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Huawei P10: News and rumors

The Huawei P10 is shaping up to be a pretty impressive device, and although it's not official yet, there are plenty of rumors and leaks surrounding it. Here's everything you need to know.The post Huawei P10: News and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.

American Airlines is ditching seat-back displays in its new 737 jets

American Airlines is buying new jets without seat-back entertainment systems. Instead, it'll offer passengers free streaming of on-board movies and music, though it'll charge if you want to surf the web. The post American Airlines is ditching seat-back displays in its new 737 jets appeared first on Digital Trends.

American Airlines is ditching seat-back displays in its new 737 jets

American Airlines is buying new jets without seat-back entertainment systems. Instead, it'll offer passengers free streaming of on-board movies and music, though it'll charge if you want to surf the web. The post American Airlines is ditching seat-back displays in its new 737 jets appeared first on Digital Trends.

There’s an android helping out at an airport in California

SoftBank's Pepper robot has been showing up at stores, train stations, and other facilities around the world since landing on the scene in 2015. Oakland international airport is the latest place to extend an invitation. The post There’s an android helping out at an airport in California appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung CF791 ultrawide curved gaming monitor review

With features like quantum dots, a massive 1440p display, and a deep curve, the Samsung CF791 aims to impress. Does it excel, or fall short of lofty expectations?The post Samsung CF791 ultrawide curved gaming monitor review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Airthings Corentium Home radon detector review

Invisible and odorless, radon is a silent killer. The Corentium Home radon detector can tell you instantly if you’re being poisoned.The post Airthings Corentium Home radon detector review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Xiaomi Mi 6 news and rumors

Rumors of a successor to Xiaomi's 2016 Mi 5 flagship smartphone have begun to heat up, but the company has cooled off any hype by announcing that it will skip Mobile World Congress this year. The post Xiaomi Mi 6 news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.

Our favorite Samsung Gear VR apps might just turn you into ‘that guy’ on the bus

Before you put on your cool new Gear VR headset, you should know which apps and games are worth a download. Thankfully, we've put together a list of the best available right now, to ensure you can start enjoying VR straight away.The post Our favorite Samsung Gear VR apps might just turn you into ‘that guy’ on the bus appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple aims to help you sleep better with MacOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta

May devices offer a night mode that reduces the amount of blue light being projected, shifting colors to a warmer state that might allow us to go to sleep more naturally. Apple is now implementing Night Shift mode in MacOS Sierra.The post Apple aims to help you sleep better with MacOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta appeared first on Digital Trends.

Asus launches LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10 with an improved processor, battery

Asus has taken the wraps off of a new LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10, featuring an improved battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. The device is available in Malaysia and comes with a price tag of $405.The post Asus launches LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10 with an improved processor, battery appeared first on Digital Trends.

Asus launches LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10 with an improved processor, battery

Asus has taken the wraps off of a new LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10, featuring an improved battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. The device is available in Malaysia and comes with a price tag of $405.The post Asus launches LTE version of the ZenPad 3S 10 with an improved processor, battery appeared first on Digital Trends.

Google Maps now shows parking availability in ’25 metro areas’

Google Maps now shows you the best places to park, but only in 25 metro areas in the U.S., including New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston. Parking availability is ranked in three levels: Easy, medium, and limited. The post Google Maps now shows parking availability in ’25 metro areas’ appeared first on Digital Trends.

Put an emoji on it: Study finds popular symbols can boost app downloads

Apps with emoji in their description generally generate more downloads than apps that lack them, according to a recent study. Results vary by demographic, country, and ethnicity. The post Put an emoji on it: Study finds popular symbols can boost app downloads appeared first on Digital Trends.

Put it where? Perifit combines gaming and kegel exercises

Perifit lets you control an app game with a vaginal sensor. The pelvic floor exerciser aims to help improve bladder control, improve core strength, and improve sex.The post Put it where? Perifit combines gaming and kegel exercises appeared first on Digital Trends.

