Your phone’s flash has nothing on the powerful, pocketable Lume Cube
The Lume Cube is a small yet powerful light that’s Bluetooth controlled, adjustable, and waterproof down to 100 feet. While not quite perfect, its bright LEDs pack a big punch of light in a small size and expands the creative potential of your phone without adding too much bulk.
How Amazon’s robot warehouses swing into action the moment you press ‘buy’
If you’re like us, you probably spend a little too much time on Amazon buying stuff you may or may not need. But what happens after you click the “buy” button? How does Amazon get you your stuff so quickly? We toured a fulfillment center to find out.
Razer’s Core X and V2 turn your tiny laptop into a monster gaming rig
Most PC gamers end up with two computers: A dedicated gaming PC and a thin-and-light laptop. But what if you could do it all with one device? Razer's external GPU promises a plug-and-play experience that makes that fantasy a reality. The crazy thing is that the experience is almost as magical as it sounds.
8 Amazing CRISPR projects that could change life as we know it
Since it burst onto the scene a decade ago, CRISPR-Cas9 has shaken the field of genetics to its core with a genome editing tool that’s faster, cheaper and more accurate than previous methods. Here are eight examples of amazing CRISPR projects with the potential to change the world.
Tomorrow’s laptop will work more like your phone — and you’re going to love it
Thanks to the proliferation of the smartphone, the operating systems we use today couldn’t be more fragmented. But we’ve been reading the tea leaves and see an important event on the horizon, perhaps the most important since the iPhone. A unified operating system is coming.
Walmart’s grocery pickup is free, but how is the service?
Walmart offers delivery, pickup, or both delivery and pickup options in many markets across the country. We decided to try out Walmart's Grocery Pickup service to see if we could get the same quality food and determine whether it was in fact a timesaver.
OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 5T vs. OnePlus 5 vs OnePlus 3T camera shootout
The OnePlus 6 is the latest smartphone from OnePlus, and rapidly follows the OnePlus 5T, 5, and even the OnePlus 3T. How much can a camera change in little more than 18 months? We took all four phones on a sunny long weekend away to find out. The outcomes may surprise you.
We spent a smoky day sampling every generation of Mustang on 1 track
Nitto invited Digital Trends to the Thermal Club race track to experience all generations of the iconic Ford Mustang, each wearing its latest performance tires. Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. also let us ride shotgun in his 700-hp Mustang RTR as he tore up the skid pad.
Electric mountain bikes are turning purist scoffs into smiles
Electric mountain bikes get a bad rap among loyal mountain bikers, but brands like BMC Switzerland can’t afford to look away. While test riding BMC’s new Speedfox amp, we realized there’s much more to electric mountain bikes than what ornery traditionalists let on.
Rebel entry-level camera showdown: Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs. T6i
The Canon EOS Rebel T6i and T7i look nearly identical. Both are built around 24-megapixel sensors, have 3-inch touchscreens, and similar controls. Yet one costs $200 more than the other. So what’s different between the two, and are you really getting more for your money with the T7i?
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot evolve from a stagger to a sprint
For the past five years, Boston Dynamics' incredible Atlas robot has lived up to A.I. expert Gary Bradski’s 2013 statement that “a new species, Robo sapiens, [is] emerging.” Here are seven significant landmarks and milestones that have passed on Atlas' journey to robot A-lister.
Is laser-cut ‘HD Vinyl’ the Holy Grail for audiophiles, or just a gimmick?
Austrian music distributor Guenter Loibl wants to revolutionize the way vinyl records are made, using a precise industrial laser in the pressing process with an aim to offer increased fidelity and play time. We asked the experts: Can HD Vinyl deliver on such lofty promises, or do records already sound as good as they ever will?
Lamborghini’s electric supercar won’t contain batteries; it will be one
The brightest minds from Lamborghini and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are looking at how to electrify a super sports car. The answer could lie in rechargeable body panels, according to Lamborghini's R&D boss.
Trouble sleeping? The Dreem headset promises to help — if you can keep it on
If you're one of the 60 million Americans who live with a sleep disorder, you're probably willing to try just about anything to get a little more shut eye. A new wearable called Dreem promises to improve sleep by stimulating brainwaves, as long as you can stand wearing it throughout the night.
LaCie DJI Copilot backs up your photos and videos, without needing a computer
For photo and video creators spending days at a time in the field, a reliable media backup solution is a must-have. The LaCie DJI Copilot gives users 2TB of storage and can back up memory cards without the need for a computer or a power supply. It’s slower than an SSD, but its value is in peace of mind.
Dainese’s Custom Works motorcycle suit is one even Iron Man would envy
Dainese's new Custom Works program isn't cheap but it does give ordinary riders the ability to customize and design the kind of high-quality motorcycle gear worn by professionals. To see if it's worth the investment, we got fitted for our own suit -- and we couldn't help but feel like a superhero.
