Anker shopping guide: Latest tech on robot lawn mowers, wireless earbuds, and more

Anker and its stable of brands are among the most trusted names in the tech industry, and the 2025 Innovation Meets Anker showcase revealed the latest products with breakthrough features that will simply make your life much easier. From robot lawn mowers and robot vacuums that will handle your chores, to portable power stations and security systems that will elevate your smart home’s capabilities, there’s probably something from the event that will catch your eye....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Jack Ross

Are AMD-powered laptops viable alternatives? We put them to the test

“Intel Inside” is a badge of honor few laptops go without. If you’ve been searching for a new notebook, and in particular one that can let you game on the go, then chances are you haven’t even considered buying a machine with AMD inside. Intel dominates mobile processors, as does Nvidia for discrete mobile GPUs. You’ll need to search long and hard to even find an alternative. But what if you want to support the underdog?...

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1537 words · Jennifer Smith

Blizzcon 2019: Blizzard’s president opens ceremonies with Hong Kong apology

Blizzard president J. Allen Brack started theBlizzcon 2019opening ceremony with a much-anticipated apology. He expressed regret, saying that the company “didn’t live up to the high standards that we really set for ourselves.” His statement went on to say Blizzard aims to do better in the future. “When we get it right, we create a common ground for the community to come together,” Brack said, but then noted. “Our actions are going to matter more than any of these words....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Erica Keller

Corsair K65 Plus and Corsair M75 for Mac review: Apple’s aura, built for gamers

“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.“ These days, Apple talks the talk when it comes to Mac gaming, but does it walk the walk? Well, the latest gaming mouse and keyboard from Corsair would seem to suggest that it does, as they’re the result of aclose partnership between Corsair and the iPhone maker....

July 4, 2025 · 10 min · 2030 words · Joshua Arellano

Digital Cameras: Micro Four-Thirds Cameras Explained

We’ve now covered most of the basics inour series of guides to digital and DSLR cameras, some new and some not so new, in the world of digitalphotography. But there is another player out there in the camera marketplace worth noting as well. It’s a relatively new concept that’s already seen its fair share of success and in many ways has become the bridge camera that all the purported “bridge” cameras before it were not....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · James Meyer

For Volkswagen, the electric ID.3 is more than a new car. It’s a new chapter

The electricID conceptVolkswagen introduced during the 2016 Paris Auto Show has reached production as the ID.3. The Golf-sized, battery-powered hatchback is new inside and out, and was introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The first car built on the company’s modular MEB platform, it inaugurates a gorgeous infotainment system and is the first member of the burgeoning ID family. Volkswagen’s marketing department chose the name 3 for two reasons. First, it signals that the car competes in the compact segment (the third-smallest in the industry)....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Ethan Wilson

Ford’s plan for Rivian-powered, electric Lincoln SUV canceled due to coronavirus

Ford’s plan to add an all-electric Rivian-powered SUV to its Lincoln model lineup has reportedly been canceled due to the coronavirus. The companies announced the decision to cancel the car’s production on Tuesday, April 28,Automotive News first reported. The electric SUV was supposed to be ready for release by 2022. Lincoln said it still plans to work with Rivian for a future EV based on Rivian’s skateboard platform. “Given the current environment, Lincoln and Rivian have decided not to pursue the development of a fully electric vehicle based on Rivian’s skateboard platform....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Eric Owens

Get the brand new MacBook Air M3 from just $399

The latest refresh to the MacBook Air with both the 13-inch and 15-inch models enjoying an upgrade to the M3 chipset has just been unveiled. If you’re keen to get the latest and greatest MacBook Air, we’ve got theMacBook dealsfor you. Over at Best Buy, you may buy the latest MacBook Air M3 from just $399 when you trade in an eligible MacBook at the same time. The value varies depending on the age of your existing MacBook and it’s a great way to save on highly sought-after technology....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Beth Stokes

Give your kids a direct line to St. Nick with Alexa’s Call Santa skill

If your kids want to talk with Santa during the holidays, Alexa is ready to make the connection. If anyone in your household has anEcho Dot Kids Editionor a subscription toFreeTime on Alexawith other compatible Echo and Fire devices, you may make calls to Santa’s workshop at the North Pole without further activations or downloads. Now, to be clear, callers don’t actually speak to the rosy-nosed Big Man. When you say, “Alexa, call Santa,” she will respond with one of several responses such as “What a great idea, I’ll put you through” or “OK, let’s see if we can connect with him....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Shaun Dennis

How to get a house in Starfield & all properties so far

How to get a house in Starfield & all properties so far Starfield introduces homes as personal sanctuaries where players can unwind and store their valued items. If you’re wondering how to secure a house in Starfield, here’s all the information you need. Bethesda has a history of integrating player-owned homes in their RPGs, with memorable examples in Skyrim and Fallout 4. Starfield continues this tradition, allowing players to establish their own abodes in its vast universe....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Jacqueline Werner

How to upgrade Destiny 2 from PS4 to PS5

The next-gen version ofDestiny 2is here, allowing players to experience the game in 4K at 60 frames per second (fps) on consoles. It’s a big deal, but unfortunately, upgrading from the PlayStation 4 to the new PlayStation 5 version isn’t as easy as you might expect. On the Xbox side of things, it’s much easier to download the next-gen version ofDestiny 2, thanks to Smart Delivery. But on PlayStation, you’ll have to jump through some hoops to acquire the enhanced edition....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Laurie Watts

How Vantablack, the darkest material ever, can take gaming to a new level

Have you ever gotten up to use the restroom during a movie screening, then struggled to find your seat when you re-enter the darkened theater? Now imagine how much tougher it would be if the theater wasn’t just dark, but literally the blackest black you’ve ever seen. Or not been able to see, in this case. That’s the kind of disorienting effect that a major games developer recently turned to the U....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Sarah Wyatt

Huawei’s MateBook X Pro is everything that’s right with modern laptop design

At MWC (Mobile World Congress), Chinese manufacturer Huawei showed off its new laptop, theMateBook X Pro.And now, the laptop has been made available in the U.S. The base model will set you back $1,200, while the more powerful version is $300 more expensive. The design is stunning, but it’s not a revolutionary. Instead, it’s the fulfillment of a lot of the promises that laptop makers have been building toward for years....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Ms. Angelica Ryan PhD