Drones can be used for all manner of applications, fromsnapping breathtaking photostoracingtoinspecting aging infrastructureto … robbing food trucks? While hopefully not the start of a new high-tech crime spree straight out of an episode ofBlack Mirror, the owners of a pair of food carts in Portland, Oregon recently had their property burglarized by a thief who used a drone to help carry out the alleged crime. The drone was reportedly employed as a surveillance tool in the robbery of two Piedmont Station food carts, Hapa Howie’s and PDX Dönerländ....

Few video game genres have been as played out as the beat ‘em up, butMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewindshows that the format still has juice left in it. This style of simple action game has been around since the days when arcades dominated and remained a particularly fruitful indie game niche. Beat ‘em ups are some of my favorite games to play when it needs a quick dose of somewhat mindless gaming fun, and I’ve appreciated the recent wave of licensed beat ‘em ups that we’ve gotten for franchises likeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesand G....

Few things are more hardcore than 3D-printing metal. We can think of just two off the top of our head: Pressure cookers and cave diving. That’s about it. The point is, 3D-printing metal is really cool. One of the leaders in the hardcore industry is the aptly namedDesktop Metal, a company that’s practically hell-bent on making this hardcore technology accessible, not just for the military industrial complex, but for the civilian industrial complex as well....

As increasing the sustainability of our modern lifestyles becomes an ever more significant concern, it’s important that we recognize those who make an effort to reduce the impact of humans on our planet. That’s why it’s great to see that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given Samsung Electronics two awards in recognition of the company’s accomplishments as a sustainability leader and innovator. Gold Tier Award For the eighth year in a row, Samsung won the Gold Tier Award, which is the EPA’s highest award for recycling of e-waste collection....

We’re still waiting for pricing on Samsung’sMicroLED TVand its full2021 TV and soundbar lineup, but the company has announcedpre-order pricingand availability on three of its new soundbars, including the HW-Q800A — the model that edges in right under theHW-Q950A flagship. Earlier this month Samsung opened pre-orders for its Neo QLED TV models, in both 4K and 8K versions. There are still plenty of models and sizes missing from Samsung’s full 2021 TV list, but here’s what we know so far (we’ll update this list as more pricing info gets announced)....

It’s a brand-new year, and that means new and exciting innovations in the world of smart home technology. Although no one can say for sure what this year might hold for the ever-expanding industry, we can make a few educated guesses based on the direction it is currently headed, as well as with what we know from CES 2022 so far. Autonomy and robots Whether we’re ready for it or not, it’s clear that the biggest names in the smart home world are devoting a not-insignificant amount of time and research to household robots....

Apple will start rolling outiPadOS 18to users globally on Monday. The update will include a significant new feature for users in Europe. With iPadOS 18, Europeans can download and use apps from third-party app stores, thanks to the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The Act promotes competition and reduces large tech companies’ control over their platforms, which Apple initially opposed, but is now complying with. It’s also something Android tablet users have enjoyed for years, so it’s still nice to see the functionality finally expand to the iPad....

Summary The classicSpongeBob SquarePantsantagonist Plankton will now get his own Netflix movie. Sheldon Plankton and his computer wife Karen are an iconic aspect of the popular animated series, which first aired in 1999. SinceSpongeBob’s debut, several feature-length movies have been made, most recently including 2020’sThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run. Now,Netflixhas announced thedevelopment of a Plankton-centric movie. Along with this news came the revelation of the film’s first image....

If you’re looking for a new horror game, you’re in luck. Devolver Digital just announced and released a brand new game,Look Outside. The terrifying game is a genre hybrid that mashessurvival horrorand turn-based RPG systems into one retro adventure that’s loaded with good scares and tons of pixelated gore. Ahead of its announcement, Digital Trends went hands on withLook Outsideto get a feel for the surprisingly terrifying new release. The project comes from indie developer Francis Coulombe, who previously released a smaller version of the game onitch....

The previousSupermantrailers have placedDavid Corenswet’s Man of Steelat the center of the footage. The movie’s title isSuperman, notSuperman vs. Lex Luthor. However, Superman’s archenemy and chief rival, Lex Luthor, is prominently featured in the newSupermantrailer from Warner Bros., which features information on how to purchase tickets. “Now, as planned, I will destroy you,” Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor says to Superman as he infiltrates the Fortress of Solitude. The threats don’t stop there....

We’re only months away from the fall season, which is typically when Apple announces the next generation ofiPhoneand Apple Watch. This year, we’re expecting theiPhone 15and iPhone 15 Pro alongside theApple Watch Series 9. This means that the iPhone rumor mill is in full swing, and we’ve been gettinga lotof iPhone 15 news lately. Over the weekend,9to5Mac released an exclusive reportwith new renderings and details of what the iPhone 15 Pro will look like....

“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.“ The Nothing Phone 2a is going to get a lot of attention. First for its design, then for the flashing Glyph lights on the back, and finally for the price. The look and lights will split opinion, but there’s no doubt that the phone has a really competitive price, and it’s all set to be talked about alongside other great value hardware....

“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.“ If you’re in the market for a newgaming headsetand own multiple systems, choosing a compatible model can be a pain. After all, you want audio parity across all of your devices, and you don’t want to clutter up your gaming space with numerous headsets that only work on one machine....