Ed Oswald

Former Contributor

For fifteen years, Ed has written about the latest and greatest in gadgets and technology trends. At Digital Trends, he's turned his focus to helping readers find the best deals on the web, as well as emerging tech and science news. His book, Weather Watch: An Introduction to America's Weather and Climate, is now available on Amazon, and runs two blogs on weather stations and smart home gadgets.

The best 3D printers

On the hunt for the best 3D printer for your money? Here are our recommendations on which ones you should buy.

Guides         January 9, 2024

The 5 best DNA test kits for 2024

DNA tests aren’t just limited to ancestry. You can test for your risks for certain diseases, the best workouts and diets for your health and fitness, and more.

Products         January 8, 2024

T-Mobile 5G: Everything you need to know

T-Mobile's 5G network is here and we've gathered everything you need to know about the carrier's phone plans and nationwide 5G coverage.

Mobile         June 22, 2023

The Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones rethink a classic for less than $200

Drop has taken the iconic Sennheiser HD 650's and make them better if that's even possible, and cheaper, too.

Deals         April 27, 2023

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is only $1 right now (yes, you read that right!)

This sale on Xbox's monthly game subscription service saves you 93% off the normal price, offering the best price yet.

Deals         April 25, 2023

AirPods Pro down to their cheapest price yet at Amazon ahead of Memorial Day

Amazon's sale on the Apple AirPods Pro is one of the great deals available on the site ahead of Memorial Day.

Deals         April 25, 2023

Hurry! PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold on sale from only $4 — for now

Hot deal alert: CDKeys is offering subscriptions for either your Xbox or PlayStation for as much as 75% off.

Deals         April 25, 2023

Hurry! Apple AirPods Pro are on sale for only $220 right now

Snag the AirPods Pro for just $220 with this promo code for a limited time, the lowest price we've seen yet.

Deals         April 25, 2023

The coronavirus is making our lives less predictable. Even the weather

The drop in air travel as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may make weather forecasts less accurate, meteorologists say.

Trash         April 25, 2023

How to donate coronavirus aid and PPE online

Why not use your idle time at home to pitch in and help humanity beat the pandemic?

Features         April 25, 2023

Save $10 on your first month of Sling and get a free Amazon Fire TV Stick

Bored at home? Sign up for Sling and they'll send you a free Fire TV Stick, and chop $10 off your first month.

Deals         April 25, 2023

Google may be preparing call-recording functionality with built-in transcription

Call recording used to be a feature than Android users could access through dozens of third-party apps, but Google shut down the backdoor enabling them with Android 9.0 Pie, citing privacy concerns. The functionality appears to be set to make a return, however.

Android         April 25, 2023

Roomba’s new partnership allows it to clean once everyone leaves the house

For smart home enthusiasts, IFTTT is a godsend, helping disparate and disconnected smart home platforms play nice with each other. Robot vacuum maker iRobot is the latest to announce a partnership with the smart home integration service, doing so to differentiate itself from the competition.

Smart Home News         April 25, 2023

This tiny cell phone is the size of a USB stick, and it has a 7-day battery

The Zanco Tiny 2 packs a whole lot of phone into a small package with seven-day battery life, including a .3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD slot, and a one-inch TFT screen for $130. But do we really need another phone?

News         April 25, 2023

5G at CES 2020: Here’s what you can expect to see at this year’s show

5G will be one of the buzzwords of 2020. While most of the bigger 5G announcements are likely to wait until Mobile World Congress in February, we will see a variety of 5G-powered devices and technologies at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Here are our predictions.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

Apple’s back at CES for the first time in 28 years — and for a good reason

The last time Apple was officially at CES was in 1992. While it-s employees have roamed the convention halls for years, CES 2020 is the first in 28 years where the company will have an official presence. And there's a reason for it: Apple wants to talk about user privacy.

Smart Home News         April 25, 2023

Welcome to the 2020s. Here’s the tech that will shape the next decade

A new decade is here. So what technologies will shape the way we live in the 2020s? These seven technological advancements will change the way we look at the world and live in it, from space travel and tourism to the increasingly larger presence of technology in our lives.

