Game of Thrones’ race to the finish line leaves no time to enjoy the scenery
As Game of Thrones moves into its final three episodes, the show is knocking out plot points at a frantic pace, moving the pieces into play for the final battle, no matter what it takes to get there. The result is a show that's less thoughtful, less believable, and a lot more focused on spectacle.
What’s the point of Game of Thrones after The Battle of Winterfell?
After more than seven seasons of build-up, the heroes of Game of Thrones finally battled the army of the dead, and it was ... not what we assumed. The threat looming over the entire series is changed, and we're left to ponder what exactly the show was about all this time.
The best Rube Goldberg machines
For simple problems, sometimes a complicated solution is better. Well, maybe not better, but certainly more entertaining. Rube Goldberg machines are complex, often humorous devices built to perform ordinary, not very humorous tasks. Here's a collection of the best Rube Goldberg machines from across the internet.
Digital Trends Live: All-digital Xbox, fitness coaching on your phone, and more
On episode 109 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney broke down the biggest stories from the world of tech, including leaks about the upcoming "all digital" Xbox, Apple's potential investment in gaming, and more.
Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere reminds us why Daenerys shouldn’t be queen
In the first episode of Game of Thrones’ eighth season, Daenerys Targaryen is sitting pretty as the most powerful person in Westeros, but although she seems like a good bet to grab the Iron Throne, is she the right person for the job? Given the evidence on display, the answer is: No, absolutely not.
They won’t hatch dragons, but these are the coolest Game of Thrones Easter eggs
Game of Thrones may be famous for its shocking twists and violent death scenes, but the show has also slipped a number of subtle jokes and references into its 7+ seasons. Here are some of our favorite Easter eggs from Game of Thrones, some so esoteric only a maester would spot them.
Digital Trends Live: Julian Assange arrested, LG foldable phone, and more
On episode 107 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Caleb Denison broke down the biggest stories from the world of tech. On today's episode: Police arrested Julian Assange, LG may have a foldable phone in the works, and more.
Digital Trends Live: A helpful robot, iPhone rumors, and more
On episode 104 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Chris DeGraw broke down the biggest news stories from the world fo tech, and spoke to some interesting guests.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon mothership, HP’s 80th-anniversary sale, and more
On episode 101 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Dan Gaul broke down the biggest stories from the world of tech, and talked to some fascinating guests. On the docket this time: The terror of the Amazon "mothership" blimp, HP's 80th-anniversary sale, and more.
Digital Trends Live: April Fools’ pranks, SodaStream in space, and more
On episode 99 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Sam Slaughter broke down the biggest news stories from the world of tech, and talked to some fascinating guests, including astronaut Scott Kelly.
Self-lacing Nikes can’t make you dunk, but they’ll still turn heads
You might not be able to own a flying car yet, but you can at least get some sci-fi footwear with Nike’s Adapt BB, a pair of self-lacing shoes that conform to the shape of your foot. We had a chance to try these self-lacing shoes on the court, and while they won’t turn you into Jayson Tatum, they are pretty cool.
Digital Trends Live: Robocall crackdown, delivery drones, and more
On episode 97 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Myq Kaplan explored the biggest news stories from the world of tech, and spoke to some insightful guests. On today's episode: The FTC cracks down on robocalls, Samsung stress-tests the Galaxy Fold, and more.
Facebook will ban content supporting white nationalism and separatism
According to reports, Facebook has made the decision to ban content that supports white nationalism and separatism from its platforms. Coming not long after the recent terrorist attack in New Zealand, it's the company's latest attempt to grapple with the spread of extremism on social media.
Digital Trends Live: Apple event recap, digital drive-thrus, and grooming awards
On episode 95 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner explored the biggest stories form the world of tech. On the docket this time: A recap of the recent Apple event, McDonald's digital drive-throughs, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Apple TV Plus, drunken Amazon purchases, and more
On episode 94 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Chris DeGraw explored the biggest news stories form the world of tech and talked to some interesting guests. On today's episode: Apple's new TV streaming service, rumors of a new generation of Nintendo Switch, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Robocalls, robot dogs, and tech in government
On episode 91 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney broke down the biggest news stories from the world of tech, including an embarrassing robocall incident, an uncanny robot dog, and Oregon's State Treasurer talks tech.
Digital Trends Live: Google’s game service, a better bike helmet, and more
On episode 91 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Parker Hall broke down the biggest news stories form the world of tech. On the docket this time: Google unveils its new games streaming service, Trek is building a better bike helmet, and more.
The best Game of Thrones theories
Season 8 of Game of Thrones is still a ways off. But that also that means there is plenty of time to study the wildest theories fans have come up with -- and maybe do a little speculating of your own. Here are some of the biggest, most interesting Game of Thrones theories ahead of the show's finale.
