Micro machines: How the next big thing in robotics is actually quite small

A micro bristle bot beside a penny.Georgia Tech Half a century after Neil Armstrong memorably uttered the words “one giant leap for mankind,” technological innovation has gotten smaller. Yes, we still thrill to enormous, sky-scraping buildings and the gravity-defying power of rockets, but many of the biggest advances take place on a scale that’s unimaginably tiny next to those of yesteryear. New generations of mobile devices — be they laptops, smartphones and smart watches — shave mere millimeters off the thickness of their already thin predecessors; making already small and portable devices even smaller and more portable....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Patricia Weber

Monster Hunter World event quests guide: How to grind hunter ranks

It’s been a long time coming, butMonster Hunter World Iceborneis finally PC-bound. Console players have been enjoying the savage beatdowns offered by series favorites returning in the expansion likeBrachydios and Rajang, and it’s almost time for PC players to feel the same pain. If the lengthy lull in meaningful content led you to fall off theMonster Hunter Worldhorse (or, like me, go back to your roots withMonster Hunter Generations Ultimate), now’s the time to get all caught up beforeIcebornebrings the hammer down on the PC servers once more....

June 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1363 words · Daniel Riley

One Subtle Ash Detail In Alien Hinted At His True Synthetic Identity

Summary As surprising asAlien’s Ash synthetic identity reveal may seem, the movie perfectly foreshadows it with one detail in a previous scene. Ridley Scott’sAlienis jampacked with several twists and turns, but one of its most shocking revelations comes when Ash’s real android identity is disclosed. In the second half of the film, Ripley accesses Mother and learns that Ash has been ordered to return with the alien while dismissing the safety of the crew....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Taylor Shepherd

Panasonic’s latest OLED TVs are the first with Amazon Fire TV built-in

Fans of Amazon’sFire TV experiencehaven’t had a lot of options when it comes to buying TVs that don’t require an external streaming device to access Amazon’s streaming interface. But today, that changes in a big way with anannouncement from Panasonicthat its newest OLED TVs will haveFire TVbuilt-in, making them the first OLED TVs to do so. Initially, the global partnershipbetween Panasonic and Amazonwill focus on two OLED TV models, the Panasonic Z95A, which will be available in 55- and 65-inch screen sizes, and the Panasonic Z93A, which will come in a 77-inch size....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Taylor Jones

Peacemaker season 2 premiere review: Peacemaker’s back, baby!

“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.“ Three years after the spectacular first season ofPeacemaker, the second season ofHBO Max‘s hit superhero series has premiered. Written and directed by DC Studios co-head James Gunn, this season 2 premiere,The Ties that Grind, shows Chris Smith (John Cena) in his quest to become a true hero, discovering a portal to another dimension where he seems to find himself living his best life....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · John Reed

Photographers can now customize the layout of Lightroom Classic controls

Lightroom CC Target AlbumAdobe WhenAdobe split Lightroom into two programs, the company reordered the controls in Lightroom CC in a way designed to be easier to learn. But now, photographers using Lightroom Classic can reorganize the Develop modules to customize their workflow. The update is part ofseveral updates across the Adobe photography programslaunched on December 11, including Lightroom CC and Lightroom CC for Android and ChromeOS, as well as Apple ProRes support for Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, and Adobe Media Encoder CC on Windows....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Barbara Stokes

Pyle PSBV200BT Review

“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.“ For most of its tenure, Pyle audio has been best known as one of those companies that helped fill high school parking lots everywhere with rattling car trunks. The company’s unusually colorful name originated from its Pyle Driver subwoofers, a series of speakers infamous for inspiring that raw sense of freedom that can only be felt by young people in the secure knowledge that their copy ofReady To Dieis surely angering everyone in the neighborhood over the age of 25....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · Jason Mcguire

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Apple A18 Pro: two top-tier chips clash

Qualcomm’sSnapdragon 8 Eliteis an exciting new mobile platform that’s destined to power many of next year’s flagship smartphones. The improvements Qualcomm has made in this year’s chip are highlighted by the fact that the chipmaker has dropped its traditional “Gen” designations to give the fourth-generation chipan identity all its own. While the Snapdragon 8 Elite has already started showing up in some more niche flagships like theRealme GT 7 Pro, we likely won’t really get a taste of what it can do until more mainstream players like OnePlus and Samsung bring it to their phones....

June 24, 2025 · 12 min · 2374 words · Jennifer Parks

Ra Ra Boom looks to fix the beat ‘em up genre’s biggest problem

For reasons unbeknownst to me, we’re currently living in a second golden age for 2D beat ’em up games. That trend began in 2020 when Dotemu released the fantasticStreets of Rage 4and has only continued with hits likeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Players currently seem to be resonating with those modern-retro releases, but nostalgic genre revivals can be a double-edged sword. Even the genre’s greatest hits are filled with frustrating gameplay quirks that tend to carry over into faithful throwbacks....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · John Lee

Rivian R1T electric pickup boasts 400-mile range, supercar-baiting acceleration

When startups plan a new electric car, they tend to follow Tesla’s lead witha luxury model. ButRivianis taking electric vehicles in a more rugged direction. At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Rivian is launching the R1T, an all-electricpickup truckwith up to 400 miles of range, and the ability to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds. The R1T will soon be joined by an SUV called the R1S....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Renee Richardson

Samsung’s new Chromebook 4 sports a beautiful MacBook-inspired unibody design

If you’re looking for a new Chromebook that’s sleek, slim, and visually similar to a MacBook, Samsung now has you covered. The company is announcing today, October 7, two new additions to its Chromebook family — the 11.6-inch Chromebook 4, and the 15.6-inch Chromebook 4+. Both are followups to thepopular Chromebook 3. Now available at Best Buy, Samsung.com, and other retailers for $300, we begin first with the larger model, the Chromebook 4+....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Jose Miller

Save $500 on this NordicTrack treadmill in the Memorial Day sales

For greattreadmill dealsthis Memorial Day, check out what Best Buy has to offer. Currently, you can buy the NordicTrack T Series 8.5 S Treadmill for $1,099, thereby saving $500 off the regular price of $1,599. If you’re keen to work out more from home, this could be a fantastic investment to add to your home gym. Here’s what you can expect from it before you hit the buy button. Why you should buy the NordicTrack T Series 8....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Brenda Turner

Sister Wives: "Bad Hair Day!": Times The Wives' Hair Was Out Of Control

Summary The women ofSister Wiveshave all dealt with bad hair days. In Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown’s seasons of the reality show, they’ve had ups and downs.Sister Wivesseason 1 introduced the Brown family and their polygamous lifestylewith Meri, Janelle, and Christine. Kody courted his fourth and final wife, Robyn, in the first season. All the Brown women had to adjust to the new dynamic with another wife in the mix, though things in the family seemingly never returned to normal....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Patricia Hicks