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‘Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion’ tries to scale up a PSP game to the PS5
As Square Enix tees up part 2 of its big-budget Remake project, 'Crisis Core Reunion' gives newer players the chance to fill in the storyline blanks on Zack. But at its core, it's still a PSP game from 2017.
Mat Smith10.15.2022
Surface Laptop 5 hands-on: A bare minimum update
While getting faster CPUs is nice, it feels like Microsoft is putting in the bare minimum effort when it comes to refreshing the Surface Laptop 5.
Sam Rutherford10.12.2022
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 hands-on: Can Intel and ARM models live in harmony?
Can an x86 Intel processor and a mobile Arm chip really sit side by side?
Devindra Hardawar10.12.2022
Meta Quest Pro hands-on: The $1,500 headset that ‘will enable the metaverse’
In a move to create hardward designed to enable the Metaverse, today Meta announced the Quest Pro headset featuring upgraded inside-out tracking, scene understand and redesigned optics starting at $1,500.
Sam Rutherford10.12.2022
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro hands-on: Slicker design, same great pricing
Packing a Tensor G2 and a revamped design, the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro look to be continuing Google's recent trend of marrying its excellent software with improved AI and machine learning performance.
Sam Rutherford10.06.2022
Google Pixel Watch hands-on: Possibly the prettiest smartwatch I’ve touched
Google's Pixel Watch is a beautiful piece of hardware with intriguing software.
Cherlynn Low10.06.2022
The Windows 11 2022 update is here, but should you care?
Today, Microsoft will start rolling out the Windows 11 2022 update, the operating system's first major revision, which brings better security, accessibility and a handful of gaming improvements.
Devindra Hardawar09.21.2022
Apple Watch SE preview: Basically a $400 smartwatch for $250
The new Apple Watch SE promises an almost flagship smartwatch experience for $250.
Cherlynn Low09.15.2022
What we bought: The Cosori 0165 dehydrator mummifies meat for $70
I bought the least expensive, most barebones dehydrator I could find: the Cosori C0165. It’s $70 and utterly perfect.
Andrew Tarantola09.14.2022
DJI Osmo Action 3: Far more battery life, fast charging and a spiffy new mount
With the Osmo Action 3, DJI has brought back the action-cam form factor and made numerous small improvements from the mount to the displays to the battery.
Steve Dent09.14.2022
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus hands-on: A bigger screen and small camera updates
Size aside, the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are, at first glance, not too different from last year's flagship iPhones.
Cherlynn Low09.08.2022
iPhone 14 Pro hands-on: Don't call it a notch
The iPhone 14 Pro doesn't quite ditch the notch, but the dynamic island in its place is intriguing.
Cherlynn Low09.08.2022
Apple Watch Ultra hands-on: Built for the great outdoors
Our first look at Apple's entire Watch Series 8 lineup, including the rugged Watch Ultra.
Billy Steele09.08.2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold hands-on: Big upgrades, inside and out
Almost two years after making the first laptop with a flexible display, Lenovo has returned with the 2022 ThinkPad X1 Fold which sports a brand new design and a much larger 16.3-inch display.
Sam Rutherford09.01.2022
HyperX Armada 25 hands-on: No stand, no problem
For its new line of Armada gaming monitors, HyperX is going all-in on ergonomic arms by bundling one in the box instead of a typical monitor stand.
Sam Rutherford08.24.2022
Motorola Edge hands-on: A return to (mid-range) form?
Featuring a big 6.6-inch OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a huge upgrade for software support for just $500, it appears like Motorola may finally be responding to customer feed back with the new 2022 Edge.
Sam Rutherford08.18.2022
Archetype: Rabea is an all-in-one virtual guitar rig that’s also a synth
Neural DSP built its first guitar synth for Archetype: Rabea and basically nailed it.
Terrence O'Brien08.17.2022
Samsung's 55-inch Odyssey Ark: Taking gaming monitors to a whole new dimension
Boasting a 55-inch mini LED panel with a 165HZ refresh rate and 1ms response time, Samsung's new Odyssey Ark is bringing gaming monitors into uncharted territory.
Sam Rutherford08.15.2022
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 hands-on: A design that works
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 isn’t a major departure from what last year’s Z Flip 3 offered. However, the company has focused on making the most of the Flip series’ unique form factor.
Mat Smith08.10.2022
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 hands-on: It's what you don't see that makes the difference
Android 12L, improved cameras and greater durability are the biggest changes Samsung is bringing to the Z Fold 4.
Cherlynn Low08.10.2022