How do you get kids into coding? Tynker and Parrot let them use it to fly drones

Educational software maker Tynker has partnered with drone maker Parrot to teach kids coding skills using drones and simple software.

Emerging Tech         September 8, 2017

Director Doug Liman explains both sides to ‘The Wall,’ VR storytelling

Doug Liman talks about his indie thriller The Wall, working in virtual reality, and the Edge of Tomorrow sequel in this exclusive interview.

Features         August 9, 2017

‘Rick and Morty’ cast, creators get silly (and a little tipsy) at Comic-Con

The creators and cast of the Adult Swim's hit show Rick and Morty were on hand at Comic-Con to discuss the series.

Features         August 6, 2017

Marvel’s ‘The Punisher’ star Jon Bernthal explains ‘deep dive’ into Frank Castle

Stars Jon Bernthal and Deborah Ann Woll discuss their new Marvel and Netflix stand-alone series, The Punisher, in this exclusive interview.

Features         August 4, 2017

Have an idea for virtual reality, augmented reality, or e-sports? Razer might fund it

Do you have any idea related to virtual reality, augmented reality, or e-sports, and just need a bit of funding? Razer might be your savior. Its new Zventures fund, worth 20 million, is accepting pitches.

News         July 20, 2017

Atari’s latest release isn’t a console or a game — it’s a ridiculously high-tech hat

Atari is expanding its brand beyond gaming and a new Ataribox console to include Audiowear Speakerhats, connected baseball caps that play music and allow for social interactions. It’s part of a new expansion of the brand into IOT devices

Features         July 20, 2017

Derek Waters: How a cocktail of YouTube, Hulu, and booze made ‘Drunk History’ a hit

Drunk History wouldn’t be a Comedy Central hit today without YouTube, which launched the concept, and Hulu, which introduced the series to cord cutters. Waters talks about why technology makes for exciting times for comedians in this exclusive interview.

Features         June 20, 2017

Lord of the Rings’ Dominic Monaghan Explains New Sci-Fi film ‘Atomica’

Dominic Monaghan, the actor who starred in seminal genre projects like Lost and Lord of the Rings talks about his new sci-fi flick, Atomica, and how digital platforms have expanded his horizons in this exclusive interview.

Features         March 21, 2017

Jason Momoa talks ‘For Honor,’ growing up without a TV, and making Aquaman cool

Actor Jason Momoa got his first taste of video gaming with Ubisoft’s For Honor arcade-style fighting game. After taking on other celebrities on Twitch, the Game of Thrones alum talked about his upcoming roles as Aquaman in Warner Bros. DC universe in this exclusive interview.

Features         February 15, 2017

Milla Jovovich confesses that she’ll miss Alice and the crazy world of Resident Evil

Sony Pictures is releasing the sixth installment of its survival horror Resident Evil film franchise, which has been dubbed The Final Chapter. The movie reunites Milla Jovovich with Ali Larter in yet another battle between humans and the undead (as well as killer dog zombies and assorted monsters). We caught up with the actors at the Los Angeles junket to discuss the marriage of video games and Hollywood.

Features         January 30, 2017

R Motion Golf: Our first take

R-Motion Golf is a simulator designed for home play that lets golfers use their real clubs to play through 15 virtual courses. But does it come close to the real thing?

Reviews         January 25, 2017

Kate Beckinsale and Theo James dish about action-packed ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’

Underworld: Blood Wars actors Kate Beckinsale and Theo James talk about their latest battle between the vampires and werewolves.

Videos         January 20, 2017

Resolved to exercise more this year? VirZoom thinks virtual tournaments might help

At a CES 2017 event, VirZoom showed off how it believes virtual reality and exercise might work together to make people want to exercise more.

Features         January 4, 2017

Fassbender and Irons say ‘Assassin’s Creed’ explores a divided society

20th Century Fox is bringing Ubisoft’s best-selling Assassin’s Creed game franchise to the big screen on Dec. 21. Michael Fassbender, Jeremy Irons and Marion Cotillard discuss what makes this game adaptation different.

Features         December 20, 2016

Dizzying ‘Assassin’s Creed’ VR experience drops you into the Spanish Inquisition

20th Century Fox is bringing the Assassin’s Creed experience full circle. With the new Michael Fassbender film debuting Dec. 21, Practical Magic has created an original story for Oculus Rift users that borrows from many of the elements that made the franchise a global hit.

News         December 6, 2016

Director Jon Favreau’s first VR app is half game, half movie, and only on the Vive

Director Jon Favreau has jumped into virtual reality to tell an original fantasy story set in the world of Gnomes and Goblins, an exclusive experience for the HTC Vive.

Features         December 6, 2016

‘Don’t Breathe’ star Jane Levy shares the true horrors of shooting horror

Jane Levy is of the leading new scream queens in Hollywood, thanks in part to her trust in director Fede Alvarez. She’s twice worked with Alvarez, who followed up his slick Evil Dead reboot with intense psychological thriller Don’t Breathe.

