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October 2025

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October 31
- I added new products to my morning and bedtime routine to fall asleep fast this fall — these 5 actually worked
- YouTube TV and Disney fallout — should you get the Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle?
- 3 new to Netflix movies I’d watch this weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 2)
- I've tried every Samsung foldable so far, and here's the 5 things I can promise you about the Galaxy Tri-Fold
- I tested Waze on a 400-mile road trip — and now I've changed my mind about Google Maps
October 30
- 5 Stephen King books that would make for a killer Netflix show
- The 1X Neo Home Robot is breaking the internet — but there's one huge problem
- 3 best sci-fi movies to watch on Prime Video this week — and one's a modern masterpiece
- I added Bluetooth to my car with this FM transmitter for just $14 — and it's way better than I expected
- I just tried Samsung’s new Dex Mode on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra — and I don’t think it can replace your laptop (yet)
- I would definitely cancel Peacock and HBO Max this month — here's why
October 29
- I tested the Panasonic Lumix S1R II and it's almost the perfect hybrid camera
- Prime Video's new romance drama needs to be the next movie you stream
- Netflix just added a new psychological thriller starring Colin Farrell — stream it or skip it?
- iOS 26 changed one of my most frequently used iPhone features — and not for the better
October 28
- I’ve been testing Samsung Galaxy XR — and this is the one feature that makes it stand out
- Whatever happened to Wi-Fi headphones?
- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to stream this week — and one of them is directed by Christopher Nolan
- My mattress was secretly sabotaging my sleep — 4 signs you need to replace your bed
- I've been testing headphones for 5 years — and these are the 5 models that will likely be on sale for Black Friday
- Netflix just added a cozy rom-com with Gwyneth Paltrow — and I love its unique twist
- As a TV expert, here’s why I recommend avoiding 60- and 70-inch TVs this Black Friday
October 27
- YouTube TV could lose Disney and ESPN soon — here's what you need to know
- This underrated Amazon feature is the perfect tool to avoid overspending over Black Friday
- Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I'm watching this week
- I tried these two pairs of wired headphones at the Paris Audio Show — and I immediately fell in love
- I wore Friend, the AI companion that listens all day — here’s what surprised me most
- My friend’s ‘set the stage’ decluttering rule has saved my kitchen
October 26
- 3 must-watch Western movies to stream on Netflix right now
- Does the M5 MacBook Pro prove Apple is ready for serious gaming? I put it to the test
- 5 best Netflix movies with jump scares to watch this Halloween
- This $170 super-budget soundbar + subwoofer has me torn: Is it excellent value or a waste of money?
- Prime Video just added one of the best sci-fi thriller movies of 2025 (so far) — and it deserves more attention
- Siri 2.0 is coming to the iPhone — these are the 5 things I hope a smarter Siri can do
- 'It: Welcome to Derry' is one of the best shows ever made — and it floats above the rest
October 25
- I used this smart light strip to transform my living room — and it's been a game changer for my home
- I’ve been testing the Leica SL3 — it’s the only camera that’s made me want to ditch my Fujifilm
- Spotify Wrapped 2025 drops soon, and the most insufferable person you know is about to become even worse
- This creepy twin-based horror movie is an unsettling Netflix hidden gem
- 3 new video games that are perfect for Halloween 2025 on PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
- It's 5 years later, and I'm still mad this Prime Video comedy series got canceled
- 5 best Netflix movies of the year (so far), ranked
- I love Google Maps, but it sucks for hiking — here's the app I use to avoid getting lost in the woods
- Windows 10 is dead, but it's not all bad: 5 Windows 11 laptops that actually feel like an upgrade
- 5 best Stephen King movies of all time, ranked — and where to stream them
- I tested this 'Keurig for cocktails' that will get your holiday guests talking — there's just one thing holding it back
October 24
- 3 new to Netflix movies I’d watch this weekend (Oct. 24-26)
- 5 best shows you (probably) missed in 2025 on Netflix, Prime Video and more
- 3 new to Prime Video movies I’d watch this weekend (Oct. 24-26)
- Thinking of using ChatGPT to build your next workout plan? Read this first
- Apple hides the iPhone auto-brightness setting in iOS 26 — here’s where it should go in iOS 27
- Spotify? I don't know her — here's why I'm switching to this audiophile-approved streaming service
- Netflix just added a new political thriller that had me on the edge of my seat — and it’s one of the best streaming movies of 2025
- I tried this mini vacuum cleaner that looks like a toy — here’s what happened
October 23
- Razer just made my dream PS5 controller and it blows the DualSense Edge out of the water — but there's a catch
- I've been using the Pixel 10 Pro for 2 months — and I regret the upgrade
- I got roasted by an AI Snoop Dogg in Amazon Luna — GameNight hub is set to take on Nvidia and Xbox cloud gaming