Nvidia is now rolling out Software Upgrade 5.0 to older Shield TV units

Nvidia is upgrading its older Shield TV with the new features added to its 2017 model, such as the Android 7 Nougat update. Other features added to the 2015 unit include the new Nvidia Games app and 4K HDR Amazon Video streaming.The post Nvidia is now rolling out Software Upgrade 5.0 to older Shield TV units appeared first on Digital Trends.

Xiaomi won’t announce the Mi 6 — or any products — at Mobile World Congress

If Mobile World Congress seems a little light this year, there's a good reason why -- Samsung will not be announcing the Galaxy S8 at the annual trade show, and now Xiaomi will have zero announcements. The post Xiaomi won’t announce the Mi 6 — or any products — at Mobile World Congress appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers are programming robots to learn as human babies do

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon are taking a new approach to robotics. Using a $1.5 million grant from Google, they're programming robots and teaching them like human babies, according to reports.The post Researchers are programming robots to learn as human babies do appeared first on Digital Trends.

Deep learning algorithm does as well as the pros at recognizing skin cancer

Worried about a strange mole on your back? Why not let an algorithm look at it! That is the idea behind a recent project at Stanford University, with an AI that can recognize skin cancer as well as the professionals.The post Deep learning algorithm does as well as the pros at recognizing skin cancer appeared first on Digital Trends.

LG’s latest mobile photo printer is now as light as your smartphone

LG's latest Zink mobile photo printer now weighs only about as much as the typical smartphone with an inkless printing design. The updated printer launched this week in international markets.The post LG’s latest mobile photo printer is now as light as your smartphone appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lenovo Moto Z 2017 news and rumors

Lenovo is deep in development for the 2017 Moto Z, and already rumors have been surfacing online, including that it could feature an iris scanner. Here's everything we know about the new phone so far.The post Lenovo Moto Z 2017 news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.

Avenza Maps can guide your outdoor trek when you don’t have network access

Avenza Maps, for iOS, Android, and Windows, downloads high-quality maps to your mobile device that utilizes location tracking even when your gadget doesn't have a network connection. The post Avenza Maps can guide your outdoor trek when you don’t have network access appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 news and rumors

Boasting a better processor than the Galaxy Tab S2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 could be one of the best Android tablets of the year. Here's everything we know about the upcoming device so far.The post Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 news and rumors

Boasting a better processor than the Galaxy Tab S2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 could be one of the best Android tablets of the year. Here's everything we know about the upcoming device so far.The post Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.

Luma Surround WiFi review

The Luma WiFi system isn't the newest kid on the block, but it's certainly one of the smallest mesh-based kits. How does it perform?The post Luma Surround WiFi review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Verizon eyeballs Charter in bid to become the second largest cable company in the U.S.

Verizon is looking to gain a firmer foothold in the wireline internet business. It's reportedly in talks to merge with cable company Charter, which recently purchased Time Warner Cable.The post Verizon eyeballs Charter in bid to become the second largest cable company in the U.S. appeared first on Digital Trends.

Verizon eyeballs Charter in bid to become the second largest cable company in the U.S.

Verizon is looking to gain a firmer foothold in the wireline internet business. It's reportedly in talks to merge with cable company Charter, which recently purchased Time Warner Cable.The post Verizon eyeballs Charter in bid to become the second largest cable company in the U.S. appeared first on Digital Trends.

Our absolute favorite HTC Vive games

So you’re considering an HTC Vive, but don't know which games you should pick up on SteamVR? Check out these 10 titles, whether you're into rhythm-based gaming, interstellar dogfights, or something else entirely.The post Our absolute favorite HTC Vive games appeared first on Digital Trends.

