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Motorola's switch to MediaTek hasn't gone well — and that worries me

By Jordan Palmer published 13 April 22

We haven't been impressed by recent Moto phones with MediaTek chips

iPhone 14 needs to fix the one thing I hate about the iPhone

By Philip Michaels published 12 April 22

Charging your iPhone can be a real drag sometimes. But Apple could fix things with the iPhone 14.

iOS 16 tipped for notifications overhaul — here's what I want to see

By Jordan Palmer published 12 April 22

Gurman says iOS 16 notifications might get some changes

Olivia Colman in The Crown, as Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse

Netflix's The Crown reportedly getting a prequel — and I can't wait

By Jane McGuire published 11 April 22

Netflix's The Crown is said to be getting a prequel - here's what we know so far.

You need to binge watch this Apple TV Plus show I just finished

By Henry T. Casey published 11 April 22

The best new show on TV is ready to binge — here's what you need to know.

It's time for Apple to get rid of this iPhone feature

By Alex Wawro published 11 April 22

The iOS World Clock is good, but it could be so much better if Apple would give it just a little bit of love.

I drove the Jaguar I-Pace — and this feature is a game changer

By Tom Pritchard published 10 April 22

The Jaguar I-Pace's heads-up display makes driving easier than ever.

This is the best Mac app you’ve never heard of — and it changes everything

By Mark Spoonauer published 10 April 22

The Rectangle app is my favorite Mac app, and it makes it much easier to arrange multiple windows and multitask.

The 3 HBO Max shows you need to binge-watch right now

By Henry T. Casey published 10 April 22

Don't get left behind as the biggest shows on HBO Max return —here are our picks for what to stream next.

Yakuza: Dead Souls is still available — but you may not want to play it

By Marshall Honorof published 9 April 22

Yakuza: Dead Souls maintains the series’ signature weirdness and charm, but the combat makes the whole thing into a slog.

I discovered the one thing Apple Maps really needs to fix

By Philip Michaels published 9 April 22

Apple Maps has improved a lot over the years, but it's still hit-or-miss when it comes to helping people find hiking trails.

Moon Knight has killed my interest in Marvel TV shows — here's why

By Rory Mellon published 9 April 22

My disappointment with Moon Knight has got me re-evaluating my relationship with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Roku Ultra and Apple TV 4K, with their remotes

I'm ditching my Apple TV for Roku — here's why

By Henry T. Casey published 9 April 22

A glitch in one app reminded me of one of the better streaming devices.

pixel 5a (left) and iphone se 2022 (right) leaning against stone

The small phone is officially over

By Philip Michaels published 8 April 22

The iPhone SE is the latest device to reveal that people want bigger screens. Here's how big displays won over consumers.

Close-up view of two Apple AirTags with the Apple logos partly visible.

It's time to pause sales of Apple AirTags — here's why

By Mark Spoonauer published 8 April 22

Despite making multiple personal safety improvements, the AirTags remain a dangerous tool for stalking. And Apple should pull them off the market until more safeguards are in place.

MacBook Air 2022 — this needs to be Apple's next laptop

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 7 April 22

The MacBook Air 2022 probably won't be revealed at WWDC 2022 but I really want it.

Netflix just got a killer new feature — yup, short-ass movies are here

By Rory Mellon published 6 April 22

This new Netflix hidden feature is tackling the worst thing about modern movies — and I love it.

Plex just became one of the best streaming apps — here's why

By Henry T. Casey published 6 April 22

Plex's two new features make it a much bigger deal — as it goes beyond shared content and into discoverability.

Cutting board selection on kitchen countertop

5 things I learned after testing cutting boards — and how to choose one

By Cynthia Lawrence published 6 April 22

Cutting boards are often taken for granted, but they play a major role in the kitchen. Here are the five things I learned after testing cutting boards.

Why I'm excited for Windows 365 integration on Windows 11

By Tony Polanco published 6 April 22

Microsoft announced that it will integrate its Windows 365 cloud computing platform with Windows 11 – here's why that's important.

This new Netflix hidden gem is amazing — and I can't stop watching it

By Henry T. Casey published 6 April 22

One of Netflix's newest shows is a family gem that everyone can love, even if you don't really like most family-friendly content.

Disney Plus needs R-rated content to take on Netflix — here's why

By Rory Mellon published 5 April 22

Disney Plus lacks the content variety required to truly challenge Netflix — here's why it needs to go R-rated.

I won’t upgrade my iPhone 8 — here’s why

By Katie Mortram published 4 April 22

I was recently offered a free upgrade to the iPhone 12, but I turned it down. Here’s why.

OnePlus 10 Pro — 5 reasons to buy and 3 to skip

By Philip Michaels published 3 April 22

Trying to decide whether to buy the OnePlus 10 Pro? We can help by weighing the pros and cons of this new flagship.

Sony is making a huge mistake with PlayStation Plus

By Rory Mellon published 2 April 22

PlayStation Plus is offering access to hundreds of classic PlayStation games — but why can't we buy these retro games?

I’d cancel this streaming service in April — here’s why

By Henry T. Casey published 2 April 22

If you're looking to save money on your streaming service bills, here's a list of the new offerings for April 2022, so you can figure out what to cut.

Can Apple TV Plus save baseball?

By Mike Prospero published 1 April 22

Apple TV Plus' MLB streaming deal could open things up for cord-cutting fans.

OnePlus 10 Pro corrects the OnePlus 9 Pro's biggest mistake

By Philip Michaels published 1 April 22

As good as the OnePlus 9 Pro was, last year's OnePlus flagship simply cost too much. The OnePlus 10 Pro looks to correct that.

The Apple TV 4K (2021) and the new Siri remote

Apple TV’s best feature is seriously underrated

By Philip Michaels published 31 March 22

Apple made confirming rentals and purchases on Apple TV a snap. Here's why it pays to be a part of the Apple ecosystem.

PlayStation Plus is still missing one really big feature

By Marshall Honorof published 31 March 22

PlayStation Plus will undergo a significant revamp this summer, adding a huge game library and a handful of new features. Unfortunately, iOS and Android compatibility don’t seem to be on the list.