Spotify finally brings Taste Profile to the US, and it sounds like a boon for your iffy feed

After testing it among a small pool of users, Spotify is finally rolling out the new Taste Profile feature for users in the US market. Broadly, it lets you conversationally change what you see in your music, podcast, and audiobook feed.

News         September 23

TECNO EllaClaw offered me a glimpse of how thoughtful AI can transform your phone at work

Tecno EllaClaw has already eased my usual back-and-forth workflow across different apps and reduced the number of steps it takes to perform a certain task. I can't wait to see more customizable automation routines tied to Tecno’s AI framework and turn my smartphone into a true AI-powered computing. companion.

Phones         September 23

Viture’s Vonder AI glasses put plenty of style on your face with a mind map trick for your daily musings

Vonder smart glasses come in six frame styles and support for lenses in prescription format, too. They start at $299, and they will be up for grabs later this month.

News         September 22

Digital Trends Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: It’s time to pick your favorite tech brands

Dear readers, we need your votes to pick the brands that won you over and crown the winners for the 2026 edition of Digital Trends Reader's Choice Awards.

News         September 22

Oh hey, Google’s Gemini AI also hacked other companies

Google's Gemini AI was unintentionally given access to the internet, and it broke into the systems of three companies, following similar instances of hacking by OpenAI and Anthropic's AI models.

News         September 19

Twitch chief hints GTA 6 multiplayer ‘online’ experience could land next year

Rockstar Games is currently moving full steam ahead as it preps for Grand Theft Auto VI (aka GTA 6) release in November. The hype train is moving at lightspeed and the mass anticipation is palpable. But it seems the studio has already planned a multiplayer experience, and it could arrive as early as 2027. The […]

News         September 17

Apple swept the Emmys, but celebs circled CEO Ternus, asking for the iPhone Duo

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, was in attendance at the Emmys, where the company won over two dozen awards, but plenty of celebrities were apparently lining up to get their hands on the iPhone Duo.

Phones         September 17

Apple TV lands a record 29 Emmy wins, cementing its entertainment powerhouse status

At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Apple notched an impressive 29 wins, taking home over a dozen awards for Widow's Bay.

News         September 15

GameSir Pocket Taco review: I’m smitten and irked by the retro charm of this controller

The GameSir Pocket Taco is a charming game controller for fans of retro titles, and it does the job well. But there are plenty of limitations with the button layout and compatibility with modern games.

Reviews         September 15

Netflix is developing an animated ‘Diablo’ series, landing another video game win

Blizzard has announced that Netflix is developing an animated series set in the Diablo gaming universe. More details are awaited, but this marks yet another high-profile win for the streamer tied to the world of marquee games.

News         September 13

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is an unabashedly bougie reader, but gosh, I can’t put it down

The Galaxy Z Fold costs $1,900, which is a tad too much for a reading device. Yet it solves more e-reader problems than you can count, and offers an ergonomic experience that will have to returning to it.

Phones         September 12

Alyssa Goeckner’s The Song Of The Universe explores music as a deep cinematic experience

Alyssa Goeckner's The Song Of The Universe puts her at the center of cinematic universe where her character, Bishøp, fights the forces of darkness, set against the backdrop of an original soundtrack and told across 20 episodes.

News         September 12

Apple just sneakily gave a $100 price hike to iPhones, even the two-year-old models

Apple has hiked the price of its older iPhones by a $100 margin, covering the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 16, and the iPhone 17e.

Phones         September 9

Amazon Prime Video’s latest trick is natural lip-sync for dubbed audio

Amazon Prime Videos' new technology uses AI to adjust the lip movement of actors, making them appear natural when you're playing dubbed audio.

News         September 9

Honor shows off Magic 9 Pro Max flagship with ARRI imaging in striking moss green

Honor just gave us our first glimpse at the Magic 9 Pro Max flagship smartphone with ARRI imaging tech. The phone will come in a striking moss green color and launches later this month.

Phones         September 9

iPhone Duo. Yes, that’s what Apple could end up naming its first foldable phone

Apple's first foldable smartphone will reportedly hit their shelves carrying the iPhone Duo name. It will apparently start at $2,000 in the US market and goes on sale in October.

Phones         September 8

Xteink X4 Pro review: A refined e-reader that now puts more tricks in your palm

For a device as diminutive as the XTEINK X4 Pro, $100 sounds like a lot of money. But once you start using it, you'll realize this one is a solution to some big e-reader problems.

Phones         September 8

Dell 14S (DS14260) review: Easy to love, but Dell already has a better option for you

For a road warrior looking for a slim and stylish laptop, the Dell 14S fits the bill. It’s neither under- nor over-powered and is an easy-to-live-with companion on the run.

Reviews         September 7

IFA 2026: Our Complete Coverage

The IFA trade show comes to Berlin each year, offering space to showcase the latest tech with a European focus. IFA has traditionally been a big show for laptops, smart home, monitors and TVs – and has faded in terms of importance for mobile.

