iOS 16 is a perfect excuse to bring 3D Touch back to iPhones
While 3D Touch is not the most successful tech advancement that Apple has made in the last decade, I believe it is time for the feature to return.
I tried Stage Manager on my Mac, and now I don’t want to go back
Apple introduced MacOS Ventura at WWDC, and with it came a new feature called Stage Manager that has the potential to alter the way you use your Mac forever.
iOS 16’s new lock screen may ruin the best thing about it
Apple has revamped the lock screen in iOS 16, but having too much control over the design and amount of information on hand isn't always a good thing.
Director Terence Davies on his latest movie, Benediction
Benediction director Terence Davies reveals the films that influenced his new post-war drama and explains why music and movies have so much in common.
Google Screencast rethinks screen recordings on Chromebooks
Google is launching a new Screencast app for Chromebooks. Here's a little more on how it can change screen recordings, particularly in education.
Apple’s iPhone workaround doesn’t excuse bad MacBook webcams
Your iPhone is now a hi-res webcam for your Mac. It's neat! But that doesn't mean Apple can excuse itself from a 720p webcam on a $1,300 laptop in 2022.
Battlefield 2042 Season 1 is an improvement, but a late one
While Battlefield 2042 Season 1: Zero Hours features some solid improvements, it doesn't address the game's core issues.
Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing
Is 5G dangerous around airports? Is it going to replace Wi-Fi? We had experts debunk some of the biggest 5G myths. Here's what they said.
Director Ayumu Watanabe on creating Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
Director Ayumu Watanabe scales things back from traditional action-focused anime with his adaptation of a quiet, emotionally resonating coming-of-age story.
Why aren’t smart locks and video doorbells the same device?
Smart locks and video doorbells seem like two gadgets that would work well as a single product, but manufacturers aren't racing to produce them. Here's why.
Diablo Immortal shows gaming phones should be taken seriously
We played Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5 to see if playing on a gaming phone really makes the game better.
Apple’s new iOS 16 lock screen is already better than anything on Android
Lock screen customization has been an Android staple for years. Apple's late to the party with iOS 16, but it has the best showing.
Why the M2 might not be as next-gen as Apple says
Apple unveiled the new M2 processor at WWDC, but unlike the M1, it probably won't offer the seismic shift in performance that Macs have recently enjoyed.
MacOS Ventura: The best new features coming to your Mac soon
This fall, your Mac is going to get a lot of new features with MacOS Ventura. Here are some of the best ones.
How Shoresy does right by its Indigenous characters
Like Letterkenny, the show that inspired it, Hulu's hockey comedy Shoresy puts Indigenous characters in the spotlight on the ice and off it.
5 great LGBTQ movies & TV shows for teens
Celebrate Pride Month with these wonderful shows and movies that perfectly capture the LGBTQ teenage experience.
Apple’s ‘new day’ for Mac gaming could actually work
Apple says it's starting "a new day" for gaming on Mac, which starts with two new features that will help games run and load faster.
All of Apple’s big no-shows from WWDC 2022
Unsurprisingly, the WWDC 2022 rumors weren't totally correct. Here's everything Apple didn't announce during its annual developer keynote.
Beyond Marvel and Jurassic World: Chris Pratt’s 5 best roles
Chris Pratt has had an interesting Hollywood career, going from supporting comic relief to leading man in Jurassic World and the MCU in a matter of years.
Don’t believe these outlandish last-minute WWDC leaks
Apple’s WWDC show is almost here, and the rumor mill is in overdrive. But there’s one major Mac rumor you definitely shouldn’t believe this time around.
This e-bike does phone tech better than some phones
The carbon fiber Urtopia E-Bike comes with tech usually found on a phone, including a built-in 4G connection, voice control, and a fingerprint sensor.
The best David Cronenberg movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
With the release of Crimes of the Future, it's time to look back at David Cronenberg's best films as ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.
Diablo Immortal rocks on the powerful Galaxy S22 Ultra
Got a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and wondering if all that power inside is enough to handle Diablo Immortal? It is, and this is what it's like.
The liberating, zen-like joy of keeping your phone on silent 24/7
The phone in your pocket is basically a hyper-optimized, always-on distraction machine -- but who says you have to let it steal your attention all day?
2022’s Xbox and Bethesda Showcase is vital for Microsoft
Microsoft needs to show why we should care about their gaming platforms in 2022 with the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase.
The sad, misleading, and embarrassing state of HDR in PC gaming
HDR in PC games has been the source of problems for four years now, and we've made shockingly little progress. But there may finally be a way out.
The most eco-friendly smart home companies
Upgrade your smart home responsibly with these eco-friendly manufacturers.
The 10 coolest Star Wars TIE fighters, ranked
From A New Hope to the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Digital Trends ranks the coolest TIE fighters in the Star Wars franchise.
Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences
When my daughter was born 13 years ago, I never thought that choosing her technology platform would become one of those potentially life-altering decisions.
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko review: A feast for the senses
Thanks to a blend of atmospheric sound design, a picturesque art style, and charming characters, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is a rewarding coming-of-age story.
Sony’s State of Play set a high bar for this summer’s reveals
The June 2 State of Play set a high bar for Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase to meet.
My Outlook inbox was a mess before I started using these 3 tricks
These three tips dramatically improved my ability to manage incoming emails, and I think they'll help you too.
Every phone company wants a walled garden as nice as Apple’s
Apple is famed for locking people into its ecosystem, the so-called walled garden, but other companies look on enviously. Here's why it's so successful.
Be kind, rewind: How VHS shaped the way we watch movies
VHS may be obsolete now that we have BluRays and 4K video streaming, but those boxy old tapes of yesteryear had a huge impact on the way we consume media