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iPhone 14 laying face-down on a table. There's a potted plane to the right of it, slightly out of focus.

With the iPhone 14 in trouble, here’s how Apple can save the iPhone 15

The iPhone 14 Plus is a flop, and when the iPhone 15 series comes out in 2023, Apple will need to make some changes. Here's what it can (and should) do.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Bora Purple open standing

One week with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 made me a folding phone believer

After using an iPhone for most of my life, I recently turned to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 as my first folding phone. And you know what? I kind of love it.
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

This laptop completely changed my perception of Chromebooks

The HP Dragonfly Elite Chromebook proved that Chrome OS hardware can be as robust, fast, and innovative as Windows and MacOS machines.
The Mac Studio and Studio Display on a desk.

Here’s why 2022 was such a disappointing year for the Mac

This year's lineup of new Macs saw Apple struggling to follow-up on the initial success of Apple Silicon.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

4 video game news stories that shaped the industry’s future in 2022

2022 turned out to be a pivotal year for the gaming industry thanks to a blockbuster acquisition, unionization efforts, and more.
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The 10 best movies of 2022

From an alien invasion movie (Nope) to a comedic murder mystery (Glass Onion), the best movies of 2022 showcased refreshing originality and diversity.
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Thanks to Tapbots’ Ivory app, I’m finally ready to ditch Twitter for good

Mastodon is a popular Twitter alternative, but it may not click right away. You might just need a great app to help — and that's what Tapbots brings with Ivory.
A Dall-E creation of a robot writing a document.

5 amazing things people have already done with ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a text-based system but here are five ways to use AI to help create graphics, animation, music, and even a whole book.
Two Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphones.

I gave the Pixel 7 Pro a second chance — it didn’t go how I hoped

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a smartphone I've had a lot of trouble with. I decided to give it a second chance, and ... it was interesting.
Spider-Men look ready for battle in Into the Spider-Verse.

The best Spider-Man movies, ranked

Each Spider-Man has brought its own spin to the character, and the films that have come out of those interpretations have varied in quality.
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We did it! On November 27, 2022, the Digital Trends YouTube channel reached a major milestone: 1 million subscribers! We’ve been counting down for weeks, and now that the moment has finally arrived, we’re ready to celebrate with those who helped us get here (you!) by giving away more than $4,500 in prizes!
An Apple MacBook Pro 14 sits open on a table.

Why my favorite laptop to use in 2022 wasn’t even from this year

There were a lot of great laptops introduced in 2022 that are worth serious consideration. But for me, the 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 14 still won out.
The Xbox Series X controller on a black background.

Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

We may not have gotten Starfield this year, but Xbox was home to most of this year's boldest games.
The futuristic Aska eVTOL quadcopter will take off and land vertically, like a drone.

What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs

Faster PCs, brilliant TVs, and smarter smart homes are all on the horizon, and CES 2023 will be ground zero for the gadgets that will get us there.
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Why I’m still using a 14 year-old Dell monitor and I’m not ashamed

I upgrade my technology on a regular basis, but there's one that I haven't for almost 15 years: my Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP. Here's why it's lasted so long.
iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy Z Flip 4 seen from the back.

I’m ready for a folding iPhone — but only if it has these 5 things

It's been rumored that Apple has been working on a foldable iPhone for many years now. Who knows whether that comes to fruition, but here's what I want to see.
A close up of the Movano Evie smart ring.

Meet Evie, the smart ring for women set to shake up wearables at CES 2023

The Movano Evie is a smart ring made for women, and it's debuting at CES 2023. We spoke to Movano's CEO to learn all about what makes it special.
Chun-li classic outfit in Street Fighter 6.

Fighting games took a breather this year, but 2023 is the genre’s moment

Though hardcore fighting game players struggled with boredom this year, 2022 was a much-needed breather ahead of the genre's next big moment.
Surface Pro 9 5G front angled view showing display and Type Cover.

Why Windows on ARM still couldn’t catch up this year

Windows 11 on ARM has made some advances in performance and compatibility, but they're not enough. Windows on ARM remains an inferior platform.
The titular Endless surrounded by his supporting cast in The Sandman.

The Sandman and Peacemaker were 2022’s best comic book adaptations

There was certainly no shortage of comic book TV adaptations in 2022, but Netflix's The Sandman and HBO Max's Peacemaker stand above the rest.
Sports scores for an NBA game displayed in an iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island.

A sneaky iOS update got me excited about the iPhone 14 Pro again

The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island has become rather dull very quickly. But one iOS 16.2 feature is quickly turning things around.
Ellie and Hoel turning back to face the camera in the poster for HBO's The Last of Us.

The 10 most anticipated TV shows to look forward to in 2023

2023 is fast approaching, and highly anticipated shows like The Last of Us and Ahsoka should make fans rejoice about what the new year has in store.
A PS5 stands on a table.

2023 could be PlayStation’s most radically reinventive year yet

Sony spent 2022 making big moves that will likely come to fruition in 2023. Here's how PlayStation is changing heading into the new year.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 close-up.

3 trends that will make wireless audio even better in 2023

Wireless audio has come a long way, but we're only just getting started. With better quality, longer battery life, and more features, here's what's coming next.
Harrison Ford sits next to Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

15 movies that should’ve ended their franchise, but didn’t

Jurassic Park. X-Men: Days of Future Past. Terminator 2. These films were so good, they should've ended their franchises. Unfortunately for us, they didn't.
The iPhone 14 Plus's screen.

How the iPhone 14 Plus became one of 2022’s biggest tech flops

With the iPhone 14 Plus, Apple was set to deliver a market coup. Instead, stiff competition and poor pricing contributed to an underwhelming performance.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 top down view showing vPro label.

CPU confusion made buying a laptop in 2022 a nightmare

Intel's 12th-gen CPUs are a motley and confusing collection of processors. It's not always clear which will perform better, so buyers need to beware.
The cursed golfer, hitting his shot surrounded by citizens of purgatory

2022 was excellent for sports games, depending where you looked

While sports franchises like Madden stagnated in 2022, the indie scene picked up the ball and ran in a delightfully weird direction.
Peter and Miles from Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Our most anticipated PlayStation 5 games of 2023

From Stellar Blade to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, these are the PlayStation 5 console exclusives you should look forward to in 2023.
Michelle Yeoh in The Witcher: Blood Origin.

The Witcher: Blood Origin’s ending explained

The Witcher: Blood Origin aims to answer many of The Witcher's biggest questions, and its ending has massive repercussions for the franchise going forward.
The Apple Watch SE 2 ready to pair with a phone.

7 important tips to get your new Apple Watch ready for your wrist

You've got a new Apple Watch, and want to set it up quickly but also properly. Here's what we do to get our new Apple Watch models ready to wear every day.
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AMD graphics cards have this one unsung advantage over Nvidia

AMD and Nvidia duke it out for performance every generation, but AMD Software has been evolving in the shadows, and it's time it got the attention it deserves.
iPhone 14 Pro showing Safari with Find On Page feature

Just get a new iPhone? Here are 12 tips and tricks to master it

Just get a new iPhone for Christmas? Here are some tips and tricks to getting it set up to perfection.
Galaxy S22 Ultra with S22 Plus and S22.

How to set up your new Samsung Galaxy phone like a pro

Clutching a brand-new Samsung Galaxy phone? Great! Here's advice on how I set these phones up every time I use one, to help you get started very quickly.