This week, we critique—and praise!—the new MacBook Pro models and the Pixel 6, both of which just landed in our laps.
Acer’s Swift 3 Laptop Is Our Best All-Around Affordable Pick
The Acer Swift 3’s chip update and long-lived battery makes it one of the best affordable all-around laptops.
New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide

The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices.
How to get started with the Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11
Microsoft delivers the initial version of one of its key Windows 11 features. We take a first look at the WSA.
Start training for a cloud computing career as a Microsoft Azure specialist
You don’t have to go back to school or spend a fortune to acquire the skills you need to break into the tech industry. You can take self-paced courses, even if you’re working full-time.
5 of the Scariest Star Wars Sidekicks
Characters + Histories // OCTOBER 21, 2021 It’s not always the big baddies you have to worry about. It’s who’s next to them. There are plenty of monsters in Star Wars, but sometimes the most frightening things aren’t creatures with razor-sharp teeth. Sometimes scary can come in the form of a cool mercenary, a mad […]
The Hunter Becomes the Hunted in IDW’s The Monster of Temple Peak #3 – Exclusive Preview
Books + Comics // OCTOBER 21, 2021 “There is no fear, only certainty…” StarWars.com Team Just call her Ty “No Drama” Yorrick. In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of IDW’s Star Wars: The High Republic: The Monster of Temple Peak issue #3, the fearless monster hunter and her companion brave the elements to enter the lair of the beast. […]
Microsoft bought CloudKnox because hybrid multicloud identity is complicated
Managing passwords and privileged access is bad enough for people—but that’s going to be dwarfed by the problem of dealing with non-human identities.
Evolve’s Powerful New Electric Skateboard Is Terrifyingly Fun
This pricey electric skateboard crushes steep hills, has a satisfying range, and goes very fast. Just make sure to wear protective gear.
13 Creepy Games to Get Your Fright on for Halloween
Seeking thrills for the spookiest holiday of the year? These horror titles will haunt you.






