Apple at 50: The Pippin was a flop in 1996, but I’m ready for Apple’s bold gaming bet in 2026

From the failed Pippin to AAA games on iPhones, Apple’s 50-year journey shows its gaming dreams weren’t wrong, just early. Now, the ecosystem might finally be ready.

Varun Mirchandani     April 1

The Asus Morph 96 Wireless gives you the custom keyboard feel without the DIY hassle

The Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless delivers a custom keyboard experience without the DIY hassle, featuring a gasket-mount design, foam damping, and hot-swappable switches for easy experimentation.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 30

Roblox now uses AI moderation to shut down harmful content before it reaches you

Roblox's new AI moderation system scans entire game scenes in real time, catching harmful content most older systems would have missed entirely, and is already shutting down 5,000 servers daily.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 30

PUBG’s top-down experiment is over before it really got started

PUBG: Blindspot’s unusual top-down tactical hook won over part of its audience, but the game is still being shut down before it ever reaches a full release.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 30

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game comes out in July and it looks pretty slick

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game launches July 2, bringing a stylish 2D fighter with elemental combat, cross-play, and a 12-character roster.

Varun Mirchandani     March 29

The PS5 has been my best investment in the last 6 years (because it actually went up in value)

The PS5 just got pricier, again. A 6-year-old console that appreciates in value? Here’s why gaming is becoming an expensive hobby.

Varun Mirchandani     March 29

After PS5 price hike, Xbox and Nintendo could be next

After Sony’s PS5 price hike, analysts warn Xbox and Nintendo could also raise console prices due to rising component costs and AI-driven demand.

Varun Mirchandani     March 28

Smash hit Hades 2 is finally coming to PlayStation and Xbox

After months of waiting, Hades II is finally coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass on April 14.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 27

Samsung is fixing a long-standing OLED monitor problem, and even rival brands are on board

Samsung has introduced a new QuantumBlack film for QD-OLED monitors that reduces reflections adn helps maintain deep blacks in bright environments.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 27

Sony announces price hikes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal

Sony has increased prices for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures.

Moinak Pal     March 27

Forza Horizon 6 PC requirements are surprisingly forgiving for a modern AAA game

Forza Horizon 6 may look like a next-gen showcase, but its PC requirements suggest you won’t need a cutting-edge rig to play it.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 26

Sony wants to mount your phone on a DualSense controller, and it could change how you game

Sony has patented a system that attaches your phone to a PlayStation controller and uses its cameras, gyroscope, and touchscreen as a secondary input device for a more immersive gaming experience.

Rachit Agarwal     March 26

CRKD’s cutesy keychain controller levels up gaming with TMR thumbsticks

The CRKD ATOM+ is a palm-sized Bluetooth controller with zero stick drift, full modern controls, and multi-platform support for Switch, PC, mobile, and more.

Rachit Agarwal     March 26

Nintendo might charge less for digital Switch games?

Nintendo will price Switch 2 digital games lower than physical copies, starting May 2026, reflecting lower distribution costs.

Varun Mirchandani     March 25

Xbox could make Game Pass cheaper, and even bundle it with Netflix

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly exploring cheaper Game Pass tiers and a possible Netflix bundle, according to new reports.

Varun Mirchandani     March 24

After telling players to refund, Crimson Desert will support Intel Arc

Following backlash for excluding Intel Arc GPUs, Crimson Desert developers now say support and optimization are officially on the way.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 23

AI frame generation is coming to the PS5 Pro

Sony plans AI-powered frame generation for future PlayStation updates

Moinak Pal     March 22

Why everyone hates NVIDIA DLSS 5 (but will love it eventually)

DLSS 5: from “next-gen magic” to “makeup filter gone rogue”. Hated today, inevitable tomorrow, as AI learns that vibes matter as much as pixels.

Varun Mirchandani     March 22

One of the best-value gaming laptops available right now: RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, OLED, Core Ultra 9 for $1,549

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is down to $1,549.99 at Best Buy, saving you $350 on a gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB of RAM, 240Hz OLED display, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     March 20

EU rules push Nintendo toward replaceable battery design for Switch 2

Nintendo reportedly planning repair-friendly Switch 2 revision

Moinak Pal     March 20

As Nvidia’s DLSS 5 attracts AI slop heat, Jensen Huang says gamers are completely wrong

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has pushed back on the recent backlash against DLSS 5, saying critics are "completely wrong" about the technology making games look like AI slop.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 18

Intel Arc update adds pre-compiled shaders to speed up game load times by up to 3x

Intel's latest Arc driver introduces its Graphics Shader Distribution Service, cutting first load times by up to 2x on Arc B-series GPUs.

Rachit Agarwal     March 18

PC parts prices are brutal right now, so this Skytech RX 9070 XT gaming desktop for $1,649 is worth a serious look

The Skytech Gaming O11V is down to $1,649 at Best Buy, saving you $230 on a prebuilt gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700, RX 9070 XT, 32GB of memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     March 17

Logitech’s new RS H-Shifter might be the best upgrade for your sim racing setup

Logitech G's new RS H-Shifter brings 7-speed manual shifting to your sim rig with Hall Effect sensors, real-world-inspired lockouts, and wide platform compatibility.

Rachit Agarwal     March 17

Remember the Nokia Twist and Motorola Flipout? This handheld brings their weirdest trick back

Anbernic built its name on retro clones, but a new leak shows the company trying something original. A video reveals a square Android handheld with a screen that swivels to expose hidden controls, borrowing the Flipout's mechanical trick for emulation.

Paulo Vargas     March 17

Nvidia and Bethesda clear the air on DLSS 5 making games look like “AI slop”

DLSS 5's early demos have sparked "AI slop" criticism, with gamers questioning its impact on art style. Nvidia and Bethesda say that developers retain full control and the effect is optional.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 17

NVIDIA announces DLSS 5 with photorealistic lighting to change the future of gaming

NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 5, a neural-rendering technology promising photorealistic lighting and materials for RTX 50-series GPUs.

Varun Mirchandani     March 16

Microsoft is bringing an AI helper to Xbox consoles

Microsoft is bringing its Gaming Copilot AI to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026 — here's what it does, how it works, and why Google got there first.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 14

Your ROG Xbox Ally X is about to get a free performance upgrade soon

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally X in April, promising up to 30% better performance — for free, and without touching the hardware.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 13

The FBI is hunting down malware-loaded games on Steam

If you downloaded certain Steam games, the FBI wants to hear from you

Moinak Pal     March 13

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

Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone

Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.

Paulo Vargas     March 13

ASUS launches three ROG Strix OLED monitors starting at 240Hz and $599

ASUS has introduced three new 27-inch ROG Strix OLED gaming monitors with refresh rates up to 280Hz and prices starting at $599, bringing high-end OLED gaming displays closer to mainstream budgets.

Varun Mirchandani     March 12

Android games are getting a Gemini-powered AI sidekick to help you play better

Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 12

Google Play adds free game trials and a dedicated PC hub for gamers

Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.

Rachit Agarwal     March 12

Buy a game once, play it on your Android phone and PC

Google is testing "buy once play anywhere" pricing for games that work on mobile and PC, starting with titles like Brotato: Premium.

Paulo Vargas     March 12

Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same

Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs in April, bringing a full controller-optimized gaming experience to laptops, desktops, and tablets.

Rachit Agarwal     March 11