IFS 2019, as usual for the world's second-largest consumer electronics show, is full of new laptops for buyers to consider. The latest Intel 10th-gen CPUs, faster GPUs, tiny bezels, and real refinements and innovations are on tap. Here, we pick the five best out of a very strong stable of new laptops.

Acer's Predator Triton 500 has an impressive new upgrade that goes beyond any gaming display we've seen before. At 300Hz and with a 3ms response time, it could be the fastest gaming display in the world. The question is, is it worth paying extra for, while sacrificing resolution?

We head to Monterey Car Week in Jaguar’s new 550hp F-Pace SVR and also spend some time with the luxury automaker’s all-electric crossover, the I-Pace, while we’re in town. One model showcases the best of what Jaguar’s current lineup has to offer, the other hints at the potential for a quieter, more efficient, and perhaps less interesting future.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is more than just a long-awaited prequel to Jim Henson's groundbreaking 1982 fantasy film. It's evidence that an old-school storytelling art like puppetry can work together with modern computer-generated effects to tell a truly magical story.

Founded in 1981, Moots has made a name for itself building titanium bikes that last a lifetime. It now uses 3D printing in its design and production, pushing its exotic cycles further into the future. We spent some time with Moots to find out how a new titanium bike goes from concept to the road.

Forget Skynet gaining sentience, the real fear a lot of folks have about artificial intelligence and robots is what it means for all of our jobs. The good news: While robots will certainly eliminate certain jobs, new roles will be created as well. Here are seven great examples.

Volvo took Digital Trends to Banff, Canada to drive the new 2020 XC60, XC90, and V60 Cross Country SUVs. This year, the venerable Swedish automaker is focused on performance with new Polestar models, new safety and tech features, and making Volvos more convenient and affordable through the Care by Volvo subscription service.

Huawei’s battle with the U.S. government has brought HarmonyOS into the spotlight, but the software is still something of a mystery. Digital Trends spoke to Huawei's Peter Gauden about the platform, how it may arrive on products like smartwatches and laptops, and how it fits into Huawei's future.

With the growing legalization of marijuana, a number of research labs and startups are working to develop a breakthrough breathalyzer that can objectively determine whether or not a person is high. Here's why such a tool is required -- and when we can expect it to arrive.

Fertility and period-tracking apps promise to be an easy way to keep tabs on menstrual cycles or help users become pregnant. Yet their accuracy isn’t flawless, and the consequences can be quite critical. In addition, users have to enter a lot of personal data, and it’s not always clear how apps use that information.

The 2019 iPhone, likely to be called the iPhone 11, is almost here and we're getting excited about it. What has Apple got in store for the new phone? We've put together a wishlist of the six features we want to see on the iPhone 11. If these come true it will be the best iPhone yet.

The 48-megapixel camera is becoming a mainstay on smartphones today, but do we really need a camera with such a massive megapixel count? We’re not sure, despite it being a popular trend with manufacturers, so we decided to ask the experts to see if we really see any benefit from a 48-megapixel camera.

Casio has made its previously imposing G-Shock Mudmaster slimmer, lighter, and altogether more wearable using a new carbon fiber monocoque design, while adding Bluetooth connectivity for activity tracking for good measure. The result is more wearable and more appealing to more people.

Can't figure out what to watch? Here's a list of the best series that will be premiering on streaming services in September 2019, including both new series and returning shows. Highlights include the return of Shameless, The Deuce, and Disenchantment, as well as the premieres of Untouchable and Criminal.

Smart home cameras still seem like the bee's knees right now compared to traditional security systems that just store footage on local media systems but networked or Wi Fi-enabled cameras have inherent security vulnerabilities that can present a significant risk to users. Here are the basics.

Imagine the scenario: there’s a mission in which spies or soldiers must travel into enemy territory without raising any alarms or leaving behind any evidence. How do they do it? DARPA thinks the answer involves a glider that self-destructs in the sunlight. Here's how it works.

