Jaina Grey

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Jaina Grey is a Seattle-based journalist with over a decade of experience covering technology, coffee, gaming, and AI. Her work has appeared in publications like WIRED, VICE, Willamette Week. She previously worked as a legal researcher for Westlaw and Thomson Reuters, specializing in civil litigation and intellectual property law. She can be reached at [email protected]

‘Smash Bros Ultimate’ will feature every character from previous games

Today during Nintendo’s livestream we caught a sneak peek of the upcoming Super Smash Bros Ultimate, though it wasn’t as much a ‘peek’ as it was a full reveal. During the stream Nintendo threw back the curtain and gave us a full preview of the 60-plus character roster.

News         April 25, 2023

‘Fallout 4’ and ‘The Division’ come to Xbox Game Pass, and that’s just the start

During Microsoft's Sunday event at E3 2018, the company unveiled a new slate of games and features coming to its Xbox Game Pass service, including some exciting software improvements coming as early as this month. Subscribers have some big games coming to Microsoft's 'Netflix of Games' in 2019.

News         April 25, 2023

‘Jedi Fallen Order’ will take gamers to the Star Wars universe in late 2019

During Electronic Arts' presentation at E3 2018, we got a big surprise from Respawn Entertainment's CEO Vince Zampella: There's a new Star Wars game coming and it takes us to a dark time in the Star Wars universe. Its title gives us a hint about its content: Get ready for Jedi Fallen Order.

News         April 25, 2023

Cheap plastic perfection: An ode to the MacBook that started it all

In a time when laptops were uniformly gray or beige, the glossy white MacBook stood out in stark contrast. Between its glowing Apple logo, bright white cables, often sticker-covered chassis, the original MacBook paved the way for today’s lightweight, stylish laptops. Here’s how.

Features         April 25, 2023

It took them 15 years to hack a master key for 40,000 hotels. But they did it

Security research firm F-Secure announced that it had uncovered a massive security vulnerability affecting millions of electronic locks worldwide. We sat down with the researchers who discovered the exploit to discuss how its discovery may have made your next hotel stay a whole lot safer.

Features         April 25, 2023

How to mine $1 million in Bitcoin on an $800 laptop

Just about any device capable of banging a few numbers together can contribute to a cryptocurrency mining pool, but how long would it take to mine a million dollars worth of bitcoin using just your laptop?

Computing         April 25, 2023

Intel’s ‘Hades Canyon’ NUC could change the way you game

Intel's mini-PCs, the NUCs, aren't for everyone. In fact, they're meant for a very small niche subcategory of people. However, the graphics capabilities of the newest Hades Canyon NUC make it a much more interesting computer.

Gaming         April 25, 2023

Gaming without a GPU has never been easier — here’s how we did it

Do you really need a GPU for gaming? The integrated graphics in your laptop can get the job done if you’re careful with the settings -- and your game selection.

Guides         April 25, 2023

No, AMD’s new Vega-powered APUs don’t make sense for PC builders

AMD's latest Ryzen APUs are quick enough to run Overwatch and Battlefield 1 on Low settings with some serious caveats, but as a PC component they don't fill any particular niche, and that's a problem.

Guides         April 25, 2023

New Microsoft patent hints at potential design of Surface Phone

In a patent application revealed today, Microsoft may have just tipped its hand and shown us what we can expect from the long-rumored Surface Phone -- or some next-generation Surface device.

Computing         April 25, 2023

The best laptops of CES 2018

At CES 2018, there are even more laptops to talk about than usual. Here are our picks for the best laptops of CES 2018.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

The best cheap gaming PCs

If you're looking for the best cheap gaming PCs you can buy, we compiled a list of PCs under $1,000. They're a great gateway to the best way to play.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Get ready to get weird with the best indie games of PAX West 2017

Indie games have always been a big part of PAX, but this year brought out some of the best we’ve seen. Our picks for Best Indie Games of PAX West 2017.

Features         April 25, 2023

Acer Predator XB272 gaming monitor review

Our Acer Predator XB272 review puts the monitor’s absurd 240Hz refresh rate through its paces. Do you really need a display this fast?

Reviews         April 25, 2023

Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501VI Gaming Laptop Review

Does the Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501VI shed the conventions of the gaming laptop market to pioneer a new breed of gaming laptop? Almost, but not quite.

