Synapse review: mind-bending roguelite’s mental blocks prevent greatness

“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.“ I’ve never reviewed a game in VR before, soSynapsewas a pretty mind-bending experience. I had to critically assess it while totally immersed in a virtual space, not just while playing and looking at it on a flat screen....

July 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1555 words · Sarah Bernard

Tesla trims its color palette in bid to leave production hell behind

Motorists in the market for a brand-new Tesla now have fewer standard colors to choose from. The California-based firm announced plans to remove two colors from its palette in a bid to standardize its production process and step out of production hell once and for all. Staying true to tradition, company co-founder and CEO Elon Musk made the announcement on hispersonal Twitter account. He explained removing obsidian black metallic and silver metallic from the list of standard colors will allow Tesla to simplify its manufacturing process by reducing the number of possible configurations....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Amber Townsend

The 7 best TV bromances, ranked

There’s nothing quite like seeing two guys acting like close friends, andtelevision showshave depicted many manly pals with some spectacular energy over the years. From old-time chums to synergetic co-workers, plenty of TV bromances presented audiences with many wonderful moments, making viewers want to tune in more than the actual romantic couples brewing on the side. In honor of these dynamic duos, here are the TV bromances that gave audiences around the world friendship goals....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · Jamie Wyatt

The best VPN for Windows in 2022

If you’ve been on the internet in the past couple of years, you’ve surely seen mentions of a VPN for Windows and how it can help protect your privacy online. Despite competition from Apple, the Windows OS is the most widely used in the world, sitting at approximately 68%. So you’re able to see the need for a Windows VPN — there are plenty of individuals out there who are not protecting their computers, and it’s important that they understand the importance of securing their Windows device....

July 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1669 words · Christopher Fleming

The iPhone 12 Pro camera may get sensor-shift stabilization and a larger sensor

TheiPhone 11 seriessaw a major upgrade in the camera department, with the iPhone 11 Pro getting a triple-lens camera and the iPhone 11 stepping things up to a dual-lens camera. Now, however, it looks like the iPhone 12 will get yet another upgrade — a note from the well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo notes that the highest-end 2020 iPhone will have a larger camera sensor with sensor-shift stabilization. Sensor-shift stabilization essentially replaces the optical image stabilization that’s currently on offer in the iPhone series....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Scott Robertson

The Naomi Watts-led Game of Thrones prequel is dead at HBO

In a plot twist worthy ofGame of Thronesitself, HBO has decided not to move forward withtheGame of Thronesprequelstarring two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts. Jane Goldman, showrunner on the series, emailed cast and crew to tell them that the show was no longer happening,Deadlinereports. The prequel series was expected to launch sometime in 2021. We’ve contacted HBO to confirm the show’s cancellation and will update this story if we hear back....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Helen Rivera

The Nothing Phone is finally coming to the U.S., and I can’t wait

Nothing justannouncedthat it has sold over 1 million combined units of its maiden smartphone and stylish earbuds, barely a year after its first product launched. The juicy revelation came courtesy of aCNBCinterview, during which co-founder Carl Pei said the company is planning to bring its flashy smartphones to the U.S. market. The British upstart from the former OnePlus co-founder hasn’t put the Nothing Phone 1 on American retail shelves, despite the phone making positive waves in Europe and Asia....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Austin Grant

This Exciting New Spy Thriller Can Deliver On The James Bond Casting I Wanted Years Ago

Summary James Bondmovies have almost become their own genre, but an upcoming spy drama should fit comfortably within the same category while also giving me a glimpse into what could have been. Just as there are manygreat actors who probably should have played aBondvillain by now, I’m sureI’m not alone in having my own list of actors I’d love to see play 007. Sure, some are more likely than others, but there’s one in particular who I’m devastated has probably missed the boat on the coveted casting....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Rebecca Douglas

Time to go Super Saiyan: Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta coming in January

WhenDragon Ball FighterZwas revealed during E3 2017, fans were blown away by its art style. The cel-shaded look is the best we’ve ever seen, perfectly replicating the original 2D anime and earning Best Visuals from ourTop Games of E3 2017awards. In order to really appreciate the game, however, players need to see it in person, and Bandai Namco is making that happen with an open beta weekend two weeks beforeBuy Nowreleases....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Kari Martin

Universal has found a new writer for its ‘Battlestar Galactica’ film

Universal Pictures’ upcomingBattlestar Galacticafeature film has found another key crew member. The studio has recruited Jay Basu to rewrite a script fromWestworldco-creatorandBurn Noticescribe Lisa Joy, bringing the long-gestating project one step closer to the big screen. The movie will be a “reimagining” of Glen A. Larson’s original 1970s television series,The Wrapreports, and not a sequel to or a remake of Ronald D. Moore’s mid-’00s reboot series. Francis Lawrence, the man behindI Am Legend,The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, and the Jennifer Lawrence spy thrillerRed Sparrowis on tap to direct....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Joseph Flores

Walmart Memorial Day sale: 4K TVs, Dell laptops, and Nintendo Switch deals

Retail holidays like Cyber Monday andPrime Dayused to be one-day sales, but in recent years they’ve become week-long events. It would seem that retail giants like Walmart,Home Depot,Best Buy, andAmazonhave decided to take the same approach withMemorial Day salesas well. The actual holiday doesn’t happen until May 27, and yet,the savings have already begun in full. Walmart is likely the largest pool of Memorial Day-specific deals you’re going to find right now....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Caroline Roberts

Why is my phone not making or receiving calls?

Sometimes we can almost forget smartphones are for making and receiving calls. Sure, speaking to someone via a telephone no longer represents state-of-the-art technology, particularly with the advent of social media, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), 5G, and everything else you may do with a phone nowadays. However, when your iPhone or Android phone can’t make or receive calls, you really notice the absence. This is especially the case if you’re expecting an important call from someone or if you need your phone for work....

July 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1518 words · Donna Smith

Will my iPhone get iOS 18? Here’s every supported model

Apple has releasediOS 18to the general public. First announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, the iPhone update features various new features, including a customizable home screen, a revamped Control Center, and changes to first-party apps. There’s a lot to like here, so you might wonder whether your iPhone qualifies for the update. Which iPhone models can download iOS 18? To use the iOS 18, your iPhone must feature an A12 Bionic chip or newer....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Gregory Leblanc