Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift 2: Everything you need to know

The Oculus Rift feels like it’s been around for a lot longer than it actually has. The VR headset wasoriginally launched on Kickstarterback in 2012 — with its eventual consumer launch over two years ago in 2016. But with the launch ofHTC’s Vive Proearlier this year, you may be wondering when Oculus will launch its own version 2.0 of the Rift. That’s not something we’ve heard much about, with Oculus instead focusing on more accessible VR headsets and most recently, the Oculus Quest....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Cameron Moore

One Violent Baldur's Gate 3 Trick Can Dodge The Story's Biggest Consequences

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is a game that’s all about choices and consequences, but with some clever play, it’s not always necessary to actually face those repercussions. The roleplaying freedom ofBaldur’s Gate 3tends to foster a lot of thinking outside the box, a trait it shares with itsDungeons & Dragonsinspiration. Although the constraints of the video game format don’t always let this go quite as far as a dungeon master might allow inDnD, they can also allow for some tricks that definitely wouldn’t fly in tabletop play....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Kathy Anderson

Pioneer VSX-70 Review

“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.“ Pioneer has a history of marrying high performance with cutting edge tech in its Elite line, often with price tags to match the name. One needs only Google the company’s $7000, SC-09TX from a few years ago to see how this receiver made quite the splash....

August 20, 2025 · 13 min · 2634 words · Richard Martinez

Razr 2022: Everything we know about Motorola’s next foldable

Motorola has another foldable phone up its sleeve, and it’s not just an iterative upgrade. The Motorola Razr broke cover alongside the Motorola X30 and X30 Pro, the company’s candy bar flagships for the year. Teasers came fast and furious in the lead-up to the phone, and the third time justmight be the golden charm for Motorola’s foldable phone ambitions. In short, Motorola’s trying to fix everything that was poor about the prior foldable....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Sherry Marshall DDS

Riot removes Bleed Esports from VCT as Boom Esports takes last Pacific spot

Riot removes Bleed Esports from VCT as Boom Esports takes last Pacific spot Riot Games has announced its decision to remove Bleed Esports from theValorant Champions Tour (VCT)after failures to comply with “critical reporting requirements.” Filling thevacated 12th spotin VCT Pacific will be Boom Esports instead. Bleed Esports has officially lost its spot in the most prestigious Valorant competition. The Singaporean organization has had its team slot in VCT Pacific revoked by Riot over a litany of “critical” clerical issues....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Tiffany Moran

Rise of the Ronin difficulty settings explained

Rise of the Ronin difficulty settings explained Rise of the Roninhas several difficulty settings that players can choose from, with each one impacting the way thegameplays. So, here’s what you need to know about them in the game. Rise of the Ronin is one of the biggestPS5 releases of 2024. Team Ninja’s latestopen worldtitle captures the bloody turmoil of the Bakumatsu period, a time when Japan was thrown into turmoil following the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate and the introduction of Western powers....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Bryan Luna

Save on Apple iPad 10.2, Apple Watch Series 6 at Amazon for Black Friday

Now is the perfect time to dive intoBlack Friday dealswith some great early offers stemming from theAmazon Black Friday dealsamongst others. Right now, you can buy the latest Apple iPad 10.2 and Apple Watch Series 6 for less with plenty of other greatBlack Friday tablet dealsandBlack Friday Apple Watch dealsout there. Looking forBlack Friday iPad dealsin particular? This is just the beginning but it’s the ideal time to snap up the most-sought after gift this holiday season before they sell out....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Brandy Lewis

Se7en director David Fincher once pitched a creepy take on Harry Potter to Warner Bros.

Four directors helmed Warner Bros. Pictures’ eightHarry Potter movies.Home Alonedirector Chris Columbus directed the series’ first two installments, 2001’sHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stoneand 2002’sChamber of Secrets, while Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, and David Yates tackled the six films that followed. Each brought their own sensibilities to the franchise, especially Cuarón, who is a well-respected name among both casual moviegoers and diehard cinephiles. It turns out that he isn’t the only celebrated auteur that Warner Bros....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Justin Dunn

Segway announces it will stop making its iconic scooters

Segway scooters will stop production next month, marking the end of an era for the two-wheeled balancing scooter. The company will cease production of the scooters on July 15, asfirst reported by Fast Company. The last-generation scooter to be retired will be the Segway PT.Segway said it is also discontinuing the Segway SE-3 Patroller and the Segway Robotics Mobility Platform. Since its inception 19 years ago, the Segway scooter has come a long way....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Mrs. Susan Aguirre

Steam Deck OLED vs Steam Deck LCD: Should you upgrade?

Steam Deck OLED vs Steam Deck LCD: Should you upgrade? With the new Steam Deck OLED on the way from November 16, we break down whether you should upgrade or not from the LCD model. Valve’s Steam Deck sent shockwaves through the industry. While it’s the ideal device to play a bounty ofnew games on, it’s quickly become a fast favorite for older titles or excessive Steam backlogs. Then something odd happened:Valveregistered for new hardware....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Jose Gonzalez

The 6 biggest mistakes in recent Star Wars movies and TV shows we can all agree on

There’s no question that the past eigh years of Star Wars have been divisive. No one’s going to debate that. Some fans hate theSequel Trilogybut loveThe MandalorianandRogue One. Some adoreThe Last Jedibut hateRise of Skywalker. And then there are plentythat only likeAndor. And then there are people like me, who find plenty to enjoy in all of the above. There are some decisions, though, that we can all agree didn’t play out how Lucasfilm may have hoped — creatively or financially....

August 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1695 words · Ashley Garcia

Trouble with your Shark vacuum? Check out our repair guide

Shark is a powerful name in the world of vacuum technology. Producing an expansive lineup of products, fromtraditional upright and cordless modelsto some of thebest robot vacuumson the market, there’s a Shark vac for every home, budget, want, need, and specialized cleaning task. While many of these Shark vacuums are designed to last for years, this doesn’t mean you won’t run into trouble occasionally. Common troubles can include things like loss of power, decreased mobility, as well as networking issues....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1484 words · Pamela Sandoval

Valorant players baffled with “weird” Breeze rework that took away its uniqueness

Valorant players baffled with “weird” Breeze rework that took away its uniqueness Valorant fans are claiming the recent Breeze rework in Episode 8 has taken away the map’s character and uniqueness. Valorantlaunched with just four maps at release. Now there area staggering 10 maps, although only seven are in the competitive rotation at once, which gives Riot the chance to go back andmake a few changes to oldermaps. The latest to see tweaks areBreezeandLotus, where inEpisode 8the Riot devs made some significant changes....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Brandon Hall