Scammers are teaching AI to sound like you, and research says our brains are falling for it

New research suggests realistic AI-generated accents can make synthetic voices seem more human and trustworthy, giving scammers another powerful way to make fraudulent calls feel legitimate.

News         September 14

The iPhone Duo feels like a Galaxy Fold 8 redux, with a few clever party tricks

Apple spent years waiting to enter foldables, yet the iPhone Duo lands surprisingly close to Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8—with a few clever differences.

Phones         September 13

StarCraft is leaving its RTS roots for an open-world shooter, and I’m cautiously optimistic

StarCraft helped define RTS games and modern esports, but Blizzard’s upcoming open-world shooter could unlock the sci-fi universe for an entirely new generation of players.

Features         September 13

Dark Matter season 2’s most interesting question may be what comes after Amanda and Daniela’s choices

Dark Matter season 2 is already showing that making a choice doesn't necessarily mean finding an answer. Amanda and Daniela both chose the lives they wanted at the end of season 1. Now, both women are discovering what those choices actually mean.

Features         September 13

Come on, Apple. The iPhone 18 Pro deserved better

The iPhone 18 Pro gets variable aperture, better battery life, faster charging, and A20 Pro. After last year’s redesign, I expected considerably more for $1,199.

Phones         September 13

Apple’s best use of AI isn’t happening on the iPhone

The iPhone has more Apple Intelligence features, but Audio Intelligence, Workout Buddy, Siri AI, and contextual Watch features show a smarter approach to everyday AI.

Features         September 12

Of course, Apple Watch Series 12 in Ceramic is pricier at the repair desk

Apple’s ceramic Watch Series 12 costs $599 for most out-of-warranty damage repairs, making it pricier to fix than even the more rugged Apple Watch Ultra 4.

News         September 10

What’s the Right Laptop for a Student on a $1,000 Budget?

Looking for the best college laptop under $1,000? Here’s what students actually need, plus why the Dell XPS 13 is the best fit for most budgets.

Features         September 10

Dark Matter Season 2’s world without the internet isn’t as dystopian as it sounds

A world without internet maybe the answer that Charlie was looking for all along.

Features         September 10

Audio Intelligence is the best Apple Watch upgrade you won’t hear much about

Apple’s new Audio Intelligence can recognize important sounds, identify music, recover missed speech, and summarize conversations. It may be the Watch’s most interesting upgrade this year.

Features         September 10

Battery life is the only iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo upgrade I care about. Apple didn’t disappoint

The iPhone 18 Pro Max gains six hours of video playback, while Apple’s first foldable reaches 44 hours on its cover display. Those are upgrades I care about.

Phones         September 10

Android can now move your passkeys between password managers in just a few clicks

Android can now transfer passwords and passkeys directly between password managers, eliminating exposed file exports and making it much easier to switch services without starting over.

Phones         September 10

The iPhone Duo gives iOS room to breathe, and it’s a whole new experience

The iPhone Duo changes how iOS 27 handles apps, multitasking, StandBy, controls, cameras, and even Siri, making Apple’s software feel surprisingly different on a foldable.

Phones         September 10

Yoto’s new kids’ speakers are built for lost cards, endless replays, and nightly bedtime stories

Yoto’s fourth-generation Player and Mini introduce cardless favorites, smarter bedtime routines, faster hardware, and tougher designs, with prices starting at $109.99 and preorders opening September 10.

News         September 10

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Watch Ultra 3: Should you really spend another $799?

Apple Watch Ultra 4 looks remarkably similar to the Ultra 3, but major health-sensing, battery, and intelligence upgrades make the comparison more complicated than it appears.

Features         September 9

Hey Samsung, the foldable iPhone Duo supports magnetic wireless charging

Apple’s first foldable iPhone supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging, while Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 still requires a magnetic case for proper alignment.

Phones         September 9

Apple’s gorgeous ceramic Watch is back. It’s pricier and has been eagerly awaited

Apple has revived the ceramic Apple Watch with Series 12, offering pearl white and night blue finishes seven years after the material last appeared on Series 5.

News         September 9

Apple Watch Series 12 gets Readiness and new tools to track how your body is aging

Apple’s latest Watch health upgrades introduce Readiness and Health Age insights, bringing recovery guidance and longer-term wellness tracking closer to the experiences offered by Whoop and Garmin.

News         September 9

Apple’s next Watch could turn your entire day into an AI recap, conversations included

Apple’s upcoming Watch models could use AI to summarize your day, including conversations, without retaining audio, while the Ultra 4 reportedly gains better battery life.