Streaming music is clearly the future. Here’s why that sucks
Spotify and streaming services like Apple Music are taking over. But are we losing something valuable as we shift to on-demand music? Here’s why streaming isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Fussy, hungry, or in pain? This app accurately translates your baby’s cries
Machine translation can help tell us what people are saying when they speak other languages. Could artificial intelligence also decipher what a baby is trying to communicate when it cries? The makers of a new smartphone app for both iOS and Android certainly claim it can.
IBM banned USB drives. Is it the future of security or a knee-jerk reaction?
With the implementation of the GDPR, more companies than ever are looking to better protect their data and that of their customers. But are they going about it in the right way? Kingston believes that the recent announcement of IBM's outright ban on physical media isn't taking the right tack in protecting digital information.
Simon Pegg on humor, horror, a ‘Hot Fuzz’ TV show, and a Tarantino Star Trek
With his new film Terminal in theaters now, actor Simon Pegg discusses his knack for finding the light moments in dark subject matter, his thoughts on Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Star Trek movie, Tom Cruise's stunts, bringing Hot Fuzz to TV, and the next film for the Cornetto crew.
Swapping an iPhone for a BlackBerry made me appreciate the physical keyboard
BlackBerry is preparing to release the BlackBerry KeyTwo, a new phone with a physical keyboard; but if you've never used one, and are a proficient touchscreen typist, what would it be like to swap? We changed our iPhone to a BlackBerry KeyOne to find out, and discovered that speed is only half the story.
Freefly Movi gimbal is designed for smartphone filmmakers
With the new Movi, Freefly has finally taken its turn at building a consumer-oriented gimbal, and the company’s years of experience building large stabilizers for Hollywood has paid off. The Movi offers a wealth of advanced features combined with an excellent app and great controls.
It’s easy to get serious about self-care with the quirky, fun Aloe Bud app
Life can be busy and stressful -- which means self-care gets put on the back-burner. This week's app helps make it easier to check in with yourself each day. With Aloe Bud, a self-care companion app, users receive gentle reminders via push notifications they can customize themselves.
Stock your travel bag with these gadgets for gaming on the go
One of the best ways to pass time while at the airport or in flight is relaxing with games. With the portability of smartphones, laptops, and dedicated devices like the Nintendo Switch, gaming on the go has never been easier.
The best TV shows going off the air
Whether it's due to low/declining ratings, or simply time to end the story, these fantastic television series sadly won't be returning next year. They'll be ending their runs, or have already wrapped up, as networks and streaming providers prepare for their new primetime lineups.
The Internet is sick. Here’s how Mozilla is making it healthy again
Recently the Mozilla Foundation brought together thousands of open source activists and engineers at more than 60 events, in locations as far apart as Portland, Toronto, London and New Delhi, for its Global Sprint hackathon event. Their goal? To make the internet a better place. Is that one hack too far?
You’ll never read Facebook’s new data policy, so we did it for you
Facebook’s new data policy is 4,200 words you’re never going read, but the company has become a little more transparent about how they track users and non-users as they click on different pages and use other apps. Here’s everything you need to know.
Clorox won’t cut it. Volcanologists explain what it takes to clean up after Kilauea
Cleaning up after a volcano is a monumental task. Lava can completely destroy homes, but ash and mudflows can also cause serious damage. If residents are going to rebuild, they have a lot to worry about when it comes to debris and ash removal.
Seeking a paleo, gluten-free, or diabetes-friendly meal kit? Sun Basket delivers
Like Blue Apron, Plated, and HelloFresh, Sun Basket is a meal-kit delivery service. The difference, the company says, is that its ingredients are organic, with “grass-fed, antibiotic-free pastured meats and sustainable seafood.” Sun Basket also caters to specific diets with diabetes-friendly and other meal plans.
How gaming company Unity is driving automakers toward virtual reality
Unity Technologies, best known for the software tools it builds for game developers, has quietly turned its attention toward the auto industry. Unity's tech now enables virtual walkarounds of cars that haven't even been built yet, and may soon aid the development of self-driving cars.
How Savant makes a complex smart home run like a Swiss watch
Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri may be able to talk to a bunch of different devices, but so far they aren't proven to be as good at making multiple devices work together in concert. In order to fully automate a home, it helps to enlist home automation services from a company like Savant.
How do you re-create the air-ripping launch of 11,000-hp dragsters? Dolby Atmos
Dolby and the NHRA have been working together on something special. The two entities have been producing live drag races in spine-chilling Dolby Atmos. Digital Trends recently went behind the scenes at a race in Las Vegas to check out this newly forged partnership in action.
How tech is helping used car sales with safe transaction zones
No one needs to be reminded that the online marketplace can be risky. Scammers and creeps have infested classified ad sites like Craigslist and made them dangerous. In response, cities and businesses are now offering safe transaction zones to meet for online sales and used car test drives.