These shoes let me stroll through ‘Skyrim,’ and I desperately want to go back
After being funded in just two hours on Kickstarter back in October 2018, Cybershoes has earned itself a place among some of the coolest VR walking and running tech at CES 2019. Compact, easy to use, and incredibly fun, they stand out among the competition, but will they become a staple?
The best CES 2019 health gadgets combat stress, pain, and more
We checked out a wide range of different health and wellness gadgets at CES 2019 and these are the pick of the bunch. We've got a robotic care assistant, a treatment for tinnitus, wearables designed to combat stress and pain, and even gadgets to monitor your blood pressure and test your urine.
Ride through the sky and get fit on the fly with the NordicTrack VR Bike
We tried the NordicTrack Virtual Reality Bike at CES 2019. Combining fitness and gaming, it's one of the more interesting approaches to VR traversal we’ve seen. There is a catch, though, and it's in the steep price. Made for VR and fitness enthusiasts, this bike is for serious buyers only.
Where are they now? A look back at last year’s Top Tech of CES winners
What happened to the 14 prize-winning products we singled out as the coolest things we saw at last year's CES 2018? Join us as we take a look at what the past 12 months has meant for each one. Spoilers: They're still as awesome as they were on the day that we first met them.
For 2019 pricing, the Cosmo Communicator lets you type like it’s 1997
The Cosmo Communciator from Planet Computers is a PDA (yes, that device from the 1990s) brought almost up to date, and follows the Gemini Communicator from last year. This model has more tech, sensible improvements, and a design not seen anywhere else. We looked at prototypes during CES 2019 to see what's new.
Alexa who? Google Assistant came to Vegas to dominate voice A.I.
Google has announced numerous upgrades to Google Assistant coming to your smartphone. You're now able to check into your next flight with just your voice, you can also access Google Assistant on Google Maps, and there's finally support for adding items to notes and lists for third-party apps.
TCL is set to innovate with new mobile display technology
While few smartphone manufacturers have been innovating in the hardware space, TCL has made some interesting moves with the BlackBerry, Alcatel, and Palm brands. After a huge investment in display technology, TCL showed off some new edge-to-edge and dot displays at CES 2019, and there are more innovations in the works.
Genius or extraneous? We tried out a laundry-folding machine at CES to find out
It's CES 2019, which means lots of crazy gadgets. We got the chance to try out Foldimate, an automatic laundry-folding machine. After using the device, we came away both impressed and underwhelmed with the appliance, which will be available for $960 at the end of 2019. Here are some of our thoughts.
Nreal’s mixed-reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One
The Nreal Light are mixed reality glasses from a former Magic Leap employee. They allow you to see virtual objects in the real world, but they require a wired connection to a small, portable processing unit. The screen is excellent, but would you want to wear them? We try them on at CES 2019.
2019 Golden Globes provide plenty of surprises and a big night for Netflix
It was a big night for Netflix at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, with the streaming service taking home five wins across the movie and television categories. The night was filled with plenty of surprises all around, particularly in the top categories for big-screen projects.
Today, hacks are annoying. In future smart cities, they could kill
Corporate security breaches are becoming so common that people now accept them as part of a digital future. But for smart cities, system hacks could prove far dangerous for citizens, potentially causing havoc to municipality services. Here’s what companies and cities are doing to secure their systems.
mmWave vs. Sub-6: The different types of 5G and how they work
You may have come across the terms “low-band,” “mid-band,” and “millimeter wave” in your reading about 5G. But what do those terms actually mean? In this explainer, we look at 5G on different spectrum ranges and identify what is arguably the largest single innovation behind the fifth generation of wireless technology.
‘Star Is Born’ ear doctor tells us how to avoid Jackson Maine’s hearing issues
Nobody wants to endure the constant, incessant ringing that plagued the ears of Bradley Cooper’s character in 2018’s popular music flick. Here are the best ways to avoid damaging your hearing, according to the film’s real-life ear doctor.
Can gamers build a society? We’ll find out in Amazon’s ‘New World’
Amazon is building a massively multiplayer game with an entirely unique world and setting. We interviewed three of the game developer’s about why Amazon is taking a risk on ‘New World,’ how the company’s cloud tech makes massive scale possible, and how the game’s sandbox will be deadly fun.
Five smart home trends we expect to see at CES this year
CES 2019 is finally here. So what smart home trends can we expect to see this year? Whether you're looking to find that beautiful Amazon Alexa-enabled toilet or that perfect home security system with bells and whistles, chances are you'll find it on the floor at CES 2019. Here are our predictions.
10 fictional products from movies and TV that fans willed into existence
You might be surprised to find out that products like Cheesy Poofs and Sex Panther Cologne did not exist when the TV series and movies they were featured in first debuted. But they became so popular that they were actually made. Our list also includes Stay Puft Marshmallows from Ghostbusters and more.
