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Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny
The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three ...Entertainment - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
Review: 'Gladiator II,' though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington
Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago -
Trump Win Could Make Musk’s Robotaxis a Reality, Though Hurdles Remain
Despite the president-elect’s public scorn for EVs, his victory could ease the regulatory path for his billionaire backer’s next big Tesla project.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Why Nvidia Stock Dropped Even Though It Crushed Earnings
Wall Street’s expectations were so high that even a $35.1 billion quarter couldn’t satisfy them.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Why did Kari Lake lose in Arizona even though Trump won?
In 2024, the content and tone of Lake’s campaign remained unmistakably Trumpian.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Jim Cramer identifies an interesting buy level for our worst performing Big Tech stock this year
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Dolly Parton: ‘I was sorry when Dolly the sheep died – though I don’t want to be cloned’
As she launches a new LP and her own wine, the country legend answers your questions on her tough childhood, how she recorded Jolene, and why she’ll never retire. How important were the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Dems say they will certify a Trump victory — even the ones who think the 14th Amendment disqualifies him
If Trump wins at the polls, Democratic leaders are hoping to prevent Jan. 6 drama, despite past claims that he is constitutionally barred from office.Politics - Politico - October 31 -
How the WNBA’s Angel Reese lives the good life in her $8,000-a-month Chicago apartment, even though her paycheck doesn’t cover her rent
Despite her WNBA salary, Reese enjoys one of the city’s most exclusive and luxurious high-rises.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's terms
Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's termsEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
Redacted Review - Prison Break
You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Slitterhead Review - Surface Tension
Third-person action game Slitterhead often presents a pretty compelling front. At first, it sounds like an out-there horror game with an inventive approach to gameplay. You play as a formless ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Unbound Flick Review: A Ring Vibrator
This is the new wearable vibrator to get.Tech - Wired - November 3 -
Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'
England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Amyl and the Sniffers review – nonstop fireworks
Roundhouse, London The Aussie rockers led by the magnetic Amy Taylor showcase new album Cartoon Darkness with an explosive set that just keeps giving and giving. Part of the appeal of the ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Book Review: ‘Cher: The Memoir,’ by Cher
The first volume of her frank autobiography is a testament to resilience, chronicling a grim childhood and the brazen path to stardom, with and without Sonny.Top stories - The New York Times - November 19 -
U.K. to Review Merger Probes Approach
The U.K.’s competition regulator plans to review how it inspects big mergers and whether more can be cleared without forcing businesses to sell assets.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review In Progress - Return To Form
Each new entry in the Dragon Age series is always transformative, so it's not uncommon for a fan to really love one of the entries but feel lukewarm about another. 2009's Origins played like a ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign Review
Treyarch's latest entry into the Call of Duty series uses creative mission design and its new omni-movement system to tell a fun but sometimes nonsensical story.Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Batman: Arkham Shadow Review - I Am Batman
It's hard to believe it's been nearly a decade since the last mainline Batman Arkham game. Since then, we've seen several Arkham-adjacent projects come out, only to feel hamstrung or otherwise ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Kindle Paperwhite Review (2024): The E-Reader to Get
Amazon’s new Paperwhite remains its best ebook reader, now with a larger display, thinner chassis, and longer battery life.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
32 Best Gifts for Teens (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Technics SC-CX700 Review: Faithful Musical Reproduction
These gorgeous powered speakers bring some much-needed competition to KEF’s LS50 line.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Review
There's an argument to be made that speed is what makes Call of Duty multiplayer feel so good. As a franchise, the CoD games are great about getting you into the action as quickly as possible. When ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Martha Stewart Gives Netflix’s ‘Martha’ a Scalding Review
When a reporter phoned about her new documentary, the lifestyle star didn’t hold back: “I hate those last scenes. Hate them.”Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Technics SL-1300G Review: A Bomb Proof Classic
This hyper-robust deck from Technics takes classic design to the audiophile tier.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Review
The best part of any Call of Duty game's Zombies mode is how it facilitates panic. The longer you play the round-based horde mode, in which the undead stream toward you from all directions, the ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
9 Best Advent Calendars (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Whether your loved one likes sweets, spices, or something a little stronger, these treat-filled Advent calendars make a great gift.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Activo P1 Review: Wired Sound, Tired Looks
Activo's P1 is a decent portable music player, but it looks pretty bland.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn't need to be charged every day.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio Review: Expensive, but Worth It
This secure, durable walkie-talkie is worth the seemingly exorbitant price.Tech - Wired - November 3 -
Officer-fan fights at Georgia-Florida under review
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers punching fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
16 Best Cozy Games (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace.Tech - Wired - November 4 -
The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin Review - The Real Warcraft Movie
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin isn't the first Warcraft film, but it is definitely the best one. Duncan Jones's big-budget Warcraft from 2016 focused on the "main" characters of developer Blizzard's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven Review
SaGa stands as one of Square Enix's longest-running series, but it's also had a rough time outside of Japan. If you pick up a random SaGa game, you'll probably understand why: SaGa games are JRPGs ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
PS5 Pro Review - Powerful On Paper, Ordinary In Action
When the PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, Sony made a compelling case for picking one up. In addition to simply being a shiny new console, the value proposition it presented was largely in ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6
