Second-generation Apple Pencil writes a new chapter for device

The newiPad Pro, MacBook Air, andMac Minimay have stolen the show at Apple’s Mac hardware event, but they weren’t the only announcements the company made. Alongside the new iPad Pro, Apple also took the wraps off of a new second-generation Apple Pencil to go with it. The Apple Pencil 2 offers a number of new features, including that it charges wirelessly — meaning you don’t have to plug it in to the Lightning port, which you wouldn’t be able to do now anyway given the fact that the new iPad Pro features a USB-C port instead....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Anthony Jackson

Shameik Moore responds to Laura Harrier’s “weirdo” slam after deleting viral video

Shameik Moore responds to Laura Harrier’s “weirdo” slam after deleting viral video Laura Harrier asked the Miles Morales actor Shameik Moore to remove a post featuring her after rumors circulated suggesting they were a couple. It featured an old clip of them taking photos together, which Moore had shared on his social media accounts with a Spider emoji to reference Spider-Man. She replied to a comment on TikTok which said “Laura you settle for Shameik Moore, thats less af,” stating: “I’m literally engaged....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Samantha Reynolds

Showtime’s live-action ‘Halo’ TV series loses its director

Halo 6Image used with permission by copyright holder Given how long a live-actionHalotelevision series — or movie, for that matter — has spent indevelopment limbo, it’s reasonable for fans to be a little skeptical of any news surrounding the project, and the latest report certainly won’t inspire additional confidence. Rise of the Planet of the Apesdirector Rupert Wyatt has reportedly exited the project due to scheduling conflicts, leaving the series in search of someone to helm the multiple episodes Wyatt was attached to direct....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Kylie Chase

Sinners review: a fiendishly fantastic horror masterpiece

“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.“ Writer-directorRyan Cooglerhas unleashed another blockbuster phenomenon with his vampire horror film,Sinners. This story follows twin gangster brothers who return to their hometown in Mississippi in the 1930s, hoping to open a juke joint with the money they gained working for Al Capone....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Jose Marsh

Star Wars: One Quote From Each Main Character That Perfectly Sums Up Their Personality

Summary The main characters of theStar Warsgalaxy have a wide range of personalities, and many of them have perfectly summed up the essence of their characters themselves. Many ofthe best quotes inStar Warscome from the franchise’s most prominent characters. ThroughouttheStar Warsmovies and shows, the most important people in the galaxy far, far away have had some very important things to say, and they sometimes told other exactly who they were in a single line of dialogue....

August 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1787 words · David Perez

SwitchBot is the Chromecast of smart curtains

Lights, electronics, and even appliances can be switched on and off with a word. It’s time your curtains get smart, too. Starting today, October 22, you’re able to get the SwitchBot Curtain through itsKickstartercampaign. The Switchbot Curtain is a motorized device you can attach to your existing curtains in minutes. Once installed, you can use voice commands or an app to open and close your curtains. Voice controls are compatible withGoogle Home,Amazon Alexa, Siri, andHomePod....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Jeremy Campbell

Tesla edges toward Texas for its Cybertruck Gigafactory

Tesla is edging toward choosing Austin, Texas for the location of its Cybertruck Gigafactory, reports suggest. The electric-car company’s Model Y crossover will also be built at the facility. Tesla boss Elon Muskconfirmedon Thursday that his company has an option to buy a 2,100-acre plot of land close to Austin, but said it’s yet to go through with the purchase. This appears to be because it’s waiting for an Austin school district to consider an incentive deal that could save the company $68 million on its property tax bill over 10 years, according to local news outletStatesman....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Kenneth Cooper

The 10 strongest Invincible characters ranked

The 10 strongest Invincible characters ranked Invinciblemay be living up to his namesake, but he’s got plenty of competition — these are the show’s 10 most powerful characters, ranked from… well, strong toreallystrong. To put the strength of Invincible’s heroes and villains into context, it’s more than likely that they’d wipe the floor with most of the MCU (we’d give a fighting chance to the Hulk, but the rest — including Spider-Man — would likely be smooshed like a Thraxan slug under your shoe)....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Rachel Lynn

The Addams Family sends Wednesday to Nevermore in Netflix’s new teaser

It’s been 23 years sinceThe Addams Familyhad their own live-action TV show. However, Netflix is putting the spotlight on a single member of the family in its upcoming series,Wednesday. Yes, it’s true: America’s favorite Goth girl is going solo. But if the first teaser trailer forWednesdayis any indication, Wednesday Addams hasn’t lost her edge. Just ask the local high school swimming team who dared to harass her brother. Wednesday’s response to their cruelty involves trapping the swimmers in a pool with hungry piranhas....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Dr. Jennifer Campbell

The Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds are $159 today, normally $200

There’s no shortage of options out there if you’re on the hunt fortrue wireless earbuds deals, but we highly recommend going for the Beats Fit Pro. Amazon is selling them for $159, following a 20% discount from their original price of $200. We’re not sure how long you’ve got to take advantage of the $41 in savings, but since this is a limited-time offer, you should act like today’s the last day....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Laura Montgomery

The best overall TV of 2024 just got a 14% price cut

If you want to make a huge splash for your first major purchase of the year, we’re going to direct you to Amazon for one of the most anticipatedTV deals. The 65-inch Sony Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED 4K TV, which originally sells for $3,500, is available with a 14% discount that drops its price to $2,998. It’s still a pretty expensive screen, but the savings of $502 is huge for a popular TV that won’t always go on sale....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Melissa Avery

The best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra cases and covers

TheSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultrais Samsung’s latest Note device, and although it’s coming up on a year old, it’s still an impressive beast. With a stunning 6.9-inch AMOLED display, a triple-camera setup with Space Zoom, and a whopping 4,500mAh battery, it demands superior protection against drops and scratches. From rugged and protective cases to ones that are eco-friendly, we’ve rounded up some of the best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra cases and covers to keep your new phone safe and secure....

August 20, 2025 · 10 min · 1962 words · Gary Ray

The best student cell phone plans and deals in 2023

Wireless plans are notoriously expensive, and that’s even without including the average cost for a new phone. It means that if you’re on a tight budget, like most students and budding professionals entering the workforce who don’t have a lot of extra money to play with, you’re probably going to have a tough time choosing a provider. Tack on all of those extra taxes, fees, and potential overage charges, and there’s a good chance you might empty your wallet before you even have a chance to get started....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Sarah Pearson