Ubisoft stood with Black lives … then portrayed them as terrorists
Ubisoft publicly supported Black Lives Matter, but its use of a black raised fist in association with with a terrorist organization is a big misstep.
Uncovering nature’s biggest secrets with a $460M, continent-scale observatory
NEON is an ecological observatory with 81 sites across the U.S. For 30 years, it will gather scientific data about climate and biodiversity.
Lucid reveals secret behind electric sedan’s 517-mile range
Digital Trends sat down with Lucid to find out how it gave the Air an estimated 517-mile range. Battery technology helps, but physics play a determining role.
Can the next generation of contact-tracing apps avoid past mistakes?
Contact -racing apps have had middling success so far, but a nonprofit called the PathCheck Foundation hopes to change that.
Keyboard warriors: How the internet can be a lifeline for disabled activists
While it's sometimes labeled as lazy or ineffective, online activism is a crucial accompaniment to physical protest -- especially for those with disabilities.
You’ve had Apple Silicon in your Mac for years, and it’s called the T2 chip
The T2 chip was always Apple's way of gaining more control over its Macs. Apple Silicon will be the final evolution of that tightening grip.
How Westworld’s visual effects looked into the future to earn an Emmy nomination
Season 3 of Westworld took the HBO series out of the park and into a futuristic Los Angeles, earning an Emmy nomination for visual effects in the process.
Epic’s battle against Apple faces its first real test of customer loyalty
Avengers storm the latest chapter of Fortnite, but iOS and Android customers are left out of the battle.
Smart toothbrushes are expensive. Quip’s model is proof why you don’t need them
As smart toothbrushes become more advanced, their prices tend to go up -- but the Quip Smart Brush has great smart features without the high price point.
Seriously Sony, just take our money. The PS5 pre-order circus is a mess
Sony opens up direct pre-orders 'invitations' but doesn't say which fans will get a console or how much they'll have to pay
The writer of The Meg just launched a giant, virtual sea monster aquarium
The author of The Meg series is launching Sea Monster Cove, a new kind of virtual storytelling project for lovers of all things monstrous and aquatic.
We’re not reviewing Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Here’s why
Given a choice between seeing Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Tenet or avoiding the spread of a deadly virus, the decision should be simple.
The Amazon Halo has a lot to prove before it can compete with Fitbit and Apple
Amazon is talking a huge game with the Halo, but it has a lot of ground to make up on established fitness players.
Not all security cameras will watch over your home when the power goes out
Battery-powered security cameras that have local storage are ideal when your power goes out. But there aren't many out there.
Google finally figured out Pixels were overpriced, and it’s making good in 2020
Google's Pixels have always been relatively expensive, but lacked the flair to grab buyers. Now, it's finally figured out that price makes a huge difference.
Pandemic-fueled automation is gobbling up jobs, and we’ll never get them back
The automation of jobs was already happening before 2020, but now the COVID-19 pandemic has kicked the trend into high gear.
With classes and cameras, NYC Salt gives underrepresented youth a voice
NYC Salt is a nonprofit organization inspiring youth through photography and videography. Here's how you can help.
Back to School Gift Guide 2020
Not sure what gift to get in 2020? Here are the best gifts for students right now, whether they are going back to class or learning online.
Kate Stark and Gary Whitta talk ‘Talk Guys’
Twitch streamer Kate Stark and screenwriter Gary Whitta share why their popular talk show Animal Talking is on hiatus, and why they're making Talk Guys.
Bill and Ted director explains why Face The Music is the film we need right now
It's been a long road to the screen for Bill & Ted Face the Music, the third installment of the Bill & Ted franchise that began in 1989 and continues this week.
Neuroscience’s superstar explains how A.I. is weak, why we dream, and more
To celebrate David Eagleman’s new book, Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain, Digital Trends picked his brain about brain science
Where to buy masks online and get them delivered within days
N95 masks are almost impossible to come by. Here's where to find protective KN95 masks online for affordable prices and shipped immediately.
These hilarious ads from the 1980s and ’90s show how far mobile tech has come
There was a time when huge phones looked cool, as these classic commercials demonstrate. Just be happy you don't have to carry these beasts around anymore.
Meet the MIT artist who builds with fungus and paints with swarms of drones
Digital Trends caught up with Carlo Ratti to discuss his past and future projects, and how he manages to blur the lines between architecture and art.
Upgrade to a smart home for under $100 with these 3 essentials
If you don't have a smart home yet, now's the time because it doesn't cost a lot. We'll guide you on how to build an essential smart home for less than $100.
The best tech documentaries of all time
Love tech? Enjoy documentaries? Then, boy, are you going to love this round-up of the best tech documentaries ever made.
The Boys cast gives us the gory details on what to expect for season 2
Season 2 of The Boys premieres September 4 and the Amazon Studios series doesn't disappoint when it comes to shocking scenes, according to the show's cast.
Privacy is dead, but it may not matter as much as we think
Digital Trends interviewed Firmin DeBrabander about his new book, Life after Privacy: Reclaiming Democracy in a Surveillance Society.
Razer’s Pro Click and Pro Type: The all-white peripherals you’ve always wanted?
Razer's new productivity suite aims itself at ergonomic-conscious users, but the keyboard doesn't fit the bill. The mouse, on the other hand, is brilliant.
First look: Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed true wireless earbuds
If the shape of an earbud is as important as its parts, it's possible that Harmoniq Labs is onto something with its unique, 3D-printed true wireless earbuds.
Meet the startup founder who combats climate change by canceling cow burps
Cows release methane into the atmosphere during their normal digestion. Adding seaweed to their food could help, says Symbrosia's Alexia Akbay.
I chewed ‘brain-boosting’ nootropic gum for a week straight. Here’s how it went
The science behind most "brain boosting" nootropic drugs is foggy at best, so instead of assessing them objectively, I just dove in and tried them myself.
The Sims: Spark’d ends with its first winners and an uncertain future
The first season of The Sims: Spark'd came to a close with three winners, and an uncertain future for more episodes.
Conservative, pro-Trump witches are flocking to Facebook
Facebook pages for conservative witches have cropped up, seeking to create a space for witches who feel marginalized by their more liberal peers.