Gaming playlist trends: Apple Music’s Gaming Music 2026 playlist features major electronic artists, mirroring gamer demand for high-energy, cinematic tracks. New music tools: Features like Playlist ...

Gaming has an unexpected music trend in 2026 thanks to games like Mixtape, Wax Heads, and more.

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

A growing trend in gaming pairs curated music with gameplay to enhance focus, immersion, and enjoyment. From EDM playlists on streaming platforms to minimalist in-game loops and customizable jukebox ...

During my almost twenty years at CNET, I handled benchmark testing/methodologies for both Mac and PC systems and, sometime after, integrated testing for micro-mobility (e-bikes, electric scooters and ...

As both a gamer and an audiophile, I recently set out to find the best gaming headsets—specifically those that deliver the type of high-fidelity spatial audio that feels like you’ve just been dropped ...

For most people, the Alienware Area 51 is the best prebuilt gaming PC on the market right now. It delivers a solid middle ground between your run-of-the-mill, mass-produced gaming rigs and boutique ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

I've been testing gaming laptops for over a decade, and I've observed an immense amount of evolution in those years. Gaming laptops were once expensive, thick, and altogether impractical—not to ...

Don't waste time gaming on your phone's small screen. Instead, play with panache on one of the top gaming tablets we've tested. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out phones, ...

Fast network speeds are crucial for online gaming, but security is important, too. The top VPNs we've tested for gaming can protect your privacy without significantly impacting your latency. I’ve been ...

What is the best gaming chair? Like the best office chairs, a good gaming chair will keep you comfortable throughout long stints of gaming, working, or relaxing at your computer. I've tested dozens of ...