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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Qualcomm just made the future of smartphone cameras a lot more exciting

What does the future of smartphone cameras look like? Thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it looks brighter than ever.
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra connected to plumbing.

Forget about fancy features, more robot vacuums should perfect the basics

While it's nice to have secondary features like pet snapshots and voice assistants, nothing is more exciting on a new robot vacuum than improved cleaning power.
Puzzle pieces appear on the floor in Wilmot Works it Out.

Wilmot Works it Out is the ultimate video game for jigsaw puzzle lovers

If you've ever enjoyed an evening quietly putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Wilmot Works it Out is a video game built for you.
Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s new name is a big deal. But does it really matter?

Qualcomm has revealed its new flagship smartphone chip, along with a new name. But in the end, does anyone care what it's called?
Tim Blake Nelson sits in front of a wall of TV screens in Watchmen.

5 years ago, HBO took a wrecking ball to the superhero genre

In 2019, HBO aired one of TV's most ambitious comic book shows — and took an uncompromising look back at the histories of both the superhero genre and America.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas hanging from a branch.

I should hate the TicWatch Atlas smartwatch, but I just can’t

The TicWatch Atlas isn't all that different from Mobvoi's last few smartwatches, but I'm not mad about it. Instead, I'm very glad it's here.
The villains of Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven stand in a line.

I wish I played the original Romancing Saga 2 before its misguided remake

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven reimagines an RPG cult classic, but its modern touches sand down the the original's pixelated charm.
Three players fight a boss in Lynked: Banner of the Spark.

Steven Spielberg’s son made a robot-fighting game, and you can play it now

Lynked: Banner of the Spark is an enjoyable new early access action game from Max Spielberg, and you can try it today.
Sarah Michelle Gellar in The Grudge.

20 years ago, the J-horror remake craze of the 2000s peaked with this movie

20 years later, The Grudge remains the scariest J-horror remake, a landmark horror film that traumatized and, as it turns out, defined an entire generation.
Different Tetris boards appear in Tetris Forever.

Tetris Forever includes a new game with a time-warping twist

We checked out Tetris Forever ahead of its November release, and we got to play a new game created for the collection.
A group of men wear masks in The Shadow Strays.

The most astonishing action movie of 2024 just premiered on Netflix and no one knows about it

One of 2024's best action movies just premiered and no one knows about it. You shouldn't let Netflix's hard-hitting new action movie pass you by.
Estevez shining a flashlight at a tall paint creature surrounded by smoke.

Alan Wake 2’s Lake House DLC takes cues from Annihilation and Alien

Alan Wake 2's final expansion, The Lake House, is out today. We spoke to Remedy about how it brought the world of Alan Wake and Control together for the DLC.
Someone wearing the Pixel Watch 3, Galaxy Watch 7, and Apple Watch Series 10.

I tested the battery life of 3 popular smartwatches, and the results surprised me

The Apple Watch Series 10, Pixel Watch 3, and Galaxy Watch 7 are three of the year's biggest smartwatches. Which has the best battery life and charge speeds?
A player sprints away from someone shooting at them in Blindfire.

Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way

Blindfire is a new multiplayer shooter with a twist — players are fighting in complete darkness. We jumped into early access to put it to the test.
Tesla Cybercab at night

Are self-driving cars the death of car ownership?

Plenty of companies are investing in self-driving car tech, but if that tech becomes a reality, what does it mean for car ownership?
A group of teens stare at a rock in Roswell.

25 years ago, sci-fi got an unexpected makeover with this TV show

In 1999, a TV show came along that made sci-fi younger, cooler, and sexier. Twenty-five years later, it still has a passionate fanbase.
A person wearing the titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

I wore the titanium and aluminum Apple Watch Series 10. This is the one I would buy

Confused over whether to buy the titanium or aluminum Apple Watch Series 10? I've got both, and can happily tell you I prefer one over the other.
A player gets tackled in Maximum Football.

Maximum Football aims to make every play feel realistic

Maximum Football game director Micah Brown gave Digital Trends a deep dive into the game's physics-based approach to its simulation gameplay.
You Asked

You Asked: 8K TVs and gaming, upscaling best bets, and the cone connection

Do 8K TVs for gaming make sense now? When is it time to replace a TV? How does the way a TV makes a picture match up with how our vision works?
A character from the game Den of Wolves

I entered the Den of Wolves to learn about Unity 6

Den of Wolves is one of the first Unity 6 games we know about, and I sat down with the developers at 10 Chambers to learn more about the process.
A man aims a gun at his head in Fight Club.

25 years ago, one of the most subversive, and controversial, movies ever was unleashed

25 years ago, one of the most provocative movies of the 20th century was released. But does it still hold up in 2024?
The Megazord appears in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind finally lets you pilot the Megazord

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind isn't just a classic 2D arcade beat-'em-up. It'll let you punch Goldar out from the Megazord's cockpit too.
Nomad Leather Case, Magnetic Back Folio Box cases on a table

These are my favorite leather iPhone 16 cases

If you've bought an iPhone 16 and want an Apple leather case, you're out of luck. But fear not, as this California-based company makes the best replacement.
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

If AMD lets Nvidia run rampant, we’re all in trouble

A healthy rivalry between AMD and Nvidia might be the only thing that protects Nvidia enthusiasts from disastrous prices.
A man and a girl watch a concert in Trap.

Smile 2 and Trap are horror movies for a pop-obsessed world

Brat summer is over, but it looms large over Smile 2 and Trap, two thrillers set against the backdrop of toxic pop fandom.
Text box in Google Docs on a laptop.

This new Google Docs feature is exactly what I’ve always wanted

Google Docs has a new feature called Document Tabs that is already changing my life for the better.
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After Silent Hill 2, try its spiritual successor on PS Plus this Halloween

Feeling the horror vibes after the Silent Hill 2 remake? Give this spiritual successor from the first game's original director a shot on PS Plus.
Waterfield Designs Essential iPhone Pouch in red.

Need a better way to carry your phone? I found a great accessory

Need a better way to carry your iPhone (or Android phone) and other essentials? This pouch does the job and then some.
GMC Sierra EV

The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali is $10K cheaper than the 2024 model

The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali has been announced, and it's thankfully a whole lot cheaper than the 2024 model -- without sacrificing things like range.
South Park The Fractured But Whole

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (October 18-20)

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty of games to check out this weekend, from MechWarrior to South Park.
A man leans against his cell in Law Abiding Citizen.

15 years ago, Gerard Butler made his best action thriller ever with this polarizing movie

On its 15th anniversary, find out how this 2009 Gerard Butler film went from a polarizing vigilante movie to a popular action hit.
A zombie crawls toward a player on a boardwalk in Dead Island 2.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (October 18-20)

PS Plus subscribers have plenty of great games to check out this weekend, including Dead Island 2.
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro

Thinking about picking up a new Google Pixel 9 Pro? Take a look at these alternatives instead.
iPhone 16 Pro homescreen with an Apple Intelligence Notification Summary

Notification Summaries are my favorite Apple Intelligence feature

Apple Intelligence is loaded with features. After trying it for months, here's why Notification Summaries is my favorite one.