From NFTs to the Metaverse, here are 4 video game trends to watch in 2022
From the Metaverse to NFTs, here are four trends that players can expect to see in the game industry this year.
Smart home trends to look for in 2022
With a new year comes a new host of smart home innovations, especially as the industry looks to recover from the previous two years.
This is the year 2022, according to old sci-fi movies
We watched all the old sci-fi movies that are set in the year 2022. Here's all the wild, crazy, and surprisingly accurate stuff they predicted!
Apps to help you start good habits and level up your life in 2022
Regardless of what your New Year's resolutions might be, these apps will help you achieve your goals, reach your aspirations, and become a better person.
Silent Hill, Bioshock, and 4 more video game revivals we might see in 2022
From Bioshock to Silent Hill, here are some long-dormant game franchises that could make a comeback in 2022.
Does that appliance need an app? I don’t think so
Do mobile apps really make our home appliances smarter? Manufacturers say yes, but we beg to differ.
Check out these jaw-dropping space images from 2021
To celebrate what's been an extraordinary year in space exploration, we've picked out some of the most striking images released by NASA over the last 12 months.
Why smart lights are the perfect entry point to the smart home
Start building your smart home on the right foot. Smart lights are painless, easy to set up, and highly affordable.
Apps and services you should consider ditching in 2022
Is your smartphone filled with apps you never use? Is social media becoming a time-suck or making you feel bad about yourself? Maybe it’s time to say goodbye.
Tech I’m so glad I bought in 2021
2021 was a year that brought us some incredible new tech, including a number of gadgets I'm very glad I bought.
Tech I wish I hadn’t bought in 2021
2021 brought us a lot of great tech, but also some not-so-great tech, and there are some purchases I would undo if only I could.
This tiny 2-in-1 was my most surprising laptop of 2021
The Microsoft Surface Go 3 might seem to small or too slow at first glance, but when you use it, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised at how nice it really is.
I marathoned through 8 ‘fireplace on your TV’ videos. These are my notes
Not sure what fireplace video to put on your TV? I watched over half a dozen of them and took extremely critical notes on every single one. You're welcome.
Every Halo Infinite player should change these 3 settings
Halo Infinite's out-of-the-box settings aren't the best for anyone looking to play competitively.
Now’s the time to dump WhatsApp, privacy advocates say
Should users really consider leaving WhatsApp, and do suitable alternatives exist? We asked technology, social media, and privacy experts.
Publishers shouldn’t count on ‘redemption arcs’ to save their games
Everyone loves an underdog story, but when it comes to games, long-term redemption arcs have become a gamble.
Nvidia DLSS became a must-have piece of PC gaming tech
Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) came out in 2019, but it only became a must-have feature for PC gaming in 2021.
Common bloatware to uninstall on your new laptop
Purchased a new laptop recently? Here's how you can reclaim some storage by removing the unnecessary apps known as bloatware.
Digital Trends staff picks: Our favorite movies and TV shows of 2021
We asked a bunch of folks on the Digital Trends team what their favorite movie or TV show of 2021 was, and we got some fun and surprising answers
The 5 most experimental laptops of 2021
Whether it's an experimental form factor or a proprietary new port, these 2021 laptops are certainly unique.
The best new laptops of 2021: Innovation on all fronts
2021 was a great year for laptops, with a number of important design and performance improvements. Here are the best new laptops of 2021.
Do yourself a favor and audit your terrible passwords this new year
We've seen the numbers, most of us have terrible and easy-to-guess passwords. Start off 2022 right by fixing that.
Here are the first apps to install on your new gaming laptop
You just got a new gaming laptop for the holidays. Here are the first apps you should install before booting up a game.
Why 2021 was a turning point for the quality of laptop displays
Laptop displays have been getting better for the last several years, but 2021 has been a watershed year in laptop quality.
Our most anticipated Xbox Series X games of 2022
Microsoft is bringing more exclusives in 2022 thanks to Bethesda and Xbox Game Pass.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: What we want to see from the next Flip
Here's what we think Samsung can add to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 to make it stand out.
Sonic Frontiers’ open-world pivot is exactly what the series needs
Sonic has been through more evolutions than any game character, but open-world may be the perfect next step for him.
Change these 5 settings on your new Windows laptop
Purchased a new laptop? We've got a look at some of the top settings you can change to help make the most out of your new device.
Our most anticipated PlayStation 5 games of 2022
PS5 owners are in for a treat in 2022 as Sony prepares for PlayStation's biggest year yet.
Exercise equipment that requires a subscription to work is the opposite of smart
When smart home gym equipment doesn't provide basic functionality without a subscription, it's anything but smart.
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to supercharge our hunt for exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch in the coming months, and when it does, it will completely revolutionize how we hunt for habitable planets.
I’ve paid for 5G for more than 2 years and it has been a complete waste of money
I signed up for a 5G contract in 2019, and now, more than two years later and despite elaborate promises, I have not seen any benefit from it at all.
Our most anticipated Nintendo Switch games of 2022
Nintendo Switch fans are in for a treat in 2022, with new Zelda, Kirby, and Splatoon games leading a loaded year.
Just got a shiny new iPhone? Here’s how we set ours up
Did you get a new iPhone for the holidays? There are a few different ways you could set up your shiny new device. Here's how we set ours up.