Close to the Metal ep. 33: Ryzen is here, but is AMD really back?

AMD is hoping its new Ryzen chips are its chance at a big comeback -- just like every other chip release from the red team.

Brad Bourque     June 15, 2018

Between the Streams: ‘Logan’ finds bloody catharsis, ‘Guardians’ trailer breakdown

This week: Our spoiler-free review of Logan, Netflix's new deal with Martin Scorsese, new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, and more.

Ryan Waniata     March 3, 2017

Trends with Benefits: Is the Nintendo Switch worth the hype & how to buy a pizza with your shoe

This week on Trends with Benefits our roundtable of tech experts dives into the new Nintendo Switch, Space X's Moon mission, and Pizza Hut's 'Pietop' shoes.

Greg Nibler     March 2, 2017

Close to the Metal ep 32: Tonight’s the Night for New GPUs

On this week's Close to the Metla, we wait not-so-patiently for tonight's possible announcement of new GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD

Brad Bourque     June 15, 2018

Between the Streams: ‘Get Out’ blows minds, Han Solo’s new family photo, and more

This week, we'll talk about the genius of Jordan Peele's horror flick, Get Out, predictions for Sunday's Academy Awards, and more.

Ryan Waniata     February 28, 2017

Trends with Benefits: 5G may allow you to cord cut everything & home exoskeletons are becoming a reality

The next evolution of wireless connectivity is starting to take shape. 4G LTE will be a thing of the past when 5G finally arrives, and wireless carriers are starting pre-commercial testing this year. So when will you get to use it?

Greg Nibler     February 24, 2017

Close to the Metal ep 31: Steam is changing the game for indie developers

Steam is ditching Greenlight in favor of a more direct-to-consumer approach. How will that change affect developers?

Brad Bourque     February 23, 2017

Between the Streams: Star Wars ‘Jedi’ mystery solved, ‘Castlevania’ TV show, and more

This week: A solved mystery for the new Star Wars film, Mel Gibson's chance to join the DC cinematic universe, and more.

Ryan Waniata     March 6, 2017

Trends with Benefits: Elon Musk is boring a hole under LA, would you take a pilot-less flying taxi?

Why is Elon Musk digging a tunnel underneath LA? Is The Boring Company really legit? Will either tunneling or flying taxi's be a true solution to congested traffic? We have answers on this week's episode of Trends with Benefits.

Greg Nibler     February 20, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep. 30: For Honor will kick your gaming PC's butt

This week on Close to the Metal, we'll ask why PC games are so much harder to run, and see if Microsoft has a potential solution.

Brad Bourque     February 20, 2017

Between the Streams: ‘Stranger Things 2’ plot leaks, Lego Batman’s glorious return, more

This week, we'll talk about the return of quality popcorn flicks to theaters (finally!) in John Wick: Chapter 2 and The Lego Batman Movie, the latest news from Stranger Things, Netflix's fourth (and final) Defender -- Iron Fist -- and more!

Ryan Waniata     February 14, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep. 29: Windows puts its head in the cloud

Windows 10 Cloud has leaked, and we've tried it. Can it establish dominance over Google's Chrome OS even in budget laptops? And does the inclusion of 'Cloud' in the name really mean anything?

Matthew S. Smith     June 15, 2018

Trends with Benefits: Hyperloop testing at Space X, The Hater dating app

Last weekend Elon Musk hosted a Hyperloop Testing event at the Space X facility in Los Angeles, and Digital Trends got an inside look at how the next revolution in travel is unfolding.

Greg Nibler     February 3, 2017

Between the Streams: Batman shake-up, Young Pope review, Scarface reboot

On this week's show, we'll be talking about the odd choices at the box office this weekend, before diving into a ton of other new topics.

Ryan Waniata     February 3, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep 28: The tricky art of building a gaming laptop

Even the most appealing gaming laptops aren't immune to challenges, and one slip-up could mean the difference between gaming heaven and hell.

Greg Nibler     February 1, 2017

Between the streams: ‘The Last Jedi,’ ‘The Flash’ starts over, ‘Apocalypse Now’ RPG

This week, we'll be taking on the mysteries of the biggest movie of 2017, before diving into a ton of other new topics.

Ryan Waniata     February 1, 2017

Trends with Benefits: Facebook’s latest VR move and the Tostitos breathalyzer

Facebook hired Hugo Barra away from Xiaomi to bolster its VR and AR efforts, so what will this mean for Facebook users? Also, why is Tostitos putting breathalyzers in bags of chips?

