Scientists showcase brain-to-brain communication with game of 3-player ‘Tetris’

In the future, we might be able to use brain implants like Elon Musk’sproposed Neuralinkto directly connect both with other electronic devices and human beings; transmitting thoughts through a kind of high-tech telepathy. That’s still a long ways away, but researchers from the University of Washington have passed a milestone on that journey: Creating aBrainNet “social network” of mindswhich allows three people to send thoughts to one another’s heads. The goal?...

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Jerry Dickson

Texas awaits one signature to put a statewide stop to red light cameras

When Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs state House Bill 1631 into law, he will bring a halt to red light cameras in the state. Because Abbott campaigned against the technology when he ran for office, Texans assume his signature on the bill is a done deal, according to theDallas News. The stateSenate approved Texas House Bill 1631prohibiting photographic traffic signal enforcement systems. The deciding vote on the law was 23 to 8....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Kyle Wilson

The 5 most successful Hispanic tech startups in the world

When it comes to entrepreneurship, there’s a lot to celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic founders have spun up some groundbreaking and truly disruptive companies in the past decade, and many are now poised to make a big splash on the international stage. Among the most important Latin American startups in 2021 are those created in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina — and we’ve rounded them up and ranked them by their respective valuations to give you a sense of their size and influence....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Mr. Anthony Contreras

This giant Galaxy Z Fold 6 leak just spoiled everything

We can’t go a day without a newSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6leak. And today, there’s a significant one that may just cover the entire spec sheet for the upcoming device. And if this spec sheet is correct, some previous rumors might not be accurate. The specs come fromSmartprix, which typically is correct on these matters. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumored to have a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display with a 2160 x 1856 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Yolanda Johnson

Trulia enables homeseekers to know the neighborhood with a new app feature

The multi-billion-dollar real estate data giant Trulia is going hyperlocal across America this month with the launch of an enhanced digital experience for its free app. The new project is called Trulia Neighborhoods and it’s the result of a research project into what life is like in cities around the U.S. The Trulia Neighborhoods experience aims to amalgamate local knowledge and customs, hard logistical information like parking and safety, and original photography and drone footage to offer users a completely new way to discover a neighborhood they will love....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Gregory Rhodes

Viewbot service brags it gets streamers monetized on Twitch in just three months

Viewbot service brags it gets streamers monetized on Twitch in just three months A viewbotting service is boasting that it can get streamers into Twitch’s Partner Program in as little as three months, adding fuel to the growing concerns over fake viewership on the platform. Viewbotting – artificially inflating a streamer’s viewer count with automated programs – has been a long-running problem in the livestream space. It creates the illusion of popularity, helping channels climb Twitch’s rankings and attract more attention from real users....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Ray Brown

Watch Boston Dynamics’ dog-like robot don a dog suit and dance

Boston Dynamics has shared a video of its dog-like Spot robot dancing in a dog costume. The clip, which shows “Sparkles” pulling some moves opposite a Spot sans suit, was made to mark International Dance Day on April 29. “Sparkles is a custom costume designed just for Spot to explore the intersections of robotics, art, and entertainment,” Boston Dynamics said in a comment accompanying the video. Spot’s moves are created using Boston Dynamics’ specially designed Choreographer software....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Jessica Watson

Windows 11 is finally bringing a highly requested feature to the Start Menu

Microsoft is testing some highly-requested changes to theWindows 11Start Menu. In the latest Windows Insider Dev Channel build, beta testers are getting additional customization options, including the ability to right-click on Start to quickly access Start settings. Available in Windows 11 build 22509, Microsoft is dubbing these changes as “a good set of improvements.” With the changes, beta testers can choose the “more pins” or “more recommendations” layout option to show an extra row of either pins or recommendations, respectively....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Sharon Alvarado DVM

X-Men ’97 review: a nostalgic reminder that superheroes can still be fun

“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.“ Nostalgia can be dangerous. What we once thought of as great in our youth can turn out to be mediocre when it’s viewed with fresh, modern eyes. The 1992-1996 seriesX-Men: The Animated Seriesis one show that hasn’t aged well; what once seemed dynamic, exciting, and fun to watch for a 10-year-old in the early ’90s now seems clunky, corny, and bad to a grown adult in 2024....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Michael Henderson

"Brilliant Actress": Will Smith Talks About Working With I Am Legend's Dog That He Nearly Adopted

Summary I Am Legendstar Will Smith praises Abbey the dog, his beloved co-star in the 2007 hit film. Loosely based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Richard Matheson, the film followed virologist Robert Neville (Will Smith) as he resided in the detritus of New York after it was broken down by a zombie-like plague. The film opened to solid reviews and grossed $585 million at the global box office....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · John Thomas

"Let's Cure Gotham": Batman's Terrifying New Weapon Will Finally 'Save Gotham' in the Darkest Way Possible

Summary Warning! Contains Spoilers For Batman #148! For decades,Batmanhas been struggling to get Gotham City under control – but his crusade against crime has always had its limits. The criminal element has always been something Batman has just barely been able to hold back, but now,the Zur-En-Arrh variant of Batman seems to have a plan that will change the criminals of Gotham City forever. Previews forBatman#148 – by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez – make it clear that as Zur continues to cement his control over Gotham City, the only thing left is to make sure the criminals currently locked up don’t simply break out and continue causing destruction....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Jason Walsh

10 Biggest Reveals From Nintendo Direct (June 2024)

Summary TheNintendo Directis the company’s premier event for showcasing new games and updating previous announcements, and this year’s July 2024 Direct was no exception. Featuring 40 minutes of reveals, trailers, and development updates, the latest iteration of the event was unusually long, and featured some massive surprises for the latter half of Nintendo’s calendar year. Taking place on the morning of August 12, 2025, theNintendo Direct was announcedjust a day prior to the event itself - but wasleaked earlier by a strayAmong Ustrailerprematurely uploaded to YouTube....

May 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1750 words · Matthew Reyes

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid review

“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.“ The name may be the same, but there is a very big difference between the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and its predecessor. The 2019 model is aplug-in hybrid, meaning it can recharge its battery pack using either its internal combustion engine or an external electricity source....

May 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1901 words · John Dixon