This is how the universe will end (according to a theoretical astrophysicist)
In her new book, The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking), Katie Mack explains five ways the universe could end. Digital Trends interviewed her.
Why didn’t 3D movies and TV ever catch on?
The rise and fall of 3D TV and movies: How Samsung, LG, Hollywood studios, and the NFL killed a once-promising technology.
Which video doorbells will protect your packages? We’ve ranked them all
Video doorbells are the easiest security upgrade you can add. Your front door is your center for activity, and a video doorbell is your best way to monitor it.
Apple could end antitrust woes by making the iOS App Store more like the Mac’s
Apple is currently caught in a legal mire of its own making. Loosening up the iOS App Store and making it more like the Mac equivalent could be a solution.
Project Power’s writer talks superpowers, sequels, and The Batman’s new direction
Project Power screenwriter Mattson Tomlin tells Digital Trends about the inspiration for his new Netflix movie and his work on the upcoming film The Batman.
Photography shows are going online, some for free. But can it replace in-person?
Photography workshops and events are moving online during the pandemic — so what will these impersonal events look like?
We asked the cast of The Boys what to expect in season 2. Here’s a taste
Season 2 of The Boys debuts in September, so the hit series' cast gave Digital Trends a status report on their characters heading into the new season.
Meet the real-world Iron Man who defies gravity in his DIY jetpack
Richard Browning's homemade, Guinness Record-breaking jetpack suit makes him perhaps the closest thing the world has to a real-life Iron Man.
In a power outage, I’d take this Xiaomi fan over a phone. Yes, really
Move over smartphone, battery banks, and other gadgets, the Xiaomi SmartMi 2S is more of a godsend than all of them, especially when you're without electricity.
Lovecraft Country uses the Black experience to wage a righteous war
The newest HBO show deals with the racist legacy of author H.P. Lovecraft by forging a new path.
Nerve-zapping earbuds could boost your ability to learn languages
Vagus nerve-stimulating earbuds could help wearers learn languages more effectively. Here's the experiment that's got researchers excited.
Can UV light negate the 5-second rule for food?
UV wands are effective tools for sanitizing surfaces, but can they sanitize food? Potentially, but not easily, and not without risks.
One woman’s quest to make Animal Crossing better for Black players
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can customize your own tropical island to your heart’s content. One thing you can’t do, though, is have curly hair.
How Epic’s war with Apple and Google could backfire
Fortnite creator Epic picks a calculated, but perilous, fight with the two leading mobile giants.
Brown Girl Jane: This Black-owned brand is giving back to Black women founders
Brown Girl Jane is a luxury CBD brand founded by three Black women. Their partnership with SheaMoisture is helping invest in Black female entrepreneurs.
Frustrated Chrome developers say they feel abandoned and stonewalled by Google
Google's Chrome Web Store has evolved rapidly over the last two years to fight spam and frauds. But for developers, the abrupt shift has been frustrating.
Facebook’s new privacy tool convinced me to delete my account
You already know Facebook tracks you but this tool will make you worry about your privacy like never before. Here's why it convinced me to delete my account.
It’s like Guitar Hero, but for freestyle rap
Want to learn how to freestyle rap? A new A.I.-assisted game aims to teach you exactly that skill. Here's how it works.
The Surface Duo has arrived, and it’s a preview of a new era for Microsoft
For the first time, a Microsoft product is here without a Microsoft operating system on board. That's because Microsoft is detaching itself from Windows.
Google Play Music is shutting down. These are the best alternatives
By the end of 2020, Google Play Music will officially be no more. Before then, users will need to find a new streaming home. Which service should you pick?
Cuba is getting a crash course in internet culture — and it’s changing everything
Internet coverage has expanded in Cuba, giving more people access and inadvertently flooding the country with a sudden glut of digital culture.
Facebook’s new A.I. takes image recognition to a whole new level
Facebook is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to extract valuable data from images. The company showed Digital Trends some of its ongoing work.
How these actors and filmmakers found success despite quarantine
Instead of being dominated by big-budget blockbusters at the theater, 2020’s biggest successes have largely been from smaller-budget movies.
Making a personal oasis: How I built my own outdoor theater
There's a lot that goes into creating the ideal backyard home theater system, and it takes careful planning and building to get it right. Here's how we did it.
For Chinese Americans, WeChat ban threatens their ties to home
WeChat’s future in the U.S. hangs in the balance following an executive order by President Trump, sending shockwaves through Chinese-American communities.
As coronavirus cases rise, a Miami mom struggles to keep up with distance learning
Norma Schwartz hasn't told her kids they aren't going back to the classroom this fall as their school district plans to continue with distance learning.
Canon EOS R5 vs. Sony A7S III vs. Panasonic S1H: Best full-frame for video?
The Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7S III may be the talk of the town, but don't discount 2019's Panasonic S1H. Here's how these full-frame cameras compare.
Texas teacher plans to be ‘overly cautious’ as schools reopen
Juliana Davila, a Spanish teacher located in Texas, plans to be 'overly cautious' as students return to school during the coronavirus pandemic.
Data storage and dirty energy: What Big Tech’s carbon neutral pledges leave out
Big Tech companies position themselves as leaders by touting their carbon neutral pledges. But these don't always paint the full picture.
The new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is pricey. Samsung tells us why
Samsung wants you to feel confident in splurging on the $1,299-plus Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, so it has gone to great lengths to make sure it'll last for years.
Liftoff to splashdown: SpaceX’s historic Crew Dragon mission in pictures
SpaceX’s trailblazing Demo-2 mission wrapped up on August 2 when the Crew Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
Take-Two’s CEO has his doubts about a Netflix pricing model for video games
CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software discusses industry sexual misconduct, getting back to work and new pricing models in the video game space.
How ‘The Last Stargazers’ are changing astronomy
Dr. Emily Levesque is an astronomer who looks for dying stars. In her new book, The Last Stargazers, she explores how technology is changing astronomy.
Building Proteus, the largest undersea observatory ever
Proteus is an enormous underwater habitat that aims to be an International Space Station for the ocean. Here's what you need to know.