In many ways, the horror genre is as popular and prevalent as it’s ever been. While the genre continues to expand and introduce countless new voices, though, its past decade has been dominated by the emergence ofelevated horror. Once upon a time, horror movies that used ghosts, monsters, or demons as metaphors for their protagonists’ emotional and psychological issues were a bit of a rarity. Nowadays, it’s hard to find a new horror movie thatdoesn’ttry to connect its story and scares back to its characters’ underlying traumas....

As the home of the samurai profession, Japan has an understandable love for the genre and thus manysamurai animeand manga series exist. These series transport viewers to feudal Japan or imaginative worlds inspired by its rich culture, where skilled swordsmen uphold justice, navigate intricate political landscapes, and embark on journeys of personal growth. Although many have faithfully depicted the life of a samurai, there are just as many that take their own route and blend genres while staying true to the spirit of the swordsmen....

Porsche revealed a small piece of a big puzzle when it released theeighth-generation 911during the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Now, the German firm provided us with two additional pieces by introducing the entry-level 911 Carrera and its convertible variant online a few months before they’re scheduled to reach American showrooms. The 2020 911 Carrera is significant, because it’s the foundation that the rest of the range will be built on for years to come....

Netflixis stacked with interesting movies, but they’re often not the easiest to find. Netflix’s algorithm might claim to understand your tastes, but does it? At times, it can feel like the streaming service hides the best stuff from you. That’s where we come in. We’ve pulled together a list of three great Netflix movies that are well worth watching this weekend. Whether you’re looking for something scary or profound, this list should have you covered....

The relationship between General Motors and the United Auto Workers (UAW) trade union reached a breaking point in September 2019 as the two sides failed to hammer out the terms of their next four-year contract. Nearly 50,000 workers in nine states went on strike at midnight on September 16, and the movement remains on-going as of October 8. It’s allegedly affecting the production of thenext-generation Chevrolet Corvette. Here’s what you need to know about the strike, and how it could potentially affect both you and your next car....

If you’re in the market for a budget GPU, the RTX 4060 is one of thebest graphics cardsyou can buy. It’s available for a reasonable price, offers solid 1080p performance, and comes with a suite of Nvidia-exclusive features. Still, it’s not the right graphics card for everyone. As you’re able to read in ourRTX 4060 review, Nvidia’s value-focused GPU has a few minor issues. It’s still a card to keep in mind if you’re shopping for a budget graphics card, but we rounded up five alternatives that fill in the gaps that the RTX 4060 leaves....

TheiPhone 14series just came out a few months ago, and while many are (or will be) enjoying everything that the iPhone 14 andiPhone 14 Prohave to offer, we need to look ahead to theiPhone 15. After all, rumors have already started, and technology is constantly evolving. We may have reached a peak in mobile tech, but hey — there are still some things I want to see in the next iPhone....

The Batmobile is as inseparable from Batman as Superman is from his cape. It’s unthinkable that Rocksteady Studios has gotten away with delivering two Arkham games that only featured the Dark Knight’s signature ride in brief cutscenes. That the studio did so withoutstandingresults is even more surprising. Here we are now, about to cap off the trilogy that Rocksteady kicked off in 2009’sBatman: Arkham Asylum, and atlastwe have the full extent of an open world Gotham City to explore, and a fully functional Batmobile to speed up movement from A to B....

Asus may not be the biggest PC maker around, but its efforts in rolling out some of thebest laptopswith great all-around capabilities has made it one of thebest laptop brandsin the industry. The company also takes pride in its broad selection of laptops, ranging frombudget-friendlyChromebooks and productivity-focused2-in-1sto ultra-portable ZenBooks and high-endgaming machines. While Asus does not charge extremely expensive premiums compared toAppleandMicrosoft, the brand has something to offer just about every other price....

Amazon and YouTube have agreed to comply with The European Commission’s request to switch to standard quality streams in an effort to avoid bandwidth overload in the European Union. “Prime Video is working with local authorities and Internet Service Providers where needed to help mitigate any network congestion, including in Europe where we’ve already begun the effort to reduce streaming bitrates whilst maintaining a quality streaming experience for our customers,” a Prime Video spokespersontold Engadget....

Can’t get together with your family this year for Christmas? You are not alone. Instead of gathering for a large holiday celebration, many people are opting to meet virtually. To help people stay connected while apart, Amazon added new audio and video calling features toAlexaand its Echo devices starting today. With Amazon’s group-calling feature, people can connect to seven friends and family members on a single hands-free video or audio call....

Google’s flagship line of smartphones always shines from a technical and critical perspective, and while it only holds a small market share in the smartphone space, Google still takes a lot of pride in its ever-improving line ofPixel devices. TheGoogle Pixel 4was an impressive phone with some cutting-edge software features, but it was badly let down by limited battery life. TheGoogle Pixel 4 XLoffers a bit more stamina, but it doesn’t last as long as we’d like, either....

Apple has been hit with a lawsuit over allegations of false advertising and unfair competitionregarding the delayed launchof some of its Apple Intelligence features. The tech company has made much of its AI-infused Apple Intelligence tools when they were first unveiled at its developer event in June 2024, and while some of the features have made their way to its various devices since then, the company recently revealed that some of the more advanced AI-powered tools — including for its Siri virtual assistant — would not be ready until 2026....