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A render of the Slate titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my next Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium appears to be the model to choose if you want to treat yourself, but is it truly special? I've bought one to find out.
An OLED display with burn-in.

This app promises to prevent OLED burn-in, but don’t fall for it

OLED burn-in is one of the main reasons to stay away from an OLED monitor, but this app claims to solve that issue.
A man leans against a mantle in The Guest.

10 years ago, this action thriller unleashed an evil Captain America on an unsuspecting audience

10 years ago, this clever action thriller showcased the dark side of American heroism and solidified the star qualities of its two lead actors.
The main character of Black Myth: Wukong.

5 games we want to see running on PS5 Pro: Black Myth, Stellar Blade, and more

From Black Myth: Wukong to Stellar Blade, there are many games that could benefit from PS5 Pro enhancements.
The white titanium iPhone 16 Pro showing the back glass and display.

The iPhone 16 Pro fixes my biggest issue with the iPhone 15 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro adds a feature that I've dearly missed on my iPhone 15 Pro in the past year. It's a welcome change.
Factorial solid-state battery

The state of solid-state batteries: We may be on the cusp of an EV revolution

Electric vehicles may finally be on the cusp of unlocking up to 1,000 miles of range and faster charging speeds, through solid-state battery tech.
The hero of Unknown 9 Awakening: floats through a street.

Unknown 9: Awakening is already a thrilling superhero spectacle

We played an hour of Unknown 9: Awakening, Bandai Namco's latest, and we're already digging its superhero action.
Someone holding the iPhone 16.

This one thing is holding back the iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 is here. With its new design and Camera Control button, it's a very welcome upgrade. But there's one thing I can't overlook.
Key art for The Punisher game in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

Don’t ignore this underrated game in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection

If you picked up Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, don't sleep on The Punisher, an excellent beat 'em up included in the collection.
Helicopters fly over a military camp in Civil War.

One of the year’s best can’t-miss films is finally streaming on Max

One of the best films of 2024 is officially streaming on Max in September. Here's why you should check it out.
A demonstration of Gemini Live on a Google Pixel 9.

Should you use Gemini Live? I tested it for a few weeks to find out

Gemini Live is Google's futuristic new way of talking to AI on your phone. But is it any good? I tested it for weeks to find out.
Sony Bravia 9 Review.

What is mini-LED TV? How smaller, brighter LEDs can deliver better picture quality

Mini-LED lighting is one of the reasons that TVs using the tech are able to deliver such a detailed picture. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
The Ultramarine iPhone 16.

Apple just proved it learned from the Touch Bar’s failure

Apple’s Touch Bar was a failure, but the iPhone 16’s new Camera Control shows that Apple has learned from its past mistakes in order to make something better.
Alan Wake 2 running on the Samsung Odyssey OELD G9.

Nvidia’s most underrated DLSS feature deserves far more attention

Nvidia's DLSS is a critical piece of modern PC gaming tech, but one feature of the suite has flown under the radar.
You Asked Ep 57

You Asked: Blu-ray sales, Samsung and Dolby Vision

On today’s episode of You Asked: Time to check the pulse on Blu-ray again. Plus, do Samsung soundbars support Dolby Vision or not?
The Voice Memos app running on an iPhone 14 Pro.

How one phone app uses your voice to detect high blood pressure

Smartphone apps can do a lot these days. But what if there was one that used your voice to detect high blood pressure? It's real, and it's very impressive.
Four women are behind bars in Hustlers.

5 years ago, the best crime movie of the 2010s changed the game forever

In 2019, this critically acclaimed movie changed the crime movie genre forever. Five years later, Digital Trends looks back on its legacy.
Spike sneak attacking an ape in Ape Escape 2.

Now is the perfect time to revive Ape Escape

Ape Escape gets a major cameo in Astro Bot and we've been dreaming of an Ape Escape revival ever since playing it.
The Cooler Master MasterHub with various modules.

I didn’t think I needed a modular keypad — until I tried this one

The Cooler Master MasterHub takes what makes the Stream Deck great and expands it with a fully modular approach.
A man and a woman wear futuristic glasses in Uglies.

Netflix’s Uglies brings Scott Westerfeld’s sci-fi dystopia to amazing life

In an interview with Digital Trends, author Scott Westerfeld discusses his novel, Uglies, and its long journey to becoming a feature film on Netflix.
Someone wearing an original Apple Watch Ultra showing the weather app.

Apple just made me want to downgrade my Apple Watch Ultra

I've been wearing an Apple Watch Ultra for the past year and a half, and it's great. But here's why I might downgrade to a non-Ultra model.
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X between two finger tips.

This next CPU generation is starting to feel skippable for gamers

As an avid gamer, I haven't felt less compelled to buy a new CPU in a very long time.
The main title image for the OuttaFocus column showing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to indulge in my hobby, and fell in love with it

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during a stay in Germany, where I had fun shooting photos of cars. Google's new folding phone turned out to be amazing at it.
The Um Jammer Lammy VIP bot in Astro Bot.

After cameoing in Astro Bot, these games deserve to be on PS5

From Legacy of Kain to Devil Dice, these are some of the games that Astro Bot references, and that we'd like to see make a comeback on the PS5.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 7 sitting on a stand.

Acer is ‘not optimistic’ about the future of handheld gaming

Acer has its own entry in the world of handheld PC gaming, but that doesn't mean it has high hopes for its future.
Lenovo AI Twist PC.

The strange laptop that finally took the idea of AI PCs seriously

One of the unique products at IFA 2024 was the voice-controlled Lenovo AI Twist PC. Is this the first step toward the future of accessible computing?
An official photo of someone holding the iPhone 16.

iPhone 16 preorders are live, and I just did something ridiculous

It's iPhone 16 preorder day, and I may have just done something very, very dumb.
Naruto characters in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker.

3 new PS Plus games to play this weekend (September 13-15)

If you've finished Astro Bot but are craving some more PS5 time this weekend, try these three recent PS Plus additions.
The pink iPhone 16 display.

4 things Apple got wrong with the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro

Apple's new iPhone 16 line is definitely appealing. But that doesn't mean it's perfect.
3 reasons to watch the deer hunter on netflix 1

This great Oscar-winning war movie is finally on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

This 1978 Oscar-winning classic is now streaming on Netflix. Here's why it still holds up in 2024.
A person using the Double Tap feature on the Apple Watch Series 9.

A fantastic Apple Watch feature is at risk of being forgotten

Remember Double Tap on the Apple Watch? I do, but Apple seems to have forgotten it for the Apple Watch Series 10, and it's a real shame.
Save State Promotional Image with UFO 50 Key Art.

2024’s most ambitious game recaptures the lost joy of the 8-bit era

UFO 50 captures a nostalgic gaming feeling I have not experienced for some time: discovering an excellent new game without any prior knowledge of it.
OLED vs QLED

Sony Bravia 9 vs. Sony A95L — or why there’s no perfect TV

Here's why no matter if you're talking about a mini-LED or OLED TV, there's no such thing as a perfect display.
An awards graphic showing products from IFA 2024.

The best tech of IFA 2024: laptops, phones, drones, and more

We attended IFA 2024 with one mission: find the best tech in the world. These are the products we came away impressed by.