Five questions we need answered after watching Stranger Things season 3
Season 3 of Stranger Things expanded the world of the hit Netflix series quite a bit, but it still left audiences with plenty of questions about what the future holds for the show and some of the core elements of its mythology. Here are the five biggest questions we still have after the third season.
MIT’s new drone can hover like a quadcopter, soar like a plane
Researchers at MIT have developed a new type of drone which can turn on a dime from hovering like an ordinary quadcopter to swooping and gliding like a fixed-wing airplane. In doing so, it could solve some of the biggest challenges which exist with modern drones. Here's how.
Stallone in Terminator 2? How one deepfake prankster is changing cinema history
Ever wanted to see The Shining with Jim Carrey instead of Jack Nicholson? How about Stallone in Terminator 2: Judgement Day? Thanks to the unnerving magic of deepfake AI technology, this kind of fantasy recasting is now possible -- as one creator ably demonstrates.
10 crazy technologies and innovations banned from Formula One
Formula One prides itself on being at the pinnacle of racing technology, but that means teams sometimes push things over the edge. From active suspension to six-wheeled cars, here are 10 examples of tech that was banned from Formula One racing.
From Big Daddy to Murder Mystery, these are Adam Sandler’s best movies
After getting his start on Saturday Night Live, Adam Sandler has become one of the biggest forces in comedy, having both produced and starred in a long list of hit movies over the last 30 years. Here are his 10 best movies to date, from the very beginning of his career to his latest Netflix hits.
Autonomous ships are coming, and we’re not ready for them
Cars may dominate today’s discussion about the future of autonomous transportation, but some of the world’s largest maritime companies are betting big on autonomous shipping
Why recent hacks show Apple’s security strength, not its weakness
Apple has a reputation for the security of its systems, so you might think the recent stories about vulnerabilities in its platforms could shake that opinion. But the opposite is true: these breaches amply demonstrate Apple’s security strength.
No, the Pixel 4’s bezels are not a major crime against smartphone design
Leaks have shown us what the Google Pixel may look like from the front, and the bezels around the screen have sent the masses into a panic, claiming the design is outdated and ugly. Except it's not. We've been slowly conditioned to think this. Here's why.
Netflix built a TV empire without ads. Here’s why it’s time to consider them
In an increasingly compacted and complex streaming landscape, Netflix is going to have to once again innovate to stay at the head of the pack. While adding commercials to its programming would be met with serious controversy, if done properly it could be a smart move for the streaming wars to come.
ABS brakes helped airlines make more money before they helped you stop
ABS -- a technology that prevents cars from skidding out of control under heavy braking -- has been around since the 1950s, when it was first applied to airplanes. England's Jensen released the first car with ABS in 1966, but Chrysler and Bendix jointly get credit for developing four-wheel electronic ABS in 1971.
Five burning questions we have about HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s new streaming service
WarnerMedia has revealed some information about its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, scheduled to launch in spring 2020, but there's still a lot we don't know about the latest direct-to-consumer video platform. Here are the five biggest questions we have about HBO Max.
How Amazon and Google’s streaming feud helped make Roku the streaming king
Amazon and Google are finally playing nice when it comes to streaming, with YouTube now available on Fire TV devices, and Amazon Prime Video available on Chromecast. Here's how remaining agnostic has helped Roku become the maker of the most popular streaming video device manufacturer.
Move over, Spot. Anymal is a four-legged dog robot with all kinds of new tricks
Boston Dynamics isn’t the only company building impressive dog robots. Swiss robotics company Anybotics has also created its own quadruped robot -- and it's pretty darn impressive. Here's what it's capable of, and the kinds of jobs that it excels at performing.
Facebook’s Libra could be dead on arrival, if India stands by its proposed ban
The government of India has announced that it is considering a ban on Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra. Without this key market, the success of the burgeoning cryptocurrency is in serious doubt. Will Libra end up being dead upon arrival?
Netflix paid $100M to keep Friends, but viewers may pay the highest price
The $100 million deal that's keeping Friends on Netflix through 2019 is a big one - both in its price tag and what it says about the changing media landscape and how much consumers might have to pay down the road in order to access their favorite shows and movies.
How Beto O’Rourke’s hacker group changed cybersecurity as we know it
While the revelation that 2020 presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke was once a member of America’s most storied hacker collectives put Cult of the Dead Cow on the map for most people, it had a much greater impact on the cybersecurity our devices implement today.
What Spider-Man: Far From Home reveals about Phase 4 of the MCU
Spider-Man: Far From Home brought Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a close while introducing the new normal in the MCU in the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame. The movie also offered up plenty of clues about what to expect from Phase 4 of Marvel's interconnected film franchise, too.
Game companies are working developers hard. The pay isn’t worth it
The game industry has seen increased reports of crunch and massive layoffs over the last year. One issue that isn’t talked about nearly as much is the problem with low and unfair pay. Digital Trends spoke to developers that have struggled with this issue and the problems they’ve faced because of it.
