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Review: 'Star Trek: Area 31' is diverting, but it's more pilot episode than film
Michelle Yeoh is fun to watch in "Star Trek's" first TV movie, but the series-turned-film is a tonal mish-mash that feels stranded on the verge of something that will never come.Los Angeles Times - 20h -
Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs
Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading to the layoff of ...The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - 2d -
Google agrees changes to tackle fake reviews for businesses
Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.BBC News - 9h -
Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'
The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills.BBC News - 15h -
UK launches review into loan charge policy
Treasury minister says ‘driving force’ behind new report is to ‘bring to a close’ dispute over tax avoidance crackdownFinancial Times - 1d -
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The Book of George by Kate Greathead review – male misadventures
This wryly comic tale follows the lives of a stunted antihero and his long-suffering girlfriend. The title character of American author Kate Greathead’s second novel is not just a man; he’s an ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Congressional Review Act is a reckless tool
Resolutions of disapproval fast-track decisions by limiting public hearings and debate.The Hill - 4d -
Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis review – the gospel according to…
The first ever memoir by a living pope reveals a warm, emotionally intelligent man who loves football and ‘cutting-edge’ cinema – but skates over the more controversial parts of his career. Popes ...The Guardian - 5d -
Best Kindle to Buy in 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.Wired - 6d -
LG M4 TV Review: A Beautiful Wireless OLED
This high-end OLED comes with wireless connectivity for clean lines in fancy rooms.Wired - 6d -
Honor Magic 7 Pro Review: Refined Flagship
Honor’s latest flagship phone is a refined marriage of hardware and AI-infused software.Wired - Jan. 17 -
Six Of The NHL's Newest Stars Emerge
The Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators and Utah Hockey Club are some NHL squads seeing promising players have breakout campaigns. And how about Dylan Holloway?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Cooper announces urgent grooming gangs review
Plans include local investigations and a national audit of the ethnicity of victims and perpetrators.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Review: 'Severance' Season 2 is a refined, thrilling masterwork
After nearly three years, Apple TV+'s thriller returns with more sci-fi creepiness, nuanced social commentary and black humor. And perks like fruit leather.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro Review: Value for Gamers
Nubia’s Redmagic 10 Pro delivers magnificent mobile gaming at a midrange price, but nongamers should look elsewhere.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Lovense Osci 3 Review: A Vibrator That Warms Up
This vibrator has two motors and can even warm up to body temperature for a more natural feel.Wired - Jan. 16 -
8 Best Leggings (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re doing reps or pushing Play on the next episode, these leggings are built for every kind of marathon.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Movie Review: 'One of Them Days' will convince you Keke Palmer is a star
Horror, not comedy, has been the go-to movie genre in recent years, but a movie like “One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and, in her big-screen debut, SZA, is a good reminder of what we’ve ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R Review: Fast and Smooth
The OnePlus 13 sets the stage for a feisty battle for the smartphone crown in 2025.Wired - Jan. 14 -
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review - Army Of One
When it comes down to it, the essence of Dynasty Warriors' longevity is simple: Cleaving through hundreds of enemies like a hot knife through butter feels really good. It's the ultimate power ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
Schiff supports 'independent commission review' of California wildfires
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he supports an “independent commission review” of the wildfires scorching large parts of Los Angeles. Schiff joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to discuss the ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Book Review: ‘Death of the Author,’ by Nnedi Okorafor
In Nnedi Okorafor’s new novel, “Death of the Author,” a once-struggling writer grapples with power, privilege, agency and art after her book becomes a life-changing hit.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Maria review – Angelina Jolie excels as tragic Callas
Jolie goes full-blown diva in Pablo Larraín’s reverential portrait of the great soprano – a thoroughly operatic affair steeped in hauteur and grief. The final film in Chilean director Pablo ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Shure MV6 Review: A Clean Looking Gaming Mic
Shure’s new USB gaming mic looks familiar, but it might be too streamlined.Wired - Jan. 11 -
‘The Last Showgirl’ Review: Pamela Anderson Is Dazzling
The actress stars as a dancer at a Las Vegas revue on its last fishnet leg in Gia Coppola’s sensitive and beguiling film.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Oromay by Baalu Girma review – an Ethiopian classic
This political satire of insurrection and propaganda during the civil war, which is thought to have cost the author his life, gets an English translation at last. Oromay begins as it means to go ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics
Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Book Review: ‘Golden Years,’ by James Chappel
A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
We Live in Time review – Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in soggy tearjerker
The chemistry between the leads can’t quite save this ill-fated romance let down by an anodyne score and jarring product placement. For a film that strives as desperately as this one does to jazz ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.Wired - Jan. 5 -
Gardencup Review: Making Eating as Convenient as It Gets
Eating well doesn’t have to be difficult. Just reach into your fridge and grab a cup.Wired - Jan. 4 -
Ethel Cain: Perverts review – pink noise and punishment as cult star heads underground
(Daughters of Cain) Having struggled with the obsessive fandom drawn to her widescreen pop-Americana, Cain returns with 90 minutes of collapsing songs and confrontational power electronics. In ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The Cumulus Machine Review: Fast and Frothy Cold Brew
An innovative new coldbrew machine makes for wonderfully frothy nitro and espresso martinis. But is the flavor fully cooked?Wired - Jan. 1 -
Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.Wired - Jan. 1 -
Stockholm Bloodbath review – like Game of Thrones scripted by Guy Ritchie
Based on a real mass killing, this 16th-century tale of backstabbing and beheadings is a clunker with a laddish edge. ‘A great deal of this actually happened,” reads the title card at the start of ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