- Smarter tech, dumber looks — smart glasses are in their awkward phase
- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to stream this week — and one's the perfect Halloween watch
- I've already binge-watched 'Nobody Wants This' season 2 — and I fell for Netflix's hit romantic comedy series even harder
- I spent three hours with the new Fujifilm X-T30 III — this could be the mid-range mirrorless to beat
- 5 new horror movies you need to watch for Halloween 2025
- I've been a Chrome user for years — here's why I'm unsure about switching to ChatGPT Atlas
- Could you ditch your smartphone for an old-school feature phone? Because I tried, and I didn't even last a day
- I tested the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro — and this is the M5 device I’d buy
October 22
- Hulu just dropped a new psychological thriller movie that truly surprised me
- Prime Video’s new psychological thriller is one of Harlan Coben’s best shows yet — and you can binge-watch it now
- I just tested the new ChatGPT Atlas browser — here’s 4 big ways it beats Chrome
- People are going crazy over this aluminum foil hack that cleans faucets — here's what happened when I tried it
- 5 box-office flops that didn’t deserve to fail in 2025
October 21
- 'The Perfect Neighbor' should never have been a Netflix No. 1 movie
- This Spotify update is a game-changer for live music fans — and I can't wait to see which new artists I discover
- One of the best dark thriller movies of 2025 (so far) is now streaming — and it deserves more attention
- I forgot how much I love small phones, but a 5K run reminded me why
October 20
- I can't stop thinking about this haunting mother-daughter horror movie — and it's streaming on HBO Max now
- This underrated sci-fi thriller on Prime Video asks the one question you never want to ask yourself
- I ditched my decades-old wallet for this MagSafe Field Wallet, and I’m weirdly conflicted about it
- The Epomaker Luma84 is a good keyboard, but these 3 low-profile decks are better
October 19
- This wearable for kids was a game-changer for our family's peace of mind
- This Ninja Crispi dupe was so close to being life-changing — but it has one fatal flaw
- This is the one reason why I'm still avoiding foldable phones — and it isn't the price
- I ditched Spotify for this niche audiophile streaming service for a month — and I might be ready to go back
- I just tried Paramount Plus for a week — here’s my verdict on the streaming service
- ROG Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox, but it feels like the start of something big
- I watch movies for a living — here's the 5 best I’ve seen in 2025 and where to stream them now
October 18
- After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential
- I thought all on-ear headphones were terrible — but this pair just changed my mind
- One of the year’s most overlooked psychological thrillers is streaming on Prime Video — and you can now stream for free
- I'd switch from iPhone to Android if it wasn't for this one thing — and it’s not iMessage
- I thought screen-free wearables were a gimmick — but this budget fitness tracker has converted me
- 5 expert tips to make it through the day when you’re sleep deprived
- I ditched my headset for Sony’s first-ever gaming IEMs — here's my honest verdict
- Netflix has racked up 27 No. 1 movies this year so far — here’s the 5 best
- Amazon's new $40 Fire Stick is the illegal streamer's nightmare – here's why
October 17
- I saw 'Tron: Ares' in IMAX and here's why I wouldn't wait for it to hit Disney Plus
- Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I’m watching this weekend
- Prime Video just got 25 James Bond movies, and I've watched them all — here's the 5 worth streaming this week
- Samsung’s triple-folding phone could be my display-loving dream, but it all hinges on one key feature
- 'Black Phone 2' review: A hauntingly strong sequel that channels its inner Freddy Krueger
October 16
- AI might be a bubble, and Stephen Hawking winning an F1 race in Sora 2 is all the proof I need
- I use Google Maps every time I drive, even if I know where I'm going — here's why
- I thought the the Meta Ray-Ban Display could replace head-up displays in cars, but I was wrong — here’s why
October 15
- Battlefield 6 is the best shooter I’ve played on PS5 Pro in 2025 — 3 reasons Call of Duty has real competition this year
- 'Slow Horses' season 5 left me stunned — here's why Apple's spy thriller is one of the best shows of the year through four episodes
- The iPhone Air beats the Galaxy S25 Edge — but here’s how Samsung can change that with the Galaxy S26 Edge
October 14
- Your Oura Ring could be key to better recovery: Here's a resting heart rate 'hack' to try
- You really should wait for the M6 MacBook Pro — here's 3 reasons why M5 is not the upgrade you want
October 13
- Here are the 7 No. 1 movies on all the biggest streaming services — and whether you should stream or skip them
- I worked out with the new Beats Powerbeats Fit, and I don't know how to feel
- No, not sit-ups — try the runner's plank to strengthen your abs without hurting your lower back
- I tested the Yarbo Pro robot mower — here’s what I really liked (and what I didn't)
- Netflix’s new mystery thriller movie with Keira Knightley has rocketed straight to No. 1 — and I'm not happy about it
- Sora 2 is everything that's wrong with AI — and now OpenAI needs another 10 gigawatts just to keep up
