Quibi wants to be the streaming service for people short on time

This story is part of our continuing coverage of CES 2020, including tech and gadgets from the showroom floor. The new appQuibihas been in talks since last year, and at CES 2020, the company announced more features and information on what to expect from the bite-sized streaming service once it debuts in April. During its keynote presentation at CES on Wednesday, Quibi announced that it would launch on April 6 with 175 new original shows and 8,500 “quick bites” of content that are 4 to 7 minutes in length....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Brittney Lane

Relive the iPhone launch exactly 18 years ago via this TV news report

Can you believe that the first iPhone launched exactly 18 years ago on June 29? Do you remember what you were doing that day? Oh hang on, maybe you weren’t even born then. The late Steve Jobs, then Apple’s CEO, had unveiled the revolutionary smartphone five months earlier, in January 2007. In the intervening months, the company created enough hype to encourage hordes of people to descend upon Apple Stores in the U....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · William Mcconnell

Save your money: 2022 is going to be gaming’s next big year

It’s no secret that 2021 has been a quiet year for gaming. While the indie scene has been as active and exciting as ever, larger studios have had todelay their biggest games, largely due to development challenges posed by having people work form home. While we’ve seen some high-profile hits likeDeathloopandResident Evil Villagethis year, many of 2021’s most anticipated titles ended up moving to 2022. If you feel like you haven’t played many new games this year, that’s about to change....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Jessica Wright

Sennheiser PXC 550 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.“ When you think of noise-cancelling headphones, you probably think of Bose. The company created the technology, after all, and has lead the industry for 30 years. While plenty of brands have stirred into the mix since then, you’ll still see dark airplane seats everywhere populated with rows of Bose’s iconic (and semi-retired) QC15....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1481 words · Kimberly Wilson

Stellar Blade gets adults-only rating in Korea for nudity & violence ahead of PS5 launch

Stellar Blade gets adults-only rating in Korea for nudity & violence ahead of PS5 launch PS5 exclusiveStellar Bladehas received an adults-only rating in South Korea for its depiction of nudityand violence. Stellar Blade is no stranger when it comes to making headlines. This is largely down to the design behind the main character Eve, who Director Hyung-Tae Kim believes is one ofthe game’smain selling points. Eve has even been modeled after a famous Korean model, which Kim notes as having “the most attractive-looking body....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Justin White

TCL plays it safe on audio for 2019 with new super-simple soundbars

TCL had a pretty impressive 2018 thanks in no small part to the company’s sizeable lineup of Roku TVs (including theincredibly popular 6-Series). For CES, the Chinese brand is following up with an expansive range of new audio products to go along with its latest TV treasures, including a brand new assault on the portable audio market with four new headphone lines, as well as a slim collection of new soundbars....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Pamela Farrell

Terminally ill WoW player asks Blizzard to overturn ban before Molten Core

Terminally ill WoW player asks Blizzard to overturn ban before Molten Core World of Warcraft: Season of Discoveryis now in its final phase and raids are going live soon. One long-time, terminally ill WoW player won’t currently be able to enjoy it, however, after they claimed to be unjustly banned. In a post onReddit, the player shared that their account had been closed due to “exploiting the in-game economy.” While this is a huge deal for any WoW player, there are a couple of reasons that this appeal is considerably more contentious....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Steven Acosta

The Baldwins Season 1: Latest News & Everything We Know

Summary Movie star Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, recently announced that they’d be letting a camera crew into their home to filmThe Baldwins. The unscripted series will chronicle the lives of Baldwin family members. The couple has been married for 12 years, and they have seven children together. With so many kids in the mix, their chaotic home is the perfect environment for a reality show. As an actor, Alec has had a storied career, which includes multiple accolades....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Dawn White

The Kat Walk C2 looks to be the ultimate VR treadmill

As virtual reality becomes more commonplace, we’ll need ways ofmoving in a virtual worldwithout accidentally crashing into our furniture. Kat VR is hoping it’s up to the challenge via the second-generation of its Kat Walk C VR treadmill. Originally reported byRoad to VR, the Kat Walk C2 is basically an omnidirectional treadmill that allows the user to “freely” move about a virtual environment as naturally as real life. This includes walking, jogging, sprinting, dodging, jumping, kneeling, and other actions you may perform in a game....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Dorothy Garcia

This vampire star is feeding on its companion to create a ‘super-outburst’

Astronomers have spotted a “vampire star,” feeding on one of its brethren in a dwarf nova. A nova is an event marked by the sudden appearance of a bight, seemingly new star, which fades over a period of weeks or months. Traditional novae consist of a white dwarf feeding on a companion star, typically a main sequence, subgiant, or red giant star. As the white dwarf absorbs matter from its companion, gas begins to fall onto the white dwarf’s surface to create an atmosphere which is heated and begins to glow when fusion occurs....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Anthony Ortiz

U.S. Open live stream: How to watch Round 2 for free

Watch the U.S. Open live stream on Fubo TV FuboTVis always a reliable bet for any sports fans. There’s all you need to watch the U.S. Open (although no Peacock) along with access to at least 145 channels. There’s the likes of Fox Sports 1 and 2, MLB Network, NFL Network, and plenty more too. For your non-sporting needs, there’s always Paramount, Bravo, Disney Channel, and others too. FuboTV costs from $75 per month but there is aFuboTV free trial....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Donna Peterson

When does Date Everything release? Launch times explained

When does Date Everything release? Launch times explained Date Everythingis finally here, bringing all the attractive furniture to your screens, and likely your dreams. However, it doesn’t drop at the same time for everyone. If you’re looking to romance your door, floor, or walls, or want to hear the sweet sounds of your favorite voice actor as you attempt to romance them in furniture form, then Date Everything is the game for you....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Adam Sanders

Windows 11 on a Lumia 950 XL? These students somehow pulled it off

Sometimes, what’s old and abandoned can become new again — if you’re skilled enough to do it. That’s just what one engineering student managed to accomplish by tweaking an old Lumia 950 XL Windows Phone to run Microsoft’s newWindows 11operating system. As seen in the clip above, the engineering student showcases how well Windows 11 runs on the Lumia. Though it looks quite small on a mobile display, you may see that touch, the new Windows 11 gestures and new File Explorer, and even Widgets work just fine....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Patrick Cooper