10 underrated 2024 movies you probably missed

There have been plenty of critically acclaimed mainstream movies released in theaters and on streaming this year. There have, however, also been just as many great movies unveiled throughout this year that have unfortunately failed to capture any level of widespread audience attention. With that in mind and, given that there are fewer than two weeks to go before this year comes to an end, now seems like as good a time as any to look back at some of those2024 moviesand give them the second chance at breakthrough success that they deserve....

July 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1602 words · Madeline Hammond

7 Most Valid Criticisms Of The Harry Potter Franchise That The TV Reboot Can Fix

Summary TheHarry Potterfranchise has faced a lot of criticism over the years, but there are a few valid complaints that HBO’s remake could address. Overall, Harry’s story has been loved for generations. The wizarding world and its themes have something to offer to audiences of all ages, and this has allowedHarry Potterto stand the test of time. However, it’s far from perfect. There are a few details about this fictional world and the way it was constructed that are a little hard to swallow....

July 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1712 words · Shannon Ramos

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: everything you need and nothing you don’t

“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.“ With all the talk of new chipsets from Apple, Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD, and their impact on the current state of laptop technology, it might be easy to forget that Windows and macOS aren’t the only games in town....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1246 words · Karen Campos

Amazon and Best Buy discount Harman Kardon and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers

If you’re looking for an exquisite sounding and looking portableBluetooth speaker, there’s no better place to start than high-end brands Harman Kordon and Bang & Olufsen. Both companies are renowned for their elegant and understated aesthetic mixed with superior sound quality. A couple of their effortlessly stylish offerings are theHarman Kardon Onyx Studio5 and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1, and they’re both available on Amazon and Best Buy at incredible discounted prices....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Gregory Kidd

AMD Ryzen 3000 Threadripper CPUs will launch in 2019

During an investor presentation, AMD confirmed that it plans to release the third generation of its top-tier Ryzen Threadripper CPUs before the end of the year. Although it didn’t clarify a specific launch date, the slide that accompanied its presentation suggested the debut would take place after that of the Ryzen 3000 desktop processors, which are currently slated for a mid-summer reveal. In the same way that AMD’s first and second-generation Ryzen processors put immense pressure on Intel’s consumer market, driving up core counts in both camps across the board, Threadripper did much the same to high-end chips....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Mark Nelson

Apex Legends is bringing back iconic Titanfall weapons in Season 23

Apex Legends is bringing back iconic Titanfall weapons in Season 23 Apex Legends will introduce another part of Titanfall in Season 23, with Rift Relic bringing back some of the most powerful parts of Respawn’s original games. With Apex Legends having much of its origin in Titanfall, there have been plenty of calls for Respawn’s original series to have a bigger impact on the battle royale. We don’t have Titans – they would never work according to Respawn – but we are able to play as Ash, there are several weapons from the Titanfall series, as well as different references to factions from the universe....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Lauren Foster

Apple might drop support for the iPhone SE and iPhone 6S with arrival of iOS 16

Apple may finally be dropping some of its oldest supported iPhones with the next iOS release. This report comes from the French publicationiPhoneSoft, which accurately predicted the iOS 13 and iOS 14 road maps. Apple has been praised for supporting its iPhones for an exceedingly long period of time with full updates, and that has led to impressive scenarios like the iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 being updated toiOS 15last year....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Rhonda Jones

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Offer Their Advice For A Difficult Spell Slot Question

Summary When it comes to using Level 6 Spell Slots inBaldur’s Gate 3it can be daunting to navigate the game’s plethora of options but fortunately, veterans have some excellent advice. It’s no doubt a conundrum faced by many players who don’t have too much experience withDungeons & Dragons: Fifth Editionbut given the collaborative nature of the role-playing community, it’s generally good practice to simply ask for some advice. Given the flexibility on offer inBaldur’s Gate 3,those wanting to maximize their characters' potential may want toheed the advice of veterans....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Sandra Allison

Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 8 release date finally announced & it’s soon

Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 8 release date finally announced & it’s soon It’s finally here, the highly anticipated 8thBaldur’s Gate 3patch has officially been given a release date, and it’s much sooner than many thought. Bringing crossplay,photo mode, anda new subclass for every single class currently in the game, the Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 is set to be one of the biggest updates for the game since it was released back in August 2023....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Nancy Davis

Be ready for storm season: Dual fuel portable generator is $150 off today

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that a ton ofearly Black Friday dealshave dropped. There are the usual suspects like laptops, electronics, gaming gear, and beyond. But me, I prefer to pick up unusual items during the huge holiday sales. You know exactly what I mean, the kind of stuff thatdoesn’tusually go on sale any other time. One of those items is a portable generator. Where I live it seems like they rarely go on sale, and when you need them most they’re never in stock....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Joseph Griffith DVM

Bosch cautiously moving full-speed ahead with self-driving car tech

CES 2019 again illustrated that many of the industry’s brightest minds are working on making self-driving cars a reality in the not-too-distant future. Several not-insignificant issues continue to stand in the way of autonomous driving, including middling consumer acceptance and the lack of a comprehensive legal framework, but car and tech companies are confident they’ll find best way to knock them down. Digital Trends sat down with Kay Stepper, one of Bosch’s self-driving car experts, on the sidelines of CES 2019 to learn more about the company’s plans for deploying automated cars....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · Michael Moore

Burger King giving $1 million away to best new Whopper

Burger King giving $1 million away to best new Whopper Burger King announced that they’ll be giving away a hefty $1 million to the fan who can create the best new Whopper. Here are the details. How many times have you dreamed of creating the perfect burger, with the combination of all of your favorite ingredients, wishing that your favorite fast food restaurant could make this come true? Well, that dream could be a reality, asBurger Kingare giving away a colossal $1m to the fan who can come up with the best new Whopper combination....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · David Odonnell

California snips legal red tape for robot taxis

Up to now, California has dished out permits to more than 50 companies wishing to test their autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads. Then in April, regulators said it would start allowing tests of self-driving carswithout a safety driverbehind the wheel, though at the current time few companies are believed to have applied for permission to do so. In recent days, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) gave the go-ahead for companies to offer rides in autonomous cars to regular folks as part of a pilot program....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Jacob Joseph