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‘Diablo IV’ review: A mechanically perfect romp through a shallow world
Diablo IV has a lot to offer for both fans and newcomers, but a deep and engaging world for players to explore is not one of the game's strengths.
Tom Morello's iconic guitar rig is now a $119 plugin
Neural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello turns his iconic guitar rig into a digital plugin.
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NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) review: Better 1080p ray tracing for $399
NVIDIA's RTX 4060 Ti is a solid $399 upgrade for 1080p gaming with ray tracing.
The new Ableton Push is an MPE-enabled standalone music production powerhouse
Ableton Push 3 has MPE, an integrated audio interface and an optional CPU for standalone music making.
Roland SH-4D review: An overdue return to great synths for the masses
The Roland SH-4d is closest thing to a pure midrange synthesizer the company has made in years.
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Beats Studio Buds + review: A little bit better in every way
With the Studio Buds +, Beats has crammed a load of updates inside a familiar design. All of those tweaks come with a slightly higher price tag, which means this version isn’t the value its predecessor was.
Hatch Restore 2 review: Better sleep behind a paywall
I spent a few weeks with the Hatch Restore 2 sleep machine and was impressed with the overall design and available content -- just be prepared to pay for it.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: A familiar but fresh adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel to one of the biggest hits Nintendo has ever had. The company didn't totally change the formula this time. Instead, Link has some significant new powers that make the game feel fresh and new despite its similarities to the last Zelda game.
Roland S-1 Tweak Synth is the most compelling member of the Aira Compact family
Roland's S-1 Tweak Synth is the most compelling and the most frustrating member of the Aira Compact family.
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Google Pixel 7a review: It’s got everything you need and more for just $499
With the addition of a 90Hz screen and support for wireless charging, the $500 Pixel 7a strikes the perfect balance between price and features.
Arturia's MicroFreak gets sample playback, granular synthesis and gorgeous Stellar edition
Arturia's MicroFreak is getting another free update that adds sample playback and granular synthesis.
The Ayaneo Air Plus is the next would-be Steam Deck killer
Ayaneo is fast becomeing a fan favorite in the handheld PC gaming world, but its Steam Deck rivals come at a premium.
Nacon’s MG-X Pro smartphone gamepad is comfortable but a little too basic
Nacon has introduced two mobile controllers, including, most recently, an iPhone-compatible model that lands in the middle of smartphone gamepad pricing. It’s cheaper than Backbone and Razer’s smartphone controllers, but unfortunately, Nacon made some sacrifices to get to that price.
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JBL Tour Pro 2 review: Welcome to the smart case era
JBL threw a ton of features in the Tour Pro 2 earbuds, including a interesting touchscreen smart case.
'Redfall' review: Good enough for Game Pass
Redfall is not fit for public consumption. Arkane Austin’s vampire-infused world is unpolished, underpopulated and littered with glitches.
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Sony WH-CH720N review: Budget-friendly headphones with premium sound
Sony has been king of the headphone heap for a while with its 1000X line, but the company is staking its claim on the mid-range too.
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Razer Blade 16 review: A miraculous display in a laptop you can probably skip
The Razer Blade 16 is one of the most unique laptops we’ve ever seen – I just wish I could recommend it as easily as the Blade 15.
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Razer Blade 18 review: Overpowered and oversized
Packing new 13th-gen Intel chips and 40-series NVIDIA GPUs, the Blade 18 is Razer's biggest and most powerful gaming laptop yet. But starting at $2,900, it's also one of its most expensive, so what does all the cash really get you?
'Mrs. Davis' review: Damon Lindelof's nun vs. AI show is a campy blast
In Mrs. Davis, a nun takes on an almighty AI.
‘Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo’ is a delightfully subversive visual novel
What makes visual novel Paranormasight so much fun to play through is a rich vein of subversion. The characters have plenty of delightful quirks, which reminds me of Capcom’s Phoenix Wright series, but Paranormasight feels a little smarter.