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October 2024

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October 31
- I made one of the best gaming chairs even better by turning it into a recliner — here’s how
- I’ve waited years for Apple to give a damn about Mac gaming — and it’s finally happening
- Until Dawn remake is better than the original — here's why
- I've been testing Sony's new LinkBuds Fit — here's my pros and cons
- I would definitely cancel Hulu and Peacock this month — here's why
October 30
- Apple just repeated its worst design mistake in the last 20 years — the M4 Mac mini got Magic Mouse’d
- My favorite teen drama is now streaming on Netflix — and it's an addictive binge
- Android 16 could reverse this controversial decision — what you need to know
October 29
- Apple Intelligence on the iPhone: A lot of promise but no must-have features
- 'Alien: Romulus' sequel is confirmed — here's 5 things I want to see
- Prime Video has a dark thriller movie that's perfect for Halloween — and it's 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Forget Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 — here’s why I’m more excited for iOS 18.2
October 28
- I tried these earbuds specifically designed for sleeping and I love them — but there's just one big problem
- iPhone SE 4 screen sizes and design changes grab the attention, but only one rumored change matters
- 'The Cabin in the Woods' is my go-to horror movie recommendation for people who don't love horror — stream it now for Halloween
- I just tested the world’s first over-ear, open-ear headphones — here’s what happened
October 27
- I spent a few hours with the world's cheapest OLED TV — what I like (and don't)
- This is the one movie I watch for Halloween every year — 'It' is the scariest Stephen King adaptation yet
- Do not buy that 8,000Hz polling rate gaming mouse — I'm not wasting my money again
- HBO’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ begins its superb final season — break out the tissues
- I’ve seen 84 movies in theaters so far this year — here’s the 5 best and 5 worst
October 26
- 'Alien' is my favorite horror movie of all time — and it's perfect for Halloween
- I wish I’d known about these Google Translate features before I went on vacation
- I ditched my Windows PC for a Mac for the first time in almost 20 years — here’s why
- ‘I See You’ still keeps me up at night — here’s why it’s the best psychological thriller for Halloween on Prime Video
October 25
- Netflix’s new thriller is one of the most intense movies of the year — and you can stream it now
- I added MagSafe support to my Pixel 9 Pro because Google refused to — here’s how
- I’ve seen 24 new horror movies in 2024 — here’s the 5 you need to stream this Halloween
- I raced a half marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 965 — here’s the winner
- I'm following this 3-week 'Live Below Parallel' routine to boost lower-body mobility — here are my results so far
October 24
- The best modern ‘Star Trek’ show embarks on its final season — I’m going to miss ‘Lower Decks’
- A new study suggests standing desks don't improve your health — here's why I use one anyway
- 'Venom: The Last Dance' is a ridiculous mess — just like the rest of the superhero trilogy
- The 5 biggest gaming trends I think we’ll see over the next decade — from the end of Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 to 8K and the PS6
- ‘Terrifier’ is the biggest movie in horror right now — and that worries me
October 23
- I’ve been using the Moonbird breathing coach device to build mental strength — here’s my verdict
- Forget iPhone 17 Pro Max — Snapdragon 8 Elite could beat Apple with the one feature I've been waiting for
October 22
- I’m a stomach sleeper, here’s why I’m super fussy about my pillows
- iPhone SE 4 Plus could be the big-screen phone of 2025 — here's why
- Netflix's new No.1 movie transforms true crime — and I can't stop thinking about it
October 21
- I thought double-sided mattresses were a gimmick until I tried one — here's what happened
- Apple reportedly '2 years behind' on AI with Apple Intelligence — here's why
- Here's why "Rocky Horror Picture Show" remains an important movie
October 20
- Antidepressants used to help me sleep, now I rely on these 3 things instead
- After Metaphor: ReFantazio, I'm not sure I can go back to Persona
- Prime Video just added one of my favorite movies of the year — go stream 'Monkey Man' now
- Samsung’s and Roku’s TV remotes are the best in the industry — so why haven’t others followed suit?
- I just tested the all digital Xbox Series X, and it fixes my main gripe with the original
- I'm an ex-Starbucks barista — here's how I got cafe-quality latte art at home
- I didn’t realise how alcohol affected my sleep until I quit 3 weeks ago
October 19
- The Pixel Watch 3 is my first ever smartwatch — and so far it’s just a glorified Fitbit
- I photographed the Northern Lights with my Google Pixel 7 Pro — and the results blew me away
- Netflix and Prime Video keep canceling their best TV shows early — and I'm fed up
- I just tried Apple Vision Pro for the first time — 3 things I like and 1 I don't
- I've been testing Apple Intelligence — 5 features I love and 4 I don't
October 18
- What is the Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper and should you buy one?