Photographer Dixie Dixon on camera tech, inspiration, and shooting fashion
Fashion and lifestyle photographer Dixie Dixon has a knack for creating allure on sets. Take an inside look into how she works in this Q&A with advice for new photographers, working with models, and more. Hear Dixie Dixion's thoughts on camera technology and the mirrorless revolution.
The first Bitcoin was born 10 years ago today. How far we’ve come
The Bitcoin genesis block was mined 10 years ago today, bringing the first 50 Bitcoins into existence. Since then more than 17 million more have been mined and the hardware used to create new tokens is thousands of times more capable. It's also having a dangerous environmental impact.
This Leica changed my mind on instant cameras. Here’s why
For being the photo industry's vestigial organs, instant cameras have grown surprisingly popular. They are impractical and wasteful, and yet inexplicably mesmerizing. The $279 Leica Sofort brings premium style (and price) to this phenomenon -- and it might just be worth it.
True vision: An interview with celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith
Photographing a celebrity is on many photographers' bucket lists -- so what's it like? Learn from celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith in this interview. From gear to advice for newbies, learn how Smith went from shooting film to shooting film stars.
These are the 10 most important tech news stories of 2018
From Facebook scandals to unprecedented space travel, 2018 has been a year of important, turbulent, exciting, worrying, and delightful tech news. In light of that, we count the 10 tech stories that will be influencing the future and impacting the way we use and think about technology.
The STM Myth backpack got us stopped by airport security — for compliments
Backpacks are usually selected for the storage capacity or protective capability. The STM Myth does all that, but manages to exude a style that few others can match, and it's not just us that things this -- it's the world at large, judging by the compliments we've had wearing it. Here's what the STM Myth backpack is like.
Honor Magic 2’s notch-less slide-down screen is tech sorcery at its best
Honor is determined to try all the alternatives to the screen notch it can find, and for the Honor Magic 2, it has introduced a slide-down screen. This means the phone has a full-screen display, and the selfie cameras are hidden away until they're needed. We've been trying the phone out.
The most genre-defying, computer-redefining laptops of 2018
Modern laptops are well-made, incredibly functional, and look great. But they’re mostly the same, without a lot to tell them apart. In 2018, that changed. These three laptops took big risks and delivered some of the most experimental laptops we’ve ever seen.
The 10 most droolworthy concept cars of the year, and 1 big cringe
Concept cars aren't as wild as they were in the early 2000s, but automakers still know how to make us dream -- and, occasionally, cringe. In 2018, we saw dozens of concepts that often highlighted electrification, autonomous, or connectivity technology. We've singled out our favorite, and one we still don't understand.
Are AMD-powered laptops viable alternatives? We put them to the test
It’s not impossible to buy a notebook with AMD inside, even in a market that’s thoroughly dominated by Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUS. And you can save some money going with Ryzen and Radeon if you’re willing to give up some performance and battery life.
Esports boot camp means battling stress, sweat, and homesickness for gaming glory
We spend time with Renegades, one of the world’s top CS:GO teams, as they prepare for their post-season run, and look at how CS:GO has professionalized over the years, going from grass roots gaming clans to professional team sports organizations.
‘Far Cry: New Dawn’ is a fresh, postapocalyptic spin on a stale formula
More than a mere 'Far Cry 5' expansion pack, 'Far Cry: New Dawn' is creatively building on its predecessor's gameplay and story. During a behind-closed-doors demo at Ubisoft's Montreal studio, Digital Trends got all the details on new characters, weapons, environments, and gameplay mechanics.
From 8K to A.I., this is what might come to cameras in 2019
What will 2019 have in store for camera tech? Don't be too surprised if video hits 8K resolution and cameras begin to incorporate the same artificial intelligence features being used in smartphone cameras today. With many cameras overdo for an update, 2019 is looking to be an exciting year.
From ‘Avengers’ to ‘Paddington’: These are our favorite movies of 2018
There were a ton of great movies that hit theaters this year, from critical masterpieces to blockbuster smashes. For this list, however, we didn’t worry about audiences or critics. Instead, we dodged all that and simply listened to our hearts. Here are our staff picks for favorite movies of 2018.
Illuminate the dark: Pixel 3’s Night Sight vs. Mate 20 Pro’s Night Mode
Google and Huawei are using artificial intelligence to improve the quality of low-light photographs captured on their respective phones, the Pixel 3 and the Mate 20 Pro. While both are excellent, we pit Google's Night Sight vs. Huawei's Night Mode to find out which mode is better.
OnePlus 6T vs. Galaxy S9 vs. Pixel 3 vs. LG G7 ThinQ: Camera Shootout
The OnePlus 6T can match or even surpass other flagship smartphones in terms of specs and performance. How about with its camera? Can this $550 phone produce photos comparable to some of the best? We put it up against the Samsung Galaxy S9, LG G7 ThinQ, and Google Pixel 3 to find out.
Box-office bosses: The highest-grossing movies of all time for each month
Every month sees a slew of movies released, but these films are respective juggernauts in their monthly time slots. Some are likely to be beaten soon while others may last for years to come, but all of them are massively successful. Here are the biggest movies of all time for every month.