GTA 6: everything we know so far | Digital Trends
Believe it or not, it has been over a decade since the last GTA game. While tons of people are still dumping hundreds of hours into GTA Online, everyone had been (not so) patiently waiting…
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Mass. top court hears arguments in Karen Read’s bid to dismiss murder charge
BOSTON -- An attorney for Karen Read on Wednesday argued at the state's highest court that trying her again on several charges related to the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend amounted to double…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is more than $2 billion richer after post-election stock pop
Brian Armstrong, co-founder and chief executive officer of Coinbase Inc., speaks during the Singapore Fintech Festival, in Singapore, on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Bryan van der Beek | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesElection Day proved hugely successful…
The big Trump losers: These stocks could have an overhang for a while
Stocks may be in rally mode after former President Donald Trump's election victory, but not every sector is poised to get a lift. The major averages rallied to new highs Wednesday as NBC News projected…
Harris says ‘we must accept’ election results, commits to peaceful transfer of power
"Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory," Harris said at the vice president's alma mater Howard University, in Washington, D.C.It was the first time that Harris had spoken on camera…
Germany’s Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses
BERLIN -- Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday he was firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, signaling the collapse of the ruling three-party coalition that relied on Lindner’s pro-business party.Scholz announced the move at a…
Sonos Arc Ultra review: bigger bass, better sound | Digital Trends
Sonos Arc Ultra MSRP $999.00 “The Arc Ultra improves just about every aspect of Sonos' flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar.” Pros Big, powerful bass Clear and intelligible dialogue Immersive Dolby Atmos Great for music and movies…
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined…
Qualcomm pops 10% on chipmaker’s earnings and revenue beat
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon speaks at the Computex forum in Taipei, Taiwan, June 3, 2024.Ann Wang | ReutersQualcomm reported fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat Wall Street expectations for earnings and revenue, and the company…
Germany’s ruling coalition collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires finance minister
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner in the Bundestag on June 26, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.Michele Tantussi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesChancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday he had dismissed Finance…
Super Micro shares plummet 18% after financial update heightens investor concerns
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Prince William, in biodegradable sneakers, attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Cape Town on Wednesday, the…
How to download Android 15 | Digital Trends
Joe Maring / Digital Trends Android 15 is now officially available, and users with compatible devices can install it right away. After months of testing, the update includes several new features and various improvements. Below,…
The best note-taking apps for collecting your thoughts and data
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Why AP called the Michigan Senate race for Elissa Slotkin
WASHINGTON -- Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won Michigan's razor's-edge race for U.S. Senate, defeating former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in a battle of attrition. In the end, Slotkin carried the state after there were not…
Democrats hoped Harris would rescue them. On Wednesday, she called Trump to concede
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, according to a senior adviser to the vice president. The aide, who…
Foreign automaker stocks slide on Trump tariff fears
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Trump’s victory spells doom for his criminal cases — but he’s not off the hook for $570 million in civil fines
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Samsung just launched its biggest Bixby update in years | Digital Trends
For the last several years, Samsung’s Bixby assistant has felt like an afterthought. Especially in 2024, as Google is launching Gemini and Apple is radically improving Siri, Bixby has been sitting in the corner without…
Global ETFs slide as investors see Trump tariff policies hurting trade
A balcony above a trading floor inside the Euronext NV stock exchange in Paris, France, on Monday, March 13, 2023.Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S.-listed funds tracking global stocks largely pulled back in Wednesday's…
GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC’s 1st Congressional District
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout conceded the race for North Carolina's only toss-up congressional district on Wednesday following a tight, closely watched race against incumbent first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis.The Associated Press…
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here’s everything you need to know
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2024 GMC Sierra EV review: pickup truck staple goes electric | Digital Trends
2024 GMC Sierra EV MSRP $99,945.00 “The 2024 GMC Sierra EV proves the advantages of electric trucks, but still doesn't feel like a huge step forward.” Pros Distinctive styling Excessive power Comfortable ride Cons No…
Abortion rights amendment’s passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri
WASHINGTON -- Abortion rights advocates prevailed on seven ballot measures across the U.S. in Tuesday's election and lost on three.The losses are the first on statewide reproductive rights ballot measures anywhere in the U.S. since…
House majority still in play as Republicans eye a red sweep
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Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Tim Cook and other tech leaders congratulate Trump on election win
Leaders of major technology companies congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on their victory in the U.S. presidential election Wednesday.The messages were similar, with CEOs remarking that they wish Trump success when…
Nintendo’s next generation is off to a great start
Backward compatibility is not a guarantee of success. The Wii U could play most Wii games, and it still ended up being a failure. But it’s a feature that benefits both consumers and the industry…
All the Big Tech leaders congratulating Donald Trump
