“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.“ Thesoundbarmarket is huge, with models that run the gamut fromsmall TV speakersto monstrousmultidevice home theater replacementsand range in price from $100 to over $1,000. Somewhere in the middle, you should be able to find a system that delivers powerful, room-filling sound, simplicity of setup and use, and a price that doesn’t make you rethink your life choices....

Shortcuts have been an integral part of the Mario Kart franchise since the very beginning, but as the series has progressed, the shortcuts have become less pronounced. InMario Kart 8 Deluxe, you aren’t going to find any ridiculous paths that seriously cut down the length of a track, but there are still plenty of less-traveled points of interest to help you reach the finish line ahead of the competition. This shortcut guide is in alphabetical order by track name and shows all of the prominent shortcuts across the game’s 48 tracks....

LG is launching a new UltraGear monitor this summer, complete with an OLED panel and massive 48-inch display, according toNotebookcheck. The information comes from Steve May, an industry insider who tweeted out the confirmation earlier today. LG has just confirmed a 48-inch OLED gaming monitor, with UltraGear branding,is due for a July release. It'll come with anti-reflective screen treatment and DisplayPort as well as HDMI v2.1. Can't wait@LGUK! — Steve May (@SteveMay_UK)June 28, 2025...

Depending on which title you started with,Like a Dragon: Ishin!will either feel like a return to the original Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza) gameplay style, or completely new. This remake was never released in the West, but has finally been given a worldwide release. While very different in setting from every other game in the series,Like a Dragon: Ishin!keeps the brawler-style of combat, along with different fighting styles to swap between and upgrade....

Swiss firm Luxoft announced an in-car connectivity platform named Halo developed for ride-hailing and commuting. It’s based on LG’s WebOS operating system, and it leverages technology provided by big names like Amazon and MapBox. Haloaimsto seamlessly integrate the apps and digital services we use on a daily basis into a personalized platform that follows commuters into the car. If you take an Uber to the airport, for example, you’ll currently need to rely on your phone, your tablet, or your laptop to access the music you like to stream, your agenda, or traffic information....

News anchor slammed for telling 13-year-old Tetris master to “go outside” A news anchor has come under fire for comments made about a 13-year-old boy who achieved something long considered unattainable, after he literally completed Tetris. Tetris is a game that has been around for decades, and while millions of players have attempted to get higher scores than their peers, there are very few who can say that they actually beat the game....

Oblivion Remaster file size leaked and it’s the biggest Elder Scrolls game ever Leakers have discovered yet another major leak for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster, this time showcasing the file size of the game, and it’s looking like it’ll be massive. Despite being an apparent shadow drop, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster has been in the limelight more times than many can count, with various leaks only serving to increase the hype for its release....

This is a call to action, a plea almost, for four smartphone companies not to lose their individuality. Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and OnePlus are all in danger of doing so, as each brand increasingly overlaps and the relationship blurs to the point where, at times, I can’t tell the difference between them. This brand assimilation hasn’t reached the point where they are indistinguishable from each other yet, but the creep has become a lot more noticeable over the last year....

Rockstar has had a very strong relationship with Sony and the PlayStation brand over the years, and that continues withRed Dead Redemption 2. The game is only a few weeks away, and if you buy it on PlayStation 4, you’ll get access to content ahead of your Xbox peers. Here arethe goodies you’ll getyour hands on before anyone else: At launch on October 26, PlayStation 4 players will get the Grizzlies Outlaw Outfit, which includes a thick, wool-lined coat along with a leather vest, black neckerchief, and “custom ornate buckle with matching boot tips....

Pokemon Go players slam Max Battle limitations as a “slap in the face” Pokemon Go players have had enough after a recent in-game Max Battle event excluded a number of trainers. Back in September 2024 whenPokemon Gofinally introduced the long-awaitedMax Battles, most players were genuinely excited about the new inclusion. This new type of raid allowed players to take on Dynamax and Gigantamax versions of popular Pokemon and even let players use those mechanics on their own team....

Ahead ofCES 2024, Raycon, the audio brand that gets a lot of love from social media influencers, has created a new tier for its flagship Everyday lineup ofwireless earbudsand headphones: the Everyday Pro. Both the Everyday Earbuds Pro and the Everyday Headphones Pro are priced at $149 and come in three color choices: white, black, or blue. You’ll be able to buy them at the end of January. The Everyday Earbuds Pro are a significant departure from Raycon’s previous models from a design point of view....

Summary Ahsokastar Rosario Dawson recently gave some exciting hints at where season 2 of theStar Warsshow could go. Dawson plays the titular Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi and Padawan of Anakin Skywalker. Bythe end ofAhsokaseason 1, she had experienced huge amounts of hardships and challenges, both new and old, and was forced to move past them.Ahsokaseason 2 was confirmedin January alongside the announcement ofThe Mandalorian & Grogu, and now Dawson has hinted at some new challenges her character will have to face inAhsokaseason 2....

Samsung will happily tell you that it’s the top choice monitor for gamers, thanks in no small part to the performance of the Odyssey line-up. These premium monitors have pushed design, specs and performance, now updatied for 2025 – including a new addition. The Odyssey 3D (G90XF) offers a glasses-free viewing experience, supported by eye-tracking tech and a lenticular lens to ensure you get a great experience. We first laid eyes on this model at CES 2025 where Digital Trends’ Jacob Roachwas impressed with its performance....