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

Close to the Metal Ep. 24: What can you do about a bad console-to-PC port?

The PC is by far the most powerful platform for modern gaming, but its technical greatness is often held back by poor console-to-PC ports.

Matthew S. Smith     December 6, 2016

Between the Streams: ‘Rogue One’ takes over Twitter, ‘Mummy’ teaser, Netflix untethered

This week: The month of Rogue One, Tom Cruise's The Mummy teaser, Netflix's new offline adventure, new Star Trek Discovery casting, and much more.

Ryan Waniata     December 5, 2016

Trends with Benefits: Netflix lets you watch offline, Apple plans to map with drones

Netflix will finally allow users to download shows to watch offline, but there's a catch. On this week's podcast, we'll be diving into that.

Greg Nibler     December 2, 2016

Close to the Metal Ep. 23: You should buy a monitor this holiday season

The holiday shopping season means hot sales, and this year there's a particular category of hardware the stands out. Monitors.

Matthew S. Smith     November 29, 2016

Close to the Metal Ep. 22: Apple MacBook Pro live review

Apple's MacBook Pro has finally received an update, but it's expensive. Is it worth the upgrade? We go in-depth on this week's Close to the Metal podcast.

Matthew S. Smith     November 28, 2016

Between the Streams: ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ the best movie theater ever

Topics this week include Fantastic Beasts, Beauty and the Beast's new trailer, Thanksgiving day movie picks, Westworld season 2, and much more!

Ryan Waniata     November 28, 2016

Trends with Benefits: The Facebook fake news fallout and what to look for on Black Friday

In the aftermath of last week's election, Facebook is being skewered for allowing fake news to bubble up into user's feeds. In fact, over the last 3 months, more fake news was shared than real news.

Greg Nibler     November 18, 2016

Close to the Metal Ep. 21: Whoa, 2-in-1s are suddenly good

The 2-in-1 PC is a category that's received a lot of attention from manufacturers, but consumers seem wary. These devices tend to be expensive, and the benefits aren't obvious - but a new wave of excellent 2-in-1s may win you over.

Matthew S. Smith     November 15, 2016

Between the Streams: ‘Arrival’ blows minds, ‘Curb’ Returns, ‘Valerian’ goes ‘Fifth Element’

This week: Arrival touches down, Star Wars Rogue One international trailer debuts, Pacific Rim sequel gets a name, Valerian goes Fifth Element, and more.

Ryan Waniata     November 14, 2016

Trends with Benefits: Google Daydream VR challenges Samsung, also Snapchat Sunglasses?

On this week's podcast we compare the top mobile VR headsets, Google Daydream View and Samsung Gear VR. Snapchat also wants a place on your face, they're hoping the convenience of Snapchat Sunglasses will get more users on Snapchat.

Greg Nibler     November 11, 2016

Close to the Metal Ep. 20: What do you get from a $10 gaming mouse?

Gaming mice are know to be expensive, yet the Amazon.com best-selling list is dominated by super-cheap, $10 gaming mice. Are they worth considering?

Matthew S. Smith     November 8, 2016

Between the Streams: Epic ‘Doctor Strange’ ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ rolls, ‘Wonder Woman’ trailer

This week: Why Doctor Strange has us stoked about Marvel's third phase, an epic Wonder Woman trailer, fantastic box office bounty, and so much more.

Ryan Waniata     November 7, 2016

Trends with Benefits: The Google Project Tango revolution, Uber gets an upgrade

This summer Pokemon Go brought augmented reality to the masses, at least for a couple of months. Now Google's Project Tango aims to take AR to the next level, but are we ready for that? Also, Uber wants you yo Snapchat about your ride.

Greg Nibler     November 7, 2016

Close to the Metal Ep. 19: The new MacBook Pro is revealed, but is it fast?

Apple has revealed all the details of the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch, including what's inside. How do they stack up against Windows PCs?

Matthew S. Smith     November 7, 2016

Between the Streams: Deadpool 2 shakeup, young Lando Calrissian, best horror movies

This week: The best horror flicks of all time, Deadpool 2's director shake-up, J.J. Abrams' God Particle, young Lando, and much more.

Ryan Waniata     October 28, 2016

Trends with Benefits: New Apple MacBooks, Microsoft unveils the Surface Studio

Huge announcements from both Apple and Microsoft steal the show this week. The Surface Studio PC is simply stunning and the new MacBook Pro with Touchbar shows Apple is totally practical. But how do they stack up against the competition?

Greg Nibler     November 1, 2016