As protests in response to the killing of George Floyd continue, protestors have expressed concern over the use of LRAD devices. What is LRAD, and can it harm people?
| Trash | June 5, 2020 |
The pandemic has decimated ridership on buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation, but new poll data from YouGov hints there could be a fix.
| Features | June 1, 2020 |
President Donald Trump's executive order to regulate social media companies could be a disaster, scaring platforms from trying to crack down on misinformation.
| Social Media | May 29, 2020 |
In a recent interview, presidential candidate Joe Biden said that he thinks Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be revoked, claiming it protects Facebook and others from responsibility for misinformation. If that were to happen, it would break the internet as we know it.
| Social Media | May 29, 2020 |
Twitter applied a fact-check tag to one of President Trump's tweets for the first time, providing readers with a link to learn the facts about mail-in voting.
| Social Media | May 26, 2020 |
Blizzard announced it is canceling BlizzCon 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the public health risks it entails.
| News | May 26, 2020 |
Facebook will join Twitter and Square in moving a large chunk of its workforce to remote work permanently. Will Silicon Valley's shift kill office culture?
| Opinion | May 21, 2020 |
Netflix announced Thursday that it will begin deactivating long-dormant accounts, helping customers who no longer use the service cancel their subscriptions.
| News | May 21, 2020 |
Amazon's shooter/MOBA hybrid game, Crucible, is now available on PC. The game combines the thrills of a team-based shooter with the decision-making of an RPG.
| News | May 19, 2020 |
Facebook announced it is adding Giphy to its library of apps, but it isn't just buying a collection of GIFs. It's acquiring the raw emotions of its users.
| News | May 15, 2020 |
Comedian Eric Andre's first stand-up special is coming to Netflix on June 23. Titled Legalize Everything, it was recorded in New Orleans in 2019.
| Audio / Video | May 13, 2020 |
Epic Games revealed Unreal Engine 5 with a marvelous real-time demonstration that showcases the tools it will be bringing to the next generation of gaming.
| Gaming | May 13, 2020 |
Although it may not end up in the news as often as Facebook or Twitter, Tumblr remains a popular social network for those looking to share art, ideas, and more. It's also home to some truly lascivious content, which is often hidden behind the "Safe Search" feature. Here's how to disable it.
| Guides | May 13, 2020 |
A new trailer for The Last of Us Part II is out, showing some more details ahead of the game's June release. The sequel puts Ellie on a path of bloody revenge.
| News | May 6, 2020 |
Facebook removed hundreds of accounts and pages with links to foreign governments including Russia and Iran, the company revealed in a report released Tuesday.
| Social Media | May 5, 2020 |
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been sharing his critical views of the coronavirus response, but do his arguments hold up? We take a look at several of his claims.
| Trash | April 30, 2020 |
YouTube announced that third-party fact-check panels are coming to the U.S. as part of the effort to stop misinformation — especially around the coronavirus.
| Trash | April 28, 2020 |
The contact-tracing API in development by Google and Apple could be coming next week, according to a report by Les Echos.
| Apple | April 23, 2020 |
Apple is releasing mobility data gathered by Apple Maps as part of the effort to fight COVID-19. The data shows stats for walking, driving, and public transit.
| Apple | April 23, 2020 |
If you want to donate your stimulus check to fight the coronavirus outbreak, here are the best charities that could use the money.
| Health & Fitness | April 21, 2020 |
Need something to help you improve your focus while working from home? Digital Trends' ultimate work-from-home playlist is second only to a great cup of coffee.
| Features | April 17, 2020 |
Cooking Mama: Cookstar was pulled from the Nintendo eShop. Now, publisher Planet Entertainment and IP-owner Office Create are airing their grievances in public.
| News | April 16, 2020 |
GitHub, one of the world's largest repositories for coding, announced that it is making its core features free for everyone, and cutting prices for paid plans.
| Trash | April 14, 2020 |
On Monday afternoon, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak tweeted that he or his wife, Janet Hill, may have been the first case of coronavirus in the United States.
| Trash | March 2, 2020 |
As humanity pumps out ever more data, the storage systems of the pst just can't cut it. Thankfully, nature built an incredible storage system a long time ago: DNA. Not only can DNA hold vast sums of data in a small volume, but it could power a revolution in computing.
| Features | March 2, 2020 |
The NBA draft is one of the most exciting nights of the year for basketball fans. Here's how to watch the 2017 NBA draft online.
| Streaming Guides | February 28, 2020 |
CEO Bog Iger announced that some of Disney's most prized properties will leave Netflix to live on the cheaper Disney streaming platform.
| News | February 28, 2020 |
There is a secret room in Fallout 4 with all weapons and items inside. Find out how to access it.
| News | February 24, 2020 |
In the age of social media, you occasionally have to block people on social media. The reasons vary, but sometimes, you may decide to unblock them later. If you want to share your cool posts with someone you've previously blocked, here's how to unblock someone on Instagram.
| Guides | February 21, 2020 |
Can A.I. replace human creativity in graphic design? We tried Fiverr's new A.I.-powered Logo Maker to see if it could whip up a better logo for Digital Trends.
| News | February 18, 2020 |
Every year, the Academy snubs some great films in its Oscar nominations, and this year is no different. In overlooking Robert Egger's The Lighthouse, however, the voters have snubbed one of the year's most bizarre, brilliant films. It's a crime big enough to rouse Poseidon himself.
| News | February 5, 2020 |
After a delay due to the government shutdown, the State of the Union is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5. It's an important tradition in the annual cycle of U.S. politics, and will probably dominate the national discourse even more this year. Here is how to watch the address online.
| Streaming Guides | February 4, 2020 |
Google recently released Envelope, a printable, paper sleeve that wraps around your phone and leaves you with only a dial pad. It’s a project designed to help you cut down on smartphone usage, and having tried it out, I found a day with a dumbphone was actually refreshing.
| Mobile | January 30, 2020 |
Video games? Who needs them, when you and your friends can gather round a table and lay down fat stacks of tactile cardboard. Board games have come a long way from the days of Monopoly and Mouse Trap. Here are our favorites, so you can start planning your next game night.
| Trash | January 30, 2020 |
Impossible Foods took the culinary industry by storm in 2019 with its improved Impossible Burger, a plant-based substitute for ground beef that mimics the flavor and feel of the real thing. At CES 2020, the company unveiled its next product: Impossible Pork.
| News | January 9, 2020 |
When the 2010s began, the future of tech seemed bright. Tech entrepreneurs promised a future of unity and progress, a world built around connectivity and convenience. As the decade closes, however, all those utopian dreams have faded, as we’ve woken up in a world of constant surveillance and insecurity.
| Trash | December 24, 2019 |
You may use your smartphone a lot, but do you know every secret it hides? As it turns out, many smartphones have hidden codes that you can enter to access various features that usually fly under the radar. Here are some of the most useful hidden smartphone codes for Android and iOS phones.
| Android | December 19, 2019 |
Looking for the perfect tech gifts to give this holiday season? Digital Trends’ experts have searched high and low for the best of the best. We’ve picked out the greatest drones, computers, smart home gadgets, and more, so whether you need a stocking stuffer or a splashy gift, you’ll find it here.
| Smart Home Features | December 11, 2019 |