Seedling for Magic Leap is the most expensive plant you’ll ever take care of
Insomniac Games has officially launched its new game for Magic Leap One, called 'Seedling.' Throughout the game, you can nurture your very own plant life form wherever you are. In our demo, we got to check out what it feels like to take care of a virtual plant using a very expensive machine.
The RX 590 is a solid midrange GPU, but it won’t move the needle for AMD
AMD's latest entry in the RX 500-series hopes to steal the spotlight back from away from Nvidia, at least when it comes to mid-range budgets. While RX 590 is the most powerful graphics card you can get for under $300, it doesn't address many of the concerns some gamers have with this series of graphics cards.
Where Toronto sees smart sidewalks, residents see ‘1984.’ So what now?
Citing personal data and privacy concerns, consumer advocates in Toronto are raising alarm about Alphabet’s plans to transform a derelict neighborhood into a smart city. Here’s what you need to know about the Sidewalk Toronto project.
7 insane roads that will push self-driving cars to their very limits
Self-driving cars are getting better all the time, but we won't ever be convinced of their readiness for prime time till we see them comfortably handle a full range of challenges. So, ask yourself, would you be happy climbing into a driverless car for a ride on THESE insane roads?
Peek behind the magic and monsters of ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’
The Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina blends magic, monsters, and teenage drama in one of the year's surprise hits. Visual effects company Zoic Studios takes us behind the scenes to explain how some of the show's most memorable moments were created.
Soon you can immortalize yourself as an A.I. chatbot. But should you?
Until technology allows us to upload our consciousness to a computer when our bodies start failing, death is going to remain a real thing. But could tech provide other ways of letting us continue talking to deceased loved ones? A growing number of people seem to think so.
One-hit wonders: 12 great TV shows that only lasted a single season
From Almost Human and Firefly to John Doe and Undeclared, even loyal fanbases, great storylines, high-caliber casts, and critical praise couldn't save these canceled television series that never made it past their first season.
Can two operating systems coexist? The Pixel Slate thinks so
The Pixel Slate is a 2-in-1 device like no other. It’s not the most polished product we’ve ever used, but Google has laid the foundation for letting mobile and desktop software sit side-by-side. Here’s what Google has changed in Chrome OS to make it all work -- as well as where it all falls apart.
‘Red Dead Online’ is only an appetizer right now, but there’s a feast to come
Red Dead Online, the multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2, has entered beta. After a few hours spent playing cooperative missions, riding solo, and going head-to-head in competitive multiplayer, we've come away impressed by the experience's early foundation and are excited for the future.
Turn off the lights. Dark Mode on Windows 10 and MacOS compared
Dark mode options are now available by default in both MacOS and Windows 10. Both offer an alternative, more subdued look that expands most of each operating system’s interface. Yet these dark modes aren’t equal. One is darker than the other. Find out who wins the Mac OS Mojave vs. Windows 10 dark mode battle.
Brian Eno sets out to change music (again) with Bloom: 10 World
We always saw Bloom as musical system that could be developed further, Brian Eno says. We’d built a CD player and only released one CD. For Bloom: 10 Worlds, we’ve created ten new worlds, reimagined the app, added new shapes, colors and sounds, while quietly tinkering away with the rules behind the scenes.
Audi’s E-Tron GT concept is so close to production we can nearly taste it
Audi has introduced the E-Tron GT concept at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show. It's not a simple design study, though. Pre-production has already started and the concept will spawn the first electric Audi Sport model in 2020. It promises 590 horsepower from two electric motors for high-speed cruising.
E-tron GT concept is the latest volley in Audi’s electrified offensive
Concepts have traditionally been an exercise in “what if,” serving as a means of stoking the public’s imagination with engineering fantasies that are unburdened by the realities of volume production. But with the e-tron GT concept, Audi assures us that “this will be.” We'll see a production model in showrooms by 2020.
How bike tech lets Red Bull Rampage riders flirt with death, and survive
Red Bull Rampage riders take big chances in their quest for glory, fortunately they have some great bike technology to keep them safe in this wild event.
5G is a battery killer, but one company has a secret weapon
MediaTek has spoken to Digital Trends about its plans for 5G, after admitting it was too slow in adopting 4G LTE, confirming it has no intention of missing out on its replacement. The company's strategy is daring, and differs from its competitors; but is in-line with industry bodies examining 5G.
Electric bikes and scooters are here to save the world! But here’s the thing …
E-bike and e-scooter usage has increased in popularity with commuters and tourists, but they have also become troublesome for city planners, not to mention dangerous. Providing these two-wheeled alternative transports while keeping users safe, is what smart cities are grappling with.
To capture nature’s insanity, this storm chaser built his own 16K camera rig
Sure, 16K cinema cameras don't exist -- but that doesn't mean you can't make your own. Storm chaser and producer Martin Lisius recently captured a 16K time-lapse film, compiling sequences of stunning supercell storms. Here's how he designed a custom rig and shot and edited the film in 16K.
