Latest articles by Matthew Murray
I played Civilization VII for 16 hours — here are my first impressions
I've played Civilization VII early, and my most-anticipated game of 2025 is shaping up to be something very special.
Hisense U9N TV review
Near-flagship performance at a more reasonable price The Hisense U9N is a large Mini-LED QLED TV that performs well with all content types and gets surprisingly bright
Best cutting boards in 2025: Tested and rated
Spend less time prepping meals with the best cutting boards for every kitchen
The best PS5 internal SSDs
The best PS5 internal SSDs expand storage space, and are a snap to install.
Lenovo ThinkVision M14t portable monitor review
The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t portable monitor is a capable—if expensive—way to add screen space and touch functionality to your laptop or mobile device.
Samsung CU7000 TV review
If you care about playing games but not how they (or anything else) look, the low-input-lag Samsung CU7000 may be the TV for you.
Samsung CU8000 TV review
The Samsung CU8000 delivers okay picture quality for the money, but it struggles against the competition.
Samsung Q60B QLED TV review
The Samsung Q60B delivers a fairly decent picture, low input lag for gaming and solid sound on a budget.
Sony Bravia X80K TV review: Punches above its price
An entry-level TV that delivers surprisingly good performance.
Samsung QN90B Neo QLED TV (QN43QN90BAF) review
This small TV is loaded with big capabilities.
Samsung The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2022) review
Samsung The Frame (2022) is neither the best TV nor the best digital photo frame, but it's a good compromise for folks who want a stylish QLED TV that blends in with their décor.
Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor review: Ridiculous in the best possible way
The Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor packs the performance and features, but requires a few significant sacrifices.
I used Apple’s $5,000 Pro Display XDR monitor for a month — here's what happened
Apple's Pro Display XDR is a pro-grade monitor that costs $5K and doesn't come with a stand (it costs an extra $999). Here's what it's like to use one as your primary monitor for a month.
