In its Oregon skunkworks, Intel is plotting to turn your laptop into a VR rig
We visited Intel’s Virtual Reality Center for Excellence in Portland, Oregon, to hear how it hopes to convert even entry-level laptops into capable VR rigs.
In Yeti’s innovation labs, tough outdoor gear is born (and beaten senseless)
We took a look inside Yeti's top-secret Innovation Center, where new products are tested and pushed to their absolute limits.
New York Giants’ Sterling Shepard is not a fan of his ‘Madden NFL 18’ rating
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard told Digital Trends a few changes he would make to Madden NFL 18.
Askedoo, a Q&A live-stream app, will remind you to never take Google for granted
This week, we tried out the live stream Q&A app Askedoo. But in an effort to modernize old text-based websites through video, it falls flat.
Going climbing? Swap the guidebook for a smartphone with the Sloper Climbing app
The new Sloper climbing application brings your guidebook to your phone with detailed route information, topos, and interactive features.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Self-healing gear bags and 3D-printed jewelry
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Barely legal: 5 hot imports you can finally drive on American roads in 2018
Did you know you can import any car to the U.S. as long as it’s 25 years old? Here are five fantastic cars eligible for import in 2018.
Here’s why the USB port built into your car charges so agonizingly slow
I have a 2015 Mazda and it has a USB phone charger that feels a decade old. When will auto makers fix this?
The Revolution carries Prince’s purple flag forward … with a little more bass
The Revolution discusses the Purple Rain band’s studio techniques when recording with Prince, the missing bass on When Doves Cry, and what’s next.
Should your own AI rat you out? It’s complicated, says the man building it
As artificial intelligences become ever more powerful in the future, it will be crucial that smart product owners understand their capabilities.
Can you blame a bad game on a shoddy engine? Developers say, no way!
Do bad game engines make bad games? Guerrilla Games and Motiga set the record straight.
‘Part 16’ of ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ offers a quickening pace, welcome answers
Part 16 of Twin Peaks: The Return sees some welcome answers, but not before a few people die and a few more questions arise.
‘Game of Thrones’ power rankings, season 7, episode 7: ‘The Dragon and the Wolf’
The biggest show on TV is finished -- for now. Who came out on top in season 7's finale? We discuss in our Game of Thrones power rankings.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart soccer balls, vibro razors, drum rings
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Here’s how Bosch teaches cars to see using artificial intelligence
Bosch's R&D department uses artificial intelligence to help cars see their environment. Here's how AI by Bosch lets them drive themselves.
Meet Motivo, the mercenary engineers quietly crafting the tech in your next car
Motivo Engineering engineers new products from scratch. To work fast and produce results, it had to invent a whole new way of working.
What will it take to sell smartwatches? Just make us feel something
Smartwatches aren’t a big sales success because tech companies are making them and selling them like phones. The Swiss watch industry needs to step up and help out.
The party is the show for Corin Tucker and her Filthy Friends
Guitarist/vocalist Corin Tucker discusses how her new band Filthy Friends keeps their songs feeling current in today’s ever-changing socio-political climate, the current status of Sleater-Kinney, and how to challenge yourself as an artist whenever you play live.
For Microsoft’s Mike Ybarra, Xbox is about letting gamers be gamers
Microsoft VP Mike Ybarra sat down with Digital Trends at Gamescom 2017 to discuss Xbox One X, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and the future of consoles
In a world saturated in Wi-Fi, there’s still room for Bluetooth Mesh
With Bluetooth Mesh, devices extend wireless networks by transmitting data among themselves. The result should be a more reliable net.
Will ‘Final Fantasy XV’ have mods on PC? Hajime Tabata says “maybe”
'Final Fantasy XV' game director Hajime Tabata talks about everything new in the upcoming PC port of Final Fantasy XV.
It’s safe. But here’s why you shouldn’t buy the Galaxy Note 8 (yet)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a very safe smartphone choice, and not just for good reasons, giving competitors a chance to shine this year.
What is AMD doing in LA? Helping more filmmakers achieve Hollywood-caliber VFX
AMD Studios uses AMD technology to help TV and movie studios tell better stories via customized end-to-end digital production pipelines.
5 wild rides we saw at Monterey Car Week 2017
Monterey Car Week is one of the world’s largest gatherings of car enthusiasts. Here are 5 of wildest cars we say during the week’s races, auctions, and shows.
What it takes to make the meticulous, hand-drawn art of ‘Cuphead’
We spoke to ‘Cuphead’ producer and inking artist Maja Moldenhauer about the painstaking hand-drawing process that led to this retro platformer’s spectacular 1930s-style animation.
The unmatched, untamed ‘XE SV Project 8’ is just the beginning, says Jaguar
To get the full scoop on the XE SV Project 8, Digital Trends sits down with SVO executives in this exclusive interview.
‘Twin Peaks’ Explained, ‘Part 15’: Characters journey toward self-discovery
In 'Part 15,' 'Twin Peaks' shows multiple characters confronting self-doubt while on a journey of discovery. Here's what happened.
‘Game of Thrones’ power rankings for season 7, episode 6: ‘Beyond the Wall’
Who is winning and losing in the Game of Thrones? Keep up with the shifting tides with our weekly power rankings.
Watch the 'Uneekbot' shoe-making robot stitch sandals on demand
Keen Footwear brings its Uneekbot robot to Tokyo to create custom versions of its Uneek shoes in a fraction of the typical time.
More hybrid cars mean less gas, so Bosch is making them easier to build
The Bosch 48-volt hybrid system can help automakers cope with stringent emissions regulations, and we got an up-close look on the company’s test track.
‘It’s Cool’ weather alarm app reminds us the summer heat isn’t that scary
It's Cool is a weather app that notifies you when the weather is bearable enough to enjoy. Simply set the temperature and wait for the alarm.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Stackable grills and laser engravers
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
We can dream, can’t we? Here’s what our staff wants in the perfect phone
Every time a major new smartphone is released we put it through the paces. But what exactly makes for our perfect phone? We asked the team.