How do you film what isn’t real? Joe Hunting on his documentary We Met in Virtual Reality
In an interview with Digital Trends, director Joe Hunting talks about documenting virtual reality during COVID in the HBO Max movie We Met in Virtual Reality.
The world needs a better way to regulate Big Tech’s unchecked power
As more of our actions and interactions are mediated through technology, those who write the rules of tech are increasingly writing the rules of society
Game of Thrones: Best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to prep for House of the Dragon
HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is just around the corner, and these are the best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to watch to prepare.
Kanye West’s new mobile app caps off his peculiar history with video games
Kanye West recently released a mobile game to promote his latest Yeezy Gap fashion line, capping off his long, weird fascination with games.
August 2022 movie preview: Bullet Train speeds into theaters
August 2022 sees the release of the Brad Pitt thriller Bullet Train, the A24 horror Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, Three Thousand Years of Longing, and more!
Her hyper-realistic computer models protect Earth from killer asteroids
Sabina Raducan's computer models are the first step toward building a full-fledged planetary defense system that protects Earth from killer asteroid impacts.
The Last of Us Part I should launch on PlayStation Plus Premium
Arguments over The Last of Us Part I's price tag could be solved if Sony would add it to PlayStation Plus.
Diablo Immortal on the iPhone SE is held back by one thing, but it’s not the screen
Surely the iPhone SE (2022)'s small 4.7-inch screen makes playing Diablo Immortal quite difficult? Surprisingly, it doesn't. But something else holds it back.
Nvidia DLSS isn’t magic, and this FSR hack proves it
A modder discovered how to hack FSR 2.0 into DLSS games, and it reveals just how similar the two are after all.
The best video games of July 2022
From intense JRPGs like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to cute games starring animals like Stray, there's a lot to check out this month.
I couldn’t manage my work and social life without this one app
Rambox has become the true lynchpin of my digital life for months now. It helps me manage my work and social life under a single, edifying banner.
Anna Gutto on why she had to direct Paradise Highway
Anna Gutto spoke about her feature-length directorial debut, Paradise Highway, and why she loves crafting stories about underexposed characters.
The Office star B.J. Novak on how Vengeance is more than just a crime thriller
In an interview with Digital Trends, B.J. Novak talks about his new film, the murder mystery Vengeance.
When is USB-C coming to the iPhone? Here’s what we know
USB-C on an iPhone has been rumored and wanted for years. Today, we're closer to that being a reality than ever before.
I recreated a perfect high school experience in The Sims 4
I put my Sims through the full high school experience, prom and all, in The Sims 4: High School Years.
Cold Stone’s Nintendo-themed ice cream sundaes are a sweet way to beat the heatwave
I tried all three of Cold Stone's Nintendo-themed ice cream flavors. You know, for journalistic purposes.
Vengeance review: a mystery with more on its mind than just murder
B.J. Novak's smart and funny Vengeance is a murder mystery with a heart and a brain.
This classic Mac feature solved my multitasking problems
Hot corners on MacOS helped me replicate some of my favorite Windows features on a Mac.
The Quest 2’s unprecedented price hike is a bad look for the Metaverse
The Quest 2 is getting a major price increase that could be the first sign of the Metaverse's downfall if Meta isn't able to properly address the backlash.
After 10 years of headaches, I’m finally a believer in Windows on ARM
It's been a 10-year-long journey, but Windows on ARM is finally almost ready for prime time. But there's still work for Microsoft to do.
Surface’s Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Oliver Jackson-Cohen on their Apple TV+ series
In an interview with Digital Trends, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Oliver Jackson-Cohen discuss the appeal of psychological thrillers in their new show, Surface.
We tested the self-driving Mercedes tech so advanced, it’s not allowed in the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot reaches a new level of sophistication for driver-assist systems. We hit the track to see what it can do.
5 (or more) foldable phones are still expected in 2022 — here’s what they may be
Foldable smart devices have taken the mobile industry by storm and that's no more apparent than in 2022 when we could see more than five new devices launch.
Want the Nothing Phone 1? Try the Nothing Launcher first
If you download and try the Nothing Launcher app, is it just like the software experience on the Nothing Phone 1? We've tried them both to find out.
Pixel 6a vs. Pixel 6 camera test has a clear (but narrow) winner
The Pixel 6a has an old 12.2MP camera. The Pixel 6 has a newer 50MP camera. It doesn't seem like a fair comparison, but it's closer than you'd think.
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is Kingdom Hearts for Gundam fans
SD Gundam Battle Alliance brings the Kingdom Hearts formula to Gundam in the best way possible.
Live A Live solves my biggest pet peeves with the RPG genre
Live A Live's manageable runtime and focused storytelling makes it a breath of fresh air compared to modern RPGs.
Suck it, Picard. The Orville is Star Trek: The Next Generation’s true spiritual successor
With its found family dynamic and provocative themes, The Orville, and not Picard, is the true spiritual successor to Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Hohokum makes me nostalgic for PlayStation’s bolder days
Hohokum, a niche PlayStation game from 2014, is back via a PC port and it feels like a game from a long-buried era of Sony publishing.
Everything announced at Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022
From Thirsty Suitors to The Lost Wild, this is everything announced during Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022.
The Resort cast and creator discuss their unique Peacock mystery series
Creator Andy Siara and actors Nina Bloomgarden, and Gabriela Cartol spoke about the unique concept behind their new mystery series, The Resort.
Here’s what Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ show could look like
Daredevil is Born Again for the upcoming Disney+ series, and there are several potential characters and storylines worth exploring coming off the Netflix show.
If you love Animal Crossing, you need to check out Bear & Breakfast
Bear & Breakfast is an easy to understand management game that feels like a relaxing weekend getaway.
Why we need to stop reinventing smartphones with secondary screens
Smartphone brands are trying to reinvent the phone's back with secondary displays and distracting LEDs. Here's why I don't think it's working.