Spotify, you’re wonderful, but I have to quit

I've been using Spotify for more than a year now and it's great, but the more I use it, the more I realize just how much I need to leave. Spotify is a trap.

News         June 8, 2016

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

We go hands on with Samsung's newest tablet, and first dive into Windows in a while, the Galaxy TabPro S. Spoiler alert: We like what we're seeing.

Computing         April 8, 2016

Everything you need to know about the HTC Vive

We break down the HTC Vive's cost, when it's coming out, how you can pre-order it, how it's different from the Oculus Rift, and more.

Guides         April 5, 2016

Which of these VR headsets would you buy?

We're running our first Facebook poll. What is your favorite VR headset? Join the fun and let us know what VR platform (if any) has you excited.

News         April 4, 2016

DT Giveaway: Win a Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi smart scale

We have a Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale to give away. Do you want it? Do you need some app-level motivation to shed those pounds? If so, enter our contest to win.

Giveaways         March 3, 2016

Barcelona broke us, but not before we found a laser bike and 6-wheeled robot

On the last day of Mobile World Congress 2016, we discovered a bike with built-in lasers, a 10-core superphone from China, Internet by Li-Fi, and a six-wheeled robot that wants to replace Mr. McFeely.

Mobile         February 25, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. LG G5: Which Android superstar shines brighter?

We compare the latest flagships from Samsung and LG:, the Galaxy S7 and G5

Android         February 23, 2016

Silk Labs wants to string your smart home together with ‘Sense’

Silk Labs is hoping to take over your living room with its new Sense device, which it describes as a mix between Amazon's Echo and Dropcam. But can it win the war for the smart home?

Smart Home Features         February 17, 2016

iPhone has peaked and Apple has nowhere to go but down (Update: Apple agrees)

We've been looking at the numbers for the last two years, but finally, it's become clear. As much as we like the iPhone, it appears to be peaking. And if you're not going up in mobile

Apple         January 27, 2016

Wireless carriers are busting each other’s balls, and we are winning

Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint are locked in a big battle over who makes the best colorful balls commercial. We break down what it means and who really has the most (and biggest) balls.

Business         January 26, 2016

Hands on: Mophie Space Pack

We try out the Mophie Space Pack, our favorite mobile accessory at CES. It adds battery life and extra memory to the iPhone.

Mobile         December 4, 2015

Hands on: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

We try out Sony’s Xperia Z1S Compact, Sony’s attempt to release a truly powerful phone in a smaller, more iPhone-like size.

Mobile         December 4, 2015

Hands on: LG Lifeband Touch Fitness Tracker and Heart Rate headphones

We try out LG’s Lifeband fitness bracelet and Heart Rate Earphones, the company’s first fitness-tracking products.

Mobile         December 4, 2015

Why a billion Android phones will never be safe

If you're an Android owner, you need to get used to one thing: You aren't going to get updates, so you won't be as safe as someone on an iPhone. Manufacturers, carriers, and Google must work together to make Android unified and secure, but they won't.

Android         September 4, 2015

Hands On: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

We go hands on with the newly unveiled Sony Xperia Z5 from the IFA trade show in Berlin -- a compact phone that proves size is everything.

Android         September 4, 2015

Get ready to Gear up: Samsung will reveal its next smartwatch Sept. 3

Samsung will reveal its next smartwatch on September 3 at IFA 2015 in Berlin. See the first picture of the watch and what we know here!

News         August 26, 2015

Hands-on with Windows Phone 8.1: Microsoft delivers

We try out Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8.1 for a week and it truly impresses us. Could the new Windows Phone turn the page for Microsoft in smartphones?

Mobile         August 24, 2015

Toshiba to announce ultrathin tablet – leaked pictures

Leaked images show a new Toshiba tablet may be on the horizon, this time sporting a much closer resemblance to the iPad.

Mobile         August 18, 2015

How to watch Samsung Unpacked at 8AM PT: Live Chat and what to expect

Here's how to livestream the Samsung Unpacked event at 11 a.m. EST and all the devices we expect, including the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.

