Quantum battery promises instantaneous refill and remote charging for your gadgets

Scientists have developed a quantum battery prototype that can charge almost instantly and may enable wireless, long-distance charging in the future.

Varun Mirchandani     March 19

A concerningly high number of teens admit to using AI for making sexualized pictures

A new study found that 55% of U.S. teens have used AI nudification tools to create explicit images. The findings reveal a growing crisis around consent and teen safety online.

Rachit Agarwal     March 18

Revive your self-care routine this spring with Laifen’s fast-beauty innovations, up to 30% off

From quick drying hair dryers to smart electric toothbrush, Laifen's Spring Sale lineups are here to positively alter your lifestyles. Combining modern tech with beauty, the new season arrival calls for smarter personal-care rituals.

K. Owary     March 18

Researchers spot a nanoscale anomaly that can ruin your phone or TV’s OLED screen

Your phone screen may look perfectly uniform, but tiny flickering hotspots concentrate energy and could shorten its lifespan, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.

Rachit Agarwal     March 18

Solo training is reinvented – PONGBOT’s AI robots will get you match-ready like a 24/7 coach

Your next training partner could be a robot. Pongbot's AI training robots for tennis and table tennis are taking solo training to an upgrade with smart tracking and adaptive routines, all while replicating a real competition that will keep athletes match-ready.

K. Owary     March 17

ChatGPT’s upcoming erotic chat mode risks exposing millions of kids to adult content

OpenAI wants to bring adult content to ChatGPT, but its own safety advisers are not on board. Here's what's going on and why the launch keeps getting delayed.

Rachit Agarwal     March 17

The hot AI video generator that got everyone talking may now take a while to arrive

ByteDance has reportedly delayed the launch of its viral Seedance 2.0 AI video generator following copyright disputes with Hollywood studios.

Varun Mirchandani     March 15

Smartphone app claims to help men last longer in bed

Researchers say a smartphone app designed to treat premature ejaculation helped men double their average time during sex in a 12-week study.

Varun Mirchandani     March 15

Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.

DT Staff     March 13

For the forgetful among us, this robot will find everything you misplace

A new robot from TUM can build a 3D map of your home, understand where you likely left things, and find them almost 30% more efficiently than searching randomly.

Rachit Agarwal     March 13

Research warns AI agents can be a self-churning propaganda machine

A new study shows AI agents can coordinate, copy each other's successful posts, and flood social media with disinformation, with none being the wiser.

Rachit Agarwal     March 13

Amazon plans to move its massive Prime Day sale to a different month

Amazon is reportedly planning to move its annual Prime Day sale from July to late June, marking a rare schedule change for one of the biggest online shopping events of the year.

Varun Mirchandani     March 12

Microsoft reveals Copilot Health, an AI to make sense of your wearable and medical reports

Microsoft's Copilot Health brings together your health records, wearables, and lab results in one place, turning confusing data into personalized, actionable insights.

Rachit Agarwal     March 12

The new AI wake word on your Galaxy phone could be a tongue-twister

Samsung promised Galaxy S26 owners three AI assistants with wake word support. A quiet update later, "Hey Plex" vanished — and nobody's officially explaining why.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 12

Love autocomplete in your texts? Research says its quietly changing your thoughts

Autocomplete feels harmless — but Cornell researchers say AI writing tools are quietly pulling your opinions in directions you never agreed to go.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 12

AI system can identify three major road accident signs by just looking at driver’s face

Researchers have developed an AI model that can detect drunk driving, fatigue, and road rage from your face alone, with up to 95% accuracy, and it works in real time.

Rachit Agarwal     March 12

Watch the bizarre AI video that took 18 humans to make

Tilly Norwood, a digital character from the UK studio Particle6, dropped her debut music video “Take the Lead” on March 10. The project is meant to be a playful response to the criticism she faced after her introduction in 2025. But instead of silencing the skeptics, the clip has become a fresh flashpoint in the […]

Paulo Vargas     March 12

Perplexity’s Personal Computer: What is it, what can it do, and what does it cost?

