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A Giganotosaurus model looms in the foreground of a scene from Jurassic World Dominion.

What it’s like to be Jurassic World’s live-action dinosaur wrangler

Jurassic World Dominion's live-action dinosaur supervisor, John Nolan, explains how his team created the practical components to the film's dino adventure.
Jotaro pointing at the screen in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R is a great fighter, if you don’t play online

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is a great fighter stuck in the networking of the past.
The bug from Mimic stands on the left, while a lost soul from Event Horizon shrieks on the right.

Event Horizon, Mimic, and the glory of the lowly late-August thriller

Released 25 years ago, Event Horizon and Mimic are Alien-indebted reminders that late August doesn't have to be a dumping ground.
Someone smiling while wearing the Virtue One glasses.

How using these prototype XR glasses sold me on mixed reality gaming

The Kickstarter-backed Viture One XR glasses aim to be the future of gaming, but do they work? Or are they just a passing fad?
Jimmy Chin sitting and posing in a scene from Edge of the Unknown.

Jimmy Chin on the greatest stories you’ve never heard in Edge of the Unknown

In an interview with Digital Trends, Jimmy Chin speaks about his new series, Edge of the Unknown, and why he continues to showcase adventure athletes.
Back of the OnePlus 10T.

The OnePlus 10T is the right OnePlus phone at the wrong time

OnePlus 10T is a confusing device that offers higher performance than the OnePlus 10 Pro, but everything else is sub-par. Is it still worth a shot?
Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, and Tobey Magure behind the scenes of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

What’s new in Spider-Man: No Way Home’s More Fun Stuff Version

Here are all the new scenes in Spider-Man: No Way Home More Fun Stuff Version, which 11 minutes of extra footage including a new end credits scene.
A robot holds up a small figuring of a man holding two guns in New Tales from the Borderlands.

New Tales from the Borderlands brings Metal Gear Solid nods, figurine battles

We saw New Tales from the Borderlands in action, and the classic series DNA seems to be alive and well.
AMD Ryzen processor chip render.

The 6 best AMD CPUs of all time

Going through many highs and lows over the years, AMD has made six CPUs that have pushed technology and the world forward.
The Bites 2 Lite device mounted on a wall.

5 Alexa skills and features your pet will love

Our four-legged friends may not be able to use Alexa themselves, but with a little programming of our own, we can easily build Alexa into the lives of our pets.
Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown sit on their thrones in a scene from Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.

Adamma and Adanne Ebo question religion in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

In conversation with Digital Trends, Adamma and Adanne Ebo discuss their relationship with organized religion in their new film, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
An iPhone 13 in the hands of a user.

iPhone 14 wish list: 5 things I want to see in Apple’s next phone

We’re less than a week away from Apple’s annual big iPhone unveil, but there's still room for Apple to surprise us with the iPhone 14.
A white arrow shows Joel where to go in The Last of Us Part I.

Turn on these 6 accessibility settings in The Last of Us Part I before you start

Even if you don't think you need them, you should enable these accessibility features in The Last of Us Part I before you start playing.
The Lenovo Smart Glasses T1 on a head

The best tech of IFA 2022: AR glasses, killer gaming monitors, and more

IFA 2022 may have been a smaller show this year, but some exciting new tech was still able to take the spotlight.
Jon Snow beyond the wall in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: the best Jon Snow episodes

House of the Dragon is the IP's next big endeavor, but with the Jon Snow-led sequel in development, here are some of his best episodes from Game of Thrones.
This artist's concept depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet to orbit a distant star in the habitable zone.

What exactly makes an exoplanet ‘habitable’?

Astronomers have been on the hunt for habitable planets outside of our own solar system for decades -- but what exactly counts as habitable?
pitched startup to robot vc waterdrone

I pitched my ridiculous startup idea to a robot VC

To test the AI behind PitchExpert, I pitched an idea for a totally ridiculous water delivery startup -- and the feedback I got was jaw-droppingly good
Nor prepares to fast travel in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is the right Soulslike for a post-Elden Ring world

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn's gunpowder fantasy sets a good first impression for those looking for what can fill the Elden Ring void.
Nicky Whelan stands beside Trace Adkins on a beach in a scene from Maneater.

