5 times Apple won the decade, and 5 times it lost
How good has Apple's decade been? Like all of us, it has been full of ups and downs -- good things, and some considerably worse things. The high points are easy to find, but in the interests of fairness, we've collected 5 things the company would rather forget. Here are Apple's top 5 wins and losses over the past 10 years.
Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM3 headphones are my gadget of the decade
In the last decade, hundreds of new tech products made it to the market. However, no gadget has had more impact on my life than the one I acquired just a couple of months ago -- Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM3 headphones. Here's why they've had such an impact on my life.
Want to lift 200 pounds without breaking a sweat? Strap into this exosuit
Sarcos Robotics has spent the past 20 years building the ultimate powered robot exosuit. Early next year, its Guardian XO wearable robot will ship to the first customers. Here's what the company has built -- and why CEO Ben Wolff thinks it will change the workplace as we know it.
The most anticipated new TV shows of 2020
As we enter a new decade in 2020, there are far too many new series to sift through, both on network television and through streaming services. From dramas to sci-fi, comedy, thrillers, and docuseries, we've carefully selected our favorites that should be on your watchlist as we enter the new year.
Digital Trends Staff Picks: Our favorite movies of 2019
It was another great year for movie fans. From Jordan Peele's latest horror triumph and A24's mind-bending indies to Marvel's arc-tying blockbuster and other climactic endings, there were some amazing moments to look back on. Here's a list of our staff-favorite films from 2019.
Liars, thieves, and exploding phones: 10 tech scandals from the last 10 years
The last ten years has given us a mass of amazing technology, changing the way we live forever. However, some of the people and companies behind these achievements aren't always on their best behavior, and that has generated some pretty nasty scandals during the same amount of time. Here's 10 of the best -- er, worst.
10 Incredible technologies that didn’t exist a decade ago
Technology sure has come a long way in the past decade. But what would you expect from the 10-year stretch that included the year Blade Runner was set in? Here's our rundown of the top 10 pieces of tech excited gadget-lovers got to try out for the first time in the 2010s.
The 2010s were a difficult decade for photography, but it’s not black and white
A decade of decline for camera sales was met by a cascade of creativity resulting from the rise of the smartphone and social media. It hasn't all been good, but photography remains a core component of human expression.
Ten years in space: Remembering a decade of achievements in the final frontier
As we approach the end of 2019, we can look back and celebrate a remarkable set of achievements in our understanding and exploration of the universe beyond our planet. Here are ten of the finest achievements in space of the last 10 years.
How 2019 became the year of true wireless earbuds
Fully wireless earbuds have evolved from novelty wearables to must-have devices in record time. From the first AirPods to the latest noise-canceling masterpieces, it's been a long road. But thanks to new models with multiple advancements, 2019 is when it all came together. Here's why it's time to buy.
Why Microsoft is the most exciting hardware company to watch out for in 2020
2020 is a critical year for Microsoft's Surface division as it gears up to launch its most ambitious set of hardware. The company is planning to launch its pair of dual-screen devices, Surface Neo and Surface Duo, its first true-wireless headsets, the Xbox Series X, and more.
The Xbox Series X is the wrong console for a climate crisis
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X console will require a lot of power. But there may be a troubling consequence: An increase in gaming’s contribution to climate change. A significant increase in power draw from next-gen console hardware could increase gaming’s carbon footprint when exactly the opposite is needed.
These are the coolest tech souvenirs we found in Tokyo’s famous Electric Town
The time limit was two hours, and in that time we wanted to find the coolest tech-related souvenir in Akihabara, Tokyo's famous Electric Town. It's easier said than done, and it certainly won't be a cheap endeavor. Here's what we found, from phones to robots. Which one would you have brought home?
Think your house is smart now? Here’s a peek at what it’ll be like with AR
Want to see how the world is going to look when augmented reality technology is everywhere? Researchers from the Future Interfaces Group at Carnegie Mellon University have created LightAnchors, a technology for marking up the real world in AR, to give us a sneak preview.
Here’s what Star Wars should do after The Rise of Skywalker
The future of the Star Wars franchise on the big screen after Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker remains unclear at this point, but there are a few directions the studio should consider going to expand the sci-fi saga and break new ground with its galaxy of stories.
The critics’ biggest issue with The Rise of Skywalker is what makes it great
One of the biggest criticisms of the Rise of Skywalker is that it leans too heavily on plot and backstory. But as I settled into the film, I found its straightforward nature allowed me to focus on the real heart of the story. The characters we've grown to love over these past three films.
This is the most important tech from each year between 2010 and 2020
From 2010 to 2019, we found the most influential and substantial tech from each year in the past decade. Many of the most foundational pieces of technology that we take for granted today started just in the past ten year years, and here's why each of them was just so revolutionary.