Reviews         April 25, 2023

We talk demigod-fatherhood with ‘God of War’ director Cory Barlog

In the new ‘God of War’ Kratos is just as angry as ever, but now he’s sad about it. And he has a son. We sat down with director Cory Barlog to talk about sad dad beards, and also monsters.

Features         April 25, 2023

Buckle up! Here are the best game trailers to come out of E3, so far

Here are the jaw-dropping E3 trailers so far, but we'll keep you up to date as more killer trailers roll out in the coming days.

Guides         April 25, 2023

The 10 best laptops from CES 2017 will have you itching to upgrade

CES 2017 was a big year of the PC. Numerous new laptops arrived, setting the stage for a year full of hot releases and powerful devices. Here's the best we saw at the show.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

The best PC gaming accessories

Need to get your new gaming rig ready to go? Here, we've assembled a list of the best PC gaming accessories money can buy, ranging from peripherals to headsets.

Best Ofs         June 23, 2022

AMD’s new Ryzen chips are available for order, still in stock at most retailers

The wait is almost over. On March 2, you’ll be able to run out and purchase one of AMD’s new Ryzen CPUs... if there are any left.

Guides         June 15, 2022

‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ performance guide

We’ve gone ahead and tested each individual graphical setting in Mass Effect: Andromeda, to determine which ones you should turn down to get the best performance possible.

Guides         June 15, 2022

Blizzard kicks off BlizzCon 2017 with big 'Overwatch' announcements

During the BlizzCon keynote Blizzard unveiled a new Overwatch hero, a new map, and a new CG animated short starring Reinhardt.

News         June 15, 2022

Google found another critical security flaw in Microsoft Edge

Google disclosed a software vulnerability in Microsoft's Edge browser this weekend, after Microsoft failed to patch the issue when it was first brought to the company's attention in November.

News         May 5, 2022

You think you want a ‘budget’ gaming laptop, but trust us – you don’t

Budget gaming laptops are something of a contradiction in terms, like jumbo shrimp. They’re cheap, and they offer decent performance for less than $1,000, but are they worth your time?

Features         April 21, 2022

Best Android apps for Chrome OS

Chrome OS can officially run Android apps now, so here are the most compatible, best Android apps for Chromebooks. Happy downloading!

Best Ofs         April 21, 2022

How to build a cheap VR-ready PC

Once you get past the sticker shock of a headset, the rest of the hardware you'll need for a basic VR rig is relatively inexpensive -- with one big exception.

Guides         April 21, 2022

The best Surface Pro accessories you can buy right now

Out of the box, the Surface Pro feels more like a Windows-based tablet than a detachable PC. Here are the best Surface Pro accessories you can buy right now.

Buying Guides         April 21, 2022

The MacBook Air was revolutionary. Here’s what we want from its replacement

If it were up to us, what would we like to see out of the rumored entry-level MacBook? Well, we asked around the office, and there was no shortage of opinions on the matter.

Features         April 18, 2022

After 16 years, OpenOffice contemplates retirement

Looks like OpenOffice might be near the end of the road, according to an email thread started yesterday by the project’s vice president Dennis Hamilton.

News         February 2, 2022

Razer Blade Pro (2017) review

Razer’s name is synonymous with high-quality gaming systems, and the Blade Pro sits at the tip-top of its lineup. Let’s see if it lives up to its reputation.

Reviews         January 24, 2022

Asus Zenbook 3 vs. Acer Swift 7: Two of the thinnest Windows laptops duke it out

Fast and reliable meets thin and light, which one will come out on top when we pit them against one another head-to-head, matching spec-for-spec?

Best Ofs         October 5, 2021

Meet Optimized Storage, MacOS Sierra's best kept secret

MacOS Sierra does a lot of cool stuff, but there's one stand-out feature that's easy to miss: Optimized Storage.

Guides         May 7, 2021

The new Google Earth wants to take you on a voyage, and it starts at home

Originally, Google Earth was just a satellite-imaging app, but a relaunch aims to show you the Earth from a different perspective.

Computing         April 26, 2021

These are the most common Pixelbook problems, and how to fix them

Having Pixelbook problems? Can't access the Play Store or Google Assistant? Look no further. These are the most common Pixelbook problems, and how to fix them.

Guides         March 17, 2021

Best Surface Pro accessories

Right out of the box the Surface Pro can seem a little barebones. Without a keyboard or Surface Pen, it's more like a Windows-based tablet. From Type Cover, Surface Dock, Mouse, or Surface Dial, here's a list of everything you'll need to get the most out of your new Surface Pro.

Trash         March 10, 2021