No cash. No talking. What goes next? Welcome to your ‘app-tive’ digital life

Are your digital activities more efficient and fulfilling than your tech-free life? According to Bank of America’s 2018Trends in Consumer Mobility Report, digital technology is changing our behavior at an increasing pace. The report is based on survey results from just over 1,000 U.S. adults — Generation Z to baby boomers. The survey focused on relationships and personal communications, how and how often people use apps in their daily lives (their “app-tivity” level), and mobile apps and money....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Gregory Martinez

Pokemon Go Stadium Sights event: Shiny Emolga debut, bonuses, and more

Pokemon Go Stadium Sights event: Shiny Emolga debut, bonuses, and more Trainers have only just received confirmation of the next Pokemon Go season, calledShared Skies, but Niantic is already springing events on eager players. The first of the new season also ties in nicely with the upcomingPokemon Go Fest 2024 Sendai Japan event. Officially revealed by Niantic, the Pokemon Go Stadium Sights event features severalFightingandFlying-typePokemon appearing in the Pokemon Go Fest 2024 event in Sendai, Japan, and lets them explore the whole world....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Lisa Yu

Richard M. Sherman, Legendary Songwriter For 18 Disney Movies, Dies At 95

Summary Richard M. Shermanhas passed away. The legendary songwriter, who composed music alongside his brother Robert B. Sherman (who pre-deceased him in 2012 at age 86) as The Sherman Brothers, is best known for contributing music to more than a dozen classic Disney properties, both live-action and animated, includingMary Poppins,The Jungle Book,The Sword in the Stone, andThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Over the years, the duo were nominated for nine Oscars, winning two for Best Original Score forMary Poppinsand Best Original Song for “Chim Chim Cher-ee....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Jennifer Hall

Ryanair Roblox game made by teenagers goes viral after million flights

Ryanair Roblox game made by teenagers goes viral after million flights Roblox game inspired by Irish airline Ryanair has now gone viral after it ran a course to its millionth flight. The teenage developers behind the game have now garnered over 80,000 members in their Roblox group. Roblox’sextensive metaverse features a plethora of real-world simulator experiences where users can drive or travel in a vehicle. The Ryanair Roblox game is remarkable in this regard....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Natalie Moore

Samsung commits to improving the Galaxy S10’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

Samsung has vowed to continue improving the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on theGalaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plussmartphones, following the device’s launch with the new technology in February. If you’re still having problems with the new sensor, this will be welcome news. Fingerprint sensors are common on smartphones today, but Samsung opted to includeQualcomm’s new ultrasonic sensoron the S10, rather than one of the more common capacitive or photographic sensors. It is set underneath the display on the front of the phone, and not on the rear panel....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Ashley Russell

Sansui gaming monitors are on super sale for a limited time

In the market for a newgaming monitor? Sansui has two great options for you to choose from, and for a limited time, they’re on sale! TheSansui Computer Monitor 24-inch IPS Eye Care 1080P Displayis $77.99 — 40% off — right now on Amazon. It was $129.99. TheSansui 27-Inch WQHD 2560 x 1440 Gaming Monitor 180Hzis $139.99 — 26% off — right now also on Amazon. It was $189.99. Don’t sleep on these savings if you are ready to upgrade your home setup with a new, quality monitor....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Sean Hobbs

Save $50 on the Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL pressure cooker today

Prime Day may officially start on October 13, but Amazon has already started dropping some incrediblePrime Day dealswell in advance. The Ninja Food 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker is available on Amazon now for $50 off its normal price. The Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL is a fantastic device for the cluttered kitchen. Thanks to its 9-in-1 functionality, you can get rid of a lot of other gadgets. The Ninja Foodi will not only broil or dehydrate your food, but it will also slow cook, act as an air fryer, steam vegetables, bake and roast food, and can even help you make your own yogurt at home....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Andre Welch

Sleep Number’s Climate360 smart bed warms and cools sleepers for better comfort

This story is part of our continuing coverage of CES 2020, including tech and gadgets from the showroom floor. To get a better night’s sleep in 2020, Sleep Number debuted a new smart bed at CES this week that is sure to lull even insomniacs to sleep by controlling the bed’s temperature. The Climate360 Smart Bed creates microclimates on each side of the bed and can be adjusted based on someone’s needs....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Terry Madden

Sonos Roam 2 gets a surprise release alongside an app update

Alongside today’s launch of its first headphones,the Sonos Ace, Sonos has also quietly unveiled the second generation of its popular portable wireless speaker, the Sonos 2. TheSonos Roam 1launched in 2021 and has been a mainstay on out bestbest Bluetooth speakers listever since for its portability, excellent sound, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows it to connect to yourSonos network system. The second generation of the Sonos Roam remains largely the same (which isn’t a bad thing), except for a couple of key features....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · David Roth

Soundcore’s new Motion speakers are tough little portables with hi-res sound

Anker Soundcore Motion 300.Anker Soundcore Anker Soundcore has two new portable and ruggedBluetooth speakersthat fall under the Motion family of products: the $80 Motion 300 and the $60 Motion 100. The metal-clad speakers come in three color choices and feature support forhi-res audio. They will be available later this fall — you’re able to buy the Motion 300 on October 9 (black only), with the other two colors coming in November/December....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Eric Sanchez

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania review: It won’t quite make you go ape

“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.“ Even though it’s been 20 years since the release of the originalSuper Monkey Ball,the game continues to hold true to its arcade roots. This coin-op influence can still be felt inSuper Monkey Ball Banana Mania,the franchise’s latest installation....

June 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1517 words · Cindy Freeman

The 5G speed race is over and T-Mobile has won

Every few months, a new market analysis comes out comparing the top5Gperformance and availability among U.S. carriers. Each time, we wonder if the latest report will finally toppleT-Mobile, which has held a commanding lead over rivals AT&T andVerizonfor years. Yet, with each new report, T-Mobile pulls farther ahead while AT&T and Verizon areleft in the dust. With that in mind, Opensignal’s latest5G Experience Reportdoesn’t bring too many surprises, at least in broad strokes....

June 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Patrick Webb

The all-electric Genesis Essentia concept is the luxury future we want to see

Hyundai’s Genesis brand wants to establish itself as a luxury player to rival the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus, but to do that, Genesis needs to expand its lineup beyond thecurrent range of sedans. At the 2018 New York Auto Show, Genesis teased what one of those future models might be. The Genesis Essentia concept is an all-electric GT coupe that shows this luxury newcomer is capable of building desirable cars....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Lori Wright