Category: author_name|Devindra Hardawar

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ broke me

Early on in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, our hero Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and his daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton) are warped into a quantum-level universe. It’s filled with alien biology and vistas that wouldn’t be out of place on distant planets. But while that sounds like the perfect setup…

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PlayStation VR2 review: A great headset that should be cheaper

The PlayStation VR 2 is the virtual reality upgrade console gamers have been waiting for — but is it really worth $550? That depends on how much you need high quality VR.  The virtual reality landscape looks completely different today than it did in 2016. The original PlayStation VR arrived…

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The best gaming laptops for 2023

For a few years now, gaming laptops have been some of the most intriguing PCs around. They’ve gotten thinner and lighter, naturally — but they’ve also become vastly more powerful and efficient, making them suitable for both work and play. They’ve adopted some bold innovations, like rotating hinges and near…

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Mac mini review (M2 Pro, 2023): Just call it a Mac mini Pro

Since the Mac mini’s debut in 2005, it’s been Apple’s affordable small form factor trooper. Need something cheap to pair with an old monitor? Just get the Mac mini! Want to start a low-power media server, or a computer right near your TV? Mini, baby. The line has had its…

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LG’s latest CineBeam ultra short-throw projector is a dream — if you can afford it

Who wouldn’t want a small box that can spit a 120-inch image onto your wall? That’s the basic pitch behind 4K ultra short-throw (UST) projectors, which are sometimes called “Laser TVs.” They’re technically easier to set up than traditional projectors, and unlike large TVs, they don’t require a huge footprint.…

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MacBook Pro 14-inch review (2023): A blessing for creatives

With its last batch of MacBook Pros, Apple gave its more demanding fans everything they wanted: Tons of ports, lots of power, and genuinely great screens. As usual, the company is following up that major redesign with a straightforward chip upgrade, featuring the new M2 Pro and M2 Max. They’re…

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