A platform is only as good as its games, though, and Xbox Game Pass has a lot from which to choose: more than 300 titles, to be precise. With so much on offer, it can be hard to sort through the sheer volume of games available. That’s why the Tom’s Guide staff has selected our 10 favorite games on the service, from action-packed epics, to chill simulations, to classic strategy experiences, and everything in-between....

In our Echo Show 15 review, we named it the best smart display for wall mounting. Unlike its smaller counterparts, the Echo Show 15 acts more like a smart home control center than a speaker, prioritizing screen size and interface over audio and video quality. When placed in a high-traffic area in your home — such as the kitchen — the Echo Show 15 doubles as a digital destination for family members to interact, leave notes for each other, and more....

The Future Games Show is back for a summer showcase of exciting upcoming games across PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC and more. Taking place on June 11, the Future Games Show Powered by Mana will show off some 40 games from a mix of developers, such as Team17, Thunderful and Amanita Design. There’ll be a heady mix of exclusive announcements, world premieres, interviews with developers and more, which should give viewers a good taste of exciting games to come this year and into 2023....

Luckily, that’s starting to change. Right now, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (128GB) for just $549 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). Even better, if you’re willing to put up an extra $30, you can also get the 256GB version of the Galaxy Tab S8 for $579 (opens in new tab), also at Best Buy. That’s doubling your storage for just $30. And color doesn’t matter — both the 128GB and 256GB versions of the Tab S8 come in Graphite, Pink Gold and Silver, with discounts available on all three options....

This guide will run you through the basics, from making sure you’re visible in traffic to ensuring your bike fits you properly. If you also need to refresh your cycling gear, read through our round-ups of this year’s best bike lights and best bike helmets. 1. Always wear a helmet and make sure it fits Most countries, including the US and the UK, don’t legally require you to wear a helmet, but cycling experts strongly recommend you do....

If you haven’t heard of quantum dot OLED, here’s the gist. The Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED is designed to deliver superior color performance along with the ultra-wide viewing angles and perfect blacks that OLED panels are known for. And Alienware adds the industry’s fastest 0.1ms response time and 175Hz native refresh rate for the smoothest gameplay possible. I had a chance to spend a bit of hands-on time with the Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED, and it’s easily a candidate for our best gaming monitor list....

The cameras get an upgrade, too, and this is the first iPad with a front camera on the long edge, which makes for more natural video calls. Yup, this could be one of the best tablets of the year. So what’s not to like? That would be the Apple Pencil. The old first-gen Apple Pencil. That’s right, despite the sea of newness that the iPad 2022 represents, it’s stuck with a peripheral that debuted seven years ago....

Whether you’re buying for yourself or a loved one, the iPad Pro 2022 offers some of the best performance for a tablet on the market. If you already own the iPad Pro 2021, the only major update this time around is the new M2 processor. The difference in performance between the M1 chip of the 2021 iPad Pro and and the M2 isn’t huge, so we don’t recommend making the upgrade unless you’re desperate to get the latest and greatest iPad....

While the deep lore and stories of Tolkien’s Middle Earth are far from fully mined, it’s not yet clear what saga the The Rings of Power will be based on other than being a prequel to LotR and obviously including the rings that were used by elves, dwarves and men as items of power. And a new trailer for The Rings of Power (opens in new tab) (which is somewhat hidden, as it’s not on YouTube) raises more questions than it answers....

Meanwhile the PS5 came out with the DualSense, a controller that was noticeably different from what came before. Sure, it may share some of the same DNA as the Dualshock 4, but it showed us that Sony is willing to experiment and try new things. Meanwhile, the Xbox controller has remained largely unchanged since 2005. Or rather, the general design of the controller has remained unchanged. Microsoft has made some refinements to the Xbox controller over the years, and for good reason....

In a new report (opens in new tab), the cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has brought to light the existence of 17 more apps which have been dropping malware on Android devices. According to the company, the malware responsible, dubbed ‘DawDropper’, is “capable of stealing banking information, intercepting text messages, and hijacking infected devices.” The apps themselves are no longer on the Play Store, but it’s important you take a look at the full list below and delete them from your devices immediately, as they can still be doing damage if left installed....

Below, we’ve listed nine of the most essential accessories for your laptop. This includes items like carrying cases, chargers, external storage and more. We made sure to select affordable products that won’t break the bank but which are still of high quality. For other back to school products you may want to consider, check out our ultimate back to school buying guide. Without further ado, here are the nine best laptop accessories for back to school....

Usually, when I’m packing for a trip or excursion into the outdoors, my trusty UE Boom 2 portable speaker is one of the first things I shove into my bag – but, to be honest, I’ve always found it on the borderline when it comes to true portability. So, I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity earlier this year to test out the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 (opens in new tab)....

Unfortunately, some automakers can end up victims of their own success. The EV tax credit only applies to the first 200,000 cars an automaker sells, after which buyers are left paying the full listing price. Right now that only applies to Tesla and General Motors, but there have been reports that Toyota, Nissan and Ford could be close to that threshold. And with a combination of supply chain issues and inflation affecting production of new cars, it’s no surprise some automakers are asking for change....

That’s by no means a fault of the device — it’s my on-the-go schedule that often leaves me separated from regular chargers. Pair that with requiring GPS to get around the city and recording hours of footage per day for the Tom’s Guide TikTok channel (opens in new tab), and it makes sense why I’m perpetually low on juice. Someone tell this woman about portable chargers, right? I promise I’ve tried many portable charging banks over the years, but have found most options that offer substantial charge are bulky....

Right now, you can buy the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook for $149 (opens in new tab). This laptop normally sells for $599, meaning you’re saving 75% thanks to this deal. The insane price drop alone makes this sale enticing, but this is also a decent enough Chromebook that’s suitable for your everyday computing needs. The Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook features a 13.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen. It’s powered by an AMD Athlon Gold 3150C CPU and runs on ChromeOS....

Released on June 29, the second season of this show has already jumped to the No. 4 spot on the Netflix Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. Today chart in its second day on the service. And that might not sound like a huge accomplishment, but it is when you consider what’s above it. The Upshaws season 2 sits at No. 4 in TV today on Netflix, right behind two of the biggest shows on Netflix (Umbrella Academy at No....

According to a blog post (opens in new tab) from the mobile app security firm Guardsquare, TrollStore enables users to permanently install any app onto a non-jailbroken iPhone. While TrollStore easily allows iPhone users to install modded apps, cybercriminals could also leverage it to add malicious code to these apps. First released at the beginning of September, TrollStore uses two recently discovered iOS vulnerabilities (tracked as CVE-2022-26766 (opens in new tab) and CVE-2021-30937 (opens in new tab)) to gain root privileges on an iPhone and sign modified applications....

The trailer introduces us to Christian Bale’s villain Gorr, also known as the God Butcher, and his motivations. Unsurprisingly for a character with that title, he’s all about travelling the universe killing gods. Because they’re just a bunch of narcissists who are in it for themselves, apparently. Gorr probably isn’t wrong, especially when you think about what Thor used to be like. Genocide probably isn’t the answer, though, especially since Marvel is fast revealing there are more gods than anyone ever realized....

The winners are groundbreaking gadgets that are innovating in design, performance and the user experience in multiple categories. We’re excited to highlight the exciting products announced as part of CES 2023, which is taking place in Las Vegas with news from the show starting the week of January 2. Tom’s Guide CES 2023 Awards categories These picks will be our favorites in the following categories. Please note that the categories are subject to change based on what we see at the show....