Oppo’s striking waterfall screen cascades over the side of the phone
Oppo has shown off a new type of smartphone screen design it's calling the waterfall screen. It cascades over the side of the screen with an 88-degree curve. The striking all-screen design is emphasized by the lack of a selfie camera, no visible speaker, and no obvious physical power or volume buttons.
Google’s DeepMind is training Waymo’s self-driving cars like StarCraft II bots
DeepMind is teaming up with Waymo, a fellow unit of Google parent Alphabet, to train the neural networks of self-driving cars. The partnership is using the technique named population-based training, which was created as a way to speed up the learning process of computers playing StarCraft II.
Exclusive: How the Monaco Grand Prix inspired the country to win the 5G race
The world’s most prestigious motor race, the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, was instrumental in introducing the world’s most exciting mobile network technology -- 5G -- in Monaco, seeing it become the world’s first fully 5G connected country. Digital Trends spoke to Monaco Telecom's CEO about the project.
Google Nest gives 100,000 Home Minis to people living with paralysis
Google Nest is giving away 100,000 free Home Minis to people who are living with paralysis. The company announced a partnership with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Friday to provide the devices to paralyzed individuals to help them gain some additional independence.
Visible’s R2 is an acceptable $100 phone on a low-cost network
Visible is one of the most interesting new carriers to pop up over the past few years, but the company doesn't just want to offer up phone service -- it also wants to sell phones. Its first is the Visible R2, a $100 phone made by ZTE. Is it worth your money? We tried it out on Visible's network.
Score a factory-unlocked Galaxy S9 Plus for only $540 on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy S lineup of smartphones come in high price tags but with the recent release of the S10 series, it’s now easier than ever to score the older models for a lower price, such as the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. Amazon currently has a deal on the unlocked 64GB version that lets you have it for only $542.
Amazon drops prices on these Samsung wireless chargers by up to 58% off
With the major phone manufacturers promoting wireless charging nowadays, more and more of the latest gadgets are now opting to follow. If you are looking to buy one, Amazon has dropped the price of several Samsung wireless chargers by up to 58%. Hurry and check them out here while it still lasts.
Score the Samsung 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab A for less than $200 on Amazon
You don’t have to break the bank to score a solid tablet. There are plenty of budget-friendly options and if you’re willing to compromise, you can easily snag a well-performing tablet for under $300 like the Samsung 10.1-Inch Galaxy Tab A. Amazon has a deal on the 16GB version that lets you have it for only $198.
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G hands-on review
The Mate 20 X 5G is Huawei’s first mainstream 5G endeavour, and it hasn’t been subtle, as this is a super-sized, super-fast phone that is more tablet than phablet. However, the great design means it’s never ungainly, and the 5G speeds it can achieve are what we want from the next generation mobile network.
Samsung has fixed the Galaxy Fold and it will be available in September
Samsung has announced it has fixed the Galaxy Fold, its first-ever foldable phone, which was plagued with hardware issues days before it was set to launch in April. The revised model has fixed the issues reviewers ran into, and it's set to launch through various retailers and carriers in September.
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G set to launch in the U.K. on July 26
Huawei will launch the Mate 20 X 5G in the U.K. on July 26. The phone will arrive on the Three network, Sky Mobile, and be sold through the Carphone Warehouse retail stores. It had been expected the phone would be part of Vodafone and EE's 5G launch, but the phone's release was put on hold.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active & Galaxy Fit: Everything you need to know
Looking for a new fitness buddy? Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Active earlier this year, and it's now finally launching the Galaxy Fit. Both have a raft of fitness-focused features that'll keep you moving. Here's what you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and the Galaxy Fit.
Moto E6 vs. Moto G7 Play: Can the bargain E6 compete with the discount G7 Play?
Motorola has revealed the Moto E6 -- a new, budget-friendly device with good processing power, a removable battery, and Android 9.0 Pie for just $149. But it's not alone at this price, and you can now pick up the Moto G7 Play for the same amount. So which one should you buy? We put the two head-to-head.
Moto E6 hands-on review
Motorola’s latest is the Moto E6, its most affordable phone this year, and a follow-up to the Moto E5 series from 2018. The Moto E6 is unremarkable. It doesn’t have many features worth talking about. Why? Motorola says it focused on improving the fundamentals.
Motorola’s bare-bones Moto E6 costs $150 and has a removable battery
If getting a bargain is your goal, then Motorola's budget phones are always a great place to start. The Moto E has always been one of the cheapest ranges around, and there's a new entry. The Moto E6 offers decent specs, good looks, Android 9.0 Pie, and a removable battery, all for just $150.
Incredible leaked Vivo phone may have a screen-to-body ratio of more than 100%
Vivo, a smartphone brand already known for pushing the design envelope on its phones, may be working on something very special indeed. A leak has shown two panes of glass with 90-degree curves at either side, ready to encase the entire body of a phone in screen, giving it a higher than 100% screen-to-body ratio
Enough is enough: It’s time to break up big tech companies
The Justice Department is starting an antitrust review of Big Tech companies. Antitrust investigations are needed when a business’ sheer bulk is abused, when innovative smaller companies are squashed, and when consumers are impacted. And frankly, that’s a very real problem in the tech world today.
