Trends with Benefits: iPhone 7 ditches its headphone jack and the PS4 goes Pro
The aftermath of Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 7's Lightning connected EarPods spells the end of the analog headphone jack, or does it? This week the TWB crew dives into adapter-gate.
Trends with Benefits: Tesla’s black boxes, undersea hipsters, show ‘n tell
Apple's annual developers conference kicks off on Monday. Here's what you can expect to see unveiled at WWDC 2016.
Trends with Benefits: Driverless Ubers, VR horseback rides, drones vs. eagles
Uber just replaced drivers with people, Samsung and Apple are each having their own phone meltdowns, VR horses are the embarrassing future, and eagles will absolutely destroy your drone.
Farewell to Microsoft’s Fedora Guy, Hello to Android apps for Chromebooks
In this week's Close To The Metal we discuss Microsoft's layoffs, Android apps coming to all Chromebooks, and an intriguing product patent from Razer.
Close to the Metal Ep. 25: The best and worst of computing in 2016
2016 was one heck of year. Thankfully, for PC enthusiasts, the good largely outweighed the bad. We discuss what impressed us, and what disappointed us.
Trends with Benefits: Kickstarter trolls, Periscope, and great TVs to buy
We run down all our favorite stories of the week, including bacon-flavored seaweed, hot tub hammocks, and a bad rash of Kickstarter trolls that threaten to ruin a great new product.
Google is making it easier to manage your podcasts straight from the Google app
Google wants to make it a little easier to manage your podcasts straight through the Google app, and has added a few new features to the app to make that happen.
Welcome to ‘Sheldon County,’ where “infinite” podcast stories emerge from A.I.
The Sheldon County podcast combines computer-generated text with procedural narratives, all delivered through a synthesized voice.
A new weekly podcast offers an inside look at Microsoft Research
Microsoft Research is the focus of a podcast that promises to cover all aspects of the company's investigations into new tech.
Between the Streams: Obi-Wan Kenobi madness, ‘Logan Lucky’ review, MoviePass
This week on Between the Streams: Talk of an Obi Wan Kenobi Star Wars spinoff, Daniel Craig's ridiculous redneck in Logan Lucky, and more.
Trends with Benefits: Facial recognition in the iPhone and fighter jet tech for bicyclists
The next iPhones may ditch Touch ID and use Facial Recognition instead. Would you want a camera that is always on?
Trends with Benefits: The iPhone at 10 and Livestream your life for free internet
Taking a look back at 10 years of the iPhone and a look forward to the iPhone 8. Plus, would you livestream your life for free internet ?
Close to the Metal Ep. 46: A PC perspective on E3 2017
Before E3 2017 disappears into the rear view mirror, we'll break down our favorite games, biggest gripes, and even talk about the Xbox One X.
Trends with Benefits: Xbox One X unveiled, Amazon’s Dash Wand with Alexa
The Xbox One X has supports full 4K and backward compatibility; Will you buy it? Also, Amazon's Dash Wand with Alexa may give it an edge.
Apple introduced some podcast updates that could make things better for all of us
Apple is paying special attention to podcasts these days, and as part of the iOS 11 update, there are big changes coming our way.
Trends with Benefits: Apple’s Homepod and a Super Nintendo World theme park
Will Apple's Homepod be able to surpass Google Home and Amazon Echo? Also, Super Nintendo World will now have a real-life Mario Kart attraction; Which character would you play as?
Spotify’s Secret Genius Program takes note of unsung heroes — songwriters
Spotify has announced the Secret Genius Program, a series of playlists, podcasts, and an award ceremony that highlights pop songwriters.
Close to the Metal Ep. 44: New 2-in-1s breach the surface, but are any winners?
New 2-in-1s are rolling out, including the long-awaited update to Microsoft's Surface Pro. Are any of these products ready for the spotlight?
Close to the Metal Ep. 43: If you build it, will they come?
On this week's Close to the Metal we take a look back at Build and decide whether anything coming out of it is worth holding your breath for.
Close to the Metal Ep. 37: Does the Windows 10 Creators Update live up to its name?
Ready or not, the Windows 10 Creators Update is rolling out to systems. On this week's Close to the Metal, we'll dig in and assess the damage.
Sounds of the city: Google's new location-based podcast will be music to your ears
Google has launched a new podcast: City Soundtracks. It takes one artist and city and talks about how the former was inspired by the latter.
Trends with Benefits: Hyperloop testing at Space X, The Hater dating app
Last weekend Elon Musk hosted a Hyperloop Testing event at the Space X facility in Los Angeles, and Digital Trends got an inside look at how the next revolution in travel is unfolding.
Tinder’s first podcast is here to help you navigate the world of online dating
Tinder is launching its first branded podcast, "DTR" (short for "Define the Relationship"), which will be dedicated to online dating advice.
Close to the Metal Ep. 23: You should buy a monitor this holiday season
The holiday shopping season means hot sales, and this year there's a particular category of hardware the stands out. Monitors.
Close to the Metal Ep. 22: Apple MacBook Pro live review
Apple's MacBook Pro has finally received an update, but it's expensive. Is it worth the upgrade? We go in-depth on this week's Close to the Metal podcast.
Close to the Metal Ep. 16: WD Blue SSD live review, and how fast should your SSD be?
In this week's episode we discuss Western Digital's first solid state drive, then dive into the surprisingly deep and complex market for solid state drives.
Close to the Metal Ep. 14: GTX 1060 review, and what’s up with video card prices?
We took a close look at a high-end GTX 1060 from Zotac. Though its performance was great, the price was hard to tolerate, given its increase over MSRP.
Trends with Benefits: ‘Pokémon Go’ will make Apple billions, and a suitcase that’s a scooter
Portland's Funniest Person for 2016, Nariko Ott, joins in our discussion of how Pokémon Go is augmenting our reality. We also have hands-on impressions of Sony's game-changing Z series TV, and chat about the world's most absurd suitcase.
Close to the Metal Ep. 3: Is Falcon’s $8,700 Mach V desktop a justifiable expense?
The Falcon Northwest Mach V is one of the most expensive PCs. Is its high price tag worthwhile? What's real difference between it and a mid-range rig?
Close to the Metal Episode 4: Who makes the best video card?
Most PC gamers need a discrete graphics card, and options from AMD and Nvidia have dominated the market for almost two decades. Which has the edge in 2016?
Close to the Metal Episode 5: Windows 10’s free upgrade is almost gone – should you upgrade?
Windows 10's free upgrade is about to go extinct, and many users are stressing over whether switching to the new OS is worthwhile. We have the answer.
Subject of hit podcast Serial will get a second chance in court
Serial season 1 subject Adnan Syed was serving a life sentence in prison, but now he has a shot at freedom. He has been granted a new trial.
With competition on the rise, podcasters are finally getting Apple’s attention
Apple is having a serious conversation with podcast producers to figure out what the future of the industry looks like.
Between The Streams: Nobody knows if Jon Snow is dead, Capt. America, and more
Between the Streams, DT’s newest web show/podcast is your guide to all of the most important, and hottest new developments in streaming and entertainment