Flood-proof your home with Honeywell Lyric Wi-Fi Leak/Water Freeze Detector
At $80, the Honeywell Lyric Wi-Fi Leak and Water Freeze Detector is a simple and smart early-warning system for homes susceptible to floods. Setting it and forgetting it could someday save your life.
Why downhill camera operators are winter sport’s true unsung heroes
Downhill camera operators for snowboarding films and big events like the Olympics or the Burton U.S. Open have a tough but highly rewarding job. Calling them the sport's unsung heroes is just the tip of the iceberg.
‘Unsolved’ producer worked to find 2Pac and Biggie’s humanity, not their killers
Anthony Hemingway, executive producer of 'Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G," discusses how the show won't solve the rap stars' murders, but will provide closure in a different way. The series, about the legendary rappers who died young, is airing on the USA Network.
Cryptojacking is the new ransomware. Is that a good thing?
Malicious cryptominers and cryptojacking is a hot new malware trend that's been sweeping websites and victim systems for many months now. They've become so prevalent that ransomware is far less of a concern to consumers and businesses, but does that mean the new kid on the block is here to stay?
The Original ‘God of War’ was better than I gave it credit for, but could have been so much more.
After 15 years, we take a look back at the original God of War to see if it's worth playing in 2018. What we found was better than we expected, but may not quite hold up to modern standards.
Crime-predicting A.I. isn’t science fiction. It’s about to roll out in India
Cortica, a company with deep roots in security and AI research, is developing a security surveillance system that detects “behavioral anomalies” and help prevent acts of violence before they happen.
Facebook faces Senate, potential government regulation — and big changes
In a 5-hour Senate hearing, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed privacy concerns in the wake of Cambridge Analytica. Lawmakers have already introduced the first bill in response.
Buy a shirt, get a share. Bumped turns your purchases into investments
The stock market can be complex, but what if becoming a shareholder meant nothing more than shopping? With a new mobile app called Bumped, you can start earning shares of stock simply by purchasing items you already love. Pay that Netflix bill and earn a percentage of a share from the company.
With new cars and new allies, Mitsubishi prepares for an electric future
Mitsubishi Motors North America COO Don Swearingen says to expect more electric cars and plug-in hybrids from the Japanese automaker.
iRobot wants its Roombas to be the eyes and roving sensors of your smart home
Because of the way iRobot's Roombas map users homes, it has the potential to make smart homes much more connected.
Camera shootout: LG V30S ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has earned plenty of acclaim for its impressive camera, but LG's new V30S ThinQ also has a great camera. How do the two South Korean brands stack up when we put the them to the test in a camera shootout? We found out in the beautiful town of Basel, Switzerland.
I wore Levi’s smart jacket for three months, and it changed how I use my phone
Did you know you can control smartphone functions with a Levi’s denim jacket? It’s all thanks to Google’s Jacquard fabric technology. We’ve been wearing the Commuter Trucker Jacket over the past few months, and it really does enhance the way we interact with our smartphones.
WWF Free Rivers app puts a virtual landscape on any flat surface
With the launch of Apple's latest 9.7-inch iPad has come a variety of new educational apps. This week, we have an app that allows you to learn more about the environment straight through your smartphone using augmented reality.
Watch your lawn mower cut your grass – while you sit on your front porch sipping a beer
Swedish company Husqvarna Group is marketing its line of six Automowers in the United States for the first time. These robots will connect to the smart home via voice hubs like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Future capabilities could include outdoor Wi-Fi, garden maintenance and security features in the future.
Why just listen when you can play? How Moodelizer makes music malleable
Dynamic Playback is a new music format technology from Moodelizer that lets listeners manipulate songs in real time, like switching from a pop version of a song to a remixed techno version. But there's more in store for the tech.
Your ISP can peep on your browsing, so Cloudflare is pulling down the shade
In a world still reeling from the Cambridge Analytica revelations, Cloudflare has introduced a new privacy-first DNS resolver called 1.1.1.1. It claims to make the internet safer – and faster.
