It has LTE and a voice assistant, but the DokiPal kid’s smartwatch is a letdown

“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.“ We’re seeing a wave ofnew smartwatchesdesigned for kids hitting the market, but the DokiPal claims superiority as the first to support 4G LTE and an integrated voice assistant. The sound idea behind the rise of kids smartwatches is that they act as a basic phone for youngsters who aren’tready for a proper phoneyet....

August 2, 2025 · 10 min · 2002 words · Jessica Coleman

It sure sounds like we’re getting a PS5 Pro reveal tomorrow

Sony is holding a very short technical presentation on Tuesday, and considering some recent teases and leaks, it’s left some wondering if the company will finally announce thePlayStation 5 Pro. The presentation was announced Monday onX (formerly Twitter), just 24 hours ahead of its debut. It’ll be hosted by Mark Cerny, the lead architect on the PlayStation 4 and 5, and will be just nine minutes long. It’ll begin streaming at 8 a....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Joshua Smith

It’s time to stop talking about AirPods with cameras… for now

A lingering question remains for me around the likely-forthcomingAirPods Pro 3, and it’s not about when they’ll launch. It’s still unclear whether we’ll see new AirPods Pro with theiPhone 17launch later this year, but if they do appear, there still seems to be debate over whether they’ll have cameras embedded. Now, the general consensus is, if they do arrive in September, they’ll be similar in shape to the currentAirPods Pro 2, but with longer battery life, better sonic performance and enhanced health sensors....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Tracy Reyes

I’m Now Sad That This Christopher Nolan Movie Never Happened

Summary AChristopher Nolanmovie never got the opportunity to fully materialize, which makes me sad because it seemingly had immense potential. Pretty much like everyone else, I was first exposed to Nolan’s body of work throughThe Dark Knighttrilogy, which played a significant role in making him a high-profile director in Hollywood. After watchingPrestigeandInceptionin the years that followed, my hunger to consume more of Nolan’s brilliant filmmaking only grew, prompting me to watch some of his early works, includingInsomniaandMemento....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Joann Jensen

KDDI and Wind River deploy new O-RAN 5G technology

Wind River, a leading developer of software that powers 5G mobile infrastructure, has announced a new partnership with Japanese telecom provider KDDI to deploy open 5G standards to its commercial customers. This new arrangement will see KDDI usingWind River Studioto power its 5G network, providing avirtualized base stationthat’s compliant with theOpen RAN (O-RAN)standard. In practical terms, this means KDDI will have more flexibility in delivering 5G to its commercial customers without the need to deal with the complexities of making different pieces of 5G equipment interoperate with each other....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Shelly Simpson

Kick star Neon says streaming is “cooked” due to big names trying to “one-up” each other

Kick star Neon says streaming is “cooked” due to big names trying to “one-up” each other Kick streamer Neon has criticized the current state of streaming, saying the space is oversaturated and harder than ever to break into without help from bigger names. Speaking on theOne Night with Steinypodcast, Neon said the only reliable way for a streamer to grow is to “get put on,” with organic growth becoming increasingly rare....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · David Brooks

LG G3 vs. Samsung S95C: the FOMO ends here

I’ve been anticipating comparing the LG G3 OLED to the Samsung Q95C for months now. More recently, though, that’s becomenervousanticipation. And that’s actually great news for you: Both of these TVs are stellar. They are gorgeous. Each is so good, it is hard for me to imagine anyone buying either of these TVs and being anything other than absolutely ecstatic. So, that’s it, right? Job done? Go in peace and buy either one!...

August 2, 2025 · 15 min · 3122 words · David Smith

Netflix’s He-Man series recruits Mark Hamill, Lena Headey, Henry Rollins, more

Netflix has an impressive track record when it comes tooriginal animated series, from the critically acclaimedTrollhuntersto the more adult-themedCastlevania. Judging by the voice cast forMasters of the Universe: Revelation, the streaming service is continuing to aim high with itsspin on the He-Man universe. Created by Kevin Smith and produced for Netflix by Mattel Television and Powerhouse Animation Studio — the same studio responsible for the aforementioned, wildly popularCastlevaniaseries —Masters of the Universe: Revelationis based on the Masters of the Universe franchise that gave the world He-Man, Skeletor, and other iconic characters, as well as their action figures....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · John Chavez

New Amsterdam Sequel Won't Work Without 1 Original Star

Summary New Amsterdamended a year and a half ago, but NBC is already cooking up a spinoff (which will only be successful if one original cast member returns). The NBC medical drama television show, created by David Schulner, was based on Eric Manheimer’s 2012 bookTwelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital. It follows the doctors at New Amsterdam Hospital, a fictional hospital inspired by Bellevue Hospital in New York City, New York, withDr....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Jennifer Hunt

New YouTube app launches on Comcast Xfinity X1 cable box

In the face of mounting competition from other services and companies, Comcast has been strangely slow to expand its content offerings outside of its base cable subscription plans. The cable company now seems to be pivoting from this strategy, however, and is partnering with Google to bringYouTube to Xfinity X1 cable boxesstarting today. The update is available to all X1 customers in the U.S. at no additional charge. YouTube content will be accessible on theXfinity X1in a couple of ways; a new YouTube app is available in the Apps and Networks section of the X1’s menu, while featured YouTube content will also appear throughout theXfinity On Demandlibrary....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Jessica Patterson

PayPal will soon let you withdraw cash at Walmart, but there’s a catch

While we’reoften being toldthat a cashless society is just around the corner, PayPal has been busy prepping a new service that will let anyone with a PayPal account to withdraw and deposit paper money at any Walmart across the U.S. It marks the first time that PayPal users will have the ability to withdraw cash from their account in a brick-and-mortar environment, as well as load cash into their account, the payment giantsaid on Thursday,October 11....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Janet Ray

PlayStation gets into the streaming handheld game with Project Q

During the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan revealed Project Q. It’s a new handheld streaming device that will allow you to stream any game from your PlayStation 5 console using its remote play function or Wi-Fi. It doesn’t have an official name yet, so it’s known internally as Project Q. What we do know is that it has an 8-inch HD screen, plus all of the buttons and features of a DualSense wireless controller....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Eric Hudson

PlayStation Vita 2 in development according to reputable leaker

PlayStation Vita 2 in development according to reputable leaker A new PlayStation Vita handheld could be in development, according to leaks from Moore’s Law is Dead. The leaker claims that the new handheld chip is currently being designed by AMD. It’s been a while since Sony released a newhandheld, with powerful native rendering capabilities. The PlayStation Vita, released in 2011 was the last device that Sony released in this category....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Rhonda Smith