Measure up for your Focal smartglasses in the U.S. and Canada with North’s app
Smartglasses may or may not be the future, but it's now easier than ever to get a hold of a pair yourself. North has released a new app that allows users to measure their faces and virtually try on a pair of North Focal smartglasses, making it easier to buy the only pair of smartglasses we'd actually wear.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 4
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 offers some interesting upgrades over its predecessor, but it can it compete with the best smartwatch around right now -- the Apple Watch Series 4? We compare the two and explain all of the differences in this spec comparison before naming a winner in each category.
Apple turns it up to 11: Early iPhone 11 and 11 Pro reviews are in
The release of Apple's new iPhone range is just around the corner, and reviews of the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max have started popping up, While our review is on the way, here's how Apple's latest monstrous flagship phones have been received in reviews from around the internet.
Apple Arcade is now available, but only for iOS 13 beta testers
Apple Arcade is officially available for iOS 13 beta testers today. The subscription gaming service offers access to dozens of online games, ad-free, for a set monthly fee.
Apple Arcade’s mobile spin on subscription gaming is definitely worth your time
Apple Arcade arrives on September 19, offering a game subscription service that grants access to over 100 games for $4.99. “Extraordinary” and “redefining” have been used to describe what’s to come to the service, and we played some of the titles included to see if they live up to those expectations.
How tough is the iPhone 11 Pro? New Apple ads do the ultimate demo
Apple has released a pair of ads that literally throw the book, your refrigerator vegetable drawer, your kid's toy box, your secret rubber duckie collection, and lord knows what else, at its newest iPhone 11 -- through a wind tunnel no less. But doing that to your wedding cake -- that's downright cruel.
5 bizarre Hackintosh projects we wish we could buy
A Hackintosh lets you run MacOS on PC components, but that’s not enough for some people. For the most die-hard DIYers, you haven’t truly made it until you’ve run MacOS on a calculator. Here are our favourite Hackintosh projects we wish we could buy.
Digital Trends Live: Alexa crowdsources, Walmart expands delivery, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Parker Hall discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including crowdsourcing Alexa answers, Walmart expanding its delivery service, testing a solar-powered Prius, our Between the Streams segment, and more.
Apple iPhone 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S10e: Which sub-$800 flagship is better?
While it certainly didn't need it, Apple has seen fit to add some upgrades to the iPhone XR in the form of the iPhone 11. With updated specs, a dual-lens camera, and a $699 price, the iPhone 11 is a tempting proposition. But so is the Galaxy S10e, so which should you buy? We found out.
iOS 13’s FaceTime bug gives access to your iPhone contacts without permission
A security researcher has found yet another lock screen exploit on the iPhone, this time with FaceTime on iOS 13. The exploit, discovered by security researcher Jose Rodriguez, allows anyone to view your contact information without unlocking the phone.
iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max: Everything you need to know
The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are successors to the iPhone XS and XS Max. Aside from the triple-camera setup and new color in Midnight Green, the Pros look like their predecessors but pack internal upgrades like a Night Mode for taking pics, four hours longer battery, and many software optimizations.
Pre-order iPhone 11 Pro right now for as little as $399, here’s how
The iPhone 11 Pro is now the flagship smartphone for Apple, but it's just as expensive as the XS before it. But there are ways to get it much, much cheaper than retail price. In fact, you could pay as little as $399 for the cheapest models. But act quick, the most popular models may sell out in minutes.
Google’s ARCore platform can now track faces, boasts improved memory
It's easy to forget, but augmented reality, or AR, is going to be a huge part of the future. While it's not the glamorous update, Google has just updated ARCore to include facial tracking and augmentation, and improved object permanence through the Cloud Anchor API. These elements will form huge parts of the future.
The best and worst features of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Boring. Iterative. Ugly. Sexy. Exciting. Dominant. We’ve heard it all about the latest from Apple, the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. With substantial hardware changes and cutting-edge software there's a lot to unpack. Let’s breakdown which features are worth our praise and those that rightfully draw ire.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone XS Max: Heavyweight iPhone title fight
If you're a big-screen kind of iPhone fan, then the brand new iPhone 11 series, which made its debut at Apple's September 10 keynote, will be tempting. Two of Apple's biggest and best phones are now the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and last year's top-of-the-line iPhone XS Max, but which one is the best?
Hey Apple, this is the laptop you can actually buy for the price of the new iPad
Apple says the new iPad 10.2 is more powerful than the best-selling PC laptop. But can you get a more powerful laptop for less than the $329 iPad? We decided to find out what you can get for your hard-earned cash.
Google Photos now lets you print and pick up photos at a local CVS and Walmart
Google Photos now lets you print photos and pick them up on the same day from a local CVS or Walmart, which includes around 11,000 stores around the country. There's also an Instagram Stories-style Memories tab in the app, which uses machine learning to highlight past photos, as well as Canvas Prints.
