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The Galaxy S25 Edge shows Samsung has run out of ideas
What do we really get when the main selling point of a gadget is "thinness"? Samsung will ask consumers to pay a lot for the new Edge smartphone, but consumers aren't getting more for their money.
What Google Fiber costs and where you can get it in 2025
CheckMag Google Fiber has expanded to Fort Mill and Tega Cay, bringing gigabit internet speeds of up to 8 Gbps to South Carolina for the first time. This article breaks down where Google Fiber is available, what each plan offers, and how y...
Firefox still sucks on Android tablets despite making progress on the desktop
CheckMag Recent updates to Firefox on desktop added vertical tabs, tab groups, and profile switching, but the Android version of the app still just kind of sucks. Firefox on Android is far behind its competitors, like Brave, Vivaldi, and e...
Doom: The Dark Ages review: Cleave and reave till it be finished
Doom Returnal Doom: The Dark Ages is idSoftware's newest entry in the franchise that made FPS games what they are today. It brings forth many elements never seen before in a Doom game. In this review, we'll take an in-depth look at them and det...
Confusing customers with naming: Why you should be very careful when choosing the CPU of any 2025 laptop with Intel processors
CheckMag In 2025, customers buying a Windows laptop have as much choice as never before when it comes to processors. Snapdragon X, Krackan Point, Strix Point, Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, it is easy to get confused. Especially confusing this ye...
Best laptop for Among Us 3D - best, mid-range, and budget picks
Among Us 3D is here! We’ve rounded up top picks across premium, mid-range, and budget categories. Check out the specs, pros, cons, and expert verdicts to find your perfect match!
How to reset your network settings in Windows 11
CheckMag As a last resort, resetting your network settings can help restore your internet connection. This article explains how to do it in Windows 11.
Fantastic OnePlus 13T sales highlight the rising demand for premium compact phones
The OnePlus 13T recently went on sale in China, with the company confirming its impressive commercial success, highlighting the demand for compact, premium phones in China. The global market may be an entirely different matter, ho...
Bianchet's UltraFino tourbillon integrates the Golden Ratio into modern watchmaking
Bianchet's B 1.618 UltraFino tourbillon integrates Golden Ratio principles with high-performance titanium or carbon composite, and a lightweight flying tourbillon. The UT01 calibre offers a 60-hour power reserve in an ultra-thin, ...
Everything wrong with the Nvidia Shield remote can be fixed with this free, 3D printable case
CheckMag Whether it's a broken battery door from years of abuse by children and cats, the irritatingly easy to press Netflix button, or the complete inability to place the remote flat on a table, this genius Nvidia Shield remote case can b...
EA Steam sale slashes up to 85% off everything from African mythological indie gem to legendary Star Wars shooter
CheckMag The EA Games 2025 publisher sale has officially kicked off on Steam, offering as much as 95% off the retail price of both some of the biggest AAA games of the last few years and some highly rated indie gems alike.
Gigabyte X870 motherboard shows Ryzen 7 9800X3D instability in Gamers Nexus RMA Rescue test
CheckMag Gamers Nexus launches a new RMA investigation series, uncovering potential AM5 platform instability with Ryzen 9000X3D chips—though testing is halted by physical damage to the socket.
A hero in new armor: Why Oblivion Remastered inspires – and frustrates at times
The emperor is murdered, portals to hell open up – and once again, we charge into the next cave like it’s 2006. The Oblivion remaster brings back a flood of nostalgia, but also reminds us that some adventures are timeless – flaws ...
Virtual Game Cards arrive in 20.0.0 Nintendo Switch Update; How to utilize them
The Nintendo Switch has received its 20.0.0 update, introducing Virtual Game Cards and the new Gameshare feature ahead of the Switch 2 release. We share how to use the new Virtual Game card feature as well it's limitations in addi...
You can now add your driver’s license to Google Wallet in more States — here's how
CheckMag Google Wallet is expanding support for digital IDs, letting residents in more U.S. states store their driver's licenses or passports on their phones. The update also brings new privacy-first age verification using zero-knowledge p...
