Samsung’s latest 970 EVO SSDs offer stellar performance with a price to match

The humble M.2 solid state drive is easy to overlook — after all they’re only about the size of a stick of gum. M.2 drives typically live on your motherboard somewhere, tucked away on the back or hidden away under all the other hardware in your PC. And it’s a shame, because some M.2 drives — like Samsung’s 970 EVO — deserve a lot more attention than they get. Spoiled for storage With all thecloud storage optionswe have available to us, it’s easy to take storage for granted....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Clayton Proctor

Servant, the new M. Night Shyamalan series on Apple+, dishes up creepy thrills

Servant, one of a handful of original series from the new Apple TV+ streaming service, makes its premiere on Thanksgiving Day. Executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan, the psychological horror series hasn’t been getting the attention it deserves, as it gets lost amongother Apple TV+ originals stealing the spotlightlikeThe Morning Show, See, andDickinson. But if you’re eyeing Apple TV+, it’s worth your time. The series, which has already been picked up for a second season, is likeBlack MirrormeetsAmerican Horror Storymeets, well, any twisted horror film from Shyamalan – it has his signature style written all over it....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Sean Fox

Should you upgrade to the new AirPods Pro?

The latest AirPods Pro (now in their second generation) are the new top-shelf addition to Apple’s expansive lineup of wireless earbuds. Featuring across-the-board sound and noise-cancellation improvements (according to Apple, anyway), user-specific “personalized” Spatial Audio profiles, and a new touch control for adjusting volume — plus a few other surprises — there’s plenty to love about the new set of buds. But all that begs the following question: Should you upgrade to the new AirPods Pro?...

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · Joseph Hunt

Shrek’s real-life Donkey inspiration dies at 30

Shrek’s real-life Donkey inspiration dies at 30 The belovedShreksidekick was actually based on a real-life donkey, and in a tragic turn of events, Perry has died, signifying “the end of an era; the loss of an icon.” As one of thebest animated moviesever, Shrek became notable for its adult-skewed humor and memorable characters. But none were quite so legendary as Donkey, voiced byEddie Murphy. A wise-cracking, pop culture-referencing animal buddy, Donkey was both Shrek’s biggest fan and biggest annoyance....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Christina Nolan

Silksong’s release date announcement destroys every other Gamescom video for YouTube viewership

Silksong’s release date announcement destroys every other Gamescom video for YouTube viewership Team Cherry’s video reveal of the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong was the second -viewed videos on YouTube, losing only to Nintendo’s Kirby Air Riders direct. After almost a decade of waiting, Team Cherry hasfinally revealed Silksong’s release date: July 18, 2025. They did so in a special announcement video onYouTubethat had hundreds of thousands of fans watching for the less than two-minute stream....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Diamond Stewart

Skip tiny solar on your next camping trip. There is a better, easier way

With the sun out and everyone enjoying the outdoors, you may be thinking that a portable solar panel can keep your various electronics charged on your next outing. Just prop it up against the cooler at the beach and everyone’s phones can be snapping selfies all day, right? All while using sustainable power? That’s downright wholesome as heck. The sad reality is that bringing portable solar panels along rarely pans out that way....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Sarah Oneal

SoundPeats Opera05 review: golden earbuds for golden ears

“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.“ It shouldn’t matter what name is on a set ofheadphonesor aBluetooth speaker. If it delivers a great experience for the price, it’s going to get a good score. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t developed a fondness for certain brands over the years....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Sherri Wu

Star Wars: How Sabine Wren Found The Darksaber, & Why She Gave It Away

Summary The Darksaberhas exchanged hands several times throughoutStar Warshistory, but none changed its destiny quite likeSabine Wren. The ancient Mandalorian weapon first debuted inStar Wars: The Clone Warsin the hands of Pre Vizsla, a descendant of its original wielder and creator, Tarre Vizsla. It has since appeared inStar Wars Rebels,The Mandalorian, andThe Book of Boba Fett, all of which have added to the storied history of the blade that was brought to an end by Moff Gideon in Bo-Katan Kryze’s gloved grasp....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Heather Reed

The 5 best HP desktop PCs in 2024

There are a lot of companies you could potentially buy a desktop from, but HP has one of the widest selections ofdesktopsyou can pick from, with everything from business togaming desktopsthat you can pick from. That said, so many choices can get very overwhelming for those who don’t have a lot of experience with PCs, which is why we’ve looked at everything that HP has to offer and selected some of our favorite picks in various categories so you can pick the perfect desktop for you....

August 4, 2025 · 12 min · 2490 words · Sharon Ward

The best sci-fi movies on Netflix right now

Netflix has a real problem with its lackluster options for sci-fi movies right now. WhenKraven the HunterandVenom: The Last Danceare listed as two of the top new additions in science fiction, that’s not a good thing. While both films do have some sci-fi elements, they’re superhero movies, not sci-fi flicks. They’re also aggressively terrible movies. It’s not as if Netflix didn’t recently debut a big-budget sci-fi movie calledThe Electric State. That demonstrated some commitment to the genre, even if the film itself was awful....

August 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1651 words · Calvin Stewart

The best smart locks for 2025

If you’re looking for the bestsmart lockfor your front door, check out brands like Yale, Wyze, August, and Lockly. These names are responsible for dozens of different models — and because they’ve been churning out reliable devices for years, they’re an easy recommendation for your front door. Specifically, we love theYale Assure Lock 2. Available in a variety of formats and price points, it stands out from most of the competition....

August 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1554 words · Marie Hudson

The best Synapse upgrades: 3 abilities to buy with Insight first

Roguelike FPSSynapseis now available onPlayStation VR2and tasks players with fighting off horde after horde of enemies within the mindscape of a rogue agent. The crux ofSynapse’sprogression comes from challenges players can complete mid-run. After a run ends, players are rewarded with a currency called Insight for each challenge that they completed. This insight can then be spent on upgrades in a skill tree, which make the player more powerful with each subsequent run....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Sarah Lang

The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 Clip: Hughie Is Under Attack In Close Quarters Knife Fight

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Boys season 4, episodes 1-3! Summary A new clip fromThe Boysseason 4, episode 4 reveals Hughie under attack in a close quarters knife fight, teasing how much danger he’ll be facing in the upcoming episode. The show’s core protagonist spent the first three episodes by his father’s bedside after he suffered a stroke, while also coming to terms with his mother’s return. In between dealing with his family tragedy, though, he’s also spentThe Boysseason 4 helping the group take down Victoria Neuman before her vice presidential candidacy nets her the White House....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Dustin Torres