Digital Trends Live: New iPads, Olympic robots, and A.I. predicts March Madness
On episode 88 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle broke down the biggest news stories of the day, including Apple's new iPads, robot helpers at the Toyko Olympics, and NBA analyst Michael Holton stops by to talk about March Madness and AI predictions.
The best budgeting apps for Android and iOS
Saving money can be an absolute pain, so here are our picks for the best budgeting apps designed to help you rein in your expenditures. If you want to get a handle on precisely where your money goes every month, or you need some help saving up for a specific goal, then these budget apps can help you.
Digital Trends Live: The internet’s birthday, Verizon’s 5G pricing, and more
On episode 85 of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, hosts Greg Nibler and Caleb Denison explored the biggest news stories of the day. On the docket this time: The World Wide Web turns 30, Verizon’s 5G pricing plan becomes apparent, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Apple rumors, Google gaming, and TerraCycle
On episode 83 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Ryan Waniata explored the biggest news stories from the world of tech. On the docket this time: Tesla is going to keep some retail locations after all, a new iPad may be on the way, and TerraCycle wants to keep society from producing waste.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook’s future, Huawei vs. the U.S., and more
On episode 81 of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle broke down the biggest news stories of the day. On the docket this time: Facebook has a plan for the future, Huawei is suing the U.S. government, and Brilliant wants to make STEM learning fun.
Digital Trends Live: Foldable phones, an autonomous bus, and consumer safety
On episode 80 of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, hosts Greg Nibler and Matt Smith broke down the biggest stories from the world of tech. In the news this time: Samsung may be planning more foldable phones, Volvo is working on an autonomous bus, and Greg spoke with consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog.
Digital Trends Live: Robot museum, Tesla Model Y, and more
On episode 78 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Riley Winn broke down the biggest news stories from the world of tech. On the docket this time: An astronaut boarded SpaceX’s new capsule, Tesla may soon reveal its Model Y SUV, and Amazon may expand its grocery business.
Blockchain is overhyped, but it’s also perfect for California’s drought problem
A prolonged drought left California parched, and years of unregulated groundwater use exacerbated the damage. Now, with aquifers sinking, the state is looking for ways to manage groundwater, and a group of researchers is trying a combination of two exciting technologies: the internet of things and Blockchain.
Digital Trends Live: New Twitter features, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and more
On episode 77 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen explored the biggest news stories of the day. On the docket this time: A new Star Wars attraction is coming to Disneyland, Twitter is testing out some new moderation tools, and an interview with Betches Media.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook controversy, FTC crackdown, and more
On episode 75 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle explored the biggest tech news stories of the day. On the docket this episode: Facebook has yet another scandal, the FTC cracks down on fake Amazon reviews, and a company called Apeel tries to keep fruit fresh.
The future of self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are one of the tech world’s trendiest topics right now, but they’re more complicated than just “car” or “robot car.” There are degrees of automation, with each level turning over more responsibility to machines. Here’s where self-driving cars are now, and where they’re going.
Digital Trends Live: Mobile World Congress, space tourism, and more
On episode 73 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney braved the ferocious Portland snow to hunt for the best stories from the world of tech. On the docket this time: Mobile World Congress brought a tide of new phones, Virgin Galactic edges closer to space tourism, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Self-lacing shoes, the future of humanity, and more
On the jam-packed episode 71 of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, Greg Nibler, Julian Chokkattu, and Drew Prindle explored big tech news and talked to a variety of cool guests. On the show: Hands-on with the Galaxy S10+, Douglas Rushkoff’s new book on the future of humanity, and Nike’s self-lacing shoes.
DT Live: Digital jerseys, police drones, and the company changing toothpaste
On episode 68 of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle broke down the biggest news stories from the world of tech. On the docket this time: The Galaxy S10 could cost a lot of money, the NBA debuted some futuristic jerseys, and a company wants to eliminate toothpaste tubes.
Digital Trends Live: Galaxy Buds, dangerous A.I., and robotic heads
On episode 67 of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, Greg Nibler and Parker Hall broke down the biggest news stories from the world of tech. On the docket this time: Samsung’s Galaxy Buds, JP Morgan’s cryptocurrency, an AI that can write convincingly, and honest-to-goodness talking heads.
Digital Trends Live: Apple versus news industry, Alexa Skills, and the OGarden
On episode 65 of Digital Trends Live, DT’s live morning show, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen rounded up the best stories from the world of tech. On the docket this time: Apple’s rumored news service hits a snag, Amazon makes it easier to build Skills, and Whole Foods raises prices.