Big Tech leaders from across the industry are lining up to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. Trump has butted heads with many of the executives now cozying up to…
3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in November 2024 | Digital Trends
Universal Pictures Sci-fi is a genre that everyone loves, whether it’s hard sci-fi or lighter options that incorporate sci-fi themes. There are classic and new sci-fi movies available to stream on all the top streaming…
Life is Strange: Double Exposure ends with a disappointing finale
At one point in Life is Strange: Double Exposure’s third episode, Max Caulfield tried to discuss the well-being of a student named Reggie with Loretta, another student on campus. Loretta became somewhat bewildered, asking Max…
Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall
Homes in the south suburban Chicago area on April 26, 2023.Brian Cassella | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump's victory spurred a rise in in the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield. Mortgage rates, which…
Russia’s top brass look for U.S. reset as Putin keeps quiet — for now
Donald Trump (L) and Russia's Vladimir Putin arrive to attend a joint press conference after a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, on July 16, 2018. Yuri Kadobnov | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Kremlin said…
Best prepaid phone deals: Android, iPhone, flip phone | Digital Trends
While some of the best cell phone plan deals often come bundled with a phone, many of the best phone deals out there are on prepaid phones. Prepaid phones are great for students and kids,…
What Trump’s election to the White House could mean for EVs
Production is now set to begin at the former Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, less than two years after GM announced the massive $2.2 billion investment to fully renovate the facility to build a variety of all-electric…
What does Trump’s election mean for EVs, Tesla, and Elon Musk?
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump said a lot of things about electric vehicles. He said he would “end the electric vehicle mandate on day one,” that EVs “don’t work,” and that they benefit China…
Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know so far | Digital Trends
Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating for years. Whispers of the next-gen Nintendo console first started when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was initially teased in 2019, then gained…
More Iran sanctions and ‘drill baby, drill’: Oil market’s future is still uncertain under Trump
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Democrats defend Michigan’s open Senate seat, a rare opportunity for Republicans
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Another Trump presidency is literally toxic — his opponents are gearing up for battle
Donald Trump clinched a presidential victory, ushering in another term of environmental rollbacks that’ll make it more difficult to safeguard our air, water, and climate. “Environmental [regulation] is the biggest tool for stopping growth ...…
10 best Robert Zemeckis movies, ranked | Digital Trends
Universal Pictures / Universal Pictures After having begun making feature films in the late 1970s, director Robert Zemeckis became famous for pushing the limits of cinematic technology and introducing numerous innovations in visual effects. Though…
How to schedule your Mac to start up and shut down on its own
Apple’s new Mac Mini looks like someone hit the Mac Studio with a shrink ray, and I love it. But there is at least one, uh, hot-button issue: you have to reach underneath it to…
Brits brace for higher mortgage payments despite Bank of England seen cutting rates
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Earth 2 at 30: A look back at NBC’s big swing at sci-fi in the ’90s | Digital Trends
Thirty years ago this month, NBC did something that it rarely does: It tried to launch a new sci-fi TV series. The network that ran the original Star Trek and Quantum Leap (both versions) hasn’t…
The Dow needs Nvidia to give chipmakers representation in index after Intel’s plunge
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, speaks during an event in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 2, 2024.Annabelle Chih | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAt around $23 a share, Intel is no longer a viable member…
Europe praises Trump’s victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare
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Trump’s election victory sparks dismay — and defiance — among architects of the Paris climate accord
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, listens to a question as he visits Chez What Furniture Store which was damaged during Hurricane Helene on September 30, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia.Michael M. Santiago |…
I flew DJI’s $199 drone with its new $229 Goggles N3
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Rescuers pull 30 bodies from a building in central Lebanon hit in an Israeli strike
BARJA, Lebanon -- Lebanese rescuers pulled 30 bodies out of the rubble after a late night Israeli strike on an apartment building in the town of Barja, Lebanon’s Civil Defense service said Wednesday as the…
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra camera test: it shocked me | Digital Trends
The iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are both big phones with big screens, big power, and big price tags. The cameras are also impressive, but which one of these two…
CVS posts mixed results, holds off on guidance in Joyner’s first earnings report as CEO
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Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion on Tuesday, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenues. Aramco, formally known…
PS5 Pro review: few compromises at a huge cost | Digital Trends
“The PS5 Pro is a worthwhile upgrade for tech enthusiasts, but you can live without it just fine.” Pros 2TB hard drive is a plus Games look clearer across the board Increased stability AI-upscaling is…
UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle
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About 24 states say they’ll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration
WASHINGTON -- More than two dozen states have indicated they would be willing to send National Guard troops to Washington if requested in the weeks following the presidential election and in the runup to the…
Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win 2024 presidential election
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will defeat his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, and return to the White House for another four years, NBC News projects.After losing his reelection bid to President Joe Biden in 2020,…
‘A huge victory’: World leaders react as Trump secures White House return
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PS5 Pro review: how close is your TV?