News         September 9

Sonos’ big comeback update lets ChatGPT control your music and speakers

Sonos 27 is rolling out with ChatGPT and Claude integration, automatic portable surrounds, and a redesigned app, as the company continues rebuilding trust after its software troubles.

News         September 9

iPhone 18 Pro is lined up for a price hike, but it’s not as steep as you might fear

A new report claims that Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could cost $100 more than their predecessors, a smaller increase than earlier forecasts suggested.

Phones         September 8

What is Fubo? Plans, channels, prices, and everything sports fans need to know

Fubo brings live sports, local channels, and plenty of extras under one roof, but its new prices and package differences make choosing the right plan more important than ever.

Guides         September 8

Xiaomi’s $44,000 SUV that turns into a two-story camper at the press of a button

Xiaomi’s SkyNomad N90 Max Explorer Edition brings a factory-integrated pop-up roof, heated sleeping area, and five-seat camper layout to China for around $44,100.

Cars         September 8

Instagram scammers are holding creators’ accounts hostage with copyright strikes

Instagram creators are facing fake copyright complaints and ransom demands, with some paying scammers to restore suspended accounts while Meta promises additional protections.

News         September 8

XPENG just put its humanoid robot on the production line, and it walked itself out

XPENG’s IRON humanoid has walked off a newly commissioned production line, with the automaker targeting mass production this year and commercial deliveries in China and overseas markets in 2027.

News         September 8

How to factory reset your Windows 11 PC and start over safely

Learn how to factory reset Windows 11 or Windows 10, keep your files, wipe a laptop for sale, and recover a PC that won’t boot.

Guides         September 8

Xiaomi 18 Fold has me questioning what a compact phone should look like, or even cost

The Xiaomi 18 Fold pairs a small cover screen with a much larger inner display, making me rethink the compromises I’ve always accepted from compact phones.

Phones         September 7

Lenovo’s $1000 flagship Android tablet packs everything you’ll ever need

Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 is now available in the US for $999.99, combining a 4K display, 12,700mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and bundled accessories.

Tablets         September 7

Huawei’s latest tri-fold can take an ECG, and it’s like the old Galaxy era is back

Huawei’s Mate XT 2 can record an ECG using electrodes in its metal frame, reviving smartphone health monitoring with capabilities beyond the older heart-rate sensors.

Phones         September 7

China’s latest budget EV costs under $7,000, and it’s basically a four-seat electric go-kart

Geely’s updated Panda Mini Karting Edition brings a CATL battery, 130 miles of claimed range, and a giant rear wing to China for around $6,540.

Cars         September 7

Meta’s Muse agent is getting closer, and it might take over your to-do list

Meta’s Muse agent is moving into limited testing, with early screenshots showing an AI assistant that can manage everyday tasks, track goals, and act with user approval.

News         September 7

The best tech of IFA 2026: A repairable laptop, liquid-cooled power bank, AI toothbrush, and more

IFA 2026 brought repairable laptops, tiny ANC earbuds, liquid-cooled batteries, enormous projectors, and even an AI toothbrush. These are the products that impressed us most.

Features         September 6

Digital Trends Best of Gamescom 2026 Awards: The 12 showcases that wowed us

Gamescom 2026 kept us running between games, hardware, and ambitious new technology. After five exhausting days in Cologne, these 12 experiences stood above the noise.

Features         September 5

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 goes live with NBA 2K27 on September 3, and it looks a lot more convincing

After its controversial reveal, Nvidia’s neural rendering technology is finally reaching players with granular artist controls, dramatically lower hardware requirements, and NBA 2K27 as its first real-world test

Features         September 1

I forgot phones could still surprise me until I tried one with a subwoofer

The POCO F9 Ultra pairs flagship hardware with a dedicated Bose-tuned subwoofer, and one noisy party convinced me smartphone speakers can still be genuinely interesting.

Phones         September 1

Epomaker GX1 review: This $50 gaming headset has no business being this good

Epomaker’s GX1 packs open-back 50mm drivers, 2.4GHz wireless, dual microphones, RGB lighting, and up to 70 hours of battery life into a $50 gaming headset

Reviews         September 1

Samsung’s new $800 Galaxy Book6 could be the MacBook Neo rival we’ve been waiting for

Samsung’s cheaper 14-inch Galaxy Book6 trades premium hardware for Core Series 3 chips, a lighter price, long battery claims, and the same tightly connected Galaxy ecosystem

Features         September 1

AI wants to turn a simple phone video into cycling performance data serious riders pay thousands for

Researchers are training AI to estimate the forces cyclists put through their pedals using ordinary video, potentially bringing expensive biomechanics analysis out of specialist labs

News         August 31