Pokemon Legends Z-A starters hiding in plain sight ahead of official reveal

Pokemon Legends Z-A starters hiding in plain sight ahead of official reveal The starter Pokemon for Legends Z-A are hiding in plain sight ahead of the game’s release date or proper reveal. It’s a good time to be a Pokemon fan, from the new and popular app,Pokemon TCG Pocket, to the continual updates for Niantic’sPokemon Go, thePrismatic EvolutionsTCG set and more. In addition, there is plenty of hype and anticipation about the release of Pokemon Legends Z-A, the next installment in the historic video game franchise....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Stephanie Williams

Razer just jumped into the smartphone business with the acquisition of Nextbit

Did Razer just get into the smartphone business? The popular gaming peripheral maker said on Monday that it acquired Nextbit Systems Inc., the company responsible for the cloud-basedNextbit Robin smartphone. Robin is based on a forked version of Android called Nextbit OS that seamlessly merges local and cloud storage so users never run out of space. It also continuously adapts to how it’s used to provide a smartphone environment that evolves with the owner’s changing needs....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Charles French

Roku Express, Roku Streaming Stick+ discounted for Prime Day

With the arrival of Amazon’s Prime Day there are loads of amazing deals to be had, and we’ve rounded up some of the bestPrime Day dealsfor you, detailing bargains at Amazon on all sorts of electronics. But it’s not only headphones, TVs, and laptops that are on sale — there’s also an entire week, from October 11 to October 17, during which streaming device manufacturer Roku is offering discounts on accessories that can turn your dumb old TV into a shiny smart TV for less than fifty dollars....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Tyler Dickson

Silicon, watch out — researchers found the future of semiconductors

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Houston, and other facilities have just publishedan interesting paperthat speculates on the future of silicon — or rather, a possible lack thereof. According to the report, using cubic boron arsenide (c-BAs) instead of silicon in semiconductor manufacturing could bring a host of benefits, including better thermals, conductivity, and a performance increase worthy of the future of computing. Is silicon going to become obsolete?...

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Shawn Smith

Sonos Playbar 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.“ While there are plenty of ways to improve upon the sound coming from your TV’s speakers, sound bars are currently the most popular. Today, nearly every major speaker or TV manufacturer has at least one in its lineup, and the once-novel sound bar category has grown to offer a dizzying array of choices in all manner of sizes and prices....

June 16, 2025 · 11 min · 2219 words · Joseph Johnson

Sound of Freedom 2: Everything we know

Sound of Freedom 2: Everything we know Here’s everything we know about Sound of Freedom 2, the possible sequel to the hit, controversial indie thriller starring Jim Caviezel. In a year whereIndiana Jones 5and theMCU’sfirst movie of a new phase flopped andChristopher Nolan’sthree-hour atomic bomb epicOppenheimerisone of the highest-grossing films, it’s quite the feat to be recognized as the biggest box office anomaly – but that’s definitelySound of Freedom. The movie, which comes from Angel Studios and director Alejandro Monteverde, starsThe Passion of the Christ’s Caviezelas Tim Ballard, a former government agent who embarks on a mission to rescue children from sex traffickers in Colombia....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · Francisco Schmidt

Starfield will have an Oblivion-style persuasion minigame

WhenStarfieldlaunches at the end of this year, it will apparently feature a persuasion minigame that takes “beats” from the one found inThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Speaking ina new trailerabout the interactions players will have with NPCs,Starfieldlead quest designer Will Shen explained that players will be able to persuade NPCs through a small dialogue minigame, though it won’t be a carbon copy ofOblivion‘s. “It was funny, we didn’t start with an evolution of ‘let’s look back at the oldOblivionsystem’ but, there are a couple of beats there....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Todd Sullivan

Super Mario RPG is halfway between a remaster and remake

BetweenThe Super Mario Bros. MovieandSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, it’s been a banner year for the Italian video game icon – and it’s not over yet. On November 17, Nintendo will cap off a successful 2023 with the hotly anticipatedSuper Mario RPG. The surprising release brings back one of the plumber’s most eccentric adventures, 1996’sSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Starsfor the Super Nintendo. It’s a neglected cult classic that’s been long overdue for some attention....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Jennifer Hunt

Taylor Swift X-Men Rumors Debunked, Deadpool & Wolverine Report Ends Years Of Speculation

Summary AsDeadpool & Wolverinegets closer to its July release, the bigMarvel Cinematic Universetheory about Taylor Swift showing up gets officially debunked. Marvel Studios may only have one MCU film for 2024, but it will arguably be one of the most important ones. With Ryan Reynolds making the leap from Fox’s X-Men franchise,Deadpool & Wolverinewill change MCU historyforever, as the Merc With a Mouth enters the franchise. Despite the popular theories that Swift would be part of theDeadpool & Wolverinecast, the global pop star is, in fact, not showing up in the MCU installment, according toEntertainment Weekly....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Alexander Roberts

The 10 Best Dragon Ball Manga Covers

Summary First debuting in 1984, Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballis one of the most successful shonen manga in history. As of 2024, the series has sold over 260 million copies worldwide. It has been adapted into several extremely successful anime series by Toei Animation. It’s also served as amajor influencefor many of the other series that came after it, especially theBig Three-Naruto, Bleach,andOne Piece. One of the things that made the manga so successful was the amazing artwork that graced each volume’s cover....

June 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1541 words · Nicole Lawrence

The Aventon Abound cargo ebike is perfect for grocery trips, hauling gear, and more

This content was produced in partnership with Aventon. Ebikes or electric bikes are the next wave of sustainable and convenient transportation, merging the manual machinations of a bicycle with an electric motor to empower the average rider. Aventon is at the forefront of that innovation, offering several thoughtful models like theLevel.2 Commuter, or the off-road friendlyAventure.2with fat tires. This time around they’ve shifted focus a little, offering an ebike, as you might expect, but with quite a bit more utility....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Alisha Moore

The best Dyson vacuums (cordless and upright options)

If you’re familiar with Dyson, then you know that it makes everything from hair dryers to bladeless fans, and it uses that same tech to make high-end vacuums. To that end, Dyson vacuums have become some of the most sought-after vacuums, although being so packed with features does mean that they cost a pretty penny. So, before spending a bunch of money buying a Dyson vacuum, check out our guide and top picks for various categories below, whether you want a high-end Dyson vacuum or something that’s just light and slim....

June 16, 2025 · 11 min · 2338 words · Julia Young

The best meal-planning apps for 2025

How do you handle grocery shopping? Do you have resolutions to eat a little healthier in the year ahead? It can be tough to do, especially on a budget — but with New Year’s resolutions on everyone’s mind, there are apps that can help you stick to a new diet plan. But making a change to your day-to-day routine is challenging. If you’re able to’t figure out what to cook (or how to cook it), one of the apps on this list can help you not only plan out meals but also your shopping trips to get all the supplies you need....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Sonia Brown