the biggest problem with PS5 generation Sony needs to fix heading into the PS6

With the PS6 looming in the distance, these are the stumbles of the PS5 generation Sony needs to avoid.
Copilot Mode for Microsoft Edge browser.

Why Microsoft Edge is now a better browser than Apple’s Safari, yes really

Microsoft Edge is making a big leap with Copilot, and in meaningful ways. It makes Safari feel like a relic of a bygone web era.
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7 moments from Samsung history that shaped the Galaxy Z Fold 7

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the best foldable for most people right now, but it costs $2,000. Yet, 15 years ago, it was hard to sell a Samsung phone for less than a tenth of that. Here are 7 moments in Samsung history that sparked this incredible turnaround.
Ryan Gosling wears sunglasses in "The Fall Guy."

10 best Amazon Prime Video movies to watch this summer

Our list of the 10 best Amazon Prime Video movies to watch this summer includes a Ryan Gosling blockbuster, a charming rom-com, and an Adam Sandler comedy.
A little boy runs across the street in the horror film Weapons.

If you have to watch one movie at the theater in August, choose Weapons

A follow-up to one of the surprise sensations of 2022, Weapons has some pretty big shoes to fill this August.
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Metro by T-Mobile is the smartest switch you’ll make this year

Let’s cut right to it. Phone plans are getting complicated and expensive. Between hidden fees, activation charges, and plans that look like a great deal until you read the fine print, most people pay more than they should. But Metro by T-Mobile is doing things differently. And honestly? It’s refreshing. Metro just dropped two great […]
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QuickBooks’ new AI agents accelerate business efficiency

Intuit is reimagining business operations, and its latest upgrade to QuickBooks is a paradigm shift. Starting July 1, U.S. customers will have access to AI agents that are deployed across QuickBooks Online, backed by redesigned web and mobile interfaces. This virtual team will dramatically reduce the time businesses spend on manual tasks, up to 12 […]
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The Naked Gun and other great movies are now streaming for free (August 1-3)

Want to stream The Naked Gun and more free movies this weekend? Watch the adventures of Frank Drebin and more great movies for free.
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If you want underrated Netflix shows, then watch these three programs (August 1-3)

Netflix has plenty of shows worth recommending, but also plenty of stuff that you might have forgotten was on there at all.
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An iconic video game adaptation is an underrated HBO Max movie to watch (August 1-3)

Our underrated HBO Max movies to watch this weekend include a creature feature, a shark adventure, and a video game adaptation.
Four people stare at a compute in Burn After Reading.

This Coen Brothers comedy is an underrated Netflix movie to watch this weekend (August 1-3)

These three Netflix movies are a reminder of how different the movies on Netflix are than the titles that were available a decade ago.
A singer screams in Smile 2.

This excellent horror is one of three underrated Prime Video movies to watch (August 1-3)

These three movies might not get surfaced at the front of your Amazon algorithm, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth your time.
The 116-inch Hisense UX RGB Mini-LED TV wall mounted

Hisense 116UX: Redefining home entertainment

There’s a moment every few years when a new TV drops that feels like the industry collectively hitting reset. The Hisense 116UX delivers one of those moments. This 116-inch titan is a calculated move to push the boundaries of display technology. It takes the best aspects of mini-LED, borrows the brilliance of OLED, and layers […]
Kids prepare to fight a scorpion in Grounded 2.

Don’t sleep on these amazing new Game Pass games this weekend (August 1-3)

Game Pass has been killing it all August long, but it has a few more surprises for this weekend.
Ray tracing showcase in devil may cry 5.

I uncovered three of the best games you can play on PlayStation Plus this weekend (August 1-3)

Next week we get a new slate of games on PlayStation Plus, but these are some of the best games already on the service to play this weekend.
Mint Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 on a table

The top One UI 8 features that have eased my Samsung Galaxy experience

One UI 8 is not a massive leap in terms of looks, but it more than makes up for it with thoughtful changes across the board.