5 things you didn’t know your Samsung phone could do
Samsung phones are popular for a reason -- they offer a ton of features, many hidden. Here are some things you didn't know your Samsung phone could do.
The Find X3 Pro has a 60x zoom ‘microscope’ camera, and it’s so much fun
Forget macro cameras, Oppo has given us a microscope cam on the Find X3 Pro which takes 60x zoom photos. It's definitely a gimmick, but it's also fun.
How an iPad Pro can replace your laptop
The humble iPad has gotten better and better at productivity -- and I now use an iPad Pro instead of a laptop. Here's how I set my iPad up to replace a laptop.
Phone-seeking search-and-rescue drone is like Find My iPhone with wings
With the help of some clever smartphone-sniffing technology, this innovative new search-and-rescue drone could help first responders save lives.
I bought the cheapest smartwatch on Amazon — here’s how bad it is
A smartwatch from a brand you've never heard of, which costs just $36, must be terrible right? To find out, we bought the Willful Smart Watch from Amazon.
I love Huawei’s hardware ecosystem, but its app experience is terribly messy
Huawei's Freebuds headphones and Watch smartwatches are tempting, but what's it like using them with a non-Huawei phone? It can be great, but also messy.
Does 5G drain your battery?
No matter the size of your phone, or how you use it, you'll always be looking for longer battery life. Can turning off 5G help? Probably not.
Wearables don’t work the same on dark skin. It’s time to change that
Is the heart rate sensor on your smartwatch accurate? Research has shown skin tone may affect whether it is, and companies have responded to the challenge.
2021 Motorola Moto G series: Here’s which phone you should buy
The 2021 Motorola Moto G series consists of three new devices, all with their own advantages and disadvantages. So which phone should you get?
Contact-tracing apps were the biggest tech failure of the COVID-19 pandemic
The contact-tracing system deployed by Google and Apple that was aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 has been a complete failure.
iPhone 12 and 5G: How it will (eventually) make a difference for iPhone owners
The iPhone 12 finally brings 5G to the iPhone. While it may not seem like that's really a big deal, it could become one in the long term. Here's why.
The S Pen works with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but that doesn’t make it a Note
The Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the S Pen stylus, so you can draw and write on the screen. We tried it out and while it's good, it's no Note challenger.
These are the first settings I change on every Samsung phone
Samsung phones offer some of the best hardware around, but the software is a little more controversial. Here are settings I change on every Samsung phone.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a hidden camera mode: Macro
With some help from Samsung's improved A.I., the wide-angle camera on the Galaxy S21 Ultra can take impressive close-up photos. Here's how it works.
The future of augmented reality is earbuds, not eyeglasses
Earbuds are transforming into a whole new computing platform that could one day replace the need for you to reach for your smartphone or computer.
No, you shouldn’t care if your Galaxy S21 has an Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888
Not all Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are identical. Depending on where you live, it may have an Exynos 2100 or a Snapdragon 888 processor inside. Does it matter?
Camera zoom shootout: Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. Huawei P40 Pro Plus
The Galaxy S21 Ultra has an impressive 10x optical zoom telephoto camera, but how does it compare to the Huawei P40 Pro Plus, which also has a 10x optical zoom?
Meet Qoobo, the cute, robotic tailed cushion that cured my pandemic blues
Here's my story of how living with a pair of cute, robotic tailed cushions called Qoobo made life in pandemic-enforced lockdown a little less solitary.
9 months later, the OnePlus 8 Pro is still a wonderful phone
OnePlus had a habit of updating its range every six months, but the OnePlus 8 Pro has stayed current for much longer. Don't write it off as "old" though.
Operation Shush: The rise and fall of Samsung’s unloved Bixby assistant
Once championed as the future of how we would control all kinds of Samsung hardware, the Bixby virtual assistant has steadily been silenced over the past years.
Follow these 5 simple tips for a healthier relationship with technology
If you've developed an unhealthy dependency on technology, here are a few easy steps you can take to fight back and cultivate a healthier relationship with it.
The evolution of the iPhone: A decade-plus love affair
Following the recent launch of the iPhone 12, I decided to tell the story of the evolution of this phone. I present: My love story with Apple cell phones.
Notifications remain the biggest failure of the iPhone
The notification system on iOS fails in terms of coherence, productivity, simplicity, and even being an integrated part of Apple's ecosystem.
How advanced A.I. and new hardware push the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera forward
Just how improved is the Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera compared to the S20 Ultra and Note 20 Ultra? We spoke to a Samsung product expert to find out.
Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2021 Awards
The first all-digital CES brought challenges, but also a world-changing slate of amazing gadgets and devices. We picked the best of the best.
AlphaBeats changes music into medicine to relax your brain
By subtly manipulating your music, AlphaBeats' clever algorithm can train your brain to relax. The startup's CEO explains in an interview how the tech works.
Through endurance, we conquer: Why I’m going to miss an in-person CES this year
I've long treated the annual CES tech show as an endurance event. Such is the intensity of the week in Las Vegas. I'm still going to miss it this year, though.
We’re well past the point where Apple should have multi-user support on the iPad
The iPad is no longer strictly a personal device. With more people stuck at home, and sharing their iPads, it's time for multi-user support on the iPad.
I can’t take my eyes off my email inbox. So I turned it into a to-do app
My task manager was always overflowing, but my email inbox was clean and organized, so I decided to start using my inbox as a task manager. Here's how.
How are we supposed to care about MagSafe if Apple doesn’t?
Apple has brought back MagSafe for the iPhone 12, and it offers a way to magnetically attach chargers and accessories to the device. But it's a bit unfinished.
7 features we want to see in every 2021 smartphone
Phones are getting a whole lot better, but there is still work to do. There are a number of features we'd like to see standardized in 2021. Here are some.
Huawei’s secret volume button on the Mate 40 Pro shows future of phone controls
After the Mate 30 Pro's virtual buttons disappointed us, we thought Huawei has removed them completely from the Mate 40 Pro. It hasn't, and that's a good thing.
Of all the tech products we used in 2020, these were our favorites
As the year draws to a close, the Digital Trends editorial staff wanted to look back and highlight our favorite products of 2020. Here's the cream of the crop.
4 ways 2020 changed the tech I use, and 1 way it hasn’t at all
Life throughout 2020 has been very different from 2019, and this has been reflected in the way I use and appreciate the tech I use each day. Here's how.