You don’t need me to tell you the new PS5 Pro, on sale November 7th, is the most powerful PlayStation ever made. The real question: could it possibly be worth $700, the most Sony’s ever…
Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country
JERUSALEM -- JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts…
Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president’s agenda
WASHINGTON -- Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president’s agenda,…
The best smartwatches in 2024: our 13 favorites | Digital Trends
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The world of smartwatches gets more exciting each year as tech giants like Apple and Samsung compete to create more powerful wearables with leading-edge health features, while new contenders enter…
Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power site
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Department of Justice said Monday that federal agents have arrested a Tennessee man with ties to white nationalist groups who they say attempted to use what he believed to be an…
Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs
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Ukraine congratulates Trump — but a Republican win will scare Kyiv
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2024.Shannon Stapleton | ReutersUkraine congratulated Donald Trump as he appeared…
South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views…
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | Digital Trends
The Apple Watch Series 10 has arrived with a thinner and lighter design and an even larger screen, once again shaking up the smartwatch world. Apple’s smartwatches have been solid wearables for so long that…
The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention
PORTLAND, Ore. -- One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District is among just over two dozen seats nationwide that…
Burger King parent Restaurant Brands falls short of third-quarter expectations
Restaurant Brands International on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts' expectations as domestic same-store sales growth for all four of its chains fell short of Wall Street estimates.Shares fell about 2% in early…
European stocks higher as global investors focus on U.S. election; Novo Nordisk up 7%
British fintech firm Wise posts 55% jump in profit on expanding market shareWise posted a 55% jump in profit in the first half of its 2025 fiscal year Wednesday, citing customer growth and expanding market share.The…
A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory
THULASENDRAPURAM, India -- The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kamala Harris, a…
Mac monitors could finally receive this big upgrade | Digital Trends
Apple A new rumor has surfaced that suggests Apple may be focusing on upgrading the display technology on many of its products. If accurate, 2025 could see Apple introduce a 24-inch iMac and Studio Display…
Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New Yorkers could play an outsized role Tuesday in determining control of the U.S. House as Republicans cling to suburban seats they won two years ago by seizing on fears of crime,…
Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as KFC, Pizza Hut report same-store sales declines
Budrul Chukrut | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesYum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed Wall Street's expectation as same-store sales at KFC and Pizza Hut slid more than expected."The complex consumer environment that exists…
Dogecoin and other memecoins surge as crypto traders position for a Trump election victory
In this photo illustration, the Elon Musk's twitter account seen displayed on a mobile phone screen with a Dogecoin logo in the background.Adrees Abbas | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesMemecoins surged early Wednesday on the back…
After his arrest for Facebook posts, a Cambodian reporter says he will become a farmer instead
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- It’s tough being a reporter in Cambodia, whose government frowns on independent journalism that questions authority.Veteran investigative reporter Mech Dara learned the hard way, when he was recently jailed on a…
Hogwarts Legacy 2: everything we know so far | Digital Trends
It’s time to brush up on your spells, charms, and potion knowledge because your letter inviting you back to Hogwarts has just arrived. Hogwarts Legacy was a massive hit for WB that captured the spirit…
New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’
ALBANY, N.Y. -- An amendment to New York’s constitution that would bar discrimination based on things including “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes" is up for a final vote Tuesday amid debate over how much it…
Patagonia’s profit giveaway sought to turn capitalism upside down — but it hasn’t been stress-free
Signage outside a Patagonia store in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA landmark decision from outdoor clothing brand Patagonia to dedicate its profits to fight the climate crisis didn't…
The church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris shines in an immersive light show
PARIS -- As dusk falls over the City of Light, a new spectacle is illuminating Saint-Sulpice church, a monument whose interiors are even larger than Notre Dame's — and arguably just as breathtaking. The cavernous…
Panasonic W95A mini-LED review: delicious brightness and color | Digital Trends
Panasonic W95A MSRP $1,300.00 “Panasonic is back in the US of A with what is easily one of the best mini-LED TVs you can buy.” Pros Bright, sparkling HDR highights Excellent black levels/shadow detail Natural,…
Bitcoin surges to $75,000, a new record, as traders bet Trump has election edge
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBitcoin rallied overnight, hitting an all-time high as investors bet former President Donald Trump was gaining an edge in the U.S. election as results rolled in.The price of the…
Strike at Boeing was part of a new era of labor activism long in decline at US work places
Aircraft assembly workers at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere voted to end a seven-week strike overnight. Leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers district in Seattle said 59% of members who…