2018 N.Y. Auto Show: The hits and misses
Following Digital Trends' coverage of the 2018 New York International Auto Show, our cars team rounds up what they liked and didn't like from this year’s heavy list of reveals.
Plated plans to take meal kits from your doorstep to the grocery store
Plated co-founder and CEO Josh Hix told Digital Trends, "We’ve thought from day one that meal kits would need to be omni-channel."
9 things to know about Facebook privacy and Cambridge Analytica
Cambridge Analytica's use of purchased data mined from a third-party app is drawing scrutiny to Facebook's privacy practices. So what should users know about the mess that follows?
From smartphones to airbags, MEMs sensors make the world work
Here’s how the technology that helps decide when to deploy an airbag also lets you watch YouTube on the train, by way of the lightsaber.
Architects around the globe are exploring “vertical land” to solve homelessness
Architects around the globe are turning to a new concept described as "vertical space," stacking small podlike dwellings vertically on existing buildings, as a way to ease homelessness.
That’s a Jag? How the electric I-Pace broke the brand out of its own box
Digital Trends sits down with the two men responsible for designing and developing the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. Ian Callum and Dr. Z share the past, present, and future aspirations for Jaguar's first-ever all-electric model.
Is Spotify too big to fail? It just went public, so we’ll find out soon
Despite a massively popular business, increasing revenues, and hefty valuation, all signs point to Spotify’s direct listing decision being a way out for early investors.
Subaru has some wild designs planned, and we spoke to the mind behind them
Subaru’s design boss tells Digital Trends his definition of a crossover and talks about how future technologies can impact car design.
8 things kids born in 2018 will never experience, thanks to technology
Here are our predictions for eight things that the class of 2036 (that’s today’s kids at 18) won’t experience.
Time-obsessed, tech-infused Longines Conquest watch takes accuracy to the next level
The new Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT watch isn’t a smartwatch, but it does make use of some impressive technology to ensure it always tells the precise time, with an astonishing degree of accuracy. We’ve worn the watch and seen it in action.
I ditched Spotify for YouTube Red with Google Play Music and never looked back
Everyone loves Spotify, but sometimes, the most popular streaming platforms just aren't enough. Here's why I switched over to Youtube Red.
The XPS 15 2-in-1 is Dell’s version of a concept car. Here’s how it was built
The XPS 15 2-in-1 might look a lot like the XPS 15, but on the inside, it’s one of the most experimental laptops Dell has ever made. From its keyboard to its components, this is the story behind how Dell’s forward-thinking laptop came to be.
How Nvidia is helping autonomous cars simulate their way to safety
Better computer-generated graphics is helping self-driving cars learn to maneuver life-like roads under simulated conditions.
How NextVR and the NBA are bringing VR from the sidelines to center court
NextVR and the NBA have been working together to broadcast dozens of live games inVR. We went behind the scenes to find out how it’s done.
Inside the Intel lab that put a legit gaming desktop in the palm of your hand
Meta description: Intel’s Next Unit of Computing, or NUC, has worked hard to miniaturize desktops over the last six years. Now, with the help of AMD’s Vega, its taking pint-sized performance to the next level. We took an inside look at the lab where it all happened.
Resistance isn’t futile! 6 tips for keeping your job amid the robot takeover
Chances are that you’ve considered the possibility that you could be replaced by a robot. Here are our tips for how to survive the A.I. job takeover.
Firefox is on the front line in the fight to protect your privacy
How do browsers handle the Meltdown and Spectre flaws, as well keep user data as secure as possible on social networks? We asked Dave Camp, Vice President of Engineering at Firefox, for his insider insight.
The best by far: 10 years in, ‘Far Cry 2’ is still the most exciting of the series
Far Cry 5 had problems blending story and gameplay. It should take a page from the series’ most experimental entry, Far Cry 2.