What is LRAD? The ‘sound cannon’ used by police, explained
As protests in response to the killing of George Floyd continue, protestors have expressed concern over the use of LRAD devices. What is LRAD, and can it harm people?
Climate change could collide with coronavirus to create a summer from hell
Scientists are concerned that the combination of global warming, a deepening economic crisis, and pandemic lockdowns could cause a long and sweltering summer.
Take-Two CEO: Hurricane Sandy helped us prepare for coronavirus pandemic
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses how the game publisher has handled the shift to work from home and his long-term vision for e-sports.
TikTok isn’t paying its biggest stars, but they don’t really care
TikTok just had its best quarter as more people are tuning in than ever. But will the lack of ad monetization hamper its growth and popularity among creators?
Twitter’s misinformation problem will never disappear as long as bots exist
Despite making some high-profile moves to curb misinformation in recent weeks, Twitter still hosts millions of malicious bots that influence online conversation
Public transit is on the brink of death. This is how we save it
The pandemic has decimated ridership on buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation, but new poll data from YouGov hints there could be a fix.
Backlog: Terraria is an indie classic with an enviable legacy
The sandbox adventure often gets compared to Minecraft and Stardew Valley, but it shines on its own.
Should you be worried about cameras in robot vacuums?
Robot vacuums can now map your rooms, and some even have cameras. Is this a privacy problem? We break down what to look for and the safeguards robot vacs take.
The man who saved Apollo 13: A talk with legendary flight director Gene Kranz
Fifty years on from the Apollo 13 mission, Gene Kranz, the iconic former NASA flight director, talked with Digital Trends about why failure was never an option.
How visual effects brought sci-fi art to life in Amazon’s Tales From the Loop
Amazon's Tales From the Loop series used a subtle mix of VFX and practical effects to bring the retro-futuristic world of Simon Stålenhag's art to life.
I’m not mad, HBO Max, I’m just disappointed
The launch of HBO Max not only didn't bring 4K or HDR, but also wasn't supported by either Roku or Amazon Fire, raising eyebrows and testing patience.
All the COVID-19 treatments currently in clinical trials
Institutions around the world are working to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. The pathway is a long and difficult one.
This robotically built cabin offers a peek into the high-tech future of housing
Ashen Cabin is an experimental log cabin built with the aid of a giant 3D printer and construction robot. It may be the future of sustainable housing.
Robot mops can’t sanitize your floors. Here’s why
Robot mops are convenient devices that alleviate a household chore, but don't try to add your own cleaning solution or disinfectant to the device. It may break.
Lamborghini is putting race cars in your living room. Hop in and drive one
Lamborghini teamed up with Assetto Corsa to launch a virtual one-make race series named The Real Race. Gamers can hop in the driver's seat starting on May 29.
A new generation of autopilot is here. But can it fully replace human aviators?
Emergency Autoland is a new self-landing technology that allows a plane with an incapacitated pilot to land itself. Are autonomous planes far behind?
This could be the last time EA gets an NFL exclusive deal
EA's Madden will be the only football sim through 2025, but the shadow of NFL 2K looms large, and the company's days of exclusivity could be coming to an end.
PepsiCo signs endorsement deal with Dr. Disrespect, but does it realize the risks?
PepsiCo has signed a multiyear deal with streamer Dr. Disrespect that will see the popular (and controversial) livecaster promote its Mtn Dew Game Fuel product.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare season 4: What you need to know
Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Warzone are nearing season 4's launch next week. And a surprise from Captain Price, along with new weapons and maps are planned.
3 ways Apple’s new ARM processors could transform how MacBooks are designed
If Apple ditches Intel chips and moves to ARM processors, a whole host of changes could come to the MacBook. Here are three possible outcomes we could see.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro: Which is the king of zoom?
The best phone cameras all have zoom features, and two of the most capable come from Huawei and Samsung. We put the P40 Pro up against the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Ex-HTC boss Peter Chou is building the most ambitious virtual world yet
Peter Chou may be best known for co-founding HTC, but since moving on, he has become more deeply immersed in VR, culminating in a new project called XRSpace.
Don’t upgrade your camera. It won’t make you a better photographer
Photographers are not spared from upgrade culture, but it's a trap we need to avoid. Image quality matured years ago, and your current camera is probably fine.
How NASA’s Perseverance Rover will search for life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is headed to Mars, and when it arrives, it'll unleash a battery of high-tech instruments to search for signs of life.
After coronavirus, what happens to Hollywood and movies?
Things will never be the same for Hollywood and the movie-watching experience after coronavirus, but that might not be a bad thing. Here's what we can expect.
The world would fall apart if it weren’t for these ancient programming languages
If it weren't for ancient coding languages like COBOL, Ada, Pascal, and Fortran, the modern world would come to a screeching (and maybe dangerous) halt.
Brainwave-reading temporary tattoos could take wearable tech to the next level
Researchers in Europe have developed electrode-sporting temporary tattoos that may one day be used to read brainwaves. Here's why they could be a game-changer.
Pac-Man turns 40 today. Here are 7 secrets you didn’t know about it
Pac-Man turns 40. The video game icon made his debut on May 22, 1980, but he is nowhere near over the hill. Here are seven secrets about the dot-chomping hero.
The pandemic might have killed the office forever. Is that a good thing?
Facebook will join Twitter and Square in moving a large chunk of its workforce to remote work permanently. Will Silicon Valley's shift kill office culture?
Microsoft Build: The all-digital dev conference is the future of tech events
This week, Microsoft moves ahead with its Build 2020 developer show, hosting not a physical event but a virtual one. Can Microsoft build a better Build?
President Trump has failed the U.S. on 5G. Can we lead on 6G?
President Donald Trump did little to invest in 5G infrastructure compared to China, but there's still hope for 6G.
Don’t let the COVID crash fool you. It’s still a great time to be a YouTuber
Many people thought that the coronavirus pandemic would be the end of influencers. But it's quite the opposite. YouTubers have more eyes than ever on them now.
Can chloroquine cure coronavirus? Here’s what science says
In response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the FDA OK'd adding chloroquine to the Strategic Nation Stockpile, but will the drug actually do anything?
Here’s why you need a cordless vacuum in 2020
Cordless stick vacuums are versatile, powerful, convenient, and a perfect complement to a good robot vacuum.