Miss the iPod? Astell and Kern has the cure — for a price

In a move that has been anticipated for years, Apple finally — if somewhat awkwardly — confirmed thatit will no longer make the iPod Touch, the last remaining iPod version. The reasons, according to Apple are clear: Given our ability to access music through all of our other digital devices (phones, laptops, tablets, and smart speakers), we’ve all moved beyond needing a dedicated device for listening to music on-the-go, especially one that can’t connect tostreaming serviceslikeApple Musicthrough mobile data....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · John Patton

Mount this head-up display to your helmet to project any phone app

When you’re out on two wheels, the last thing you need is distraction. Your bike is smaller and harder to see than a car and you’re not surrounded by a steel cage. You put yourself at risk everytime you take your eyes off the rode, whether you’re looking down to check your speed or checking over your shoulder.Smart helmetswith integrated rear-view cameras and head-up displays aim to mitigate this, but what if you areattached to your current headgear?...

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Lori Wells

Northernlion accidentally became Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s biggest Twitch streamer

Northernlion accidentally became Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s biggest Twitch streamer After caving to pressure from his chat, Twitch streamer Northernlion almost broke his viewership record simply by playing one game. After caving to pressure from his chat to play Umamusume, an anime horse girl racing game, he instantly became the game’s biggest streamer. His chat was begging him for literal days to give it a shot, and, when he finally relented, his community delivered....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Brenda Evans

One Warzone skin is turning players invisible, apart from one body part

One Warzone skin is turning players invisible, apart from one body part A Call of Duty: Warzone player claims that one skin makes every body part invisible except for the Operator’s head. Over the years, Call of Duty users have encountered their fair share of invisibility bugs. One interestingexample dates back to Warzone’s early Caldera dayswhen a specific “pay-to-win” skin resulted in players roaming around like floating heads. The invisibility glitch only occurred for those who unlocked the Tier 100 Operator look in theVanguard and Pacific Season 1 Battle Pass....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Tara Harvey

Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM skins revealed ahead of official release

Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM skins revealed ahead of official release Overwatch 2’s LE SSERAFIM skins have been revealed ahead of their March release, giving players an early look at the highly anticipated collab. K-Pop girl group LE SSERAFIM is set to start their second collab with Overwatch 2 this month, when new skins for Ashe, Illari, D.Va, Mercy, and Juno will be released. The popular girl grouporiginally collaboratedwith OW2 on July 21, 2025, where players could take part in a limited-time mode as well as unlock a load of cosmetics....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Shannon Ortiz

Ransomware tool causing chaos in Baltimore was developed by the NSA

A recent spate of ransomware attacks in Baltimore and other U.S. cities has been executed using a tool developed by the National Security Agency (NSA). Thousands of people in Baltimore have been locked out of their computers in the past three weeks, causing disruption across the city. And this has been enabled by a piece of software created by the NSA, according to a report in theNew York Times. The EternalBlue exploit takes advantage of a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows machines to infiltrate target computers....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Heather Hill

Resource Furniture’s Stealth Kitchen hides in your wall

Hideaway beds and couchesare pretty sweet, butResource Furniture(arguably the world’s foremost transforming furniture maker) has taken the concept of concealed furnishings to a whole new level with its new Stealth Kitchen modules. In essence, these modules are a set of built-in appliances that can easily be tucked into the wall with the flip of a few panels. In other words, they’re perfect for tiny apartments Despite the fact that it stretches just six linear feet, the Stealth Kitchen can be configured to incorporate all the necessities of a modern, high-end kitchen — a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, cooktop, sink, prep space, and plenty of extra storage space — all cleverly concealed behind a wall of sleek wooden cabinetry....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Alexis Miles

Robot delivery startup Udelv woos Walmart for a trial run in Arizona

It was a year ago this month that San Francisco-based startup Udelv laid claim to the world’s first autonomous grocery delivery service on public roads after partnering with Draeger’s Market for a trial operation in San Mateo, California. Since then it has signed a dealto use 10 of its autonomous delivery vansto transport orders to grocery store customers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The service is set to launch this year....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Zachary Leonard

Silent Hill: The Lost Message struggles to modernize a sensitive series

I had some expectations for the Silent Hill series going intoPlayStation’s first State of Play of 2024. Chief among those, I assumed we’d finally get a release date for Bloober Team’sSilent Hill 2. That didn’t happen, as a newly revealed combat trailer didn’t even drop a hint about when we might see it on PS5. I didn’t leave the showcase empty-handed, though: Konami would surprise-release a whole unannounced Silent Hill game to make up for it....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Richard Randall

Tales of Kenzera: Zau review: emotional Metroidvania is a spiritual journey

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ As I sit down to write aboutTales of Kenzera: Zau, I’m immediately at a loss for words. My instinct is to open with some wisdom about the act of grieving, the painful process that’s at the center of Surgent Studios’ debut....

August 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1820 words · Jeffery Patterson

Tesla recalls nearly a half a million vehicles over safety issues

Tesla is recalling nearly half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles in the U.S. over safety issues related to the rearview camera and the trunk. Specifically, 356,309 Tesla Model 3 electric cars (model years 2017 through 2020/production dates July 03, 2025 through August 06, 2025) have been recalled over a problem with the trunk harness coaxial cable that could wear away and cut the feed from the rearview camera to the center display....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Eduardo Fisher

The Beats Studio3 noise-canceling headphones are down to $280 on Amazon

The Beats by Dre lineup ofheadphoneshas carved its name in the industry, all thanks to its sleek design, resonant audio, and powerful bass. The company officially entered the noise-canceling arena when it launched the Studio3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones. Amazon has theCore and Skyline collections on saleright now, dropping their prices from $350 to $280. Beats not your style?Sony’s Extra Bass noise-canceling headphonesare also on sale at Amazon right now for $100 off....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Susan Edwards

The best M16 loadouts in Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas now been integrated intoCall of Duty: Warzone, giving players a slew of extra weapons to use in Activision’s free-to-play battle royale shooter. A fan-favorite weapon that has made its triumphant return is the M16, and it’s usable inWarzonethanks to the integration of both games. The M16 has been featured in the Call of Duty games for years now and is one of the most beloved in the history of the series....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Jennifer Shaw