Welcome to Samsung KX, a new high-tech playground and showroom in the center of London, that's definitely not a retail store. Yes, you play with plenty of Samsung tech, but there’s no stock, no sales people, and no pressure to buy the toy you’re messing around with. It could just be the future of retail.

Adversarial Fashion is a new fashion line which sells t-shirts, hoodies and other items designed to confuse license plate-reading surveillance cameras. Here's how the technology works -- and why its computer security expert creator, Kate Rose, is fighting the good fight.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is the same as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus, except it is 2 grams heavier and supports 5G. Oh, and it costs $200 more. To test the 5G connection, we took it for a spin in Providence, Rhode Island, where Verizon's 5G network is quite robust. Here are the speed test results.

The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G has landed in the U.S., and it's the cheapest 5G phone you can buy on Sprint's network. It joins the LG V50 ThinQ, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, and HTC 5G Hub to be the fourth 5G device on Sprint. Coinciding with the launch is Sprint's latest wave of 5G cities including New York and L.A.

The latest preview of Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker has fans worried about the fate of one of the franchise's most popular new characters, but if the film holds true to the sci-fi saga's history, it's right in line with the themes that run through almost every Star Wars story so far.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 are a lot alike, they're essentially the same truck under the sheet metal, but they're aimed at different buyers. We've broken down the similarities and the differences between these two popular pickups to help you decide which one deserves your driveway.

Welcome to the year 2025. The ice caps are gone, society has crumbled, and Twinkies have run out. Luckily, you have a car outfitted for this cruel new world. You were lucky enough to stumble upon the Passport Adventure Lifestyle Project.

You know the kind of targeted advertising that you get online? Thanks to a new Hollywood visual effects startup, it could be coming to the world of movies and TV as well. Welcome to a future of personalized unskippable ads in your favorite media. Here's how the technology works.

With Keanu Reeves returning to The Matrix for another adventure as cyber-savior Neo, it's time to think about what we really want from a fourth installment of the sci-fi franchise. Here's what we think is absolutely necessary for The Matrix 4 if it's going to live up to the original trilogy.

With so much of Spider-Man's future in doubt, it seemed like a good time to look back at the friendly neighborhood webslinger's history on the big screen. Here's how all eight theatrical releases featuring Spider-Man stack up, from the worst to the best of the wall-crawler's movies.

Lexus equipped the original RX with an early infotainment system that served as the foundation for future software. It hit the market at the right time, and motorists welcomed it with open arms; they wanted more tech. Lexus then introduced touchscreens, moved away from them, and returned. Here's why, and what's next.

The 2020 Toyota Supra is barely off the trucks at dealerships, but award-winning engine builder Stephan Papadakis is already tearing into it to find more power. He thinks 1,000 horsepower is possible from the new BMW/Toyota joint venture. Best of all, he’s capturing the whole process on a series of four videos. We caught up with him to ask him how he plans to tackle this challenge.

Vonnen has created an aftermarket hybrid system designed to boost performance on Porsche 911 models made since 2012. The system installs over the stock drivetrain and adds up to 150 foot-pounds of torque. The system works with both manual and twin-clutch transmissions, and supports both RWD and AWD Porsche 911s, plus Boxsters and Caymans.

Samsung has lagged behind in charging speed time for its phones for years. That's changing with its latest Galaxy Note 10 Plus. It comes with a 25W charger in the box and supports USB Power Delivery 3.0. Here's how it fares over popular phones like the iPhone XS Max, Pixel 3 XL, and OnePlus 7 Pro.

Sony and Disney's very public dispute over whether Spider-Man will stay in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has huge ramifications for the current iteration of the character. Tom Holland's version is deeply tied to the MCU -- and if Sony wins, everyone loses.

By now, you've probably heard that the deal between Sony and Disney that brought Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and let characters like Iron Man and Nick Fury appear in Spidey's solo flicks) is over. Well, don't worry. Both Spider-Man and the MCU are going to be just fine.

Keanu Reeves has defied conventional Hollywood wisdom by becoming an action hero all over again late in his career, and now he'll return to headline the franchise that made him a global phenomenon, The Matrix series. It was a long journey full of surprises to get to this point for the actor.