Reviews         September 3

Lenovo AeroBlade imagines a laptop as thin as a foldable phone, thanks to solid-state cooling

At IFA 2026, Lenovo gave us a glimpse of its AeroBlade concept, which relies on solid state cooling to create laptops that are sub-10mm in thickness and weigh less than 830 grams.

News         September 3

Even if you pay top dollar for Game Pass, Xbox will limit cloud gaming to 15 hours

Starting in November, Microsoft will limit the Xbox Cloud gaming play time to just 5 hours for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on the cheapest tier, while the Ultimate plan gets limited to merely 15 hours per month.

News         September 3

Lenovo reveals iMac rival that upstages Apple with more goodies at a lower price

Lenovo has just introduced the IdeaCentre AIO i desktop, which offers a faster display, more size options, IR camera, and more perks, despite a lower asking price than Apple's iMac.

News         September 3

TCL P80 series finally marries eye-friendly NXTPAPER tech with an AMOLED panel

TCL P80 Pro and P80 Ultra also serve triple rear cameras, a large battery with 45W fast charging, and a bright eye-friendly screen at a rather modest price tag.

Phones         September 3

Anker AeroClip 2 Pro earbuds double as an AI notetaker atop an open-air design

Anker's new AeroClip 2 series open-ear earbuds come equipped with an audio chip that can handle AI note-taking and translation, with Apple MFi certification and LDAC support for hi-res streaming in tow.

News         September 3

DuRoBo Krono review: A fresh take on the phone-ish e-reader that aims a tad too high

For those chasing the dream of a versatile book reader that's as comfortable as using a phone, and then adds some extra practical oomph into the mix, the DuRoBo Krono is a near-perfect device.

Phones         August 31

My friend has cancer. I saw her ask ChatGPT for medical advice, and it shook me.

My friend is fighting with cancer, and she has been asking ChatGPT for medical tips. A recent interaction about painkillers went awry and I ended up rushing her to hospital due to severe effects of the medicines she took.

Features         August 31

Smart rings focus on the heart. I saw the future, and it’s a sweat-sensing lab on your finger.

Experts at the University of California San Diego have developed a smart ring that can measure multiple biomarkers simultaneously by passively extracting sweat from your fingers.

Features         August 28

Apple TV lands critically acclaimed drama series “Small Prophets”

Apple TV has acquired the global streaming rights for hit British comedy-drama series "Small Prophets," and it will be available for watching October 7 onwards.

News         August 28

Gemini Notebook now lets you reference books and turn them into different formats

The new feature, called Expert Intelligence, wants you to combine Gemini's knowledge with the books you already own. It's a neat idea, and it will soon appear in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, as well.

News         August 27

Meta pays $17 billion to settle social media addiction trial and promises tighter rules

Meta has agreed to pay a fine of $17 billion dollars to settle a lawsuit over harm done to kids due to the addictive nature of its social media platforms.

News         August 26

In China, AI has reached dumpling shops where you also get to feed on compute tokens

A dumpling shop named Jinguyuan in Beijing offers AI tokens to customers and has created an interactive system for them to interact with the delicacies on the menu.

News         August 23

Huawei wants to make small phones cool again, and you’ll want one, too

The Huawei Pura X View wants to revive the charm of wide-body foldable phones, without compromising on the internals. This one, for example, features a massive battery despite its thin waistline.

Phones         August 20

Google missed the plot with HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro, but an app just unlocked it

Google locked the HiLight feature to a handful of activities. A tech creator just made an app that unlocks its full potential and offers per-app controls on the Pixel 11 Pro phones.

Phones         August 20

Viture Pro 2 review: Affordable glasses that I loved more for work than play

Viture Pro 2 deliver a fantastic mix of affordability, visual brilliance, comfort, and productivity perks. If you want to finally experience smart glasses, this one is a lovely pick.

Reviews         August 18

I tried a smart bracelet as my digital journal and mood calendar. It’s odd, but it works.

The Adiaro charm bracelet offers a stylish incentive to begin journaling your daily mood, and it does so while riding atop the scientifically proven benefits of the habit.

Reviews         August 16

I played around with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. I think Google finally saw the right focus points

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets lighter, tougher, and more practical, and my early hands-on suggests Google finally understands what its foldable needed most.

Phones         August 16

An AI company paid humans to climax with a bot. It now claims big stress and focus wins.

Joi AI claim that after AI-guided masturbation sessions, stress levels reduced by 25% and restlessness trickled down by 19% on average.

News         August 14

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: I spent weeks testing it, and I don’t want to put this beauty down

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the most exciting phone Samsung has made in years. It's pricey and makes a deep compromise, but what it offers is plenty of utilitarian charm, reliability, and longevity in a versatile shell.

Phones         August 11