They’re alive! The best TV death fake-outs totally had us fooled
Here's a look at some of the best (or most annoying) TV series death fake-outs, where viewers were led to believe that a key character had died, only to find out they managed to survive. From The Walking Dead to Dallas, these apparent deaths had us thoroughly bamboozled.
Recast: 11 TV characters who were played by multiple actors
The casting change known as The Darrin Effect or The Darrin Syndrome involves recasting a popular television character with a different actor. Here are some of the biggest roles that have been played by multiple people for various reasons over the course of a show's run.
Dread the gym? This smart mirror delivers your fitness fix at home
Mirror, launched back in September, is different than other fitness equipment on the market. It's part mirror and part LCD display, with a varied menu of on-demand workouts built into it. We visited Mirror's HQ in NYC to test it out and see if it's really worth cancelling that gym membership for.
Time for test-tube turkey? Everything you need to know about lab-grown meat
Lab-grown meat is big business. A handful of enterprising startups have raised and invested hundreds of millions of dollars into nascent technology, banking on breakthroughs in biotech to revolutionize the food industry.
Kitchen fires, viral turkeys, family knife fights, and more Thanksgiving fails
Thanksgiving is usually spent with loved ones and yummy food. But sometimes things go awry. We've all heard stories of turkey deep frying going way wrong, but there are other ways things can go very, very, wrong. Here are some of the biggest Thanksgiving fails.
From EVs to forbidden fruit, car lovers have a lot to be thankful for this year
Thanksgiving is about food, football, family, and great deals. For us, it's also about cars. The members of Digital Trends' car team are taking a minute to reflect on what we're thankful for in 2018. We're glad that the station wagon is coming back and that electric cars are better than ever, among other things.
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Turf Wars’ is light on story but big on fun
Marvel's Spider-Man: Turf Wars, the second part of The City That Never Sleeps DLC saga, sacrifices story for near non-stop action. Unlike other villains in the game, Hammerhead is one dimensional, and story largely ignores a few main characters, including Spider-Man. But the action is top-notch.
Open wide: LG G7 ThinQ vs. Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs. Asus ROG Phone
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has swapped the monochrome sensor on its camera for a wide-angle lens, so how does it compare to the LG G7 ThinQ, and the surprisingly strong challenge from the Asus ROG Phone? We took the three phones to Taiwan to see how well they captured some of the epic scenery on our trip.
With Personal Food Computers, nerd farmers are finding the best way to grow
Caleb Harper is an MIT research scientist and head of the OpenAg Initiative. He builds personal food computers that have tons of sensors, cameras, and circuit boards. He thinks they’re the key to growing food designed to combat specific diseases and targeted for each person’s DNA.
Smoke it, BBQ it, or try sous vide! 6 alternatives to roasting turkey
Tie on your apron – here are the best ways to cook a turkey without opening an oven. Don't have an oven, or you want to get creative this year? These alternative cooking methods can produce a delicious Thanksgiving turkey without the need for an oven. Think about cooking the turkey in a slow cooker or grill, or consider sous viding or deep frying.
From tornado flushes to remote controls, modern toilets are flush with tech
With the global observance of World Toilet Day on November 19, we take a look at how the modern toilet in our homes and businesses have evolved, and how they are becoming smarter tools in the future. We take a look at products from Toto and Kohler.
Would you swap your keycard for a microchip implant? For many, the answer is yes
Put down your keycard! More and more people are turning to implanted RFID chips as their choice of workplace identification. Should we be worried about a world in which employees get microchipped? Meet the companies working in this field and the man who predicted it all back in 1998.
Smarter cities need smarter addresses. And you just need 3 words
In a smart city of drones and self-driving cars, the address systems of yore aren’t good enough. What3Words is a company that devised a smarter version that uses just three words, yet is far more precise. And it’s already in use now.
Microsoft’s friendly Xiaoice A.I can figure out what you want — before you ask
Move over Siri and Alexa! Microsoft has built a new type of A.I. assistant that wants to be your friend. Called Xiaoice, it is already making a big name for itself in places like China -- and its latest skill set will soon be landing in the U.S.
Fisker failed. But now the EV pioneer is ready for an epic redo
Digital Trends sat down with Henrik Fisker to detail his plans for an autonomous electric shuttle bus, a mass-produced affordable EV, the new Fisker E-Motion luxury sports EV, and his patented new battery design. We also asked about the lessons he’s learned and how they shaped his new plan.
From NES to PlayStation, retro gaming is booming. But will it last?
Everyone craves the good old days, and companies like Nintendo and Sony are cashing in. But is this fad built to last or will our fixation with pixelated graphics come and go like mom jeans? Sales – and a look at who’s buying – show old games are here to stay.