Size matters not: KDE Slimbooks measure 0.70 inches with sixth-gen Intel CPUs

The KDE community announced the launch of a KDE-branded Slimbook packing a sixth-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor. They're based on the KDE Neon platform and the KDE Plasma Desktop interface, which is built for Linux PCs.The post Size matters not: KDE Slimbooks measure 0.70 inches with sixth-gen Intel CPUs appeared first on Digital Trends.

LG’s next big phone will debut in Barcelona on February 26

Rumors are circulating about LG's next flagship smartphone, the G6. Whatever the company has in store for us, the phone will have to be a stunner, as LG failed to spark interest in its modular ecosystem with the G5.The post LG’s next big phone will debut in Barcelona on February 26 appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Rosetta Disk will last 1,000 years, contains mankind’s most important books

Containing thousands of pages of information in hundreds of languages, the Rosetta Wearable Disk is two centimeters in diameter and contains all the books you need to start civilization over!The post The Rosetta Disk will last 1,000 years, contains mankind’s most important books appeared first on Digital Trends.

Watch what happens when NFL quarterbacks are ‘replaced’ with drones

Just how good are the Pro Bowl receivers? A new drone drop competition is aiming to find out at tonight's Skills Showdown, tossing down footballs from quadcopters hovering 200 feet in the air.The post Watch what happens when NFL quarterbacks are ‘replaced’ with drones appeared first on Digital Trends.

Cricket customers now get more data for the same low price

Cricket has long been a solid option for those looking for maximum coverage at a relatively low price, who don't mind slower data speeds. Starting tomorrow, the company will raise high-speed data allowances across several of its plans.The post Cricket customers now get more data for the same low price appeared first on Digital Trends.

Pearl RearVision Backup Camera review

Tired of convoluted and invasive backup camera systems, a team of ex-Apple engineers developed RearVision, an entirely wireless backup camera with an integrated solar panel for keeping it charged. The post Pearl RearVision Backup Camera review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Mozilla directs Firefox to disable Web of Trust add-on due to user data concerns

Mozilla's Firefox browser is apparently disabling the WOT add-on and marking it as suspicious, after removing the WOT add-on from the catalog in November 2016. Now, those users who still have WOT installed in Firefox are no longer able to use it.The post Mozilla directs Firefox to disable Web of Trust add-on due to user data concerns appeared first on Digital Trends.

‘Scrabble’ with slang words is the best way to describe Ludacris’ new game

On Thursday, Ludacris helped release Slang N' Friendz, a mobile game that "gives players of all ages the chance to communicate using their favorite words by incorporating a dictionary database of slang words compiled from across the globe."The post ‘Scrabble’ with slang words is the best way to describe Ludacris’ new game appeared first on Digital Trends.

Google Allo’s second bot, Lucky, tosses GIFs into your conversations

Google Allo, a messaging app that first debuted the company's artificially intelligent Assistant, now lets users chat with another "bot." The bot, named "Lucky," will toss GIFs into your conversations. The post Google Allo’s second bot, Lucky, tosses GIFs into your conversations appeared first on Digital Trends.

Report: Apple will join Google, Microsoft, and IBM in the Partnership on AI

Reports indicate that Apple could announce its entry into the Partnership on AI this week, joining companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM that co-founded the consortium in 2016.The post Report: Apple will join Google, Microsoft, and IBM in the Partnership on AI appeared first on Digital Trends.

Report: Apple will join Google, Microsoft, and IBM in the Partnership on AI

Reports indicate that Apple could announce its entry into the Partnership on AI this week, joining companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM that co-founded the consortium in 2016.The post Report: Apple will join Google, Microsoft, and IBM in the Partnership on AI appeared first on Digital Trends.

Keep your Facebook account safer with a physical USB key or NFC-enabled phone

Starting today, users and companies can further secure their Facebook accounts on PC or Chrome for Android using a USB- or NFC-compatible physical security key.The post Keep your Facebook account safer with a physical USB key or NFC-enabled phone appeared first on Digital Trends.