Maneater cast on why shark movies are a cultural phenomenon

In a discussion with Digital Trends, Maneater's Nicky Whelan and Jeff Fahey discuss how shark movies became a cultural phenomenon.
A blue alien rides a flying dragon in Avatar 2.

Fall 2022 movie preview: Black Panther, Avatar, and The Rock return to rule the multiplex

The 2022 fall movie season will feature something for everyone, from superhero flicks like Black Panther 2 and Black Adam to prestige fare like The Fablemans.
Morfydd Clark in The Rings of Power.

Why Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can’t be a Game of Thrones rip-off

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may seem like a Game of Thrones rip-off to naïve viewers, but if its creative team is smart, it will be anything but.
The Asus Zenbook Fold 17 with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Fold.

Asus’ folding laptop reminds me why I fell in love with folding phones

The Asus Zenbook Fold 17 folding laptop isn't that great, but as we learned from the original Samsung Galaxy Fold, that makes it really exciting.
The monstrous alien Randall holds Gordon in the air during a scene from The Orville.

Aliens, upgrades, and Dolly Parton: behind The Orville’s VFX

Creating the visual effects for The Orville season 3 demanded a lot of VFX studios, from alien worlds and ship upgrades to new creatures and ... Dolly Parton?
Echo Dot (4th Gen) sits on a shelf in a kitchen.

5 unique and creative uses for Alexa’s Sound Detection feature

Alexa's Sound Detection feature allows you to build Routines around a number of different audio cues. Here are five ideas for some automations you can create.
The back of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

I love the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but the Flip 4 is winning my heart

As a person who prefers big displays on phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is my go-to foldable. But currently, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is winning my heart. Here's why.
Cult of the Lamb player performing a ritual.

The best video games of August 2022: Cult of the Lamb, Immortality, and more

From Cult of the Lamb to Immortality to Two Point Campus, make sure you check out these games from August 2022.
Sean Astin and Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings

Hobbits and the twin towers: how The Lord of the Rings helped get us through 9/11

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy helped us get through 9/11 with escapism and an emphasis on fellowship and banding together for the greater good.
Ryan Kwanten stares outside a vending machine in a scene from Glorious.

Ryan Kwanten on the challenges of Glorious and those True Blood reboot rumors

Ryan Kwanten explains how Glorious became a satisfying experience in his life. He also discusses the True Blood reboot rumors and if he wants to return.
Dr. Lisa Su in a brown sweater stands on the AMD stage

The end of DDR4 hurts, but it’s ultimately a good thing

After AMD's Ryzen-7000 event, I'm confident we're witnessing the end of DDR4, and I'm happy about it.
Gentler Streak app on an Apple Watch.

I found an app that shows Apple how to fix the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch you can buy, but it has one major problem. I found an app that helps fix it, and now it’s time for Apple to take note.
Promo art for I Was a Teenage Exocolonist shows the game's cast.

This excellent sci-fi RPG shows how kids absorb the politics around them

Indie title I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is an empathetic narrative RPG that explores how kids are shaped by their political surroundings.
amd ryzen 7000 everything we know so far cpu render

Why AMD’s Ryzen 7000 price cuts are so important

AMD released details about its Ryzen 7000 processors, including an interesting change. Some processors are actually cheaper than last-gen parts.
Neytiri and Jake in Avatar.

September 2022 movie preview: Harry Styles debuts as a leading man while Avatar returns

Find out all the movies releasing in September 2022 including Don't Worry Darling, Bros, Smile and the re-release of the 2009 James Cameron film Avatar.
The Backbone One - PlayStation Edition has a phone in it.

PlayStation and Xbox are betting big on mobile, and for good reason

Mobile gaming is simply too big and too global for PlayStation and Xbox to ignore anymore, and acquisitions this year prove that.