Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends Android 15 has arrived with a renewed focus on security and privacy features that offer new ways to keep your phone and your data safe. As usual, Pixel phones are…
You’re fighting tooth and nail against a powerful enemy in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but suddenly you run out of potions and they hit you with a strong attack and bring you to zero HP,…
Now more than ever, it’s clear that AMD needs to release its 3D V-Cache CPUs alongside each new generation. We’ve gotten accustomed to AMD rolling out its 3D V-Cache offerings shortly after the release of…
Giovanni Colantonio / Digital Trends As great as the PlayStation 5 Pro is, no one can deny that it is quite expensive. To that end, many PS5 owners are likely planning on selling their current…
Dell This deal from Dell proves that you don’t need to spend more than $1,000 on gaming laptop deals to walk away with a dependable machine. There are options like the Dell G16-7630. We highly…
Nintendo With Black Friday being a few weeks out on November 29, there are already a lot of excellent early Black Friday deals you can take advantage of on the Switch console, games, and accessories.…
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…
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…
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,…
These days, we are all dealing with huge amounts of information, from meeting notes to social media, to photos and videos, to whatever else we’ve collected — and we are all trying to find some…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 ...…
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…
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…
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…
I’m hoping DJI’s affordable new FPV goggles will be the missing puzzle piece — a way to cheaply buy the “It feels like I’m flying!” experience I had with the DJI Avata for maybe $400…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Sam Hill / Digital Trends Connections is one of the best puzzle games from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by…
The Kids section on Sling TV Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends Picking a streaming service isn’t as easy as it used to be. With the most popular streaming services delivering a combination of classic favorites,…
Mark Coppock / Digital Trends The MacBook Air has dominated the $1,000 price point for the past few years, and the most recent M3 upgrade (and subsequent bump to 16GB of RAM in the base…
Apple Apple Intelligence is Apple’s attempt to bring AI power to your devices. It promises to overhaul the way you use your Mac in all sorts of ways, from generating images and cutting out distractions…
OpenAI continued to accelerate its hardware and embodied AI ambitions on Tuesday, with the announcement that Caitlin Kalinowski, the now-former head of hardware at Oculus VR, will lead its robotics and consumer hardware team. “OpenAI…
Nanoleaf / Nanoleaf Daylight saving time has officially ended, bringing us darker (and colder) nights. The upcoming holidays certainly offer a bit of cheer during these chilly months. But a better way to combat winter…
The technology that powers Election Day has hit some expected hiccups, but as of early afternoon on Tuesday, nonpartisan groups say that the voting system is mostly holding up. Where it has faltered, they stress,…
It takes me a minute to figure out what’s going on in this TikTok livestream happening on the morning of the US presidential election. The screen is split in two. On the top, a man…
What defines an office suite? Is it the word processor? The spreadsheet editor? The other various document editing tools? I would argue it’s what you can achieve with that platform. Does it offer rich collaboration…
Election Day is here, and there’s really only one escape from all of the network coverage about who will be the next president. Just turn on Netflix and let your mind relax with a handful…
Swing state voters are being inundated with text messages seemingly designed to look like they’re coming from supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris or even from her campaign itself. Some of the messages imply that…
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps (center) assists NASA astronauts Mike Barratt (left) and Tracy Dyson inside the station’s Quest airlock on the day of the incident. NASA TV If you look at the list of spacewalks…
The flagship mobile silicon race has entered its next phase, one that will dictate the trajectory of Android hardware heading into 2025. Merely weeks after MediaTek wowed us with the Dimensity 9400 system on a…
When creating my Rook at the beginning of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I was happy to see options for the non-binary gender and preferred pronouns. Features like that are always a welcome addition to RPGs…
What's Up: November 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA has just released its monthly tips for what to look out for in the sky during November. There are several planets that will be easy to…
Sam Hill / Digital Trends Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out…
AI search company Perplexity is putting to the test whether it’s a good idea to use AI to serve crucial voting information with a new Election Information Hub it announced on Friday. The hub offers…
Let’s settle a musical debate: which music streaming platform should you use: Spotify or Pandora? Both services have their unique strengths and weaknesses. Spotify boasts a more extensive music catalog, robust social features for sharing…
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Despite a rocky start, Intel’s Arc GPUs are now among the best graphics cards you can buy. Targeting budget PC gamers, Intel has established itself as a major player in…
