Latest articles by Matthew Murray
I've played every Civ game since the start — here's my verdict on Civilization VII after 60 hours
Civilization VII represents two steps forward and one step back for the legendary strategy franchise, here's my verdict after 60 hours.
I just built an RTX 5090 gaming PC — here’s what I used and how to build your own
I just built an RTX 5090 gaming PC. Here's how to build your own and all the tips I've learnt over 35 years of PC building.
Sony Bravia 7 TV review
The Sony Bravia 7 is an affordable Mini-LED TV with lots of features and good picture quality that help it hold its own against competing sets.
TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV review
The TCL QM7 isn’t as flush with features as pricier Mini-LED TVs, but its performance and gaming enhancements make it an excellent budget pick.
Samsung S85D OLED TV review
Though not as impressive as Samsung’s higher-end OLEDs, the S85D offers a terrific picture for a more agreeable price.
Best cutting boards in 2025: tested and rated
Spend less time prepping meals with the best cutting boards for every kitchen
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
The best PS5 internal SSDs
The best PS5 internal SSDs expand storage space, and are a snap to install.
LG C4 OLED TV review
Small issues hold it back from perfection, but the LG C4 OLED is still one of the best OLED TVs in 2024.
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.
Casper Foam Pillow with Snow Technology review
Casper makes good on its promise of delivering cool heads on hot nights.
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.