News         August 13, 2015

Amazon is working on Prime music streaming, raises membership fees to help pay for it

Amazon is reportedly in talks with music labels with a view to launching a music streaming service for Prime subscribers. It may have raised Prime membership fees by 25 percent to help pay for it.

News         July 16, 2015

Digital Trends Top Tech of MWC 2015 Award Winners

Mobile World Congress 2015 brought an impressive array of gadgetry to Barcelona, but our Top Tech of MWC award winners truly towered above their competitors in six different categories.

Features         June 22, 2015

How do I fix a flat?! Your impulsive mobile searches are mutating Google

New data from Google shows that we're searching on our phones more often, from crazier locations, and wanting results faster. Here's what people are looking up on YouTube and search, and the new ways Google plans to make money from them.

News         June 3, 2015

Apple iPhone 5S Review

We review Apple’s latest and greatest, the iPhone 5S. Is it worth the extra cash or an early upgrade? Should Android users consider making the jump? Read on to find out.

Apple         May 27, 2015

Motorola unveils two Xoom 2 tablets – a 10.1-inch standard and 8.2-inch Media Edition

Motorola has revealed two new Xoom tablets: the 8.2-inch Xoom 2 Media Edition and the 10.1-inch standard Xoom 2.

Mobile         April 20, 2015

Toshiba unveils the Thrive 7 – hands-on pics of the new 7-inch Android tablet

Our hands-on impressions and pictures of the Toshiba Thrive 7, the upcoming 7-inch Android Honeycomb tablet from Toshiba.

Mobile         April 20, 2015

Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 – our new favorite tablet?

Last night, Samsung unveiled the final design of the Galaxy Tab 8.9. Our first impressions of the hardware and interface are quite positive.

Mobile         April 20, 2015

Hands on with ViewSonic ViewPad 7e, 7x, and 10pro tablets

Hands-on impressions of ViewSonic's upcoming tablet lineup, from an attempt at mimicking the Kindle to a Windows 7 tablet that runs Android Gingerbread.

Mobile         April 20, 2015

How Google Wallet works

Google Wallet is a new way to turn your smartphone into a credit card. Here we break down exactly how the technology works, step by step.

Web         April 20, 2015

Hands on with the new Samsung Galaxy S II

Our hands-on impressions of Samsung's new Galaxy S II Android phones for Sprint and AT&T. If you're about to renew your contract, you may want to look Samsung's way.

Mobile         April 20, 2015

Thanks for joining our live chat! Microsoft’s Windows 10 event was a box of surprises

Microsoft is all set to reveal more about Windows 10, which it describes as the "next chapter" in the evolution of its operating system, at an event later today. Here's what you need to know before it begins, and how to watch it along with us.

News         January 21, 2015

LG’s next G Watch snuck into CES undercover at Audi, and we swiped all the details

We spied LG's next Android Wear smartwatch undercover at the Audi booth, and while the possible G Watch R2 was only serving as a glorified key fob at the time, this mysterious watch will fan wearable fans anxious for the real unveil.

Cars         January 7, 2015

Pac-Man added to Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS, and other gameplay details revealed

At a roundtable at E3, director Masahiro Sakurai reveals that Pac-Man will be a part of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS.

News         December 2, 2014

Say ‘Me!’ A 13MP front cam makes HTC’s Desire Eye the ultimate selfie phone

We go hands on with the Desire Eye, HTC's latest attempt to break into the phone mainstream. This time, it has a 13-megapixel camera at its disposal, and appears to hold up as a high-end phone at a mid-range price.

Android         December 2, 2014

Living with a Chromebook for a week is like 7 minutes of heaven, then 7 days of hell

I just finished spending a week using the Chromebook Pixel as my main computer. While things started out pleasant enough, they quickly took a turn for the worse. Here are all the things I couldn't do on my Chromebook.

Computing         October 17, 2014