Casio April Roundup: All the G-Shock and Pro Trek watch leaks in one place
CheckMag Casio’s April leaks preview a packed summer lineup, with the return of G-Lide, a new Hidden Shine series, artist collabs like Mooze’s GA-2100, and high-end Pro Trek lume dials. New models span fitness, anime-themed drops, and prem...
Nintendo Switch: The charm of previous consoles has vanished, it seems
When one thinks of Nintendo, many may think of consoles they grew up with and their unique charm, such as the GameCube's boot logo. Lately, consoles like the Switch (and potentially the upcoming Switch 2) no longer have that same ...
Shot on Vivo X200 Ultra: First reviews, pictures and videos of the new Zeiss camera flagship phone
CheckMag The Vivo X200 Ultra has already made it to early adopters and some reviewers, primarily in China. Anyone browsing Chinese networks can already find many outstanding photos and even a product video for the Porsche 911 produced enti...
How to transfer your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music and vice versa
CheckMag Switching between Apple Music and YouTube Music? Don't leave your playlists behind. This guide covers some of the the best free and paid methods to transfer your music—from official tools to third-party solutions—plus key limitati...
A quarter into the year, CES 2025 has already aged like milk
CheckMag Broken promises or over-hyped expectations aren't uncommon after big announcements, but year's raft of disappointments is a whole other ball game.
Turn any Android device into a Light Phone without sacrificing the features you can't live without
CheckMag The Light Phone is a noble attempt at reducing our dependence on smartphones. But when banks, payment services and even public transport all require the use of an app, adopting one means making some significant sacrifices. However...
Preorders for Switch 2 have gone awry: Retailer sites are unstable
Target, Best Buy, and Walmart are all available for preorder, but it's been a messy and overall unstable mess for each website, resulting in preorder pages like Target's being review bombed.
These Manjaro KDE keyboard shortcuts may help give your productivity a boost
CheckMag As a tech journalist and cybersecurity analyst running Manjaro KDE, these keyboard shortcuts have greatly transformed my workflow. From instant window switching to formatting-free pasting, these tricks save me hours every week—and...
From loudspeakers to precision acoustic tools: The engineering behind modern directed sound systems
Directed acoustic energy systems represent an evolution from traditional loudspeakers to precision instruments for security applications. Modern iterations, such as the LRAD series, utilise focused sound waves for targeted communi...
If you like the ROG Flow or iPad's form factor, the Surface Go is still a compelling purchase in 2025
CheckMag The market for ultra-portables that bridge the gap between a decent desktop and media consumption has dwindled to almost nothing. A space now dominated by iPads and Android tablets with terrible multitasking, file management and m...
Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM approach for private users damages the reputation of Surface devices
The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and...
The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl is retro romance anime gold
Romance anime fans who love a good fight are in luck this spring. The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl balances action, social politics, and romance with a retro style that plenty of anime fans will love to see!
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes offers fans more super-powered action
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is the first anime spin-off of the wildly successful shonen and promises plenty of action ahead of the final season of MHA. The first two episodes are streaming now on Crunchyroll!
Apple’s Support Forums are a black hole for user feedback
CheckMag Apple likes to position itself as a company that values user experience above all. But spend just a few minutes in their official Support Communities, and a very different picture emerges — one of tightly controlled messaging, sup...
How to make Google Chrome uniquely yours
CheckMag Tired of Chrome looking and feeling the same as everyone else's? This guide breaks down a few ways you can customize it to your liking.
How to check how much you've spent on Steam games
CheckMag Ever wondered how much you've actually spent on Steam? A viral Reddit thread has revealed how to check your lifetime spending and the shocking totals might make you rethink your game purchases.
How to convert your physical SIM to eSIM on iPhone and Android
CheckMag eSIMs are fast becoming the new standard. This guide breaks down the quick conversion process for both iPhone and Android users, helping you transition seamlessly to digital SIM technology.
How to toggle the unique flexible RAM features of the AMD Ryzen AI Max series
CheckMag Users can reserve a massive 96 GB of RAM for the integrated Radeon 8060S GPU, but the setting is hidden under multiple submenus in the BIOS.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Is it time to upgrade?
