The Sims 4 releases most colorful patch yet with new items and hundreds of variants

The Sims 4 releases most colorful patch yet with new items and hundreds of variants The Sims 4 has received a myriad of new items and color variants, all for free with its latest September update. With the news ofThe Sims 5 being canceled, many fans of the franchise have felt pretty down about the future of The Sims as a whole – despite some fansfeeling relieved– but luckily some positive news has arrived to lift our spirits....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Brian Lane

This is the cheapest smartwatch I’ve worn in ages, and I’m really impressed

There are good homages andnot-so-goodhomages. The CMF Watch Pro 2 is the good kind, which is excellent news because the firstCMF Watch Prowas a bad one. Let me explain why I’m fine with how this new, cheap smartwatch looks — and also why a cheap smartwatch from a brand you’ve probably never heard of until now deserves to be bought. Never heard of CMF? It’s a safe bet that not everyone will have heard of the CMF brand, but I’m sure more people have heard of its parent company....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Krystal Patterson

This prebuilt PC from Skytech with RTX 4070 Ti is $300 off, with a bonus

One of the bestgaming PC dealsis available right at the source: Skytech is offering over $300 off its Blaze 4 gaming PC. Normally priced at $2,300, the gaming PC is down to $1,970 right now, and you can even enjoy a free copy ofStar Wars Outlawsto play on your new rig. A great option for anyone seeking a prebuilt PC, here’s what it has to offer. Why you should buy the Skytech Blaze 4 If you’re a little uncertain about buying a prebuilt gaming PC, don’t worry....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Adam Hall

VW says battery-swapping stations are a pipe dream, not an imminent reality

If you’ve been following the development of electric vehicles for long enough, you’ve undoubtedly seenvideosof futuristic robots that remove a car’s depleted battery pack, install a fully charged replacement, and send it on its way in a few short minutes. It’s quicker than brimming a tank of gasoline. In theory, this solution eliminates range anxiety once and for all. In application, it’s not as simple as it sounds. Volkswagen’s top electric car expert said we shouldn’t expect to see this technology pop up on American highways anytime soon....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Melissa Gutierrez

Warm ski beanie instantly hardens into a head-protecting helmet upon impact

Beanies and wool hats are a whole lot cozier and more comfortable than hard ski helmets. Ninety-nine percent of the time they’re perfectly adequate for keeping your head covered as youski down a slope. You know the one time that you’ll really wish you’d opted for the latter instead of the former, though? Answer: The time that you need a hard helmet. A new product created by two researchers — a biomedical engineer and a product designer — from Queensland University of Technology in Australia could bring us the best of both worlds....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Jesse Richmond

WatchOS 6: All the new features in the latest Apple Watch operating system

You may be more excited about the launch ofiOS 13, but WatchOS 6 is here too — and it also has a lot going for it. The latest and greatest operating system for theApple Watchis only getting smarter, and Watch users have been treated to a host of new features on their device. WatchOS 6 is now available to all, and if you have an Apple Watch, you may already have it....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Benjamin Torres

What is the rarest emote in Fortnite? Top 20 list in 2025

What is the rarest emote in Fortnite? Top 20 list in 2025 Fortniteisn’t just about clutch wins and crazy skins: half the fun is flexing your emotes. When you’re hitting a victory royale or just vibing in the pre-game lobby, the right emote can be the perfect way to show off your style (or salt). Over the years, Epic Games has dropped hundreds of emotes, which range from iconic collabs to OG classics and goofy originals, but only a few stand out as true legends....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1125 words · Charles Curry

WhatsApp’s online backups are getting end-to-end encryption

Facebook is tighteningWhatsApp’ssecurity by extending end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to cloud backups via an update to the app on iOS and Android. This was already allowed this on local WhatsApp backups, but the company will extend these security tools to online backups made to iCloud and Google Drive. “Starting today, we are making available an extra, optional layer of security to protect backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud with end-to-end encryption....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · John Arnold

Wimbledon fans get a smarter way to follow the action

Tennis fans are gearing up for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, which kick off in London on Monday. Tech giant IBM, which has worked closely with Wimbledon for many years to provide the digital backbone for the tournament’s online presence, has given the website and mobile app a makeover in readiness for this year’s event. Of particular note is a brand new feature called Match Chat, an interactive AI assistant that’s able to answer fans’ questions about the match that they’re watching....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Daisy Flores

WoW players call for long-awaited return of “lost” spec in The War Within

WoW players call for long-awaited return of “lost” spec in The War Within Over the years, many specs and builds have fallen by the wayside inWorld of Warcraft. Now, some of the game’s players think the release of The War Within expansion could be the perfect time for one of those to return. The main purpose ofThe War Withinis to open up the next major phase in WoW’s life cycle. In an unusual move, Blizzard announced it as the first of three expansions that formThe Worldsoul Saga....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Rhonda Garrett

WPA3, the third generation of Wi-Fi security, has one giant flaw: You

Few people are overly concerned with Wi-Fi security, happy to connect to public wireless networks and do little to even protect their own home networks. As long as it has a password, we think we’re safe. As usual, keeping yourself secure is never as easy as it seems. Password protection forms part of a system called Wi-Fi Protected Access, or WPA, which is about to get more secure in the form ofWPA3....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Michael Cannon

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition review: As good as can be

“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.“ One of theWii’s crowning achievements has finally made its way to theNintendo Switch, and it’s easily the best way to play what should be considered a JRPG classic.Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editiongives players of its successful sequel a new way to experience the story it referenced in its closing moments while giving long-time fans the chance to explore its vast world without the technical shortcomings of the original hardware....

June 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1577 words · Cassandra Gaines

Young Sheldon Caltech Sequel Series Hopes Gets A Disappointing Update From Producer

Summary The chances of aYoung Sheldonsequel series tackling Sheldon’s time in Caltech are addressed by executive producer Steve Molaro. Despite diversifying its storytelling in the last several years, giving the rest of the ensemble their respective plots, theYoung Sheldonfinalewent back to its original premise when it shifted the focus back to its titular character. After tackling the aftermath of George’s death, the final half hour of the family dramedy tied up Sheldon’s time in Texas, with the show wrapping up with the boy genius arriving at Caltech, where he will spend the rest of his adulthood....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Brenda Lewis