Here’s why phishing attacks against Macs are rising at an alarming rate
Your Mac is more at risk of phishing attacks than ever, according to a new report from Kaspersky. At the same time, attacks from malicious files and other types of malware have been on the decline in 2019, suggesting criminals are changing their tactics.
The iPhone 11 Pro’s multiple camera design is triggering people’s trypophobia
Apple’s debut of the iPhone 11 Pro had some people marveling in the phone’s new three-camera system, while others were left cringing. The advanced triple-lens camera setup is triggering trypophobia -- or a fear of clusters of holes -- in some people.
Digital Trends Live: Apple event wrap-up, robot surgeons, and flying cars
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nick Mokey discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including a recap of Apple’s September event, a KFC Colonel Sanders dating sim, a robot surgeon performs long-distance surgery, Chinese flying cars, and more.
Apple TV+ seems OK for serious Apple fans, not so much for everyone else
At its September 10 iPhone event, Apple finally revealed major details about its Apple TV+ streaming service, including a November 1 launch date and a cost of $5 per month But, apart from some A-list actors and expensive series, is there enough here to be excited about?
Apple HomePod is getting multi-user support but will that satisfy its critics?
Apple's HomePod sounds amazing, but since its launch, it has been criticized for being heavy on price while light on features. Apple has now revealed some new abilities are headed to HomePod in the fall, like multi-user support and radio stations. Will they be enough to please buyers?
By Innovation Only? The Apple event barely showed us anything new
We gathered hoping to see something exciting and new. Apple hyped the event as "By Innovation Only" and then delivered slight, incremental improvements for the iPad, Apple Watch, and iPhones. The iPhone 11 Pro does little to live up to its name; the biggest surprise here was the price of the iPhone 11.
Why iPhone 11’s $699 price tag is the most important news out of Apple’s event
Apple's new iPhone 11 is more affordable than the iPhone XR at launch and hints at Apple's evolving strategy. As Apple continues to lose ground in the smartphone business, it's exploring new avenues to attract buyers -- and analysts expect to see more affordable iPhones in the future.
Apple just dropped the iPhone XR down to $599 — here’s how to get it
Apple just slashed the price of the iPhone XR in the wake of its September event, letting you grab one now for just $599 right now. Better still: If you have an iPhone you're looking to trade-in, you can score your XR for even cheaper. Read on to find out how.
How to watch the Apple event if you missed it when it was live
Apple announced all kinds of new gear at its September event. In just about two hours, the company unveiled three new iPhones, a new gaming service, details about its AppleTV+ streaming service, a new Apple Watch and a new iPad. Here's how to watch the Apple event if you missed it.
New Apple Watch Studio lets you mix and match watches and bands
Up until now, Apple Stores had just a couple of watches available to try on and a very small selection of bands to accompany it, and the same was true when buying an Apple Watch online. With the Studio, buyers will get to see and immediately order more varieties of bands and watch combinations right away.
MacOS Catalina to launch in October despite absence at Apple keynote
Apple has officially announced that the stable version of its latest flagship operating system for Mac will be released in October 2019. MacOS Catalina (and its public beta version) were unveiled in June 2019. Here’s what we know so far about MacOS Catalina and its upcoming release.
Apple iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max: Differences explained
The Apple iPhone class of 2019 is here, but which one of these iPhone 11 models do you want to settle down with? We take a look at all the important differences between the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max to pick winners in different categories and explain what sets them apart.
Apple’s September 2019 event: Here’s absolutely everything announced
That's all she wrote, folks -- Tim Cook came in like a wrecking ball and bombarded us with a fast series of reveals, including a new iPad, a new Apple Watch, and three incredible new iPhones. But while we're reeling from it all, you've got chance to catch up. Here's everything announced at Apple's September 2019 event.
Digital Trends Live: Apple event preview, Google Play Pass, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we talk about the biggest trending stories in tech, including an Apple event preview, a Google Play Pass subscription service, Sony Playstation controversy, MIT’s color-changing ink, robot priests, and more.
The HomePod launch was a letdown. Can Apple deliver a smaller, cheaper version?
The Apple HomePod smart speaker was not only late to come to market, but the device is expensive, complicated, and dying on the vine in the smart home market. A mini version, though -- one that's cheaper, easy to use, and versatile -- could be just what the company and its fans need.
This highly rumored product was a no-show at Apple’s iPhone 11 launch event
Apple has just launched the iPhone 11, but the 16-inch MacBook Pro was noticeably absent from the company’s event. That doesn’t mean we should give up hope, though, as it’s probably just around the corner.
Can a game like Dark Souls work on the iPhone? Pascal’s Wager wants to find out
A Dark Souls game has not come to mobile devices yet, but TipWorks wants to see if such a thing is possible with its game Pascal's Wager. The game uses a similar art style and vicious combat, but allows you to choose from several pre-made characters rather than make one of your own from scratch.