Perplexity's Personal Computer is an always-on AI agent that runs on your Mac mini, handles tasks across Gmail, Slack, and GitHub — and never clocks off.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 11

Canva can now turn a flat AI image into a fully editable design in seconds

Canva's Magic Layers converts any flat PNG or JPG into a fully editable, layered design file — separating text, objects, and backgrounds so you never have to re-prompt or rebuild from scratch again.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 11

The US just gave electric flying taxis a major green light

The US government has approved multiple pilot programs that will allow electric air taxis to begin testing across 26 states.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 10

Your brain can spot AI voices even when you can’t

Your brain can spot AI voices even when you can't. New research shows neural activity picks up deepfake tells that your conscious mind misses completely.

Paulo Vargas     March 10

Scientists have found a way to hide data in plain sight, and hackers can’t touch it

Researchers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed a data transmission system that hides signals in background heat radiation, making them invisible to anyone trying to intercept them.

Rachit Agarwal     March 10

Super Pixel Tech by TCL CSOT could finally end the smartphone display compromises

TCL CSOT is changing the display panel game with its launch of Super Pixel at the MWC 2026. Introducing with bold aim, the new super pixel promises enhanced clarity, efficiency as well as refresh rate that will give smooth performance while maintaining battery life that is of great ideal to the gamers even under ambient light.

K. Owary     March 9

You can hug this smart pillow to stream music and avoid doomscrolling on phones

Researchers have developed a smart pillow that streams music and podcasts, offering users a relaxing alternative to doomscrolling on smartphones before bedtime.

Moinak Pal     March 9

OpenAI is delaying its adult mode for ChatGPT

OpenAI has delayed the rollout of ChatGPT’s planned “adult mode,” a feature designed to allow verified adult users to access erotica and other mature content.

Varun Mirchandani     March 8

ChatGPT and Gemini are nudging users towards illegal gambling, says investigation

An investigation has found that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini can be prompted to recommend illegal offshore casinos, raising concerns about gambling addiction and weak safeguards.

Varun Mirchandani     March 8

Phone-based system promises better avatar movement without expensive VR gear

A new system uses smartphone sensors to track body movement and improve VR avatar realism.

Moinak Pal     March 7

Terminator-inspired liquid metal tech promises better eyes for robots and cars

Researchers created a liquid-metal artificial pupil that automatically adjusts to light, helping robots and self-driving systems see more accurately in changing environments.

Moinak Pal     March 7

Samsung’s smart glasses are coming, and they’ve got Meta in their sights

Samsung's smart glasses have a camera, Galaxy smartphone dependency, and a 2026 release window — here's everything Jay Kim told CNBC at MWC Barcelona.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

You can’t see this tiny sensor with your eyes, but it can solve processor heating woes

Researchers developed a super tiny thermometer that sits directly on a chip could monitor temperature changes and potentially improve processor performance.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 6

AI projector system beams makeup on your face by just saying the look you want

Researchers in Japan have built an AI projector system that beams makeup onto your face based on the mood you describe, turning phrases like “night rose” into real color combinations.

M. Priyadarshini     March 5

Amazon’s AI could soon help run your doctor’s office

Amazon has introduced Amazon Connect Health, an AI platform designed to automate healthcare tasks like appointment scheduling, patient verification, and medical documentation.

Varun Mirchandani     March 5

This smart device stops sneaky AI gadgets from listening to your conversations

Spectre I is a portable device that prevents nearby microphones from recording your voice, by creating a protection zone around you that blocks smart devices, phones, and AI recorders from capturing conversations.

M. Priyadarshini     March 4

This low-cost orange-sized sensor could be what self-driving cars need to hit public roads

The secret to safer self-driving cars might be this tiny radar device.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 3

Forget Starlink. ESA just tested gigabit-class satellite-to-airplane internet service

ESA and Airbus hit 2.6 Gbps using a laser link between a plane and a satellite 36,000 km away, proving that fast, reliable in-flight internet is finally within reach.

Paulo Vargas     March 3

Scientists crack the code to using DNA like a computer hard drive

Researchers have made DNA storage rewritable, overcoming one of its biggest limitations. The breakthrough could turn DNA into a practical alternative to today’s energy-hungry data centers.

Rachit Agarwal     March 3

Claude just beat ChatGPT on the App Store, and the reason is surprising

Claude surpasses ChatGPT in App Store downloads as Pentagon controversy sparks public debate and shifts AI app rankings.

Varun Mirchandani     March 1

What you should know about the Cancel ChatGPT trend and whether it crossed a red line

The “Cancel ChatGPT” trend is growing after OpenAI’s Pentagon deal sparked backlash over military AI and surveillance concerns.

Varun Mirchandani     March 1