4 things I love about the Pixel 4a, and 1 thing I don’t
The camera and the low price are obvious wins, but there's more to the Pixel 4a than that.
What happened at the Sky Williams houses, from those who lived there
YouTube creator Sky Williams faces a litany of allegations from former housemates and members of the gaming community.
Google Pixel 4a has ushered in a new era of excellent cheap phones
Inexpensive phones are making a comeback, and a new trend means that buyers can choose top-notch photography and performance devices for less than $500.
The U.S. wastes $161B worth of food every year. A.I. is helping us fix that
Up to 40% of food produced gets wasted in the United States every year. Could A.I. technology help bring about positive changes? These companies think so.
Female high school e-sports teams are blazing a trail for girls in games
Student-athletes from across the country are working hard to encourage more young women to participate in gaming events.
Old phones will stop working with AT&T and T-Mobile. Here’s what to do about it
To make room for 5G networks, carriers are shutting down older 3G networks, and some customers will need to upgrade their phone.
The Reverb Remix community is YouTube’s sensitive, supportive refuge
The caring comments on “slowed and reverb” remixes on YouTube are a reprieve from the toxicity often found on the platform.
Lensbaby’s Omni lens filter system is weird, but you’ll want it
The Lensbaby Omni uses a pair of magnetic arms to hold different effect wands over the lens. Odd? Yes. Cool? Absolutely.
Meet the engineer who let a robot barber shave him with a straight razor
A professor from Northeastern University School of Engineering recently let a robot shave him with a straight razor. Here's why.
Meet Ingenuity: The high-tech helicopter designed to fly on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover isn't the only Martian exploration bot headed to Mars this week. Say hello to its flying friend, Ingenuity.
The Big Tech antitrust hearing is today. Here’s why it matters
The CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook will face a congressional hearing on Wednesday, July 29. Here's why it matters.
The airship is making a futuristic, luxury comeback
Airships are on a promising path to passenger-travel relevance again.
Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5: Who will ‘win’ the next console war?
Sony seems to have the short-term advantage, but Microsoft could win the long game in the most unusual console generation yet.
This algorithm could revolutionize disease diagnosis, but we can’t use it yet
Scientists from the University of Virginia School of Medicine have built a quantum computing algorithm that may shed crucial light on genetic diseases.
Bidets are smart investments that save money as the pandemic rages on
Bidets are cleaner, more effective ways to clean yourself after you use the bathroom, and these devices are smart investments during the current pandemic.
These are the delivery robots that will soon invade your city’s sidewalks
Delivery robots are coming to a sidewalk near you — if they're not there already. Here are six of the companies building these next-generation delivery bots.
Watch all the best trailers from Comic-Con 2020 right here
Comic-Con International isn't happening in San Diego this year, but the virtual Comic-Con At Home event is still delivering plenty of movie and TV previews.
The New Mutants preview from Comic-Con should come with a spoiler warning
It's nice to see fresh footage from a film you're excited about, but The New Mutants preview from Comic-Con might cross the line into spoiler territory.
Halo: Infinite isn’t a stunner, but it’s exactly what the Xbox Series X needs
The gameplay reveal of Halo: Infinite isn't a stunner, but its old-school gameplay is sure to lure in Halo purists and shooter fans craving a 4K/60 fps game.
She lived in a simulated Mars habitat for four months. Here’s what she learned
Kate Greene, author of Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars, spoke to Digital Trends about her book and how her simulated mission feels similar to the pandemic.
Always-on video chat is here, and it’s either genius or insane. Or both
If you thought your days were currently filled with nonstop Zoom-style video meetings, you ain't seen nothing yet. Say hello to Sidekick.
How the next generation of space telescopes will hunt for habitable exoplanets
Modern astronomers have already made great progress in finding exoplanets, but in the next few years, that progress is poised to accelerate.
Skeptical about UV light sanitizers? We put one to the test
If you're paranoid about germs, UV light sanitizers have been touted to be effective. How well do they really work? We put one to the test to find out.
Election 2020: The presidential candidate’s views on tech
Tech issues loom large over the 2020 election. We've broken down the issues, examining Trump and Biden's views on them.
An in-depth look at Lists, Microsoft’s comprehensive answer to Asana
The newest Microsoft 365 app is Microsoft Lists, a smart information-tracking app. We took a deep dive to see how it can be used to Track assets and more
Can an air conditioner make you more prone to coronavirus?
Your air conditioning system isn't likely to give you coronavirus, but an unclean system can exacerbate other respiratory problems that may put you at risk.
DT Debate: Why do we all have a drawer full of old chargers and other cords?
The Digital Trends team came together to discuss and debate: Why does everyone have a box or drawer full of old phone chargers anyway?
Five years on, Jay-Z’s Tidal is still fighting to make waves
Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service launched with an enormous publicity campaign. Five years on, it's still a bit-player. But not through lack of trying.
30 stunning spacewalk images to celebrate NASA’s 300th outing
On July 21, 2020, NASA will conduct its 300th spacewalk since 1965. To mark the occasion, we've gathered together 30 amazing images from some of those outings.
An alternate history of the moon landing, brought to you by deepfakes
Researchers at MIT have created a deepfake video project depicting what would have happened if the 1969 moon landing went wrong. It's scarily compelling.
Sleep tracking is coming to Apple Watch, but monitoring your sleep is a bad idea
The Apple Watch is adding sleep-tracking features, but wearables have a bad track record for sleep tracking, so we recommend charging overnight instead.
Google needs to get back to basics with Android. Why? Take a look at iOS 14
Google has increasingly focused more on innovative features rather than fixing the fundamental flaws of Android. Here's why it needs to get back to the basics.
We need right-to-repair laws now more than ever
Faced with an uncertain financial future and ample free time, many people are opting to fix old electronics instead of spending money on new devices.
Is your home packed with smart speakers? Here’s how to make them work together
Multiple smart speakers with multiple accounts can be a headache. We have some tips to help.