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Using Spotlight in macOS Tahoe on a MacBook Air.

Apple’s updated Spotlight is the best upgrade in macOS Tahoe

In macOS Tahoe, Spotlight evolves into an all-knowing, all-seeing assistant that learns from your history and performs tasks with words, instead of clicks.
Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow with Orlando Bloom's Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this June 2025, stream this one

A ninja kicks enemies in Ninja Gaiden Ragebound.

These are the Steam Next Fest demos you need to play before they’re gone

4 windows open on the iPad Pro 11 on iPadOS 26 developer beta 1

The iPadOS 26 developer beta has transformed my iPad

Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a kept on the edge of a table.

Android 16 is now available to download, and here are 3 reasons why you should

Splatoon Raiders

Why Splatoon Raiders already has my full attention

Four men sit down against a fence and stare.

3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in June 2025

Kids stare down a giant bug in Grounded 2.

Grounded 2 exists for one reason: fans wanted to ride the bugs

A person on an alien world in The Outer Worlds 2.

The Outer Worlds 2 already feels lightyears ahead of its predecessor

A ninja faces off against an enemy in Ninja Gaiden 4.

Ninja Gaiden 4 is PlatinumGames at its best (and bloodiest)

Atom Eve and Invincible fight an opponent on the moon in Invincible Vs.

Invincible Vs is like Mortal Kombat mixed with Killer Instinct

WWDC 2025 logo

WWDC 2025: Apple announces iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and more

people working together at a desk

Work your way: How Bitrix24 lets you take the lead on task management

You don’t need another to-do list. You need a system that adapts to your style and maybe even thinks ahead for you. Bitrix24 understands that “productivity” looks different for every team. That’s why it doesn’t push one workflow. It gives you options. Loads of them. Whether you like your tasks color-coded and cascading across a […]
iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 shown on devices.

8 key things you need to know from Apple’s WWDC 2025 event

From a fresh look and updated names, to new features, more intelligence and live translation.
Two sisters stand on a mech in front of food in Dosa Divas.

The best games we played at Summer Game Fest 2025

We played tons of upcoming games at this year's Summer Game Fest, from Lumines Arise to Dying Light: The Beast. These were the best games we played.
watchOS 26 on a trio of Apple Watches

Will my Apple Watch get watchOS 26? Here’s every supported model

We've got the full list of watchOS 26 supported devices - find out if you're getting the new Apple Watch update.
Robert De Niro stands under casino lights in Casino.

3 great Max crime dramas you should watch in June 2025

The streaming service has an impressive library of great crime dramas. One of our top picks is Martin Scorsese's Casino.
iPadOS 26 home screen on an iPad

Will my iPad get iPadOS 26? Here’s every supported model

We've got the full list of iPadOS 26 supported devices - find out if you're getting the new iPad update.
The cast of Predators.

3 underrated movies on Hulu you need to watch in June 2025

Our picks for three underrated movies on Hulu to watch in June include a Predator movie, a Steven Soderbergh thriller, and an Adam Sandler comedy.
iOS 26 features on a series of iPhone screens

Will my iPhone get iOS 26? Here’s every supported model

We've got the full list of iOS 26 supported devices - find out if you're getting the new iPhone update.
A man aims a gun at his doppelganger in Directive 8020.

Directive 8020 is straight up a playable version of The Thing

We played Directive 8020 at Summer Game Fest and it's straight up a playable version of John Carpenter's The Thing.
Little critters fight a crab boss in Ratatan.

Ratatan successfully transforms an 18-year-old PSP classic into something new

Ratatan looks to revive the spirit of Patatapon, and it's already pulling that off based off our first demo with it.
You Asked Ep. 94: Best TV For Switch 2

You Asked: Your biggest Switch 2 questions, answered

On today’s episode of You Asked: the best TV for the Switch 2, the top TV picks, and your biggest Switch 2 questions answered.
Xbox Ally

The ROG Xbox Ally fixes the worst problem with Windows handhelds

We took the ROG Xbox Ally for a short test drive and discovered how it's fixing the worst problem with Windows-based gaming handhelds.
Writing tools in Apple Notes.

These two macOS 26 features would transform the way I use my Mac

Apple's Notes app needs to solve its access and functional problems. It won't take a magic spell to do so, as plenty of apps already fill that gap for free.
A man walks over a railway in Baby Steps.

If you only play one Steam Next Fest Demo, make sure it’s Baby Steps

Baby Steps is the ultimate walking simulator and we're already in love with its slapstick charm.
Concept design with glass aesthetics on iPad.

Apple’s glass-like software redesign sounds cool, but it isn’t exactly new

Apple is eyeing a design overhaul across iPhones, iPads, and macOS that is inspired by glass. This won't be the first time we're seeing glassmorphism.
The back of the OnePlus Pad 3.

The OnePlus Pad 3 is one of the best tablets I’ve used, here’s why

Move over Samsung, there's a new Android contender vying for the best Android tablets crown. I've used the OnePlus Pad 3 for a couple of weeks; here's why it's one of the best tablets you can buy.
Jai Courtney holds a bottle of wine and dances.

Jai Courtney channeled Tom Cruise to pull off his unhinged dance in Dangerous Animals

Jai Courtney and director Sean Byrne discuss Dangerous Animals and a scene that mirrored an iconic dance by Tom Cruise.
A rat sits in a living room in Squeakross: Home Squeak Home.

I have finally found the perfect game, and it is Animal Crossing meets picross

For over a decade, I have been on a quest: to find the perfect picross game. “How hard can that be?” you may ask. After all, picross is a fairly straightforward puzzle format. You fill in squares on a grid using clues in each column and grid and wind up creating a sort of paint […]
Lego characters race on unicycles in Lego Party.

Lego Party’s demo was so nice, I played it twice

We played a round of Lego Party at Summer Game Fest and had enough fun that we went in for seconds.
A Spanish inspired landscape and castle from Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

Pokémon’s Switch 2 upgrade is a massive evolution

I went back to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Switch 2 and have been given new hope for Legends: A-Z.
Sonic flies through the air in Sonic Racing: Crossworlds.

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has one big advantage over Mario Kart World

We played more Sonic Racing: Crossworlds at Summer Game Fest and walked away wishing Mario Kart World had some of its best features.
A ninja jumps over enemies in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.

I’m loving how fast and furious Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance may sound like a lot of other retro revivals on paper, but it stands out thanks to its incredible sense of speed.