Bkool’s smart training bike brings outdoor workouts inside

Bkool, a company that has already established itself in cycling circles thanks to itstraining softwareandsmart indoor trainers, has introduced a new high-tech exercise bike. Dubbed theBkool Smart Bike, this product combines all of the years of experience and technology the company has acquired in developing in its previous models to create a fitness experience that promises to be unlike any other exercise bike currently on the market. The Smart Bike leverages Bkool’s vast experience in using technology to help cyclists train more efficiently while indoors to improve their overall level of fitness....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Jason Gonzales

Bloodborne finally works on PC thanks to modders but it’s not great

Bloodborne finally works on PC thanks to modders but it’s not great Modders have finally managed to get Bloodborne working on PC, though it’s still far from approaching anything deemed playable. On August 18, YouTuber Fromsoftserve, known primarily for their work in the Soulsborne modding community, uploaded avideoshowcasing FromSoftware’s acclaimed title running on a desktop computer. Made possible via PlayStation 4 emulation, the in-game footage, work in progress as it was, suffered from severe slowdown and motion blur, making combat essentially impossible....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Jonathan Anderson

Bluetti’s major sale is the best time to grab a backup power station

“This content was produced in partnership with Bluetti.” Power is a basic necessity. We need it to power our lights, to cook our food, recharge our devices and stay connected to the world around us. But power isn’t always available, sometimes even when you need it most. You must have a backup plan, or rather a backup power solution handy — like a generator. At the same time, generators aren’t always convenient, more so when they’re powered by fossil fuels like gasoline....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Robert Hill

Chip off the auction block – Intel’s i9-9990XE may be sold to the highest bidder

Intel’slatest ninth-generation CPUsrevealed at CES 2019 might not have been particularly exciting, but a new rumored high-end option is at least intriguing. The reportedly named Core i9-9990XE is a 14-core, 28-thread monster which can hit 5GHz when boosted. That should make it more capable for fewer-threaded tasks, but potentially less so for heavily multi-threaded ones. The real kicker though, is you can’t buy the 9990XE, only OEMs can. And even then, only the highest bidder....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Andrew Ware

Destin Daniel Cretton will direct Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

Life comes at you fast, comic book movie fans! When Marvel Studios made itsblockbuster announcements at Comic-Con, fans naturally expectedAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgamedirectors Anthony and Joe Russo to return for the fifth and sixth films in the franchise. Instead,The Hollywood Reporteris bringing word that the director ofAvengers: The Kang Dynasty(the fifth movie) will be helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton. If that name sounds familiar, it may be because Cretton has already directedShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsfor Marvel....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Melissa Shelton

Diablo 4 players underwhelmed with BlizzCon campfire chat

Diablo 4 players underwhelmed with BlizzCon campfire chat Blizzard’s latest campfire chat at BlizzCon left Diablo 4 fans very confused as to what the future holds for the title. BlizzCon has come and gone, showing Blizzard fans what’s coming to the studio’s suite of titles. Aside from Overwatch 2 and World of Warcraft, gamers around the world tuned in to see where Blizzard takesDiablo 4. Of course, Blizzard had something to show, and the opening ceremony of BlizzCon saw the reveal of an all-new expansion coming in 2024 titledVessel of Hatred....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Cheryl Morris

Dreams’ PSVR addition is being used to show carbon footprint

Media Molecule’sDreamswill addanew PlayStation VR functionalityon July 22, the developer announced at Tuesday’s DreamsCon showcase, which the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will use to increase environmental awareness. Inpost on PlayStation.Blog,Dreamsdeveloper Media Molecule’s Communications Manager, Abbie Heppe, shed details on PSVR in-game. The update will be free and addsPSVRand PlayStation Move Controller compatibility and includes offers tutorials for player and creator modes. Some of the new tools will also be available to players without PSVR, including accessibility functions....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Stephen Lee

Early Prime Day Deal: Latest iPad Mini down to just $350

Want to upgrade your tablet experience for less? Right now, Amazon has cut the price of theApple iPad Minito $350, saving you $50 on the usual price. It’s all part of Amazon’s run of earlyPrime Day dealsso this is a great time to get more for your money. The Apple iPad Mini is a great tablet, offering a 7.9-inch Retina Display with True and Wide Color technologies to ensure a superior picture quality no matter what you’re doing....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Richard Arnold

Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat hands-on 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.“ When people think of smart thermostats, theNest Learning Thermostatis what typically comes to mind. But shoppers at the hardware store now have choices as a lineup of lesser-known competitors have hit the shelf recently. When the time comes for you to buy asmart thermostat, don’t overlook theEcobee4....

August 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1522 words · Randy Allen

Everything to know about Amazon’s game streaming service Luna

Amazondropped a surprise reveal of Luna, its cloud gaming service, which has been in the works for several years. However, Amazon left many details about Luna out of the initial reveal, leaving many to wonder how the service will work and how it compares to others. Here are all the details that you need to know about Luna. What is Luna? Luna is a cloud-based gaming platform, meaning gamers will stream as they play rather than downloading a title....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Keith Mcmillan

Everything we know about Black Ops 7 Zombies

Everything we know about Black Ops 7 Zombies Black Ops 7 is set to feature Zombies once again, and while we’re still waiting for an official reveal, plenty of details about the map and format have already been revealed ahead of time. TheXbox Games Showcaseshocked everyone by ending with the first trailer forBlack Ops 7, giving fans the first look at Call of Duty 2025. While details are still scarce, alongside a newcampaignand multiplayer, it’s been confirmed that Zombies is returning once again....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Shirley Bowers

Gemini might soon drive futuristic robots that can do your chores

The inevitable outcome of artificial intelligence was always its use in robots, and that future might be closer than you think. Google today announced Gemini Robotics, an initiative to bring the world closer than ever to “truly general purpose robots.” Google saysAI robotics have to meet three principal qualities. First, they should be able to adapt on the fly to different situations. They must be able to not only understand but also respond to changing environments....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Sarah Morrison

How to drive stick in a manual transmission car

Knowing how to drive a car equipped with a manual transmission is more important than it might seem. Even if your daily driver is automatic, you may get stuck in a foreign country renting a car from a company that only has stick shifts in stock. Or, you may need to borrow your buddy’s old four-speed truck to move a couch across town. Although it can seem daunting, driving a stick shift is much easier than it seems; millions of people do it every day....

August 14, 2025 · 10 min · 1959 words · Robert Miranda