Tile Sticker, Slim, and Pro hands-on review: A Tile for your tech (and more)

Tile has unveiled an all-new hardware lineup for 2019, including new form factors and functionality – and at last, an adhesive version of the tracking tech. Meet Tile Sticker, Tile Slim, Tile Pro, and Tile Mate, versatile tracking devices to ensure you don't lose anything.

Reviews         October 8, 2019

Microsoft Surface Earbuds hands-on review

Microsoft's got a brand new bag with its own pair of fully wireless earbuds, dubbed the Surface Earbuds. Ostensibly AirPods competitors, the Earbuds put their own spin on wireless sound, including a new way to interact with Microsoft software, translation, and touch controls, all at a hefty price.

Reviews         October 6, 2019

Microsoft Surface Neo hands-on review: Touch the future

The Microsoft Surface Neo is a new dual-screen laptop that envisions a new path of mobile PCs. Instead of a physical keyboard, it has two screens that fold together like a book. The bottom half can be used with a small accessory keyboard. It can also be held as a tablet, like a book, and more.

Reviews         October 2, 2019

At IFA, Qualcomm and BMW unveil the world’s first 5G connected car — almost

At a keynote presentation during IFA 2019, Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon and Christoph Grote, BMW's senior vice president of electronics, announced plans to evolve future vehicles with 5G, which will push next-generation connected cars even futher. Digital Trends sat down with the pair for a deeper dive.

Cars         September 7, 2019

What is IFA anyway? A.I., autos, and the future at Europe’s biggest tech show

You don’t need to know how to spell Internationale Funkausstellung to know that IFA is the world’s largest technology show, and it’s happening in Berlin next week. Here's what the show is all about, from innovation to ideas to gadgets and gizmos (no sex robots, however).

Trash         August 29, 2019

5G will herald a new invention age, Qualcomm says at Mobile World Congress

Unlimited data consumption, more like electricity than data, and the analytics and A.I. to study that vast flood of data, will enable billions of things to be connected. It's a huge transformation for the industry, and if the promised changes come true, a vast change to society, too.

Business         August 27, 2019

Qualcomm draws a road map to the self-driving car of the future

Qualcomm has unveiled its 2nd-gen Connected Car Reference Platform and the QCA6696 chip, which brings next-gen Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and 5G to autos and enables an array of technologies to bridge the gap between the cars of today and the self-driving entertainment centers of the future.

Car News         August 27, 2019

Ericsson wants to make 5G networking easier with packing tape

To simplify deployments of 5g networks, Ericsson researchers invented “Radio Stripes” – essentially packing tape with serialized radios every foot or so and linked by flexible wire. To deploy, simply unroll and affix. The company unveiled the tech at MWC, the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona.

News         August 27, 2019

Dyson DC59 Motorhead review

The Dyson DC59 Motorhead has remarkable good looks and can practically pull the fibers out of your carpets, let alone the dirt. If only the battery lasted longer…

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Microsoft Band review

The Microsoft Band wearable fitness device and smartwatch packs 10 different sensors into one amazing package, a technology feat to be sure. But Microsoft lost sight of function somewhere along the way -- and ended up building an unwearable wearable.

Health & Fitness         August 23, 2019

Motorola Droid Turbo review

The ancient Romans had a saying: After three days, a guest like a fish begins to smell. (They said it in Latin, of course.) The point being, time can take the luster off a good thing, whether it’s the fun of visiting family or what felt like smartphone of the year. Updated on 3-16-2015 by […]

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Microsoft Band 2 review

With the Microsoft Band 2 wearable -- a smartwatch with strong fitness tracking and health monitoring features -- the company has fixed the design flaws that made the first Band so hard to wear. But design dings and downright disasters leave this product dead in the water.

Health & Fitness         August 23, 2019

HP Envy x360 15 hands-on review

Stylish, powerful, and refined, the Envy x360 15 could be a dream. It’s convertible 2-in-1 design that supports inking and and has powerful internal components including support for either standard Intel CPUs or an AMD solution with Radeon graphics. But a quirk or two have us worried it’s a nightmare instead.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Welcome to the all-new Digital Trends

Digital Trends has had the same look for over half a decade. We can do better. You demanded more from us. So over the last half a year, we’ve built a new site, rethinking what we do from the inside out to ensure that every widget works, every slider slides, every text box wraps flawlessly.

Trash         August 22, 2019

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.

Web         July 25, 2019

CES 2020 will allow sex toys but crack down on inappropriate clothing

For the 2020 CES show, sex toys will come to Vegas -- but skintight clothing that "hugs genitalia" is a no-no, the group organizing the enormous consumer tech-fest announced Tuesday. The news comes after a sex toy won a prize in 2019 only to have it revoked

Trash         July 24, 2019

Orwell’s 1984 was nothing like actual 1984. But it’s exactly like 2019

70 years ago today, George Orwell published 1984: a dystopian novel that sat squarely in the realm of fiction at the time it was published. Today, however, the book is an astonishingly accurate depiction of the world we live in now -- and somehow everyone seems to be okay with it.

Features         June 8, 2019

Facebook gets a bad rap, former exec says, but we should break it up anyway

The rise of hate speech, the trolling, the comment on Facebook? Not Facebook's fault, says Alex Stamos, former chief security officer, in a fireside chat with Kara Swisher at the Collision conference. But the site should still be broken up. And Google too.

News         May 21, 2019

Twitter co-founder Ev Williams still wants to save the world

Social media has led to a mental health crisis in Gen Z and a rise in hate speech. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel, according to Ev Williams, the co-founder of Twitter and Medium. But weaning ourselves off today's social media won't be easy, he told Kara Swisher at the Collision conference.

