Intel gives a peek at what its Arctic Sound GPU could look like

As the 2020 release date for Intel’s first modern discrete GPU, code-named Arctic Sound, approaches, there continues to be much speculation on what it could physically look like. A new set of images showcased during an Intel presentation from the 2019 Game Developers Conference is now adding to the rumors, showing a peek of its would-be design. It should be noted, however, that this isn’t yet a final design, and is instead a render of where Intel intends to take the GPU into the future....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Robert Robinson

Is Marvel's Cosmos-Shaking G.O.D.S. Worth Checking Out? (Series Review)

Summary Warning! Contains spoilers for G.O.D.S. #8!Marvel’sG.O.D.S.is one of the boldest series it has released in recent years, and with the final issue out now, it’s worth reviewing the book as a whole.Exploring the full breadth of Marvel’s cosmic universe, the miniseries is a stunning achievement in both writing and artwork. It constantly throws new ideas at the wall, even as it teases readers with mysteries still to be fully revealed and ends with a promise of more to come....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Lisa Diaz

Lenovo doubles down on AMD Ryzen with new Legion gaming PCs

With the latest refresh of its Legion gaming lineup, Lenovo is placing big bets on AMD’s Ryzen processors to bring the needed power, performance, and battery life. Rightfully so, AMD’s latest 7nmRyzen 4000 mobile processorshave attracted plenty ofattention and praisefor its performance and affordable price, making them a great fit for a portable gaming system. The 4000 series aren’t available quite yet for desktops, but Lenovo also has a new gaming desktop as well, relying on AMD’s still capable and powerful Ryzen 3000 desktop family alongside the latest Nvidia RTX graphics....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Emily Frank

McDonald’s unearths an “ancient” Roman mosaic in Italy

McDonald’s unearths an “ancient” Roman mosaic in Italy A McDonalds promo in Rome, Italy saw the company unearthing the ancient history of McDonald’s. Themed after period mosaics, the fixture looks like a historic discovery. McDonald’sis a truly global brand at this point, ubiquitous around the world. They’ve done a number ofregion-specific itemsand promotions to make their mark. However, their most recent venture in Europe isn’t a limited-time item: It’s a limited-time archeological dig....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Heather Pugh

Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 review: Elegant form, average software

“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.“ It may have a shiny, stylish exterior, and an impressive-sounding name, but underneath the Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 is just another Wear OS smartwatch. Googles smartwatch platform has had issues from its inception five years ago, and little has been done to elevate the experience....

June 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1841 words · Deborah Salas

Monster Hunter Wilds breaks Steam record almost no game has achieved

Monster Hunter Wilds breaks Steam record almost no game has achieved It’s no secret that Monster Hunter Wilds has been a breakout success. Judging by the Steam player counts, its already sold millions of copies. But it’s so successful that it’s beginning to take the throne from some of Steam’s most played games. Even Valve’s. Aside from Wilds pulling in over four times World’s peak of 334k, its player count records reach far beyond the scope of just the Monster Hunter series....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Dr. Julia Turner

NASA packs one of its busiest years into an 11-minute video

NASA has had an extraordinarily busy 12 months, and many of its activities are showcased in a video (below) released by the agency this week. “2021 was the busiest year yet for NASA in low-Earth orbit,” the agency said in a message posted with the video. “We also made progress preparing for a flight test around the moon, and had a very active year exploring space, studying Earth, testing technologies for next-generation aircraft, and much more....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Vanessa Pugh

No need to search, here are the 5 smartphone apps you should download this week

App stores are crowded places these days, and because storage space on your phone is often at a premium, you’ll want to find and fill it with not only the best, but also the most helpful apps out there. Because they come and go quicker than the latest fashion trends, and digging through Google Play, the iTunes App Store, or any of the others is such a mission; a little nudge in the right direction is often very welcome....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Melissa Swanson

Nvidia software platform will bring augmented reality to future autonomous cars

Along list of companiesincluding Uber, Volvo, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Roborace will soon be using Nvidia computers in self-driving cars — if they aren’t already. Nvidia is snagging all of those customers by expanding the capabilities of both its automotive hardware and software platforms. Nvidia unveiled theXavierprocessor at CES, but it also unveiled some new software to go with it. TheDrive IX Intelligent Experienceand Drive AR software platforms will add never-before-seen capabilities to future production cars, according to the company....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Linda Jones

Nvidia’s RTX 50-series may launch ‘soon,’ whatever that means

As we inch closer to the expected release date of Nvidia’sRTX 50-series, the number of leaks is growing by the minute. Today, a reputable leaker weighed in on when we might see the RTX 50-series join the ranks of thebest graphics cards. Could Blackwell make an appearance sooner than currently expected? It’s certainly possible, but who even knows at this point? The information comes from kopite7kimi, who, in typical tipster fashion, dropped a vague message on X (formerly Twitter) and then left without answering any questions....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Matthew Casey

On the mend: Inside the rapid recovery tech that keeps NFL players game-ready

Professional athletes use the many tools available to them these days to stay on top of their game. Most NFL players have their own nutritionists, personal trainers, and life coaches. But they also have access to the best, top-of-the-line technology, not only to help them get ahead on the scoreboard, but to recover after repeated tackles by 300-pound linemen. “Marginal gains separate those who get the outcome they want and those who don’t,” said Dr....

June 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1830 words · Olivia Ferguson

One woman’s quest to make Animal Crossing better for Black players

In Nintendo’s 2020 smash Switch success,Animal Crossing: New Horizons,you may customize your own tropical island to your heart’s content, attend gigs played by a famous rockstar dog, and catch hammerhead sharks using a flimsy twig fishing rod. One thing you absolutely can’t do, though, is have curly hair. Twenty-six-year-old animal shelter workerTaniesha Bracken-Huckshad enough of this one evening, as she was playing on her island, the rose-tinted paradise, PinkyLand. “I was on my couch playing Animal Crossing, and thinking about how much more fun it would be if my avatar looked more like me,” the Denver resident told Digital Trends....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Diana Zhang

Overwatch 2 Xbox Game Pass perk gives you free skins but there’s a huge catch

Overwatch 2 Xbox Game Pass perk gives you free skins but there’s a huge catch Subscribing to Xbox Game Pass will allow you to get free skins to use in Overwatch 2. However, this doesn’t apply to all of them. Here’s what you should know. Overwatch 2has a tonne of different cosmetics and customization options on offer. The hero shooter hosts an amalgamation of various skins, highlight intros, weapon skins, and more to personalize how you want your heroes to look....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Jeffrey Watson