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Why HDR gaming on PC is such a mess, according to a Ubisoft developer

HDR isn't the "first-class citizen" it should be in the gaming industry, and a developer at Ubisoft broke down for us why that's the case.
Kyoko and Katsuya on the beach together at sunset in Fruits Basket -prelude-.

Fruits Basket Prelude review: A fitting coda to a beloved series

Fruits Basket Prelude closes out the anime adaptation of a shoujo icon, portraying emotionally raw storytelling once it finds its legs after the series recap.
Mario and his team pose in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

It’s time for the Mario Sports games to go free-to-play

Mario Strikers: Battle League shows that it might be time for Nintendo to consider a pivot to free-to-play.
A carbon colored Fitbit Sense is worn on a mans wrist.

Why fitness tracker subscriptions are a rip-off (and how to avoid them)

Some fitness trackers come with an optional subscription package, but if you put in a little effort, most of what's in them can be found for free.
Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 2022 Disney+ series.

What’s next for Star Wars after Obi-Wan Kenobi?

There's no shortage of Star Wars content in its Disney+ pipeline, but there are other places the IP should look to grow thematically beyond Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Delta Leland

Is a smart faucet worth it?

On the surface, a smart faucet seems silly, but is it? Can an intelligent tap truly make a difference in the kitchen?
Artwork for the Gay Pride & Prejudice podcast.

Gay Pride & Prejudice creators on updating Jane Austen for the podcast age

In an interview with Digital Trends, the creator and cast of Gay Pride & Prejudice discuss updating the classic novel to a narrative podcast with an LGBTQ twist.
A character wields a crossbow in Air Twister.

With Air Twister, Apple Arcade is entering its Netflix-style golden age

Apple Arcade's latest game, Air Twister, is the kind of gonzo auteur project made possible by the competitive content era.
Teenagers sit around a campfire in The Quarry.

10 movies to watch after you play The Quarry

Keep the summertime spooks going with the classic horror films that inspired the latest triple-A horror title, The Quarry.
The Echo Show 15 is the largest smart display yet.

Cloud services are convenient, but they hurt smart home longevity

Relying on cloud servers for basic smart home functionality is a terrible idea.
Doctor Strange stands on a street facing the monstrous, tentacled creature Gargantos in a scene from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

How VFX gave Doctor Strange’s Gargantos a magic makeover

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opened with a wild battle scene featuring the creature Gargantos. Here's how visual effects helped create it.
The DJI Mavic 3 in flight in front of blurred green trees.

DJI’s latest Mavic 3 update made me love the drone all over again

DJI's latest update for the Mavic 3 is a big one, and it makes an already excellent drone even better.
Chris Hemsworth smirks in front of a mi crophone in a scene from Spiderhead.

5 best prison movies if you liked Spiderhead

If you enjoyed Netflix's Spiderhead, then here are five additional prison movies that you can watch at home.
Jon Snow

Where Game of Thrones’ sequel series could take Jon Snow

In a surprising announcement, HBO is developing a Jon Snow-focused Game of Thrones series, and there are more places it could go than one might think.
Photo of a young woman holding her smartphone in bed.

Do mental health apps really help? We asked the experts

Mental health apps are popular, but are they really helpful? We asked people who use them, and mental health experts, to get the answers.
Cliff, Troy, Sam , and Paul stand in a line and look from a scene in Gatlopp.

Emmy Raver-Lampman on Umbrella Academy and her new film Gatlopp

In an interview with Digital Trends, Emmy Raver-Lampman discussed season 3 of Umbrella Academy and her new horror-comedy film, Gatlopp.
An iPhone 13 Pro running iOS 16 sits on top of an iPad with red lighting shining.

Apple’s best iOS 16 feature is something you can’t see

You won't find iOS 16's best feature spelled out for you, but you'll feel it when you start to use the new update on your iPhone.
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As Dusk Falls is like Xbox’s own spin on Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

As Dusk Falls' unique presentation and grounded story impress in its first two chapters.
The OnePlus 10 Pro's Alert Slider.

4 underrated ways the OnePlus 10 Pro is so easy to live with (and 1 that’s not)

How is the OnePlus 10 Pro performing two months after we first used it? It has turned into a solid everyday phone, but one feature still needs improvement.
Macbook Air (2022) sits on a desk.

Why the M2 MacBook Air is easily worth the $200 upcharge over the M1

Some say the M1 MacBook Air is fast enough. That might be true, but don't lose sight of just how good the M2 MacBook Air looks.
Gundam Evolutions Barbados and GM Sniper 2 units standing side by side in attack poses.

Gundam Evolution is a hero shooter for more than Gundam fans

Gundam Evolution may be a Gundam-based team shooter, but it's chasing a wider audience than ever.
Jo March from Little Women.

‘Is he … you know?’: Literature’s best queer-coded characters

Literature is full of queer-coded characters like Jo March in Little Women, reminding us that LGBTQ+ representation has come far but still has a long way to go.
Carl Frederickson looks at an empty chair where his wife, Ellie, once sat.

Be a wuss: Pixar movies make you cry, and that’s OK

Pixar movies are a little formulaic, and many of them like Coco, Soul, and Turning Red, are real tearjerkers. Why is that a bad thing?
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Developers are ignoring this revolutionary PC gaming tech, and it’s not DLSS

DLSS and FSR have sucked up the limelight in PC gaming performance, but another feature has been lurking in the background, largely ignored by developers.
The cast of Lego Brawls stands together in this game's key art.

Lego Brawls pushes the boundaries of what a Smash Bros. clone can be

Lego Brawls feels very different from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and is all the better for it.
iPhone 12 5G announcement

What are the benefits of 5G? How it helps you today (and tomorrow)

New 5G technology promises to revolutionize the way we communicate, but what are the tangible benefits it offers today, and what will it do in the future?
Anakin fights Obi-Wan in Revenge of the Sith.

Are the Star Wars prequels actually good?

Long maligned by fan and casual viewer alike, the Star Wars prequels have experienced a recent critical reevaluation as a result of shows like Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Someone taking a picture of a llama cookie.

Finding recipes on TikTok and YouTube is my new favorite way to cook

Finding recipes on Google is a chore, so I decided to use TikTok and YouTube instead. And the results might surprise you.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

3 things you didn’t know you could do with Google Drive

Wondering if there’s something new or a feature that’s somewhat hidden? Look at these Google Drive features you didn’t know existed but are super useful.
The key art for American Arcadia features Trevor, Angela, and the show's evil host.

American Arcadia has all the markings of a future indie darling

American Arcadia mashes up 2D platformers and first-person puzzle games into a memorable indie game experience.
A woman stands outside in a city inImmortality.

I can’t stop thinking about Immortality, 2022’s most ambitious game

After playing Immortality at Tribeca Fest, I'm convinced its a quiet game of the year contender.
Apple Medications feature shown on an iPhone 12.

Apple’s Medications app is a game-changer for the chronically ill

In iOS 16 and WatchOS 9, Apple is introducing a new Medications app. And for chronically ill people, it's game-changing.
Final Fantasy VII Remake running on the Steam Deck.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is (almost) perfect on Steam Deck

Final Fantasy VII Remake is here, for the third time. This time it comes with Steam Deck support, so we downloaded the game to see how it runs on the handheld.
Katie Parker standing behind Rahul Kohli in a bathroom in a scene from Next Exit.

Next Exit director and stars on crafting a supernatural love story

Mali Elfman, Katie Parker, and Rahul Kohli speak about their new film, Next Exit, with Digitial Trends.