CheckMag Nintendo is back with the Switch 2, a major upgrade promising 4K visuals, improved Joy-Cons, and powerhouse performance. But is it truly a next-gen leap or just a smarter, sleeker iteration of the original? I break it all down in ...
The Last of Us returns on April 13th with Season 2
CheckMag The critically-acclaimed video game adaptation "The Last of Us" returns on Sunday, April 13th with its second season. This season's tagline is "Every path has a price." referencing the fateful decision Joel made at the end of last...
I traveled the world with a dozen camera smartphones. Which one took the best travel photos?
CheckMag For almost a year, I've been testing and comparing the photo quality of smartphones all around the world. What was my motivation, what have I learned, how did my trip look like and which smartphone did I like the most? Read on to ...
These are my favorite shortcuts for taking screenshots on Windows 11
CheckMag Windows 11 offers a dizzying number of ways to take screenshots, but I’ve narrowed it down to four shortcuts that actually make sense. In this guide, I break down the only screenshot methods I use and what to do if your keyboard d...
7 of the best April Fools' tech gags from 2025, including Casio’s Tamagotchi and Razer’s Skibidi headset
CheckMag Popular tech brands used April Fools' Day 2025 to post about quirky pranks, from cube-shaped phones and gaming frisbees to Tamagotchi watches and earphones with 50-meter long cables. Here are seven of our favorite gags from this y...
Nintendo Switch 2 game lineup reveals a range of outrageously priced games you probably already bought cheaper elsewhere
CheckMag Nintendo has a history of selling full price games that have been available on sale for every other platform for years. Unfortunately, the Switch 2 seems unlikely to break from that tradition with a range of old, but admittedly gr...
Apple’s AI dilemma: A crisis of trust, timing, and technological ambition
CheckMag Apple's AI ambitions have hit a wall, with repeated delays and an underwhelming rollout of promised features like the Siri overhaul. While rivals push forward, Apple’s AI strategy seems tangled in internal struggles and cautious e...
Easter eggs on your wrist: Secret features hidden in Casio watches
CheckMag Casio's watches often include hidden features like display tests, backlight logos, and button combos. These subtle Easter eggs aren’t widely known, but they’re found across several popular models. Here's a look at some of the more...
Guide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to
CheckMag With official Steam OS just around the corner, Bazzite might seem irrelevant. However, Steam OS is currently still in beta, some functions don't work, and it has a far shorter supported device list. Bazzite on the other hand suppo...
Mozilla set to abandon Firefox 115 ESR in August 2025: Here's what older Mac, MacBook and iMac owners can do to stay safe
CheckMag Computers running macOS 10.14 and older, as well as Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 operating systems are set to lose critical software updates following Mozilla's decision, with Windows users having a lot more options to choose from when it...
How to remove your personal information from Google search results
CheckMag If your personal info like your address or phone number appears in Google searches, you can request its removal to protect your privacy. This guide explains how to submit takedown requests and manage your online exposure.
Starlink Mini dish price is coming down in the US, but it still falls short of Musk’s budget-friendly vision
CheckMag Initially teased by Elon Musk as a potential game-changer in affordable satellite internet, the Starlink Mini hasn't exactly lived up to that billing in the US market. While the price is trending downwards, it's still significantl...
I swapped my Steam Deck for a Legion Go and ended up hating it in every way possible, and no, it wasn't Windows
CheckMag On paper, the Legion Go is a great compromise. The bigger than average screen and detachable controllers could feasibly pull double duty as a gaming and highly portable productivity machine, negating the need to carry a handheld f...
Light-speed logic: The photonic future of quantum computing
CheckMag In the rapidly evolving realm of quantum computing, photonic systems—those that utilize light particles, or photons, for data processing—are emerging as a promising frontier. Unlike traditional quantum computers that rely on super...
This game is like Tony Hawk: Pro Skater with skis, and it may be your new addiction - SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding Review
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding is an arcade game that has you skiing down a mountain scoring as many tricks as you can. Released in February 2025, its gained a small following earning over $75000 from the time of writing.
Lego and Pokémon partnership revealed, new products to come in 2026
CheckMag The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group have now revealed a new multi-year partnership, with a new teaser video as well as comments from staff of both companies. The products are to come in 2026.