- Netflix’s new crime thriller is one of the best movies of the year — and it’s already 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 'Smile 2' builds on the original movie — with mostly strong results
- Rumors point to massive ChatGPT update soon — here's what we know
October 17
- I tested this iPhone Creator Kit with 5 MagSafe accessories in one — here's my verdict
- 'Alien: Romulus' is now streaming — here's why it's my favorite movie of 2024
- I spent 3 days running at high altitudes with Hoka’s pro runners — here’s what I learned
- iPad mini 7 — 5 reasons I’m excited for the new iPad
- I didn't realize just how good the Pixel 9 Pro battery life is until I went on vacation
- My favorite TV accessory just got an awesome 8K upgrade
- Forget the haters: I watched ‘The Office’ Australia and it's a bloody ripper
October 16
- What is the Saatva HD mattress and should you buy it?
- 'The Shawshank Redemption' at 30 — here's why it remains one of the greatest movies ever
October 15
- The best music streaming service you've never heard of just unleashed a barnstorming new feature
October 14
- I’ve played the first two chapters of Life is Strange: Double Exposure — and now I’m concerned
- I just watched Hulu's new Halloween movie — and it's a mind-bending ride
- I tried this 8-minute no-equipment barre workout to help strengthen my core — here's what happened
- This 34-inch curved monitor is a game changer for my productivity — and it's $300 off in early Black Friday deal
- I love iOS 18's iPhone Mirroring feature — but I've found one big problem
- The future is handheld — so where do Xbox and PlayStation go next?
October 13
- This underrated dark thriller on Netflix is the perfect series to binge-watch during spooky season
- Is the iPhone 16 Plus going to be Apple's last Plus model? I certainly hope not
- I did 70 decline push-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my upper body
- Prime Video just added all 25 James Bond movies — here’s the 5 worth watching
- I’ve been a PC gamer for 20 years — here’s why you should buy a PS5 Pro instead
October 12
- What is a cooling gel mattress topper and should you buy one?
- I put two tiny webcams to the test — and there was a clear winner
- I run marathons, and this Apple Watch running app is the best $8 I’ve ever spent
- I finally tried the iPhone Action button — and I don’t get it
- Pilates instructor shares 3 favorite moves for strengthening your back and boosting posture — and 3 common mistakes
October 11
- I want to watch TV with my wireless headphones — why is it so hard?
- Personal trainer shares one simple exercise to strengthen your hips, build core stability and improve the L-sit
October 10
- I just watched 'Submerged' on Apple Vision Pro — this could change the way we watch movies
- AI has made me all but give up on traditional Google searches — here’s why
- Peacock's new dark thriller show 'Teacup' is binge-worthy TV — and it will have you craving more
October 8
- Prime Day mechanical keyboard deals live — 5 sales both typists and gamers will love
- Peacock has two of the best TV shows about families right now, 'Yellowstone' and 'Downton Abbey'
- iPhone SE 4 — top 5 rumored changes to Apple's budget phone
October 7
- I tried Brooklyn Bedding's 3" Latex Mattress Topper — here's 5 things to know before buying
- So long Hall Effect - I'm only using controllers with TMR sensors from now on
- My iPhone 17 wish list — 5 things I want to see from next year's phones
- I have nighttime anxiety — how a weighted blanket has eased it and improved my sleep
October 6
- Max's chaotic superhero satire 'The Franchise' has landed — and I love it
- I was a DJ for 3 years — here’s why the brand-new Shure MV6 is my favorite mic
- I just spent a week with the iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s my pros and cons
- I test TVs for a living and this is the one I'd buy for the PS5 Pro
October 5
- My favorite Netflix movie just got a sequel — and this dark thriller is now No. 1
- The Amazfit Helio is my favorite smart ring — here’s why its sudden price drop is a problem
- I just switched to iPhone 16 Pro Max from iPhone 13 Pro — 7 features that make it worth upgrading
- My most-wanted PS5 Pro game isn't out yet so I'm killing time with this PS3 classic — and it was a huge mistake
October 4
- This $199 smart coffee mug just revolutionized my work week — here's how
- I’ve never bought a smart ring, but the Oura Ring 4 might make me change my mind
October 3
- I've been sleeping on a cooling waterproof mattress protector for months — why I recommend it
- I used a sunrise alarm clock for a week and it didn’t wake me up once — here’s why I'll still use it
- My favorite supernatural series of all time is streaming for free — binge-watch all 7 seasons now
- I did Apple's 6-week Restart Your Fitness challenge — here's the results
- There’s been 25 Netflix No. 1 movies in 2024 so far — here’s the 5 you need to watch
October 2
- Max just added the greatest movie of all time — and it has a perfect 100% on Metacritic
- I watched all of Netflix’s ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ — and I have regrets
- 'Slow Horses' must answer a burning question after episode 5 — will it have time in the finale?
- I just watched 'Wolfs' on Apple TV Plus and now I know why it skipped theaters
- iPhone SE 4 price — why I don't like what I'm hearing
- One of the best action thrillers ever just turned 10 — here’s why you need to watch it
- I’ve avoided smartwatches for years but a month with the Galaxy Watch Ultra changed my mind
October 1
- I'm a sleep writer – here are the 3 sleepmaxxing methods I’d actually recommend
- ‘Nobody Wants This’ is a near-perfect rom-com — and I binge-watched it in one sitting