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Hollow Knight (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) Hollow Knight asks the question: what if Dark Souls was a cute Metroidvania platform game? The answer is: it would be brilliant, addictive and challenging – and one of the finest indie titles you can download on Xbox Game Pass for PC! Explore a vast interconnected world as a mysterious silent protagonist, fighting monsters, negotiating devilish challenges and learning new skills as you uncover the story behind a civilisation’s decline and fall. With its pixel-perfect controls, melancholic presentation and superbly designed environments, Hollow Knight is a game that every fan of old-school…

Whether you’re a PC or console gamer, we’ve all loved, fought and died on countless imaginary worlds. From Grand Theft Auto to The Witcher, the most special video games are filled with beautiful vistas, wonderful characters and truly memorable missions. Whether it’s dispatching Mongol invaders on Ghost of Tsushima’s eponymous island, wandering the irradiated wasteland of the US Capitol in Fallout 3 or indulging in a game of Gwent on The Witcher’s Skellige Isles, these lands hold a special place in our hearts that make us homesick for a world we’ve never physically visited. So when DLC packs offer up…

I’ve used about half a dozen sets of earbuds in as many years, and I’m a fan of them. But as much as I love earbuds, I can’t ignore the fact that they come with their fair share of issues. 5 Wireless Earbuds Can “Die” in Storage Sergio Rodriguez / MakeUseOf Earbuds don’t just sit there doing nothing when you’re not using them. Even in a case, powered off, their batteries slowly drain. This is called self-discharge, and it’s normal for all rechargeable batteries. The problem is that true wireless earbuds have tiny batteries (usually under 100mAh) that don’t handle…

When shopping for a TV, I look for quality and reliability, which can only be found from reputable brands. That’s why I’ll only buy a unit from either of these six manufacturers when I’m in the market for my next TV upgrade. 1 Samsung Samsung Thanks to its continuous innovation in the space, Samsung is one of the best TV brands on the market. Its massive investment in pushing the boundaries in quantum dot technology and mini-LED backlighting gives Samsung displays some of the best available anywhere. Samsung pioneered QLED technology, which offers great color accuracy and higher peak brightness.…

Your living room is more cluttered than it needs to be. Smart TVs are now so advanced that with a modern one, there are entire classes of gadgets you no longer need. 5 Streaming Devices If you have a smart TV, chances are it comes with streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and YouTube. These apps offer direct access to the most popular streaming services with no extra hardware required. You might wonder whether streaming sticks like Roku or Fire TV are better than smart TVs. In the past, dedicated boxes often won out. But that’s no longer the case.…

If you exercise without tracking it, did you exercise at all? Don’t take the risk of missing a discipline: strap the best running smartwatch to your wrist for a guaranteed calorie count while you’re doing sports. Whether you’re a runner, a lunger or just looking to get a bit fitter, the top tickers offer total fitness assistance. The top options below can analyse your activity, provide detailed training feedback and guide you to a new PB – on the road, in the gym or underwater. Besides keeping tabs on your sweaty metrics, today’s crop of clever trackers can also monitor…

Samsung finally made a folding device I can get behind. No, not a phone. I’m still unconvinced by foldable phones – doubly so by the ones designed so you can run two apps simultaneously. I think one app running at once is often too much for a phone, given how much mine steals my attention. And I’m also not talking about the Flexible Cabinbag, a massive folding tablet that can disguise itself as a briefcase, like the world’s most stupid Transformer. Instead, the folding gadget that’s caught my eye is Samsung Flex Gaming. Let’s get one thing out of the way: the name…

You’ve probably read about HDR content on your television, smartphone, or camera. But high dynamic range (HDR) technology comes in several formats, all promising a stunning visual experience—so which HDR format should you use? What Is High Dynamic Range TV? Samsung There is more to TV picture quality than screen resolution alone, with contrast, color, and detail playing essential roles. High dynamic range (HDR) technology enhances picture quality by expanding the contrast between a TV’s deepest blacks and brightest whites while offering a broader spectrum of colors than its non-HDR counterparts. The result is a more immersive viewing experience that…

They say violence never solves anything, but those who engage in fisticuffs on a streaming service near you beg to differ. Witness the likes of Jackie Chan or Jean-Claude Van Damme — individuals with a knack for solving problems (or removing them), whether it’s with their fists, sharp instruments or ordinary household objects such as a feather duster. What’s more, these characters, whether protecting their loved ones, homes, or countries, look totally badass while doing so, performing all manner of acrobatic feats or pummeling foes with their dozen-hit combos. In honour of new martial arts film, Love Hurts, we’re listing…

Samsung’s Vision AI, unveiled at CES 2025, promises to revolutionize how we interact with our TVs. But while the buzz around Vision AI is undeniable, I’m not convinced it’s time for an upgrade just yet. 5 AI Picture Enhancements Aren’t Really Groundbreaking Samsung Samsung is touting its AI Auto HDR remastering, AI Color Boosting Pro, and AI upscaling as game-changers for picture quality. And sure, these features sound impressive on paper. But how much better can a TV picture actually get? Modern TVs already deliver stunning visuals, with 4K and 8K resolutions offering razor-sharp clarity. While AI enhancements might tweak…