Say what you will, voice control is the future of home automation
Voice control makes commanding your smart home easier, so is it the future?
The mechanical keyboards at Computex prove Steve Jobs was wrong about the PC
The halls of Computex are filled to the brim with keyboards, even while some repeat predictions of the PC's doom. Is the keyboard's popularity a fluke? Or does it reveal something deeper about computers?
Rising star Gallant talks about the early years, his new LP, and pushing for embarrassment
We recently sat down with rising R&B star Gallant to chat about his music, old and new, his inspirations, and more.
Can I cry in this headset? The world’s first VR cinema is ironing out the kinks
One of the world's first virtual reality cinemas opened in Berlin last month in an attempt to combine a disruptive technology with an old industry.
From ice rooms to inside the Eiffel Tower, 7 of the coolest hotels on Earth
If you are looking to stay at lodging you will talk about forever, here are a few unusual or unique (or both) accommodations to choose from.
Nobody wants Intel’s Core M processor, and Computex proves it
Core M was built to enable a new generation of 2-in-1 devices thinner, lighter, and quicker than any before. But companies like Asus and HP have turned away from it.
Can machines be creative? Meet the Google coders teaching them to make art
Can machines be creative? At the Google Cultural Institute, the coder artists in residence teach machines how to view images like humans and create art.
Earthquuuake! This app could warn you before the next big one hits
The UC Berkeley Seismology lab is teaming up with the United States Geologic Service to create an app that will warn people about imminent earthquakes.
GoDaddy’s Flare app wants to help get your business idea get off the ground
GoDaddy's Flare app is sort of like a pre-Kickstarter -- for when you need some encouragement from a community to pursue your business idea.
Why obsessed hockey fans are updating ‘NHL 2004’ every single year
Obsessive fans think NHL 04 is the best hockey game ever made, so they update it every year. NHL 2004 Rebuilt is the best hockey game you've never heard of.
6 underrated Google projects you may have missed
Google had a busy keynote, with the announcement of Google Home, a VR platform, and more. But here's a look at some cooler projects that were left out.
Meet TWIRL, and the storm chasers who planted sensors in the heart of a twister
This spring, researchers will comb the central United States in search of tornadoes and purposely put themselves in harm's way to help save your life.
Is your dog feeling ill? Does he need to go potty? Tracy Trackers use AI to tell you
Tracy Trackers aren't your average pet wearable -- the device uses artificial intelligence to monitor your dog's health.
Who needs a cashier? Pepper the robot takes your order and accepts MasterCard
Powered by MasterCard's MasterPass Digital Wallet, Pepper the robot can now approve your transaction to order pizza.
Download these five apps to share with groups, track your friends, and more
Every week we peruse the various app stores to find you something worth downloading. This week's top five includes an app to boost creativity, and more.
Planned obsolescence has led to ridiculous product cycles, and it’s time to say enough is enough
As Apple continues to prepare the iPhone 7, it's time to question whether or not the current pace of hardware revisions is consumer-friendly.
Exclusive: Comedian Dan Soder talks internet porn, Louis C.K., and his ‘Not Special’ special
Digital Trends spoke with comedian Dan Soder about his upcoming Comedy Central special, Not Special and why he hates everything artisanal.
From Moscow to Missoula, Southwestern songstress Zella Day is blowing up
Digital Trends sat down with Day to discuss her early beginnings, how the internet helped her plan her tour, and what's coming next.
A closer look at Thin Ice: the magical weight loss vest that siphons heat off your body to burn calories
Startup Thin Ice estimates its wearable vest can burn up to 500-1,000 calories per day simply by wearing it, using a patent-pending cooling technology.
You can now say ‘OK Hound’ in SoundHound to trigger voice searches
You can now ask SoundHound to play a song, or identify a song, with just your voice.
In a world full of multi-purpose wearables, can one-trick-ponies like Fitbit survive?
Fitbit is facing pressure to do more than just track fitness. Is it necessary? Depending on who you ask, the company's either in trouble or doing just fine.
Download these great apps: Gboard, Opera VPN, Dark Sky, and more
This week's top apps of the week include a mobile rendition of Uncharted's Nathan Drake, and a new keyboard from Google.