Image: Netflix Netflix’s Rebel Moon films both feel like Zack Snyder trying to celebrate sci-fi classics by gently riffing on them in some of the least inspired ways possible. Continue reading…

In the world of laptops, the best gaming machines out there are some of the most powerful. Among them, Lenovo laptops and Alienware computers are some of the most popular choices. So, how does Lenovo's latest Legion Pro 7i stack up against Alienware's new m16 R2?

The Verge There are more digital subscriptions around than ever, and among them, you may well have a music streaming service (or two or three). What with “free” trials and trying to find a service you really like, it’s easy to suddenly realize you’re oversubscribed. Luckily, canceling a music subscription — or switching to a free tier — isn’t too difficult. And remember that you can always sign up again. It doesn’t have to be goodbye forever. Here’s how it’s done on the four best-known platforms. The options will be similar on other services.Spotify Spotify has a variety of plans for individuals, families, and even two people. Spotify has a free tier with ads, without downloads, and with limits on playlists, while the... Continue reading…

External GPUs have been around for a while, but in the past couple of years, they really became much more popular with the introduction of PC gaming handhelds as a fully-fledged market. With these devices being so compact, performance can be fairly limited, so it makes sense to want more power when you're playing at home, especially if you connect your handheld to ane external monitor.

Intel's Core i7-14700K is one of the company's 14th-gen processors released in 2023. It's a mighty chip and the successor to the 12th and 13th-gen Core i7 CPUs that support the same 600 and 700-series motherboards. Like with other 14th-gen Intel chips, you can save cash and use an older motherboard. If you happen to be building a new system from scratch or are moving from an older Intel or AMD processor, I've rounded up the best motherboards for the Intel Core i7-14700K.

It may not offer obstacle avoidance and the same specs as the Pro model, but the Mini 3 still easily folds down when it’s time to hit the road. | Image: DJI Happy Saturday, dear readers! The big news on the drone beat this month was the official launch of DJI’s Avata 2, a new FPV drone that’s slicker, more stable, and longer-lasting than the original model released in 2022. That said, I wouldn’t consider it a beginner drone at $999, even if it is noticeably cheaper than its last-gen counterpart. If you are after a true beginner drone, however, the DJI Mini 3 is currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy with DJI’s screen-equipped RC controller for around $549 ($60 off) — an all-time low.While not as capable as the DJI Mini 4 Pro or even the DJI Mini 3 Pro, the consumer-focused Mini 3 remains an excellent entry-level drone for budding aerial photographers or anyone who is simply... Continue reading…

Courtesy of IFC Films and Shudder Horror films live and die by their conceits. And sometimes, the best way to make a movie scary is to place it in an environment that’s not scary at all.Is there anything further from spooky than a brightly lit TV studio? The surprise box office darling Late Night with the Devil, which hit horror streamer Shudder this weekend (and might be more suited to home viewing), tries to make one of the most innocuous American broadcast traditions into a terror. David Dastmalchian, a character actor who you’ll recognize from the margins of half a dozen Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve movies, gets a rare star turn as Jack Delroy, the host of late-night talk show Night Owls. But in an era where Johnny Carson rules after-hours broadcast,... Continue reading…

ASUS has to come to the rescue of its users who are facing crashing issues with Intel Core i9-14900K and 13900K Raptor Lake processors by issuing a BIOS update, currently being rolled out to Z790 motherboards. While the release note doesn’t explicitly say anything about fixing those issues, ASUS cleverly stated that the latest BIOS version "1202" includes an "Intel Baseline Profile option" to let users revert to the Intel factory default settings.

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With a new ownership structure, Home Assistant is making big plans for the future. | The Verge How Home Assistant plans to transition from an enthusiast platform to a mainstream consumer product. Continue reading…

Do you want to keep up with the Windows Insider Program but can't be bothered to install every build? Well, you're in luck. In this weekly roundup, we're going to dive into all the changes that Microsoft made to Windows 11 with the latest builds, so you can stay on top of what's changing without having to tune in to Microsoft's blog every day.

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images The House once again passed a bill that could ban TikTok from the US unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance divests it — but this time, it’s in a way that will be harder for the Senate to stall. The bill passed 360-58 as part of a larger bill related to sanctions on foreign adversaries like Russia. It’s part of a package of foreign aid bills that seek to provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza. Due to the urgency of the funds, packaging the TikTok bill with these measures means that the Senate will need to consider the proposal more swiftly that it would as a standalone bill. The earlier TikTok bill, which passed the House 352-65 just last month, has so far lingered in the Senate, with lawmakers... Continue reading…