Meet Gen Z’s fierce female founders aiming to radically reshape the tech world

Gen Z startup founders are on the rise, and many of them have plans to radically overhaul industries and institutions that haven’t budged for decades.

Features         March 31, 2021

On the mend: Inside the rapid recovery tech that keeps NFL players game-ready

In the past, an NFL player's recovery routine was just stretching and rest. Now they use things like cryotherapy, electrostimulation pads, and infrared saunas

Features         February 24, 2021

TikTok users are exposing realities of gig work, and Big Tech can’t stop them

Gig economy platforms like Uber, Instacart, and Postmates spend millions of dollars every year circumventing bad press. But they can't stop TikTok users.

Features         February 2, 2021

Remote work isn’t the future. And that may be for the best

Don't let our current pandemic-driven remote work situation fool you: Working exclusively from home probably won't be the norm in the future.

Smart Home Features         January 25, 2021

TikTok stars Blake Gray and Bryce Hall charged for partying during pandemic

TikTok megastars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray have been charged for throwing parties during the pandemic, according to Los Angeles authorities.

News         August 28, 2020

Can TikTok creators inspire Gen Z to vote in November? Some are betting on it.

Political campaigns are looking at TikTok as the premier place to court Gen Z and first-time voters, while creators rally viewers to get out to the polls.

News         August 20, 2020

Up in the air: How one Texas teacher is preparing for an uncertain future

Juliana Davila teaches students ranging from pre-K to eighth grade. Since distance learning was set in place, she worries what next fall will look like.

Features         June 8, 2020

Summer staycation: A Miami mom weighs the cost of keeping her kids cooped up

Like many parents, Norma Schwartz struggled with distance learning. But she also worries about her two elementary-age kids dependency on technology.

Features         June 8, 2020

Don’t let the COVID crash fool you. It’s still a great time to be a YouTuber

Many people thought that the coronavirus pandemic would be the end of influencers. But it's quite the opposite. YouTubers have more eyes than ever on them now.

Features         May 19, 2020

We’re all tired of Zoom calls. Here’s how to get out of them politely

As the coronavirus pushed millions of people inside and onto screens, virtual communication skyrocketed. But as weeks go on, it's become all too tiring.

Trash         May 9, 2020

Facebook takes down viral ‘Plandemic’ coronavirus conspiracy video

Facebook told Digital Trends in a statement it had removed the 'Plandemic' conspiracy video after the clip suggested "wearing a mask can make you sick."

Social Media         May 7, 2020

How did the U.S. botch its stimulus check rollout so badly?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for paying out the coronavirus stimulus to all Americans. The messy rollout has exposed the agency's flaws.

Trash         April 18, 2020

The most peaceful place on the internet? Bird Twitter

Bird Twitter is a place for birders to share photos, videos, and information about birds in an educational environment.

Features         February 28, 2020

A Friends reunion special is officially coming to HBO Max in May

The special will feature all six original cast members on the show's original soundstage.

News         February 21, 2020

A week after HQ Trivia shuttered, players still don’t have their prize money

HQ Trivia players told Digital Trends they still have not received prize money they accrued in the game one week after the company announced its plan to close.

Mobile         February 21, 2020

Fashion Week isn’t about models anymore — it’s about the influencers

TikTok's Charli D’Amelio attends the Prada show. YouTube's Emma Chamberlain vloggs for Louis Vuitton. Social media influencers are taking over Fashion Week.

News         February 21, 2020

HQ Trivia shuts down, leaving us with more questions than answers

Bad news for quiz lovers everywhere: HQ Trivia, the live mobile trivia game, is shutting down immediately and laying off its remaining 25 full-time employees.

Gaming         February 14, 2020

What Mike Bloomberg’s sponsored political memes mean for future elections

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Meme2020 partnership may change how campaigns are run long after 2020.

News         February 14, 2020

Here’s your first look of Robert Pattinson as The Batman

Filmmaker Matt Reeves has just shared our very first look at Robert Pattinson as The Batman. The long-awaited film is expected to hit theaters June 25, 2021.

Trash         February 13, 2020

Facebook’s Twitter account taken over by hacker group OurMine

OurMine, a group known for hacking the accounts of celebrities, NFL players, and tech CEOs, took over Facebook's Twitter account briefly on Friday afternoon.

Social Media         February 7, 2020

Google Chrome is cracking down on the most annoying video ads

Google Chrome is giving website publishers four months to discontinue the most annoying types of video ads. Noncompliance risks the loss of ad revenue.

Web         February 5, 2020