Why the video game industry just had its worst sales quarter since 2009
Unprecedented release drought, high console prices, and a fundamental shift in how younger audiences engage with games.
The creator economy’s collapse: what went wrong and who’s rebuilding it
The 2022-2024 creator economy boom ended badly for most people involved.
The streaming bundle is the new cable — and nobody seems to mind
The average American household now pays $127/month for streaming services.
How Netflix’s AI dubbing is quietly changing the language of television
Netflix's voice synthesis system now handles 40% of its international dubbing workload.
The best laptops of 2026: our top picks in every category
After testing 31 laptops this year, our editors have settled on picks for creative professionals, students, gamers, and executives.
Rivian R3 review: the EV for people who gave up on EVs
Rivian's smallest, most affordable truck is a genuine crossover hit — capable, charming, and priced within reach. Score: 8.9/10.
Nothing Phone (3) review: the brand that earned its quirk
Nothing's third phone is the first one that doesn't ask you to forgive its compromises. Score: 8.4/10.
MacBook Pro M5 Max review: the laptop that made us forget about desktops
The M5 Max's performance in sustained creative workloads puts it in a category of one among portable computers. Score: 9.4/10.
Sony WH-1000XM6 review: still the ANC king, now with better audio
Sony's latest noise-cancelling headphones add adaptive EQ, a new driver, and 38-hour battery life. Score: 8.7/10.
Framework Desktop review: the modular PC that changed how we think about upgrades
Framework's first desktop is the most repairable, most upgradeable, and most politically interesting PC of the decade. Score: 9.1/10.