This robot arm for a wheelchair does everything from open doors to apply makeup
Canadian tech company Kinova Robotics has developed a lightweight, carbon fiber robotic arm which attaches to wheelchairs. Boasting three fingers and six degrees of freedom, it can be used for carrying out a wide range of everyday tasks that a lot of would take for granted.
2019 Acura NSX vs. 2019 BMW i8
The 2019 Acura NSX and BMW i8 may seem like very different cars, but in fact they are both hybrid, all-wheel drive, two-seaters that retail for around $155,000. In fact, these two are the only two hybrid cars in their class. We put these two through their paces on canyon roads and city streets to declare a winner.
No, Apple isn’t moving toward a Mac App Store-only future. At least, not yet
Unlike iOS, you can get Mac apps from anywhere you want, not just the Mac App Store. But the word on the street is that Apple wants to put an end to that and make even more money by making the Mac App Store a monopoly. Don’t believe the hype -- it’s not true.
Will 5G fix America’s rural broadband woes? We asked the experts
Rural Americans are by far the most under-served population when it comes to broadband access. 3 in 10 Americans in these areas don't have access. Is 5G really the answer, or do we need to look elsewhere? We asked several experts to set the record straight on rural 5G.
Hulu’s new Seinfeld shuffle could (and should) be the future of streaming
Hulu's new idea to randomize Seinfeld is great, but it doesn't go far enough. If streamers really want to get our attention, offering new kinds of randomization like a playlist shuffle key, could be the future. Here are some ways streamers could use algorithms to do away with streaming paralysis.
Sea of Solitude doesn’t need words to tell its moving story
Sea of Solitude is a moving adventure centered around understanding and overcoming loneliness. It's a universal story set in a wondrously rendered world. Halfway through the adventure, I turned the dialogue off, not because the writing is subpar, but because the visual story is so compelling.
The founding fathers gave us more than just independence. They gave us tech too
The Founding Fathers may have lived hundreds of years ago, but they were all interested in science and technology to some degree or another. Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington all tinkered with new techniques and technologies.
Five big questions Stranger Things needs to answer in season 3
With season 3 of Stranger Things premiering July 4, there are plenty of mysteries when it comes to where the hit show will go in its third story arc. Here are some of the biggest questions we have for the Netflix series when it heads back to Hawkins, Indiana, for more scary adventures.
Did Nvidia’s Super RTX graphics cards ruin AMD’s RX 5700 launch?
The new Nvidia Super RTX graphics cards may perform only as well as what we hoped the original RTX cards would, but better late than never. And better they compete with AMD now than later, because the RX 5700 cards are just days away and Nvidia's new launch may have scuttled it before it even left the dock.
Despite a tumultuous time, Huawei execs say everything is well at company
In an interview with Digital Trends, Huawei, a company that is weathering a ban on buying critical U.S-made components and services, says that despite all this, it’s business as usual and nothing has changed in terms of its brand, strategy, or device portfolio. The public message is one of confidence.
MIT and IBM’s new A.I. image-editing tool lets you paint with neurons
Imagine Photoshop for the deep fake generation. No, we're not quite there yet, but researchers at IBM and MIT have created an amazing demo showing how cutting-edge A.I. is going to power future image-editing tools. Check out their demonstration -- and have a go for yourself.
Which budget phone has the best camera? We tested four to find the answer
To find out which of the latest reasonably-priced smartphones on release has the best camera, we put the current budget darling — Google’s impressive Pixel 3a — against the Honor 20, the Motorola One Vision, and the Sony Xperia 10 Plus. Will the result be a shock? There's a standout winner here.
As the MCU hurtles towards Phase 4, Spider-Man shows the way forward
The Marvel Cinematic Universe looks a lot different after Avengers: Endgame, but it could go even further and -- possibly get even better -- if Spider-Man's supporting cast expands to fill the MCU. Here's how Marvel's movie-verse could benefit from more of the web-slinger's allies and enemies.
How gender questioning and transgender gamers found a safe space in VR
Virtual reality headsets started life as futuristic gaming peripherals. These days, they’re used anywhere from movies and entertainment, to design and military simulations. For trans and gender-questioning people, VR headsets are a necessary stepping stone for safe gender exploration.
RAM has never been cheaper, but are the historic prices here to stay?
Is it time to upgrade your PC's memory? DDR4 is cheaper today than it's ever been, whether you're buying an 8GB entry-level kit, or 32GB of high-end, RGB, performance sticks. But just a year ago prices were almost three times as high. So, why is the price so low and is it set to stay that way for long?
Why Jony Ive’s greatest achievement wasn’t the iPhone. It was the original iMac
Jony Ive is leaving Apple. The world-famous designer brought us the iPhone and the iPod, two devices that revolutionized the tech industry more than any other. But his greatest achievement doesn't get quite as much recognition. Here's why the original iMac was Ive's true masterpiece in design.