Features         April 25, 2023

Amazon begins pre-orders of the Apple Watch Series 5 with surprise sale

You can now pre-order your new Apple Watch Series 5 on Amazon for delivery beginning September 20. Better yet - the retailer is putting them on sale right away, saving you up to $50. There's no word on how long this sale might last, so act now.

Wearables         April 25, 2023

Here’s everything you need to know about the Boring Company

Elon Musk is changing how we build tunnels by developing new technologies to do the job quicker and more efficiently. And it's not just a idea anymore: Musk and company are already working toward several exciting new projects, including one that could connect some East Coast cities.

Guides         April 25, 2023

Everything you need to know about the 2017 solar eclipse

The 2017 solar eclipse will be a show in the skies, as the US experiences its first total solar eclipse in 38 years. Find out how to see it.

Guides         April 25, 2023

Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon’s drone delivery project, Prime Air

Curious about Amazon's Prime Air, and how the drone-based service came to be? We've compiled a history of the ongoing delivery effort.

Guides         April 25, 2023

What is artificial intelligence? Here’s everything you need to know

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, evolving algorithms -- we know it can get confusing very quickly. So let's take a look at AI and what it really means, its potential uses, and how it's currently evolving.

Guides         April 25, 2023

From lab-grown steaks to plant-based blood, science is taking the animal out of meat

With the world's population booming, scientists are hard at work figuring out new ways to feed more people in a sustainable and ethical way.

Features         April 25, 2023

At CES 2017, revolutionary new technologies and products took center stage

CES 2017 stood out as one of the more revolutionary shows in recent memory. What does this say about the future of the tech industry?

Emerging Tech         April 25, 2023

101Hero just launched a $49 3D printer on Kickstarter — but is it too good to be true?

We've had our share of false starts with sub-$100 3D printers, but this one from 101Hero is already prototyped and needs some Kickstarter love.

News         April 25, 2023

Save the planet one query at a time with Ecosia: the search engine that plants trees

A Germany-based search engine donates nearly 80 percent of its revenues to tree-planting projects around the world. Altogether, nearly three million trees have been planted over the past six years.

News         April 25, 2023

Walmart cuts prices on this Bose wireless speaker and Samsung Soundbar

Don't settle for a cheap soundbar or wireless speaker. Walmart has great sales on the Samsung HW-N550 Soundbar System and Bose SoundTouch 20 Series III wireless speaker this week. Both are great options if you're looking to upgrade the sound in your home.

News         June 15, 2022

Roomba and Shark Ion robot vacuum cleaners get big price cuts for Memorial Day

Got that big Memorial Day BBQ planned out? Did you think about the clean up afterwards? Probably not. If you act quickly enough you might be able to get Roomba robot help in time for the cleanup thanks to a few good sales on robot vacuums this weekend. We've spotted deals on several well-rated models.

Smart Home News         June 15, 2022

Father’s Day Smartwatch sale: Garmin, Samsung Gear, and Apple Watch deals

Father's Day is around the corner, but there's still plenty of time to pick up a new smartwatch for Dad. We've scoured the web for the best deals on smartwatches, and have found a few from Apple, Garmin, and Samsung that we wanted to share.

Health & Fitness         June 15, 2022

The Apple Watch Series 4 is still at its lowest price for Father’s Day

Sales are continuing on select Apple Watch at both Amazon and Walmart through Father's Day, including a deal on the 38mm Series 3 GPS that is one of the lowest prices we've seen yet, and the new and slightly larger 40mm Series 4.

Mobile         June 15, 2022

Amazon slashes the price on this TP-Link Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

The best discounts are stackable ones, and we've found a great deal on the latest-generation TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System on Amazon right now that lets you do just that. Everyone can save up to $20 thanks to a coupon, but Amazon Prime Card holders can save even more.

Deals         June 15, 2022

The best deals on electric scooters and electric skateboards for your commute

Looking for an environmentally friendly way to get around, but want something more exciting than a bike? An electric scooter or an electric skateboard are great alternatives. They're more portable than even the smallest foldable bikes, and are great for shorter commutes and trips.

News         June 15, 2022