Google Home and Nest Hub will now answer certain commands with a chime
Google Home and Nest Hub devices will now answer smart light controls with a chime instead of a long verbal response as long as the lights are in the same room as the device. This update is still rolling out nationwide but hopes to curb unexpected loud responses.
HMD Global’s Nokia 7.1 smartphone is only $250 from Best Buy right now
The Nokia 7.1 was hailed by many as one of the best phones in its price range when it was released late last year. Now, however, the phone is even more affordable -- you can get the Nokia 7.1 for $100 off from Best Buy. The phone offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and plenty of storage.
The Justice Department is opening an antitrust review of Big Tech
The Justice Department will open a “broad antitrust review” into the country’s biggest tech companies. The review comes at a time when Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple face intense scrutiny from Washington.
The third generation of Google Glass may be nearly ready for release
Google Glass may not have been as popular among consumers as Google had hoped it would be, but the company is still developing the concept. In fact, according to recent reports, Google has finished testing of the third generation of Glass, and is entering manufacturing, suggesting it may soon be ready for release.
Note 10 dummies give us our best look yet at Samsung’s controversial changes
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is on the way and it seems it won't be alone. There are a lot of changes planned for the Note 10 and Note 10 Pro, and some of the largest have been shown off in two new leaked dummies of the phones, including a new design, and the lack of a long-loved, fan-favorite feature.
Huawei is secretly helping build North Korea’s wireless network, report says
Tensions between Chinese mobile giant Huawei and the U.S. are likely to rise even higher after a report that the company has allegedly been secretly working with the Chinese firm to build and maintain North Korea's commercial wireless network.
Honor puts a shiny target on the back of its desirable new 9X phones
Honor has announced the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The two new phones have currently been unveiled only in China, but the company often goes on to release its new devices internationally. The midrange devices stand out due to a bezel-less screen and a pop-up camera, plus Huawei’s new Kirin 810 processor.
Microsoft’s cloud gaming platform xCloud is built using Xbox One S hardware
Project Xcloud was revealed at E3 2019 and Microsoft used a video interview with publication as an opportunity to reveal more specifics about it. They started by using the Xbox One S as the template for it and the data center racks are made up of the equivalent of eight of those consoles.
Leak shows Android running on purported Nokia feature phone
It looks like there's a Nokia feature phone running a modified version of Android, complete with Google Voice Search, YouTube, and all. 9to5Google received a photo via an anonymous tip, and it appears to show what could be a market-changing collaboration between Google and HMD Global.
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review
The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom has a special camera that’s capable enough to take a great photo in just about any situation or lighting conditions. It’s a great reason to look closely at the Reno 10x Zoom, but what about the rest of the package? On the plus side the battery lasts a long time, but the software? That’s a downside. Here’s our review.
The Pixel 4 may have face-sensing tech that goes beyond the iPhone XS
It doesn't take long for a smartphone to age, and though the Pixel 3 is barely out, the Pixel 4 is on the way. It may be packing some new tech for Google too, and leaked screen protectors are implying Google's next flagship will have face-sensing tech that's beyond even Apple's iPhone XS.
Asus ROG Phone 2: Here’s everything you need to know about it
Asus has announced a sequel to the ROG Phone (that stands for Republic of Gamers, for those new to the company's gaming brand) called the ROG Phone 2, and it's a massively powerful, giant-sized mobile gaming monster. The phone is due to launch in China on July 23, and the rest of the world from early September.
Tinder tries to break up with the Google Play Store with new payment process
Tinder launched a new payment process that allows the dating app to bypass the fees collected by the Google Play Store. Unlike other apps and services that have worked around app store fees through other methods, Tinder remains listed while in open defiance of the requirements of the Google Play Store.
Android will soon monitor battery of wireless earbuds, find them if they get lost
Google will soon roll out new features that will improve Android support for true wireless earbuds. The planned features include the ability to monitor the charge of the wireless earbuds and their case, compatibility with the Find My Device app and website, and an enhanced details page in Android Q.
Google Chrome 76 will stop websites from seeing users in Incognito Mode
Google Chrome 76 will implement a fix that will stop websites from detecting visitors who are in Incognito Mode. Google acknowledged that the change will complicate matters for publishers who have metered paywalls on their news websites, but it is more committed to the principles of private browsing.
Here’s every Alexa Built-in phone that can access Amazon’s assistant on the move
If you've got your Amazon Echo, Echo Show, and Fire TV set up, then you might want a phone that complements your Amazon-based A.I. network. Thankfully, Amazon has worked with a number of phone manufacturers to provide phones with built-in Alexa support. Here's every Alexa Built-in smartphone you can buy.
Digital Trends Live: Google Stadia update, 2020 Corvette, SpaceX Crew Dragon
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including more information on Google Stadia, the new 2020 Corvette, SpaceX tests the Crew Dragon capsule, a new Digital Trends series on the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, and more.