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LEGO and Star Wars are best friends. For decades, they've been printing money by putting out amazing kits representing iconic Star Wars vehicles, with the pinnacle of the craft being their incredible Ultimate Collectors Series kits, but we still don't have UCS kits of these cool Star Wars vehicles.

If you want to fill out your Switch game library without spending a dime, there are some brilliant free demos to download from the eStore. None of them offer a complete gaming experience, but you can still bag dozens of hours of excellent gameplay for free.

Few things are more frustrating than a vague error message, especially if it prevents you from running a game or an app you’ve just installed. macOS likes to throw these errors at you from time to time, in the name of system security. So what can you do about it?

For many, replayability is often a defining factor of a great game. However, sometimes the most memorable games are the ones that leave you speechless on your first playthrough, whether it's accomplished through gameplay, the narrative, or both.

Manual transmissions are quickly becoming a rarity in today’s auto market, with most manufacturers phasing them out in favor of automatics and electric drivetrains. But for driving purists, there’s still hope as several new cars in 2025 proudly keep the stick shift alive.

If you've been using the internet for a while, it should be common knowledge that when a product is free, you are the product. But what happens when you're actually paying for it? Google seems to be testing the limits of what paying customers will accept with a recent change to YouTube Premium Lite.

Samsung's new One UI 8 beta (based on Android 16) has a lot to offer, especially on the Galaxy S25 series. While things are still early with this preview of the next version of Android, the "Now Bar" just got even better. Even with two new features, though, I still want more.

The bond between books and video games seems like an obvious one since many games set out to tell a good story. As a result, there are plenty of games that started life as or were directly inspired by words on a page.

Do you love the Nintendo Switch? Do you have a rich library of games, and wish you could play them at smoother frame rates with visual upgrades? Do you have $450? Nintendo has a solution for you!

My phone, which is also my PC, is immensely important to both my personal and professional life—and yet I use it without a case. In fact, I haven't used cases with most of my phones, and it's been a more enjoyable way to live.

If your aging Windows PC is struggling and you want to give it a new lease of life, there is an excellent selection of Linux distros that can turn it into a responsive machine. These distros are lean and resource-efficient to run seamlessly on older hardware.

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is finally here, and it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Whether you put down a refundable preorder “just in case” or you’re determined to hunt down a unit during the launch window, it’s make-your-mind-up time.

While June isn't typically a month that PC gamers associate with high-profile game releases, this year's lineup holds a few big arrivals across different genres: action-adventures, MMORPGs, soccer, horror, and more.

Today is your lucky day if you’re an owner of Walmart’s Onn 4K or Onn 4K Pro streaming boxes. Android 14 is rolling out right now, and this update skips over Android 13 from Android 12, bringing your device (almost) fully up-to-date.

The LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor has dropped to its lowest price ever. Right now, you can get it for $749.99 on Amazon, which is a huge 25% discount off its original price of $999.99. This is a high-quality monitor, and you're not likely to see it any cheaper anytime soon.

You use your devices to listen to music, watch YouTube videos, or get work done—and primarily, that’s what they’re meant for. But you’re not the only one who can have fun with your tech.

There's nothing worse than losing luggage during a vacation. If you want a little peace of mind, you'll want to outfit your gear with a Bluetooth tracker. Whether you have upcoming summer travel plans or just need a few more trackers, the UGREEN FineTrack is currently on sale for only $9.99.

Dolphin Emulator's Release 2506 is a big step forward for GameCube and Wii emulation. The audio and visuals have been improved, and you can finally play games with Wii Speak without needing the Wii Speak accessory.

For anyone who enjoys gaming, few things compare to the hype that a new game announcement brings. But for fighting game enthusiasts like myself, nothing beats a new character reveal for a fighting game. There is a certain art to creating the perfect trailer, and the best in the business are as scream-inducing as they are memorable.

You can get a big brand-name TV without spending too much money. The 55-inch LG LED 4K TV is going for a very low price of $299.99 at Best Buy. This is a big discount compared to its regular price of $349.99 and an even bigger saving compared to the current Amazon price of $376.99.