6 burning questions we have after The Morning Show’s season finale
If you've watched the entire first season of Apple TV+ original series The Morning Show, you'll know it ended with a bang and leaves the door open for many questions to be answered in season 2. Here are the biggest questions we have following the explosive season 1 finale
CES 2020: Mobility tech will go the extra mile to nix your need for a car
Based on some early clues from the CES 2020 lineup, it seems that micro-mobility might not be so micro moving forward. More and more, personal electric vehicles aren't being built to fill the gaps in your commute -- they're being built to complete it. We'll give a preview ahead of next month's show.
Who is Hikari-chan? She is the mind-blowing future of A.I. in your home
It's easy to pass Gatebox off as a anime-themed smart speaker, but it is far from something so mundane. Inside is a carefully crafted digital character, Azuma Hikari, who uses some clever artificial intelligence to become your friend not your servant. Digital Trends spoke to the CEO of the company about it.
Livia claims that it gets rid of period cramps, but does it actually work?
Livia is a tiny electronic device you wear on your abdomen that promises relief from menstrual cramps through electrodes. Sound too good to be true? We decided to test Livia to see if there's any merit to the claims. Here's how it went.
Calm down about The Rise of Skywalker: Why can’t I just like a movie anymore?
It used to be one could simply have an opinion about a movie and not have to hire extra security because of it. Then alsog came The Last Jedi. Why does Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker have me afraid to like the movie, even before I've seen it? Answer: The fandom.
5 questions we want Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to answer
There are plenty of mysteries surrounding Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as the film's premiere looms large, but there are some specific questions we're desperate to see the film answer. Here are the five biggest questions we have as Episode IX arrives in theaters.
Here’s why the Mac Pro’s expansion modules are such a big deal
Apple’s new Mac Pro is highly configurable, and comes with a range of MPX Module options. But what exactly are these high-tech custom components? We’ve delved into the details to explain exactly what the MPX Modules do, whether they’re your only option, and if you need them in the Mac Pro.
The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 7’s secrets explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ takes the Star Wars saga to some exciting places and offers plenty of callbacks and surprises for fans of the beloved franchise. Here are some of the highlights from episode 7 and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
I tested the Dell G3, G5, and G7 gaming laptops. Here’s the one you should buy
Dell has a number of good options for budget gaming laptops, but choosing between the G3, G5, and G7 can be confusing. With endless configurations to wade through, knowing the difference between the three laptops isn't easy. We tested all three to find the best Dell Inspiron gaming laptop of them all.
HTC is dead and Samsung is king: Smartphone manufacturers that won and lost in 2019
HTC's dead and Samsung is king in 2019. Sony and LG say long 'live smartphones,' but should they? Smartphone market supremacy requires serious strategic skills. It's tough to craft superb smartphones and even harder to persuade people to buy them. Don't believe us? Just ask Google and Huawei.
Stadia’s bonus Buddy Pass shows just how much it’s struggling
The latest Google Stadia offer lets Founder's Edition members give another friend a three-month Buddy Pass. It points to trouble for the streaming service, which just launched in November and has received mixed reviews. Google will face more competition in the future from Microsoft's Project xCloud.
Who needs 5G? In Japan, this smart city does what its citizens need, right now
Smart cities are often seen as hives of future tech, only made possible with high speed connections and autonomous cars. In the Japanese city of Fukuoka, messaging app Line is already operating a smart city -- just in a different way than you may expect. Instead of focusing on the future, it concentrates on helping its citizens right now.
iPhone 11 Pro vs. Google Pixel 4 in a portrait mode camera shootout
How good is the portrait mode on the latest flagship smartphones? We took the iPhone 11 Pro and the Google Pixel 4 along to a photo shoot to find out, and threw the Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro in the bag too. Here's what happened when we played with portrait mode, and the different modes and lighting effects.
Honeywell’s vision of the ‘smart office’ focuses on efficiency and savings
Honeywell has moved away from smart home technology. Now, the company has a bigger focus: Connected buildings. I toured Honeywell's headquarters in Atlanta to see how the company is improving the office through its Vector app, which brings the conveniences of the smart home to the workplace.
How a lesson learned from lotus flowers could give us self-cleaning solar panels
Dust can be a massive problem for solar panels. Borrowing from a neat evolutionary trick found in lotus flowers, researchers have developed a new material that could help keep future solar panels dust-free. Here's how it works -- and why this is an issue that needs to be solved.
An 8K videographer told us how the Mac Pro has revolutionized his workflow
The Mac Pro isn't for everyone. The extreme price tag should tell you that much. Who is it for, then? Well, we spoke to a creative professional who's been using it for weeks. Videographer and photographer Vincent Laforet explained to us how the Mac Pro has revolutionized his workflow.
What is Mac Pro’s Afterburner card, and what does it do?
The Mac Pro is Apple’s most modular and customizable computer. One of its key modular components is the Afterburner card, but what exactly does it do, what does it work with, and is it worth your money? We delved into the details to give you the key answers on Apple’s video workflow accelerator.