What to watch this week
It's a new week, which means new TV shows are dropping, and according to our dedicated entertainment team, these are the five shows that should be top of your streaming list.
First up, "Reacher" season 4 puts its famously unstoppable hero back on the case, while "Lanterns" takes a darker trip into the DC universe. Meanwhile, "My Brilliant Career" brings a literary classic to the screen, "Tires" season 3 returns to the world’s most dysfunctional tire shop, and "Women in Blue" season 2 is back for another round of female police drama.
Google Pixel 5 Watch teaser
Google put out a new video teasing the upcoming Pixel Watch 5, and it targets competing devices' visual stylings, implying that other smartwatches lack the good looks of Google's new model.
Check out the teaser for yourself and form your own opinion on whether the Google Pixel Watch 5 is more visually attractive than, say, an Apple Watch Series 11.
Watch our Z Fold 8 review today!
If you're looking for something entertaining to watch, check out our Galaxy Z Fold 8 review above.
Whether you're looking to buy the phone or just want to know what it's all about, this in-depth video is exactly what you need.
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If you loved 'Once,' don't miss the director's forgotten masterpiece hiding on Apple TVIf you liked "Once" and "Begin Again," you'll love "Flora and Son," a song-filled Irish charmer streaming now on Apple TV
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5 thriller movies about being trapped — watch these after Netflix’s new No. 1 ‘The Last House’Netflix's "The Last House" has rocketed straight to No. 1, and here are 5 thriller movies about being trapped that you need to watch next.
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Rachel Bloom's fan-favorite comedy 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' is now free to stream on Pluto TV — and it's 98% on Rotten TomatoesAll four seasons of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' are now streaming on Pluto TV, and this quirky comedy is perfect for grown-up theater kids.
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I added this thermal camera to my mobile photography kit — and it completely transformed my outdoor walksThe Thermal Master DV2 is a standalone, camcorder-style thermal camera that turns your smartphone into wildlife-scouting rig.
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Does the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra make the most use of its screen space? I streamed a bunch of movies and TV shows to find outThe Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra has a big screen, but it's also an odd shape — so how does that affect video streaming?
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Tom's Guide TV & Audio Awards 2026We’ve put together a list of 25 award-winning products that deserve a spot in your home theater or listening room.
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Windows 11 is broken — and Microsoft is fixing the wrong thingsMicrosoft has been rolling out updates and corrections to Windows 11 but perhaps the operating system is past saving?
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'Raising the standard': Inside Talkspace's bold new AI mental health support toolWe spent some time with Monika Dargis, Head of Clinical Operations and Quality at Talkspace, about its newest AI mental health tool and more.
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AI gone wild: What recent ‘rogue AI’ really meansIs AI really going wild? From OpenAI stress tests to Big Tech calling for brakes, here's what "rogue" AI agents actually mean for you.
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I tested the Dell14S for a week — and its epic battery life blew me awayThe Dell 14S delivers epic battery life, solid performance, and a premium chassis, but a dim display and pricier configurations could hold it back.
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I built a Claude agent to manage my inbox — and it changed how I handle emailI used Anthropic’s advice to build a Claude inbox manager, here’s what happened.
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Forget planks: Swap them for this 5-minute standing abs workout, and notice how your posture improvesA personal trainer shares a beginner-friendly standing workout that strengthens your core and posture.
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