Keep your Facebook account safer with a physical USB key or NFC-enabled phone

Starting today, users and companies can further secure their Facebook accounts on PC or Chrome for Android using a USB- or NFC-compatible physical security key.The post Keep your Facebook account safer with a physical USB key or NFC-enabled phone appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus wants to help you set up the perfect virtual reality room

Oculus VR has published the first of a four-part series aimed at helping Rift owners set up the perfect VR room. This first post goes into detail on the Oculus sensor field of view and ideal placement.The post Oculus wants to help you set up the perfect virtual reality room appeared first on Digital Trends.

Mozilla’s Firefox 51 will soon alert you to unencrypted web pages

The latest version of Mozilla's Firefox browser makes it clearer than ever if you're on a potentially unsafe website, starting with pages that ask for passwords. Eventually, Firefox will alert on all unsecured sites.The post Mozilla’s Firefox 51 will soon alert you to unencrypted web pages appeared first on Digital Trends.

Pocket-sized gluten sensor aims to make life easier for celiac disease sufferers

Nima is a discrete gluten testing device that can detect trace amounts of gluten in any kind of food. Tiny quantities of gluten are still harmful to people with serious allergies, and the testing pods let you analyze anything.The post Pocket-sized gluten sensor aims to make life easier for celiac disease sufferers appeared first on Digital Trends.

Pocket-sized gluten sensor aims to make life easier for celiac disease sufferers

Nima is a discrete gluten testing device that can detect trace amounts of gluten in any kind of food. Tiny quantities of gluten are still harmful to people with serious allergies, and the testing pods let you analyze anything.The post Pocket-sized gluten sensor aims to make life easier for celiac disease sufferers appeared first on Digital Trends.

For a limited time, enjoy 10 percent off when buying two Kindle Fire tablets

Amazon is offering a limited-time discount on their popular line of Kindle Fire tablets. Enjoy 10-percent savings on either the Kindle Fire and Fire HD when buying two of the same model.The post For a limited time, enjoy 10 percent off when buying two Kindle Fire tablets appeared first on Digital Trends.

‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ will not have Switch’s ‘HD rumble’ feature

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be released simultaneously on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch when it debuts in March. Because of that though, it won't make use of the Switch's new HD Rumble feature.The post ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ will not have Switch’s ‘HD rumble’ feature appeared first on Digital Trends.

Charge your phone or give your car a boost with Suaoki jump-starter, now $90

For $90, the Suaoki car jump-starter and portable charger gives you power for batteries both big and small. Give your car a jump with the included jumper cables or just charge your phone or other device.The post Charge your phone or give your car a boost with Suaoki jump-starter, now $90 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Tough as scales: Researchers create protective material inspired by fish skin

In a bid to build flexible and durable protective wear, researchers from McGill University turned to nature for inspiration and frequented a fish market to find test subjects.The post Tough as scales: Researchers create protective material inspired by fish skin appeared first on Digital Trends.

Creative unveils improved Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition gaming headset

On Thursday, Creative unveiled the Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition gaming headset, which offers even better performance than the original while keeping the same comfort and durability.The post Creative unveils improved Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition gaming headset appeared first on Digital Trends.

Biometric research suggests monitoring your mental well-being for authentication

In a new paper, a researcher has presented a novel method of biometric authentication by collecting brainwaves from a person to determine that they are of a sound state of mind before granting access to a system or account.The post Biometric research suggests monitoring your mental well-being for authentication appeared first on Digital Trends.

Sony could unveil five new phones, some packing Snapdragon 835, at MWC 2017

It looks like Sony might have a big year at Mobile World Congress 2017. In fact, reports suggest that the company could launch a hefty five new phones at the show, ranging from flagship models to budget phones.The post Sony could unveil five new phones, some packing Snapdragon 835, at MWC 2017 appeared first on Digital Trends.