News         May 21, 2019

Microsoft unveils $3,500 HoloLens 2 at MWC 2019. Here’s what you need to know

The HoloLens 2 is Microsoft's upcoming next generation augmented reality headset. The company announced the new HoloLens at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. Here's everything we know so far.

News         May 11, 2019

CES is coming! 9 themes to watch for as the blockbuster tech show unfolds

It may not be the biggest, but CES is easily the most important tech show of the year. What will 2017’s monstrous tech fest hold? Here’s my list of the 9 biggest trends to watch for --what you’ll see in the year ahead -- as well as a few tips about companies to keep your eye on.

Features         May 11, 2019

George Clooney and Microsoft’s TrialWatch hopes to put a spotlight on injustice

Microsoft and The Clooney Foundation for Justice unveiled the TrialWatch app Thursday during an event at Columbia University — a new tool in CFJ’s ongoing effort to shine a light on injustice in courts around the globe.

News         April 30, 2019

Amal and George Clooney want to change the world. Can Microsoft help?

Microsoft and The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) unveiled the AI-powered TrialWatch app Thursday morning, a new tool in CFJ’s ongoing TrialWatch effort to shine a light on injustice in courts around the globe – which too often are simply barbaric.

News         April 25, 2019

From cars to computers: How data is transforming F1 racing

After a single weekend of racing, a Formula 1 pit crew typically pulls around 2TB of data from the car. Everything, from tire pressure to the temperature of the track, is recorded and analyzed in the name of boosting performance -- and not all drivers are happy about it.

Car Features         March 27, 2019

Nugget ice is just the tip of the chewable iceberg for GE’s crazed FirstBuild labs

FirstBuild's Opal nugget ice maker packs ice crystals into nuggets of crunchy ice. Here's how the company has turned the home appliance market on its ear.

Smart Home Features         March 13, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Buds first look: Are they ear candy or ear worm?

The new Samsung Galaxy Buds are an answer to the oddball design of the Apple AirPods: They're cheaper, better looking, and bring some neat features, including wireless charging with the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10 e. Can Galaxy Buds snuff out the AirPods?

News         February 21, 2019

Need speed? Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon X55, the world’s fastest 5G modem

Ahead of a wave of 5G smartphones to be unveiled at MWC 2019 in Barcelona next week, Qualcomm is preparing for an even faster future. On Tuesday, the silicon giant unveiled a second-generation 5G modem for the following wave of smartphones, promising blistering download speeds as high as 7Gbps.

Business         February 19, 2019

A wearable may save your life, thanks to A.I. and big data. Here’s how

Wearables are morphing from devices that send you smartphone notifications and track your fitness into gadgets that can monitor your health -- and maybe even save your life. Here's why -- and how advanced AI from companies like Microsoft and Google can make it possible.

News         January 31, 2019

CES 2019 recap: All the trends, products, and gadgets you missed

CES 2019 didn’t just give us a taste of the future, it offered a five-course meal. From 8K and Micro LED televisions to smart toilets, the show delivered with all the amazing gadgetry you could ask for. Here’s a look at all the big trends, and when expect they’ll arrive.

Products         January 25, 2019

Bent iPad Pro? Apple executive Dan Riccio says it’s A-OK

Some Apple iPad Pros may ship with a very slight bend in the chassis – and that’s not a defect, the company says. In fact, Apple VP of hardware engineering Dan Riccio says that little bit of bend meets Apple’s quality standards just fine, thank you very much.

Mobile         December 22, 2018

Monster fires ‘toxic’ COO, alleges threats of mutilation, death

Monster, which turned the headphone industry upside down with Dr. Dre, is upending its own exec board, announcing in a press release that it had fired “toxic” COO Fereidoun “Fred” Khalilian on July 27 – alleging a failed hostile takeover, death and dismemberment threats, and downright corruption.

News         September 25, 2018

Will high-res radar make tomorrow’s cars safer?

Modern cars have sensors that are meant to make driving safer, like detecting something or someone out in front. But current technology needs improvement. Enter radar, lidar, and cameras, but are they the solution?

Car Features         September 21, 2018

Sony’s new Aibo robot dog is absolutely adorable — and crazy expensive

Sony has unveiled the limited First Litter Edition Aibo, which goes on sale in time for the holidays for a mere $2,899. The pup is a tech tour de force, with 22 axes of movement, bright OLED screens for eyes, And a cloud-connected A.I. system to help it learn who you are and grow and adapt.

News         August 23, 2018

No, blue light from your cell phone won’t make you blind

A new study from the University of Toledo reveals the process by which blue light impacts the photoreceptors in our eyes and leads to macular degeneration, an incurable eye disease that causes blindness later in life. Cell phones emit blue light ... so should we be worried? Hardly. And here's why.

Health & Fitness         August 15, 2018

NASA’s planet-hunting TESS satellite: What you need to know

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) embarked in April 2018 on a two-year mission to seek out new planets — and possibly extraterrestrial life -- and it began science operations on July 25. Here’s everything you need to know about the satellite and its mission.

Guides         July 27, 2018

Detroit Auto Show finally caves to CES, will move to June in 2020

Seeing a steady decrease in eyeballs and attention as CES grows and sucks up everything in its path, the organizers of the Detroit Auto Show (officially called NAIAS) have moved the show's dates from January to June starting in 2020 -- and plan to rethink the show entirely.

Car News         July 23, 2018

First self-driving shuttle coasts into New York’s Times Square

On July 17, Coast Autonomous, a new entry in the self-driving vehicle market, kicked off a day of demonstrations of its autonomous P-1 Shuttle on Broadway in New York’s crowded Times Square, a symbolic location meant to demonstrate the company’s confidence in its technology.

Car News         July 17, 2018