How to make video calls on a TV: 8 of the most popular ways

Your amazingQD-OLEDcan do so much more than stream Netflix and play yourXbox. We’re thinking outside of the box though, because we already know that the best TVs deliver everything we need for cinema, shows, and gaming. So how about we discuss taking a video call or two on your prized Samsung or Sony screen? Difficulty What You Need Computer or smartphone Smart TV, game console, or other streaming media device...

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1330 words · Danielle Freeman

I Think Below Deck Is The Best Show In The Franchise (Yes, Better Than Below Deck Med)

Summary TheBelow Deckfranchise includes some incredible spin-off shows alongside the original, butI think the originalBelow Deckis easily the best show in the franchise. Beginning in 2016,Below Deckhas been one of the most popular reality TV shows on Bravo. Taking a look at the lives of the employees of superyachts and some of the insane things charter guests ask of them, the workplace observational show has been a staple for reality TV viewers for years....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Sheri Mcdowell

In Moab, Jeep isn’t just having fun off-road; it’s planning its future

Back in 1967, a group of city officials got together and organized the first Easter Jeep Safari, an annual pilgrimage to Moab, a small town in the Utah desert, for a diehard group of off-roading fanatics. Now fifty-three years running, what started as a humble one-day event organized by Moab Chamber of Commerce has expanded into a nine-day celebration of all things four-wheel drive that brings together thousands of like-minded enthusiasts from across the globe into one place....

July 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1647 words · George Willis

Intense trailer for Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ follows family haunted by mirror images

Writer, director, and actor Jordan Peele gave fans of his debut horror filmGet Outa wonderful Christmas gift by sharing the first peek at his terrifying-looking follow-upUs. In it, we seeBlack Pantheractors Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke and their family attacked by evil mirror-image versions of themselves while out on a beach getaway in Northern California. In the trailer, we see the family’s youngest son encounter his doppelganger while at the shore during the day, with the entire evil version of the family later appearing at night outside their beachside getaway....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · David Torres

Kelty Journey PerfectFIT Elite hands-on review

“Why you’re able to 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.“ After your child is born, resuming anactive, outdoor lifestyleis no small feat. Either you’re leaving your significant other and child at home, finding a sitter, or looking for a way to carry your kiddo....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Michael Harris

Koss sues Apple over wireless headphone patents, wants royalties

Koss, the American company that essentially launched stereo headphones in 1958 with its invention of the Stereophone, is suing Apple over its sales ofwireless stereo headphones. According to Koss’ claim, discovered byPatently Apple, Apple allegedly violated five of Koss’ patents, all of which relate to the use of wireless technology to create wireless stereo headphones: Koss is asking the courts to award damages based on Apple’s alleged liability to Koss in “an amount that compensates it for such infringement, which by law cannot be less than a reasonable royalty, together with interest and costs....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Angela Walter

Lift review: An unpolished Netflix heist thriller

“Why you’re able to 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.“ Lifthas a lot going for it. The new Kevin Hart-led heist thriller has, for starters, an impressive, charming cast of capable performers, all of whom seem genuinely thrilled to be a part of it....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Dennis Johnson

LoL devs rush out update following huge balance changes in patch 14.19

LoL devs rush out update following huge balance changes in patch 14.19 League of Legends developers have announced they are introducing a micro-patch to the MOBA following the massive changes made to the game in its 14.19 update. Riot’s massively popular MOBALeague of Legendshas undergone some of the biggest changes ever.Patch 14.19saw a major shake-up to the game once more, as the developers took a swing at almost every item, significantly reducing their gold efficiency....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Jose Lowery

Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?

When you use the internet, you’re likely using both a modem and a router. But what are they, and how do they work together? In short, the modem is the doorway to the internet, while the router directs the internet (and its traffic). While you may have a separate router and modem, you can also find devices that combine both functions — hence the confusion over which you have. We’ll discuss both components in-depth and explain how they work together....

July 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1679 words · Patrick Goodwin

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak: How to get Prized Pelts

Your adventure really begins in any Monster Hunter game after you’ve beaten the main story and start working your way up through the Master Ranks. As you get higher up in the rankings, the more difficult your hunts will get, not only requiring more knowledge and skill, but far better weapons and gear for your character, too. The series has always had the flow of hunting monsters, gathering materials, crafting better gear, and then hunting tougher monsters, and that remains true forMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Melissa Jenkins

No one, Tim Cook declares, ‘Should have a key that turns a billion locks.’

As Apple continues to wrestle with the FBI over iPhone encryption, its soft-spoken CEO has stepped up from gadget pitchman to privacy activist. In a wide-ranging interview published Thursday in Time magazine, Cook granted further insight into the company’s unyielding stance on encryption, and his own. Far from backing off or waffling, Cook reserved his strongest statements yet for his interview, doubling down on his dedication to privacy and suggesting that the FBI’s request violates the U....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1319 words · Madison Wright

Pokémon TCG Players Share The Best Cheap Cards That Won't Break The Bank

Summary While many cards in thePokémon TCGuniverse are very expensive due to their rarity, impressive artwork, gameplay effects, or a combination of all three, some cards are extremely cheap. This category of cards is usually reserved for the standard prints of the most common cards in every collection, such as some of thenew cards forPokémon TCG’sNight Wandererexpansion. Nevertheless, there are rare cards with special types of artwork that are actually very cheap and worth grabbing while their values are still on the lower end of average for Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Erik Walker

Save on your first 12 months of Loom with this Digital Trends offer

These days, so many of us are working remotely or distanced from colleagues and clients. While you can always type out a lengthy email or log in to one of many chat services, nothing quite compares to face-to-face communication. This is especially true when it comes to delivering feedback or explaining nuanced ideas. Facial expressions and body language are often essential for comprehension, collaboration, and getting things done. Live video conferencing is one option, but it requires syncing calendars across busy schedules and different time zones....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Jessica Hall