Marvel Studios’ WandaVision spawned countless fan theories when it originally aired in early 2021. Many of the theories that sprouted around it turned out to be incorrect. The most well-known among these is the belief certain…
It looks like a more affordable take on the $3,500 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has taken a backseat at Apple. In January this year, The Information reported that a lower-priced version with toned-down innards could…
Welcome to a special edition of You Asked: The Editor’s Cut! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s shaping how we access tech, entertainment, and even everyday essentials: subscription culture. Caleb Denison is joined by…
The Scream franchise has proven to be one of the horror genre’s most enduring properties. In the nearly 30 years since it began, the series has produced six films and a spinoff TV show that…
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 MSRP $1,680.00 “The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is fast and efficient, but a couple of shortcomings hold it back.” Pros Excellent build quality Strong productivity performance Good battery life Very good…
The Apple Intelligence toolkit has witnessed a staggered mix of delayed features and underwhelming perks. But it seems that the most promising set of those AI tools that Apple revealed at WWDC earlier this year…
Without a doubt, the PlayStation 5 Pro is the most powerful game console we’ve ever seen. It’s set to launch next week, promising “45% faster rendering” on the back of a beefier graphics card and…
Universal Pictures Dark comedy is where humor meets absurdity, with the best films in the genre delivering laughs from unexpected and even unsettling places. The genre thrives on contrast, often juxtaposing the bleakest realities of…
NBC “Crossover” is a word that has somehow lost its power in recent years. The dawn of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as an entertainment machine and even stuff like the Super Smash Bros. Brothers franchise have…
Joe Biden will leave office having taken more action on climate change, arguably, than any US president before him — but one pillar of his climate plan has fallen apart. Climate-driven disasters have displaced millions…
Week 9 started with a close Thursday night game at the Meadowlands. In front of a raucous home crowd, the New York Jets (3-6) snapped their five-game losing streak with a 21-13 victory over the…
My favorite feature of the new $420,000, all-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre isn’t the cosseting ride quality or the illuminated stars embedded in the headliner of the insanely ornate interior. It isn’t the 577 horsepower or the…
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 59, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the…
Plaud NotePin MSRP $169.00 “The Plaud NotePin is the ideal companion for recording, transcribing and summarizing the important conversations in my life.” Pros Great battery life and performance Useful accessory kit Simple, yet effective design…
True crime is one of the most popular forms of storytelling there is right now. It’s also one of the most difficult to get right. After all, when a TV show or a movie is…
The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns…
Thanks to Disney’s big summer at the box office, Disney+ gets to bring home the second-highest-grossing movie of the year in November. Deadpool & Wolverine is making its streaming debut on November 12, but it’s…
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Tired of squinting at your phone, even though it's one of the best? A tablet might be the perfect solution. But with a dizzying array of options available, finding the…
Few Star Wars characters have a story as well-known or important as Obi-Wan Kenobi. The character, first introduced as an older Jedi in 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, is both a…
Mark Coppock / Digital Trends When it came out earlier this year, the Surface Laptop 7th Edition was a breath of fresh air. So much so that our computing editor adopted it as his “new…
Agatha All Along is one of the most widely liked titles that Marvel Studios has released in, well, a while. The WandaVision spin-off premiered in late September and did a lot to win over even…
Apple has played a relatively slow innovation game when it comes to display upgrades on its phones. The company took its own sweet time embracing OLED screens, then did the same with getting rid of…
Samsung 990 Pro MSRP $180.00 “Let's not mince words — the Samsung 990 Pro is insanely fast.” Pros Crazy fast Options with and without a heatsink Capacity up to 4TB Several features through Samsung Magician…
Bryan M. Wolfe / Digital Trends The upcoming iOS 18.2 release will allow users to change their default calling and messaging apps on their iPhones. In other words, you will no longer need to use…
Over the past few months, multiple reports have popped up on Reddit and Apple’s official product forum regarding an iPhone 14 Plus issue that renders a black screen instead of a frame preview in the…
This week, Apple announced a new M4 iMac. It got some upgrades that help make it more appealing to creatives and pros, such as the more powerful M4 chip, Thunderbolt 4, upgraded camera, and nano-texture…
20th Century Fox / 20th Century Fox Fifty years after its release, Phantom of the Paradise continues to rock the hearts and minds of its devoted fans. Written and directed by Hollywood legend Brian De…
Juston Gordon-Montgomery grew up during the Attitude Era of pro wrestling — a time when the personalities were humongous, the storylines were wild, and the theater of it all bordered on high camp. Though it…
Amazon Studios Did you know that Amazon Prime Video launched a series almost a decade ago with a killer cast that was met with solid reviews but was canceled? Mad Dogs didn’t get the due…
Some of the most beloved roguelikes are single-player — the likes of Hades, Balatro, and Dead Cells are all solo titles. But Windblown, the new roguelike from Motion Twin, the studio that created Dead Cells,…
