Google Pixel and Pixel XL owners may receive up to $500 over faulty phones

Owners of Google’s first Pixel smartphone could receive a payout of up to $500 after the company agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought against it. The Pixel and Pixel XL launched toglowing reviewsin 2016, but it wasn’t before long some owners began complaining of issues with its microphone. Google admitted to the fault in March 2017 and set about replacing the faulty phones. But according to the lawsuit, the replacements had the exact same issue, and despite the ongoing problems Google opted to keep selling the device....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · David Miller

GoPro Fusion review

“Why you may 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.“ 360-degree video cameras are a bit like smartwatches. The novelty of the technology gets us excited, even if we’re unsure how that technology fits into our lives or if it brings tangible improvements over our existing devices....

June 9, 2025 · 15 min · 3166 words · Joseph Byrd

GTA Online Agents of Sabotage update: Release date, new vehicles, more

GTA Online Agents of Sabotage update: Release date, new vehicles, more GTA Online will, in fact, get another big annual update in December despite some fears from players that GTA 6 would take priority. When Rockstar Games, finally, revealedGTA 6at the end of 2023, plenty of Grand Theft Auto fans feared for the knock-on effect of GTA Online. There were countless social media posts asking if Rockstar would abandon the game, but that hasn’t been the case....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Trevor Garza

Here’s another look at Huawei’s futuristic folding phone

Remember theHuawei foldable phonethat leaked only a week ago? Another image has hit the web, further driving home the likely reality of this device and its billfold-like design. The difference? Last week, the leaked image showed the phone open. Today’s image shows it folded, with three distinct sections that make it unconventional even by foldable phone standards. The leak comes courtesy of WhyLab on the Chinese websiteWeibo(spotted byGSMArena). Huawei executive Richard Yu used the phone in both images....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Mr. John Martin MD

How Great Circle devs created the perfect Indiana Jones game

How Great Circle devs created the perfect Indiana Jones game Few characters are as iconic as pop culture’s most famous fictional archeologist (sorry, Lara Croft fans). I’m talking, of course, about Indiana Jones. The fedora-wearing, whip-cracking, treasure-finding hero is a legend of the silver screen, yet despite some earnest attempts in the 80s and 90s, the character has never really had a video game worthy of his status – although LEGOIndiana Jonescertainly came close....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Aaron Kelly

How to get FBC: Firebreak Twitch Drops

How to get FBC: Firebreak Twitch Drops FBC: FirebreakTwitch Drops enable players to get the free Overseer Armor Set, so here’s how you can unlock it. Remedy Entertainment is celebrating the release of FBC: Firebreak by giving players the chance to claim a free armor set. The Overseer Armor kits your character out in a purple jumpsuit, so you’ll easily stand out when fighting your fleshy foes. So, if you’re looking to play FBC: Firebreak when it launches on June 1 and want to add to your in-game drip, here’s how you’re able to get your free Twitch Drop and how long it’ll be available for....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Michelle Turner

I need to change how I use Apple tech in 2024. Here’s how I’m going to do it

I’ve had Apple products for almost as long as I’ve been interested in tech, yet in all that time, I’ve never really put much thought into how I use my devices. But, like many people squinting bleary-eyed and hungover into the dawning of a new year, I’ve realized it’s about time I made some changes. I’m a real book lover – letting me wander into a bookstore unaccompanied is intensely dangerous for my wallet – yet I’m barely making any progress on my reading backlog because I spend so much time on my iPhone....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Anthony Flores

In depth: Why Harley-Davidson is building small bikes for China but not the U.S.

Harley-Davidson’s announcement that it will sella small displacement motorcycle in Chinabut not the U.S. is no surprise. The iconic Milwaukee-based American motorcycle company is following a game plan it laid out in an August 06, 2025 press release when Harley management set a goalto build the next generation of riders globallyby 2027. Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich summarized the company’s 10-year plan. “By 2027, our objectives are to build 2 million new Harley-Davidson riders in the U....

June 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Thomas Johnson

Is Wi-Fi too unreliable? Powerline networking may be what you need

Wi-Fi doesn’t always work as expected, and it’s not your only networking option. Ethernet provides the best speeds but looks ugly draped from devices and running along floorboards. That’s where Powerline comes in. In a nutshell, Powerline provides the best of both worlds by using the existing electrical wiring in a home or office. We explain what this networking solution does, along with its benefits and drawbacks. What is Powerline networking?...

June 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1855 words · Hunter Wilson

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and WB are making a Hot Wheels movie

Ever sinceThe LEGO Moviehit theaters in 2014, there has been a push to bring more toy properties to the big screen. In March, there was even a report that a Play-Doh movie is in the works. Now, it’s Hot Wheels’ turn.Deadlineis reporting thatJ.J. Abrams’ Bad Robotproduction company has signed on to produce a live-action take on Mattel’s Hot Wheels toy line for Warner Bros. Pictures. Mattel Films is also producing the project....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Maria Thomas

Leaked AMD Ryzen 3000 mobile benchmarks look fit for thin, low-power laptops

AMD made quite thecomebackwith its first Ryzen processor, but that was several years ago. Now, ahead of the release of AMD’s Ryzen 3000 series processors for desktops, we’re already starting to see benchmarks for the mobile variants of the company’s next-generation processor leaked. These processors are part of the Picasso family and are designed for ultra-low power consumption. Benchmark results for the Ryzen 3000 APU — which AMD calls an application processing unit, as it combines AMD’s processor and graphics capabilities on a single chipset — were published on Geekbench, showing the chipset family running on a number of laptops made by HP in 14- and 17-inch sizes....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Luis Mitchell

Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens system: what is it and what it isn’t

Astudyfrom the NPD group shows that mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, while still trailing behind traditional digital cameras in sales, are fueling consumer interest. The research groups Next Camera study “revealed that two-thirds of consumers interested in a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and willing to spend $500 said it would replace the purchase of a point-and-shoot camera. Nearly a quarter said it would replace a DSLR purchase.” These sleek cameras are attracting a wide range of buyers: From those who have outgrown the simplicity of point-and-shoots to hobbyists that need to round out their camera collections....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Brenda Murray

Microsoft’s executive shake-up casts a shadow on upcoming Surface event

In what some are calling the “end of an era,” Microsoft revealed that long-time Surface and Windows leader, Panos Panay, would be leaving the company. The announcement comes just days before Microsoft’s Surface and AI event on September 21, where the company is expected to reveal new devices like theSurface Laptop Studio 2. Panay is a mainstay at Microsoft events, as well as the champion of Surface devices during Microsoft’s presentations....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Anthony May