October 12
- Forget Sony, Bose and JBL — I've been testing these on-ear headphones for a week and they've left me gobsmacked
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the Batman: Arkham successor I wasn’t expecting
- I just tested the new Scuf Valor Pro controller — and it’s a must-have for PC gamers
- Prime Video just got the most charming movie of 2025 (so far) — and it’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- I've already seen 73 movies in theatres this year — here’s the 7 best you (probably) skipped and where to watch them now
October 11
- I've been using the iPhone 17 for 2 weeks — and there's one thing that's driving me crazy
- I didn’t realize how poor my posture was until I tested this ergonomic chair — and I won’t be going back to my work-sanctioned one
- Netflix’s new dark thriller series is one of the best binge-watches of 2025 (so far) — and you can stream it now
- Move over lunges — I teach weightlifting, and this is the strength exercise I'd use instead
- I added a portable monitor next to my main display and this inexpensive upgrade is a game changer
- I thought ‘Celebrity Traitors’ would be a total flop but it might be the best season yet
- Intel Panther Lake could power the future of handheld gaming — here's why AMD should be nervous
October 10
- Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I’m streaming this weekend
- Netflix’s new mystery thriller movie is now streaming — and I’m still thinking about that surprising twist
- iPhone 17 is a fantastic phone but I still can't get over the loss of these 2 features
- 'Tron: Ares' review: Disney's sci-fi action sequel is a bland blockbuster with one major redeeming feature
October 9
- I rely on my iPhone’s Notes app to quickly jot down ideas, but there's one feature that drives me crazy
- iPhone envy? A new leak shows off an orange Galaxy S26 Ultra — and I'm all for it
October 8
- I just binged all of 'Peacemaker' on HBO Max before the season 2 finale — and it's everything I've been missing from the MCU
- Our phones are getting smarter but our on-device transcription tools are not
- Gary Oldman’s ‘Slow Horses’ season 5 monologue is the performance of the year — give him the Emmy!
- Netflix just added one of the strangest mystery thriller movies I’ve ever watched — and it feels like a twisted fairytale
October 7
- I tried the AirPods Pro 3 and immediately fell in love, but I'm not going to buy them — here's why
- The 'Leprechaun' movies may be the most entertainingly terrible horror franchise — stream them all on Peacock
- iPhone 17 Center Stage camera — here’s the differences it makes from previous iPhones
October 6
- 10 years later, ‘The Martian’ is still Ridley Scott’s biggest hit and funniest movie
- This $40 record player accessory flattens your records for a way better sound — even if it does look like a hockey puck
- Apple has borrowed a lot of great features from Android — but there's still a major one missing
October 5
- The DJI Mini 5 Pro has the best safety features for beginners, and their importance can’t be overstated
- I live in a famously cloudy country, so naturally I've been using Logitech's solar-powered keyboard all week — here are my thoughts
- I tried this smart scent diffuser and I’m never going back to burning candles again
- Netflix just added one of my favorite biopic movies of the past 10 years — and it comes from the director of ‘The Social Network 2'
- I'm an espresso machine reviewer, but I'd never buy a superautomatic machine for myself — here's why
- Prime Video just added one of my favorite movies to watch on Halloween — and it’s inspired by Stephen King
October 4
- I didn’t realize how much I loved the Fujifilm X-T50 until I photographed my trip to Iceland — and it blew me away
- One of the weirdest movies I've ever seen just landed on Prime Video — and it has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Forget Spotify Lossless — this feature is the only reason I haven’t cancelled my subscription yet
- I'm terrified of horror games, but I can't stop playing Dying Light: The Beast
- I just upgraded to the iPhone 17 from the iPhone 12 — and these are the 5 big things I noticed
October 3
- I test audio gear for a living — here's how to make a great home stereo system for under $500
- Wes Craven's werewolf movie starring Christina Ricci deserves a second chance — stream it now on Paramount Plus
- The iPhone 17 got a lot of big updates from Apple — but there's one thing missing
- Apple's latest movie is a gripping survival thriller based on a true story — and you can stream it now
- 10 most underrated movies of the past decade, ranked
October 2
- Amazon's new Fall Guys spiritual successor is its best video game effort yet — a chaotic party platformer worth trying
- This new pair of ANC headphones are some of the best I've ever tested - but there's one big reason I can't name them No. 1
- I tried Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and it leaves Mario Kart World in its dust
- Netflix just added Matt Damon’s forgotten sci-fi action movie — and it’s perfect for fans of ‘Mad Max’
- Netflix’s new drama with Cillian Murphy is one of the most chaotic movies I’ve ever seen — and you need to stream it now
October 1
- I've been an Android user for almost 15 years — and Google's sideloading changes are pushing me back to iPhone
- 3 must-watch action movies on Prime Video you (probably) haven't seen