Students at Arizona State University are getting an unexpected added extra for their tuition money this semester: Avirtual reality headsetfor the duration of their course. Building on its reputation as one of theU.S.’ most innovative schools, the decision to embrace virtual reality is proof of how VR is no longer simply a novelty for gamers, but a valuable educational tool, as well. At present, Arizona State is targeting its VR initiative at biology students, who will use the technology to complete assignments....

No Man’s Skyis several years old and has received several major patches that have morphed the game into a completely difference experience from its lackluster launch. Almost all the changes are for the better. The latestBeyondupdate is the next literal game changer, and you won’t even have to wait two weeks to try it out. Hello Gamesannounced todaythatNo Man’s Sky: Beyondwould be available on August 14. Called the “most ambitious chapter so far” in the game’s lifespan by director Sean Murray, the update includes “a radical new social and multiplayer experience....

TheNothing Phone 2will hit store shelves later this year, and as the brand inches closer to the big day for its highly anticipated phone, it has started drip-feeding the hype around it. Most recently, Nothing co-founder and CEO Carl announced on Twitter that the upcoming phone will draw power from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Now, this isn’t the latest mobile silicon in Qualcomm’s arsenal, as phones armed with the newer and faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 — like theOnePlus 11andGalaxy S23 Ultra— are already out there....

NASA has shared remarkable footage showing its Orion spacecraft passing over the lunar surface at an altitude of just 687 miles. The flyby, which at one point took the uncrewed spacecraft to within 79 miles of the moon’s surface, took place on Monday, December 6, just over three weeks after theOrion left Earth on the Artemis I mission. The spacecraft made a similarly close approach to the lunar surface last month, too....

Pickled cupcakes are the latest ‘must-try’ trend among Gen-Z Pickled cupcakes, as bizarre as they sound, are now a trend among Gen-Z consumers, and you might be surprised by how they’re made. Pickle products have risen in popularity exponentially throughout the course of 2024. If you look at the stats on TikTok, you’ll find that the hashtags #pickle and #pickles have a combination of 540, 200 videos attributed to them....

Plane full of Swifties divides the internet with mass Taylor Swift sing-along A viral TikTok has shown how one plane full of Taylor Swift fans banded together for an in-flight sing-along… but viewers weren’t all impressed. Running from March 2023 until June 16, 2025,Taylor Swift’s Eras Tourhas seen fans flock together from far and wide to journey through the American singer-songwriter’s “musical eras.” As thousands upon thousands of fans rally together to celebrate, it’s no surprise that many self-proclaimed “Swifties” have found themselves sharing flights on their way to the pop star’s sixth concert tour....

“Why you may 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.“ I’ve used many Poco phones, dating right back to the originalPocophone F1, from a time the brand wore its relationship with Xiaomi on its sleeve. Today, the relationship is less clear, and its phones have changeda lotsince the 2019 debut....

Summary Star Trekactors would have liked to see a lot more ofStar Trek: Deep Space Nine’s female Ferengi. The gender inequality baked into Ferengi society means Ferengi women aren’t allowed to wear clothing or travel, while they are expected to remain quiet and pre-chew food for the males in their life, sowe don’t see too many female Ferengi visiting Deep Space Nine at all.AmongStar Trek: Deep Space Nine’s recurring charactersis Ishka (Cecily Adams, Andrea Martin), a Ferengi feminist and the mother of Quark (Armin Shimerman) and Rom (Max Grodénchik)....

Starfield players demand crucial inventory fix for Digipicks that “disappear” In Bethesda’sStarfield, players are exploring the vast reaches of space, completing quests, and collecting rare items. But as they navigate this expansive universe, inventory management appears to be causing big headaches for players. Starfield has been in the hands of early-access players ahead of its official September 6 release. While the game has been largely praised for its world-building, players and critics alike have pointed out several quality-of-life issues....

At first glance,Super Mario 3D Worldlooks like a regular, fairly simple Mario game. However, once you start, you’ll realize how wrong you were.Super Mario 3D Worldis deceptively difficult. You’ll need to use some of your best gaming skills and instincts to get to the end. Players who plan on getting 100% completion will have their work cut out for them. For those who are just starting and realizing how difficult the game is, we have some beginner tips and tricks to help you get to the end!...

“Why you can 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.“ When you want to cook a frozen cut of meat without thawing it first but still want it to turn out tender and delicious, a pressure cooker is your best friend. It can cook a perfect roast, a whole chicken, a frozen block of ground beef, you name it....

While old-school DJing used to happen purely on super-expensive hardware, a lot of that has moved to the digital space now, making it more accessible and affordable to folks who want to get into the industry. Of course, that does make having agood laptopa necessity, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to shoehorn yourself into one or two options, especially with how saturated the market is. Luckily, there are a lot of picks out there, whether you’re a beginner just starting out or a pro who wants to elevate your gear and skills to the next level....

With improved noise cancellation and sound quality, thesecond-generation Apple AirPods Proare one of thebest sets of earbudson the market. From Personalized Spatial Audio and world-class active noise cancellation (ANC) to the smaller things like extra-small eartips and case customization, the AirPods Pro 2 have a lot to offer. With so many features to experiment with, it’s possible you’re missing out on a little-known feature or two. But not anymore! We have rounded up all the best AirPods Pro 2 tips and tricks so you can make the most out of your new earbuds....