April 12 isRecord Store Dayand during a conversation about Digital Trends’ editorial plans for it, I mentioned that I haven’t been to a record store. At least, not for multiple decades. I don’tcollect vinyl records, so why would I bother? My admission became a challenge, and initially I went along to a local store purely to takesome fun photoswith theApple iPhone 16E. But I left with a lot more than just some pictures....
Smart-home products and renovations tend to vary widely in terms of cost. A smart bulb can cost about $20, while more expensive renovations — namely those which require a company to install tech throughout a home — check in at several thousand dollars. Before long, a growing number of homeowners may opt for investments in smart features, especially those capable of reducing monthly expenses. If you want an idea of how mainstream smart-home products are becoming, just look atIkea’s lineup....
League of Legendsdeveloper Riot Games will expand the universe of its massively popular online battle arena game with the help of other developers, through its newly launched publishing label Riot Forge. Greg Street, Riot Games’ vice president of IP and entertainment, shared his excitement about Riot Forge through Twitter. I have been fortunate to be a part of some truly amazing game franchises, but I joined them all after they launched....
After making a splash atCES 2025, theEcobee Smart Thermostat Essentialis now available for purchase. More affordable than both the Smart Thermostat Enhanced and Smart Thermostat Premium, the Essential is an affordable way to bring a bit of smarts into your home — including Apple HomeKit integration and vacation scheduling. Ecobee designed the Smart Thermostat Essential to be easy to use, with a large full-color touchscreen display giving you quick access to your most-used controls....
DNA tests are awesome holiday gifts for your family. Together you can all build your family tree and discover your genetic makeup. Unfortunately the tests are pretty expensive, but at least you only need to test once. There are some niceBlack Friday dealsgoing on today that will save you a significant amount of money on single tests or bundles. Check out our favorite below, then more more deals worth checking out under that....
The best thing about podcasts is that you can listen to them while you’re doing other things: Dishes, going for a jog, coloring, and especially, driving. But there areso many podcaststhese days that it’s officially impossible to keep up. There are new ones debuting all the time, and it’s hard to know whether they deserve a spot in your feed. Every week, we highlight new and returning podcasts we couldn’t put down....
The Boys Season 5 sees Homelander’s trauma driving him insane, according to Eric Kripke It’s looking like we’re getting a tour of Homelander’s trauma in The Boys’ fifth and final season, according to series creator Eric Kripke and star Antony Starr. Season 4 of the fan-favorite superhero send-up concludes with the U.S. ruled by a “new age of superheroes,” all reporting to Homelander. What’s worse, The Boys are caught in their attempts to go underground, leaving Starlight as their final, non-incarcerated hope....
The success of Apple’s M1 processors has taken the world by storm, but you might not have to switch to the Mac to gain the benefits of the platform in the future. Open-source M1-style chips may be in our future, according to a reverse-engineering document released online,Tom’s Hardwarereports. Maynard Handley — one of the original developers behind Apple QuickTime — has released a PDF document online that explores the inner functions of Apple’s proprietary processor, and it could have interesting implications....
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2is here, and it’s a punch straight in the nostalgia gut. In it, you’ll be skating around and maximizing your combos, of course, but there are also a handful of collectibles to get your hands on in most levels. One type of collectible is the alien plushy, and they’re cleverly hidden in the most obscure locations around each stage. They’re not easy to find, but we’ve got the locations of all 19 alien plushies in this guide — along with detailed videos to help you find each one....
In the U.s., there are over 37 million Americans who have diabetes, which is around 11% of the population. Globally, there are about 422 million people who are diabetic. The most common form is Type 2, which represents about 90% to 95% of all diabetes cases. As you can imagine,monitoring blood sugar levelsis an important task for many people. A company called Dexcom manufactures, produces, and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM) that help those who need to manage diabetes....
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave UPS the go-ahead to create a fleet of drones to deliver packages with very few limitations on Tuesday, the first time it’s given such broad permission to a delivery company. The move essentially will allow UPS to create its own drone airline. The company’sUPS Flight Forward programnow has full FAA Part 135 Standard certification to operate a fleet of drones beyond an operators’ line of sight and the ability to fly drones at night....
Valorant Champions Finals broadcast to debut new map Riot Games is set to introduce fans to Valorant’s newest map on the final days of the Valorant Champions broadcast. Riot Games has confirmed that a new map is coming to Valorant in Episode 7 Act. Fans have beenspeculating off of teaser trailers and social media poststhat the new playground for battle in the FPS game is going to be set in Los Angeles....
Valorant devs reveal replay system prototype but don’t expect to see it soon In a developer update video, Riot Games showcased a prototype of an in-game replay system for Valorant and revealed what has been holding up its release. Valorant players have beenclamoring for a replay systemin the Riot FPS since its release, hoping the class-based shooter would add something similar to Valve’s Counter-Strike system. The developer has been tight-lipped with updates, mostly assuring players that they are working on it and that it is not easy to implement....