BenQ introduces another monitor aimed at creative professionals

The BenQ PD2710QC is the latest in the company's PD line, and is aimed at those who need precision and solid color support. The 27-inch IPS LED display covers 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut with Technicolor certification.The post BenQ introduces another monitor aimed at creative professionals appeared first on Digital Trends.

The latest version of Google Chrome now disables Flash content for all users

Google released the latest version of its Chrome browser this week, bringing its new Flash-blocking HTML5 by default feature to the masses. The updated browser also now supports WebGL 2.0 for richer web-based 3D experiences and games.The post The latest version of Google Chrome now disables Flash content for all users appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft joins Uber in allowing commuters to use pretax dollars to pay for rides

Your morning commute may not get any less stressful, but here's hoping it gets cheaper. On Wednesday, Lyft announced a series of new partnerships that allow you to use pretax dollars in order to get you to your officeThe post Lyft joins Uber in allowing commuters to use pretax dollars to pay for rides appeared first on Digital Trends.

18 major Kindle Fire problems, and how to fix them

Is your Amazon tablet giving you grief? Is it refusing to behave the way you expect? Take a deep breath -- everything will be fine. Here are some widely-reported Kindle Fire HDX problems and a few possible solutions to go with them. The post 18 major Kindle Fire problems, and how to fix them appeared first on Digital Trends.

Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.The post Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time appeared first on Digital Trends.

Got an idea for a Google Daydream app? You can make it!

Google has opened up the doors of its Google Daydream VR platform, making it possible for anyone with a good idea for an app, and the programming chops to make it, to get their content into Daydream virtual reality.The post Got an idea for a Google Daydream app? You can make it! appeared first on Digital Trends.

‘DiRT 4’ is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in June 2017

Codemasters has announced a new instalment of its DiRT series, detailing its unique Your Stage route creation system and dropping hints about classic gameplay modes that will return in the new game.The post ‘DiRT 4’ is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in June 2017 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Mathematician suggests firing deep-ocean sound waves could stop tsunamis

In 2004, a tsunami in the Indian Ocean killed 230,000 people. A new proposal from the U.K.’s Cardiff University thinks future tsunamis could be halted in their tracks by using deep-ocean sound waves.The post Mathematician suggests firing deep-ocean sound waves could stop tsunamis appeared first on Digital Trends.

Verizon unveils unlimited calling to certain countries for $15 per month

Verizon unveiled Unlimited Together World, which lets you place unlimited calls to a certain number of countries for $15 per month. Alternatively, Unlimited Together North America does the same for Mexico and Canada.The post Verizon unveils unlimited calling to certain countries for $15 per month appeared first on Digital Trends.

Strange bedfellows: The definitive guide to getting rid of bedbugs

Sometimes, not letting the bedbugs bite is more difficult than it sounds. Whether you're looking for a DIY solution or professional gelp, our step-by-step guide can help you take back your home and exterminate those lousy stowaways. The post Strange bedfellows: The definitive guide to getting rid of bedbugs appeared first on Digital Trends.

Need to multi-task on your Mac? Here’s how to activate split view

The latest iterations of MacOS offer a native Split View feature that can automatically divide screen space between two applications. Using it is simple, even if it's not the most obvious feature in Apple's toolset.The post Need to multi-task on your Mac? Here's how to activate split view appeared first on Digital Trends.

Still under recall, GoPro quietly creates a cheaper way to replace crashed Karmas

No, the Karma drone still hasn't yet relaunched following a recall, but when it does, crashed drones will be easier to replace. The Karma Core is a replacement drone for pilots left with a controller, camera, and a broken drone.The post Still under recall, GoPro quietly creates a cheaper way to replace crashed Karmas appeared first on Digital Trends.

Google’s G Suite for Education app platform now has over 70 million users

Google's concerted push into the education market is paying off. Its school-focused G Suite for Education platform now boasts more than 70 million users. That's up from 60 million last year and 50 million in October 2015. The post Google’s G Suite for Education app platform now has over 70 million users appeared first on Digital Trends.