Features         November 28, 2016

How HBO created a Westworld VR experience that lets you step into the show

HBO reveals how it created the company’s first internally developed virtual reality experience using video game technology to unlock Westworld for HTC Vive users. And it’s just the beginning of HBO’s VR push.

Features         November 21, 2016

How Wargaming Is Bringing WWII History To Life In Museums

Wargaming, the developer behind a trio of WWII vehicular combat games, is bringing its expertise into the real world with a number of augmented reality attractions and museum exhibits.

News         October 24, 2016

Negan will haunt your dreams on ‘Walking Dead’, says Robert Kirkman

The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman discusses Season 7, Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s brilliant portrayal of the villain Negan, and the challenge of killing off characters in the AMC series.

Features         October 23, 2016

‘Gotham’ Actor Sean Pertwee talks season 3, video game acting, and Xbox love

Actor Sean Pertwee tells us about the challenges of bringing a younger, tougher Alfred Pennyworth to life in ‘Gotham,’ as well as his video game acting and his penchant for Xbox.

Features         October 13, 2016

Why ‘Westworld’ star Clifton Collins Jr. dons his grandfather’s gun belt

Actor Clifton Collins Jr. discusses how real technology has influenced the HBO series Westworld in this exclusive interview.

Features         October 7, 2016

Climb into this glass box in a Vegas casino to play VR games for cash bets

Gamblit has created a virtual reality platform designed to bring real video games to casinos.

Features         September 27, 2016

We interviewed actors from 'X-Men: Apocalypse' at the original X-Mansion

We got a tour of the original X-Men Academy grounds, and talked to some real X-Men about the latest film.

Features         September 24, 2016

Prison Break cast discusses getting the band back together

After four seasons and a straight-to-video movie, Prison Break is coming back to Fox. We talked to the cast to find out what's in store.

Videos         September 12, 2016

New MacGyver stars explain how reboot taps into ‘80s nostalgia

The stars of the CBS reboot of MacGyver tell us about the trials and complexities of bringing the ‘80s series back in a new form for today’s audiences.

Videos         September 12, 2016

Universal’s new VR attraction, The Repository, will make you a believer in the supernatural

The Repository, a new virtual reality attraction at Universal’s Orlando Resort, blends the real and virtual into a hair-raising, untethered VR experience. If you think the Rift’s horror games are scary, be warned. You’ve seen nothing yet.

Features         September 9, 2016

The ‘Rick and Morty’ cast talks longer (and darker) season 3

The creators and cast of Rick & Morty, talk about what’s next for the show’s third season, including hints about even richer themes.

Videos         September 7, 2016

‘24: Legacy’ cast gives an inside look at your new obsession

The cast of 24: Legacy chats with Digital Trends exclusively about what fans can expect from the new series, and why 24 remains a popular franchise.

Videos         September 1, 2016

‘Fear the Walking Dead’ star Lorenzo James Henrie on Season 2’s ‘crazy’ violence

In an exclusive interview with Digital Trends, Fear the Walking Dead star Lorenzo James Henrie explains what’s ahead in season 2b, how the role has changed his life, his mentors on set, and more.

Features         August 21, 2016

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is a big fan of VR, too

When Tony Stewart isn’t tearing up a NASCAR track, he can be found enjoying a game – like iRacing, a racing sim he recently competed in. We spoke with Stewart about gaming, virtual reality, and how it all comes back to being a better racer.

Features         August 19, 2016

The stars of ‘The Man in the High Castle’ talk season 2

Digital Trends met up with the cast and producer of Amazon's The Man in the High Castle to discuss what’s ahead for fans in this alternate-history story.

Videos         August 17, 2016

Why Marvel’s ‘Agents of SHIELD’ will set a darker tone in season 4

The key players in Marvel TV show Agents of SHIELD (producer Jeph Loeb and stars Clark Gregg and Elizaeth Henstridge) talk about what's coming in season 4.

Videos         August 16, 2016

How the ‘Mr. Robot’ VR experience tells a tale that wouldn’t work on TV

One of the most talked-about virtual reality experiences from Comic Con, the Mr. Robot VR Experience, is now available across multiple platforms.

Features         August 3, 2016

‘Ghostbusters’ godfather Ivan Reitman explains why it’s perfect for VR

The director of the first two 'Ghostbusters' films, and executive producer of the reboot, reveals how virtual reality has become a key part of the franchise’s future.

Features         July 15, 2016

Angry Birds director on what it was like to beat Captain America at the box office

First-time director Fergal Reilly explains what separates The Angry Birds Movie from other Hollywood adaptations, such as Disney/Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War.

Features         May 30, 2016

Panthers cornerback Charles Tillman loves Mario, Madden, and yes, Sharknado

Carolina Panthers cornerback Charles Tillman returns to his second Super Bowl and faces Peyton Manning again, but off the field he loves Call of Duty and Sharknado.

Entertainment         February 16, 2016

The Super Bowl may be Sunday, but you can stream the Madden Bowl tonight

EA Sports used Super Bowl week to celebrate Madden NFL 16’s Draft Champions Ranked mode with two separate Madden Bowl competitions.

Gaming         February 5, 2016