Hasselblad’s widest lens turns medium-format X1D into sublime camera for landscapes

“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.“ Not long ago, traveling with a digital medium-format camera meant packing your gear into a dedicatedPelican caseand crossing your fingers that the airport baggage handlers paid attention to the multiple “handle with care” stickers plastered to the outside....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Michael Smith

Hijack season one ending, explained

Hijackis a high-octane British thriller that ranks amongthe best shows on Apple TV+. It’s about a plane that takes off for a seven-hour journey from Dubai to London. But things take a turn for the worst when a group of hijackers wielding guns reveal themselves. No one needs to get hurt, but things are going to be hairy until they land. Sam (Idris Elba), a talented business negotiator aboard the flight, finds that he can use his boardroom skills to try and keep the peace....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1283 words · Todd Flores

House of the Dragon fans slam “pointless” sex scenes in Season 2

House of the Dragon fans slam “pointless” sex scenes in Season 2 They say sex sells — but when it comes to House of the Dragon Season 2, that might not be enough to win fans over. If you think ofHouse of The Dragonor its parent showGame of Thrones, three things will likely come to mind — death, dragons, andlotsof sex. Though the “sex sells” saying was popular years back,reportsthat younger generations don’t want to see sex on TV might be onto something....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Wendy Becker

How 3D printing has changed the world of prosthetic limbs forever

When he was 13 years old, the age at which adolescents are entering their most awkwardly self-conscious teenage years, Christophe Debard had his leg amputated. Just a couple of years earlier, he had been a regular kid. Then came the cancer diagnosis at 12 and, about a year after that, the life-altering surgery to remove his right leg at the knee. He was kitted out with a prosthesis and, although it fulfilled its role well in terms of helping him to move, that was only a small part of the solution....

August 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Catherine Davis MD

How to catch Pokemon in trees in Scarlet & Violet

How to catch Pokemon in trees in Scarlet & Violet If you are having trouble reaching that pesky Pineco, here’s a complete guide on how to knock Pokemon out of trees while exploring the Paldea region in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. There’s no way to avoid the new tree-bound Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet. ThePaldea regionis chock full of these stubborn little creatures so it’s up to each trainer to figure out how to get them onto the ground and into battle....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Michelle Wright

How to complete Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge

How to complete Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge The Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge tasks players to find eight creatures in short order. Niantic launched the Slumbering Sands event on June 21, 2025, one that included increased spawns withPokemonthat fit the sleep theme, like Drowzee. The event included increased spawns of these Pokemon, plus several Timed Research challenges. Additionally, a new Collection Challenge was added, tasking players to catch and evolve different Pokemon that will appear out in the wild more frequently....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Shawn Baker

How to order pizza with your smart speaker

Any day you’re craving some pie, getting it fast is a must. If you have Alexa or Google Assistant, ordering your favorite pizza is just a few commands away. Here’s how to order two of the top brands using just your voice and a smart speaker, likeGoogle HomeorEcho Dot. How to order Pizza Hut with a smart speaker If Pizza Hut is your choice for hot slices, you can order using Alexa or Google Assistant....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Zachary Ross

How to pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone

The Apple Watch and the iPhone are made for each other and both augment the functions of the other. Regardless of which Apple Watch model you own — the brand newApple Watch Series 10, last year’sApple Watch Series 9orApple Watch SE, or an older model — you’ll need to pair it with your iPhone. Setting up your Apple Watch to work with your iPhone is just the beginning. For more ways to benefit from your watch, have a look at our guides covering theessential Apple Watch tips, thebest Apple Watch faces, and thebest Apple Watch apps, which promise to make your watch as integral to your life as your phone....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Jessica Sims

If you love retro games, you need to check out this killer Mega Man throwback

Every year, like clockwork, I end up playing one retro-style 2D game that gets its hooks in me. It’s not that I harbor a lot of nostalgia for the Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis; it’s just that indie developers have gotten very good at both replicating and modernizing the fun of old-school platformers. So far in the 2020s, I’ve had a blast withCyber Shadow,Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, and now,Berserk Boy. The debut title from the aptly named BerserkBoy Games, the new retro release is a throwback to classic Mega Man games — something that’s probably clear from its title alone....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Sarah Love

In the future, A.I. medicine will let patients own their health data

A.I. has the power to transform the world — at least that’s what we’re constantly being told. Yes, it powers voice assistants and robotic dogs, but there are some legitimate areas where A.I. is not only making things easier and more convenient. In the case of medicine and health care, it’s actually saving lives. There has been pushback lately, though.Medical professionals and government officialsare bullish about the long-term potential of artificial intelligence’s transformative powers, but researchers are taking a more cautious and measured approach to implementation....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1693 words · Kimberly Luna

Is Yellowstone based on a true story? Real-life connections explained

Is Yellowstone based on a true story? Real-life connections explained Yellowstone often pushes the suspension of disbelief to its limits with what the Duttons go through, leaving many to wonder if Taylor Sheridan’s drama is based on a true story. Since 2018, Sheridan’sWestern showhas shocked viewers non-stop. From killing off characters in brutal fashion and even eliminating its own leading man,Yellowstonetakes the lives of down-to-earth ranchers and turns it into a political bloodbath....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Lisa Reilly

Jony Ive can now design his own future as his Apple exit is made official

If leaving Apple means having your profile removed from the company’sleadership webpage, then, as of today, Jony Ive is now well and truly out. In June 2019, Apple revealed the design guru’s intentionto depart the tech giant, saying at the time that he would leave “later this year.” With his details having been taken down from Apple’s website this week, his departure can now be confirmed. Easily one of Apple’s most influential figures, Ive’s 27-year tenure at the company saw him createiconic, huge-selling productsthat included everything from the groundbreaking iPod music player and Mac computers to the Apple Watch and, of course, the iPhone, devices that helped to transform the company into a tech powerhouse....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Jessica Mcknight

Kodorin is Super Smash Bros. Melee’s newest rising star

John “Kodorin” Ko is one of the premiere Marth players on theSuper Smash Bros. Meleecompetitive scene right now. While the 21-year-old has been around for years, even making top 100 rankings at one time, he’s really made a name for himself in the online era ofMeleebrought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and arrival of better netplay for the title thanks to the rollback netcode client Slippi. Kodorin won his way into the nationalMeleeinvitational tournament and the first in-person major tourney since the start of the pandemic, Smash Summit 11....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1447 words · Karen Williams