Greg Nibler     January 27, 2017

Farewell to Microsoft’s Fedora Guy, Hello to Android apps for Chromebooks

In this week's Close To The Metal we discuss Microsoft's layoffs, Android apps coming to all Chromebooks, and an intriguing product patent from Razer.

Matthew S. Smith     June 15, 2018

5 songs you need to stream this week: Cloud Nothings, Dirty Projectors, more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream.

Parker Hall     June 15, 2022

Between the Streams: Seinfeld’s Netflix move, The Rock’s super-movie, ‘Split’

This week: the latest trailers for Logan and The Power Rangers reboot, the Rock's new superhero movie, Seinfeld's move to Netflix, and more!

Ryan Waniata     January 23, 2017

Trends with Benefits: Tech trends to watch for in 2017

What does 2017 have in store for the tech world? Our experts spent a week at CES 2017 to see that's coming, and now they're here to share that info with you and take your questions live.

Greg Nibler     January 23, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep. 26: Nintendo Switch fills a gap in PC gaming

Nintendo's upcoming Switch console is already making waves, particularly among the PC gaming community. On this episode of Close to the Metal, we'll discuss why that might be the case.

Brad Bourque     June 15, 2018

Trends with Benefits at CES: Hyperloop CEO gives detailed look at ambitious project

This episode of Trends with Benefits features Hyperloop CEO Dirk Ahlborn, along with Rick Stella and Greg Nibler of DT.

Bruce Brown     December 29, 2017

Trends with Benefits is all about Samsung at CES with new QLED displays

Digital Trends Caleb Denison and Greg Nibler talk with Samsung's Brandt Varner about QLED at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.

Bruce Brown     June 20, 2017

Trends with Benefits from CES 2017 with David Cogen, all the latest tech

Dan Cogan joined Digital Trends experts discussing hot technologies at CES 2017. Everything on the show floor is either "smart" or "connected."

Bruce Brown     January 6, 2017

Nick Offerman offers a more intimate technology when text messages don't cut it

Actor and humorist Nick Offerman chatted with Digital Trends' Greg Nibler and Rick Stella about new technology he's revealing at CES 2017.

Bruce Brown     January 5, 2017

Trends with Benefits: Should Amazon’s Alexa talk to law enforcement?

Homicide detectives in Arkansas think a homicide was overheard by Amazon's Alexa assistant. Obviously they want Amazon to release any recordings Alexa made, but should Amazon comply?

Greg Nibler     December 29, 2016

Trends with Benefits: Will 2017 be the year you ride in a driverless car?

Every week this year, news about driverless cars crossed Digital Trends. So will 2017 be the year you actually ride in one?

Greg Nibler     December 27, 2016

Facebook has radio in its sights with launch of Live Audio broadcasts

Facebook is expanding the ways users can broadcast live with the introduction of Facebook: Live Audio, with launch partners including the BBC and LBC.

Saqib Shah     December 20, 2016

Close to the Metal Ep. 26: Oculus Touch live review

Oculus Touch is here, just in time for the holidays. It adds much needed motion controls to the Rift headset, but is it a step up from the Vive?

Matthew S. Smith     June 15, 2018

Trends with Benefits: Star Wars meets Columbia & Amazon’s Alexa hits Vegas

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story hits theaters the weekend, and you can look like a rebel fighter with Columbia Sportswear's line of Rogue One Rebel clothing. Also, if you're staying at the Wynn in Vegas, you might be rooming with Amazon's Alexa.

Greg Nibler     December 16, 2016

Close to the Metal Ep. 25: The best and worst of computing in 2016

2016 was one heck of year. Thankfully, for PC enthusiasts, the good largely outweighed the bad. We discuss what impressed us, and what disappointed us.

Matthew S. Smith     June 15, 2018

Trends with Benefits: Amazon unveils convenience stores, Samsung may drop the headphone jack

Amazon just opened a convenience store, and the front of the store has no checkstands. Also, Samsung's next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8, may copy the iPhone and drop the headphone jack.

Greg Nibler     June 18, 2018

Tinder’s first podcast is here to help you navigate the world of online dating

Tinder is launching its first branded podcast, "DTR" (short for "Define the Relationship"), which will be dedicated to online dating advice.

Saqib Shah     December 7, 2016