Patrick Hearn | Smart Home Writer, Digital Trends

We’re already getting hints about cool Galaxy S26 tech

Next year's Samsung Galaxy S26 could have better battery life than any phone that has come before, thanks to a new type of battery technology.

Mobile News

January 17

The Nintendo Switch 2 could sell 15 million consoles its first year, analysts say

According to industry analysts, the Nintendo Switch 2 is on track to sell more than 15 million units within its first year.

Gaming News

January 16

The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

These official-looking images will get you excited for the Galaxy S25

Leaked renders of the Galaxy S25 trio give us a better look at what to expect from Galaxy Unpacked in just a few days.

Mobile News

January 16

These clever Galaxy S25 AI features look surprisingly helpful

Newly-leaked marketing materials for the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra show impressive AI functions, and also help confirm some specs.

Mobile News

January 16

How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch OLED.

This browser plugin actually makes browsing the Nintendo eShop fun

If the Nintendo eShop drives you a little crazy, good news: there’s a fan-made alternative that comes packed with some serious quality improvements. Introducing , built by the website Nintendo Life. Don’t worry, it’s not something you enter banking information into; it’s a browser plug-in that streamlines your experience while using the eShop with content […]

Gaming News

January 16

Kratos fighting a boss in God of War Ragnarok.

PlayStation Plus adds God of War Ragnarok and more to its lineup

More than a dozen new games have been added to PlayStation Plus this January, including God of War: Ragnarok and Grand Theft Auto V.

Gaming News

January 15

Terraria’s ‘final’ update might not be so final after all

The long-awaited final update to Terraria might not actually be the end, after all. Cryptic posts from the lead developer suggest the game may never die.

Gaming News

January 15

A person wearing the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

Samsung is poised to revolutionize smartwatch battery life in 2026

A new battery technology from Samsung could completely change your relationship with wearable technology and offer multiday charge capacity.

Mobile News

January 15

Here’s what will happen to the TikTok app if it shuts down this Sunday

If TikTok is banned on January 19, users in the U.S. could see their access abruptly shut off, but they'll be able to retrieve their personal data.

Mobile News

January 15

A vampire appears in The Blood of the Dawnwalker.

Former Witcher and Cyberpunk devs unite to create The Blood of Dawnwalker

Rebel Wolves, a studio made up of former Witcher and Cyberpunk developers, has announced a new gothic fantasy RPG: The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Gaming News

January 14

A character blasting fire in Path of Exile 2.

Think Path of Exile 2 is too hard? Its devs want you to get good

Path of Exile 2 has a punishing endgame — and while devs say they're working to balance the difficulty, it isn't going to get much easier.

Gaming News

January 14

Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, showing the back of the phone.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim may not be released until May

Samsung might tease the Galaxy S25 Slim at its Unpacked event later this month, but the phone might not be available until May.

Mobile News

January 14

New video teases the Samsung Galaxy S25’s big AI upgrades

Samsung has teased unexpectedly-advanced AI features for the Galaxy S25 series, depicting an assistant taking multiple complex requests at once.

Mobile News

January 14

A person holding the OnePlus 13, showing the wireless charging insert in the camera cutout.

How many software updates does the OnePlus 13 get?

The OnePlus 13 will receive a total of four OS updates and six years of security patches, ensuring it will be a safe and viable handset for years to come.

Mobile Guides

January 14

Pokémon Go is ending support for certain older Android phones

Pokémon Go is dropping support for 32-bit Android phones. Here's how to tell if you're affected.

Gaming News

January 13

How thin will the iPhone 17 Air be? A new report might have the answer

We've heard plenty of rumors about the iPhone 17 Air and its wild thinness. A new report claims to know just how thin it is, and it's impressive.

Mobile News

January 13

3 game studios are closing their doors, including the developer of Godfall

Three game studios have reported closures already in 2025, along with numerous layoffs across the industry.

Gaming News

January 13

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 on someone's wrist.

High blood pressure monitoring may finally come to the Apple Watch in 2025

Mark Gurman has suggested the next iteration of Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra could come with blood pressure sensors, a long-awaited feature.

Mobile News

January 13

The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island showing the timer and music playing.

It’s 2025, and the iPhone still has an annoying alarm bug

If your iPhone alarm doesn't always ring, you aren't alone. Dozens of users have reported the problem, but Apple hasn't issued a fix.

Mobile News

January 13

Forget the Galaxy S25 Slim. The OnePlus Open 2 could be the thinnest foldable ever

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus Open 2 could be the thinnest folding phone ever made — and it could sport a titanium frame.

Mobile News

January 12

A screenshot from Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.

Neverwinter Nights just received a new update, 23 years after its original release

Neverwinter Nights, the beloved BioWare DnD RPG, is still receiving updates 23 years after its original release.

Gaming News

January 12

A screenshot of a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Sim might come to PS5 and Switch 2

A tipster with a proven track record suggests two major Xbox titles could make their way to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

Gaming News

January 11

All Nokia smartphones have been listed as unavailable on HMD’s website

All Nokia phones have been marked as unavailable on HMD's website, indicating the end of the company's presence in the smartphone market.

Mobile News

January 11

The best robot vacuums of CES 2025: Roborock, Dreame, Ecovacs, and more

CES 2025 was a smorgasbord of robot vacuums and mops, and these five stood out the most thanks to advanced technology and interesting innovations.

Smart Home News

January 10

Health care experts believe regenerative medicine has reached an ‘inflection point’

The CEO of Xenco Medical and the general manager of Terumo BCT discussed the future of regenerative medicine, and how we've arrived at where we are.

Emerging Tech News

January 10

Half-Life 3 detectives think they’ve found new clues in Steam’s code

More evidence has emerged that Half-Life 3 might actually exist somewhere in the ether, after all — but don't get too excited yet.

Gaming News

January 10

A Switch 2 mock-up sits in a Genki case.

Nintendo downplays CES’ convincing Nintendo Switch 2 leak

Nintendo has finally spoken up about the supposed Switch 2 leaks and insists none of the renders or images are official.

Gaming News

January 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Gray with S Pen on back.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra may get an unfortunate S Pen downgrade

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra might lose Bluetooth in its S Pen, which means many of the pen's best features are kaput.

Mobile News

January 10

The Schlage Sense Pro only unlocks the door when you want it to

The Schlage Sense Pro can read your intent as you approach the door, unlocking only when you plan to go inside.

Smart Home News

January 9

The PlantaForm Indoor Smart Garden looks like it belongs aboard the Enterprise

Smart gardens have come a long way in a short time, and the PlantaForm Indoor Smart Garden is one of the best implementations of the technology we've seen.

Smart Home News

January 9