The biggest trends we saw in the smart home in 2020
There wasn't a single trend that defined the smart home in 2020, but several that showed its adaptability in a challenging year for all.
Are old-school magnetic tapes the data storage medium of the future?
IBM has been considering using digital magnetic tape, a storage medium that was first invented in 1952, as the method of the future.
2020 forced Big Social to address its flaws, but it’s too late for an easy fix
Between a global pandemic, social/cultural upheaval, and mounting political problems, 2020 put plenty of pressure on social media giants to face their flaws
2020 was a big year for the moon. Here’s a recap
Following a lull in interest after the moon landing in 1969, 2020 was proof positive that moon mania has taken hold of the world once again
Digital Trends Staff Picks: Our favorite movies and TV shows of 2020
We asked everyone on the Digital Trends Editorial team what their favorite movie or TV show of 2020 is. These are the answers we got. Enjoy!
Why do you see ads for stuff you’ve already bought?
Right now, you're probably seeing ads for all the stuff you already bought for Christmas. Curious why that happens? We did some digging to find out.
Gods Will Fall preview: Indie Soulslike game could be 2021’s first hidden gem
With replay value, intense combat, and impressive visuals, a lot of what made Hades such an indie hit in 2020 might do the same for Gods Will Fall in 2021.
Grasshopper: The virtual phone system for small businesses
Grasshopper is an inexpensive virtual phone system that helps small businesses appear more professional with no additional equipment.
The pandemic helped me discover YouTube, and yes, I know I’m late to the party
Before 2020, I didn't watch YouTube very often, but when the pandemic struck, I found myself with plenty of time on my hands. YouTube came to my rescue.
The Mandalorian, season 3: Everything we know so far
The Mandalorian is a massive hit for streaming service Disney+, so here's everything we know about season 3 of the Star Wars spinoff series.
How Dashlane Business can make your business more secure
Dashlane Business is the most effective way to manage passwords within your business, making things safer and more secure for all.
Martian dust is a big problem for astronauts. Here’s how NASA fights it
The biggest thing standing between humanity and colonizing the red planet is actually quite small. Martian dust creates tons of problems for astronauts.
Serial 1 shows why you’d spend $5,000 on an e-bike — and not feel shortchanged
It's easy to question why anyone would spend $5,000 on an e-bike. Ride the new Serial 1, and your questions will be answered.
His granddad lost the ability to read, so he built a DIY text-to-speech rig
Ben Affleck (no, no that one) is an engineer. So when his 100-year old grandfather lost his ability to read, he flexed his engineering muscle to develop a fix.
No cows required: This startup’s lab-grown milk is identical to the real thing
The dairy industry causes monumental damage to the environment. To change that, this clever Israeli startup has developed a way to make real milk without cows
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.
The Mandalorian, season 2: Episode 8 Easter eggs and secrets explained
Season 2 of The Mandalorian on Disney+ is full of surprises for Star Wars fans. Here are some of the highlights from episode 8 and things you may have missed.
Quantum dots and nanorods: Welcome to TV’s weird and wild future
Unlimited resolution, eye-searing brightness, and colors that dazzle? Even though today's TVs are pretty amazing, they're just the tip of the TV tech iceberg.
Why 2021 could finally be an exciting year for Windows
2020 was a boring year for Microsoft, due to the global pandemic. But 2021 is shaping up to be more exciting, with lots of new things for WIndows.
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.
The Star Wars TV episodes to watch before The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian draws heavily from elements introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels animated series. Here are the key episodes to watch.
It’s the end of 2020, and there’s still no good reason to have 5G
Throughout 2020, you have been able to buy a 5G phone and a 5G contract, and sometimes even get a 5G signal, but at no time has there been a reason to use it.
IBM is building the biggest quantum computer — and a giant fridge to put it in
IBM has plans to build the world's biggest quantum computer, but in order to do that, it first has to build an enormous, subzero freezer to put it in.
This is how Google’s internet-serving Loon balloons can float for nearly a year
Alphabet's Loon balloons recently set a record for most consecutive days spent aloft in the stratosphere. How'd they do it? A software upgrade.
Bulldogs, Ben-Hur, and Led Zeppelin: The VFX secrets of Christmas Chronicles 2
How visual effects studio Weta Digital made the fantastic feel real in the Netflix holiday sequel The Christmas Chronicles 2, starring Kurt Russell as Santa.
The Mandalorian, season 2: Episode 7 Easter eggs and secrets explained
Season 2 of The Mandalorian on Disney+ is full of surprises for Star Wars fans. Here are some of the highlights from episode 7 and things you may have missed.
Practically every major social app has a Stories function now. This is why
Snapchat popularized the idea of ephemeral social media years ago, but now the feature is is popping up in dozens of other platforms. Here's why.
How the virtual MAMA 2020 music awards show took tech to a whole other level
The 2020 MAMA music awards show was held virtually this year, and the technical manager behind the production spoke to Digital Trends about the tech involved.
Do you really need a smart Christmas tree? Here’s how much it’ll cost you
A smart Christmas tree can streamline your decorating, but is it strictly necessary?
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.
New Kate Bishop DLC not enough to rescue Marvel’s Avengers from its problems
Kate Bishop's fun enough to play as in Marvel's Avengers' first major DLC, but the rest of the game is still a drag.
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.
Staff Picks: DT’s favorite A/V tech of 2020
The cure for cabin fever in the age of COVID may be a 100-inch projection screen and Ultra Short Throw projector. Here's my experience with the Hisense 100L10E.
Here are our favorite video games of 2020, from Animal Crossing to Hades
Here are some of Digital Trends favorite video games of 2020, a historic year for the growing industry.