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It is touted as a unique opportunity to build a smart city within a major city, literally from the ground up. Environmental remediation, new infrastructure, digital electrification plans, new-age mobility options — the whole shebang. If only people would stop complaining about privacy issues. Cities across the globe are installing technology to gather data in the hopes of saving money, becoming cleaner, reducing traffic, and improving urban life. In Digital Trends’ Smart Cities series, we’ll examine how smart cities deal with everything from energy management, to disaster preparedness, to public safety, and what it all means for you....

As section editor for Digital Trends’ Mobile section, I frequently usea lotof different phones. But regardless of which excellentAndroid phoneor bleeding-edgefolding phoneI’m reviewing, I’m always using an iPhone at the same time. From September 2022 until early March 2023, my iPhone of choice was the iPhone 14 Pro Max. But after getting annoyed with its gargantuan size and weight,I downgraded to the smaller (and more manageable iPhone 14 Pro). I’ve been using the iPhone 14 Pro since then, and it’s been a great experience....

Computers are about to get weird. After decades as theory, the first quantum computers now sit in a select few labs across the globe. They’re rudimentary, and arguably less practical than early electronic computers like the 50-ton ENIAC. Yet researchers are making headway.IBM, Google, and Intel are making progresson quantum hardware, and a practical quantum computer finally feels like a near-future reality instead of a subject for science fiction. That’s an opportunity....

Summary Yellowstoneseason 5, part 2, now officially has a release date. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the hit Paramount Network neo-Western series first premiered in 2018, chronicling the Dutton family’s attempts to defend their land in Montana. After four popular seasons,Yellowstonereturned for season 5, part 1, in November 2022. It’s now been confirmed thatYellowstoneseason 5 part 2will serve as the show’s last outing following various delays and behind-the-scenes issues. THRnow reports thatYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, will premiere on July 26, 2025, at 8 p....

The midsize Chevrolet Malibu was by far Chevy’s best-selling car in 2016 and has easily maintained that position in 2017. Overall, the Malibu falls into the automaker’s third sales spot behind theSilveradopickup truck and theEquinoxcompact crossover. The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu model lineup is unchanged from 2017 with one exception — the base model Malibu L gas tank capacity is now 15.8 gallons, up from 13 gallons in 2017 for the same trim....

High refresh rate gaming has been the focus of much of the display industry in recent years, from4K 120Hz TVsbecoming the norm, to companiespushing even to 500Hzto really stretch the limits of what high refresh rate actually means. But what’s the point in all of those added refreshes, if in general gamers can’t tell much difference between 120Hz and 240Hz, let alone up to 600Hz, which panel makers say is now coming in 2023?...

Action moviesremain one of the most reliable genres in Hollywood. Bad comedies are unwatchable if the jokes don’t work, and poor horror is dull if the scares aren’t there. But an action movie usually has one or two scenes that make these types of films watchable. Frankly, most of them are entertaining. Who doesn’t love to watch highly choreographed fights, elaborate shootouts, and death-defying stunts? Thanks to streaming, many of the underseen and underappreciated action films of the 2000s are now finding new audiences....

Summary Loren Brovarnik’s recent trip to Israel with her husband, Alexei Brovarnik, didn’t impress many90 Day Fiancéfans online. Loren tied the knot with her Ukrainian beau in90 Day Fiancéseason 3. Despite facing some cultural differences, their strong bond helped them to navigate obstacles. In 2020, Loren and Alexei became parents to their first child, Shai Josef. Just a year later, they welcomed their second son, Asher Noah. Fans were in for another surprise in 2022 whenthe couple announced they were expecting baby number three....

Acerhas introduced two new gaming laptops outfitted with the latest chips to enable AI features. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Helios Neo 18 AI were announced at a recent Counter-Strike gaming tournament in Poland, according toEngadget. The laptops can run processors up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, which facilitates their AI features.Acer saidit intends for the Helios Neo 16 model to be a portable gaming option, and the Helios Neo 18 to be good for replacing a desktop computer....

Zen 4 still feels quite new, but AMD is already preparing to launch its Zen 5 architecture in 2024, with AMD Ryzen 8000 processors now on the horizon. New leaks shed some light on the upcoming chips, and while a lot is still uncertain, one thing is clear — AMD is sticking to a somewhat controversial design choice thatsets it apart from Intel: keeping the same core counts. It’s worth noting that it’s not a surprise to hear that AMD Ryzen 8000 “Granite Ridge” chips are already well into their production cycle....

“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.“ The Apple Watch SE 2 is the cheapest way into Apple wearable ownership. It’s surrounded by technically more advanced models at higher prices, meaning it’s at risk of being overlooked. This would be a mistake, as what it should be doing is reminding you to really think about what you need from your smartwatch before settling on which model to buy....

Baldur’s Gate 3 players don’t want a DLC – they want a masquerade ball While there’s, unfortunately, no hope for a Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC, withLarian confirming they won’t be creating one, this hasn’t stopped players from calling for other, more lavish additions before the game’s final major update. In a post on theBaldur’s Gate 3 Reddit, the community began dreaming of their ideal DLC locations, storylines, and features, withmany calling for the likes of Avernus, the Underdark, Candlekeep, or even just more of Baldur’s Gate in general (like Act III wasn’t big enough)....

A dash cam can be an essential tool for enhancing your safety and accountability on the road. While it won’t prevent accidents, having a reliable video record can be invaluable in resolving disputes with insurance companies or law enforcement. Modern dash cams offer a range of features, including front and rear recording, high-definition video, night vision, and even GPS tracking — features that were once exclusive to premium models (check our best dash cam picks for the top winners)....