From Ring to Kasa, the best doorbells at CES are a knock to last year’s models

Man, “video doorbell” really needs to be shorter because we’ve been typing it a lot this week. “Vidbell,” maybe. Anyway, there look to be more than a dozen video doorbells set to debut at CES 2019 this year, or — as our Home Editor Kim Wetzelput it last week, “This year, it’s all about ding-dongs.” Straight faces, everybody. She notes that many of these devices are taking flight after seeing the success ofRing security‘s lineupof video doorbells, as well asNest’s Hello doorbell....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · Deborah Ellis

FromSoftware fans convinced The Duskbloods is a Bloodborne sequel – here’s the truth

FromSoftware fans convinced The Duskbloods is a Bloodborne sequel – here’s the truth A new Soulslike game, The Duskbloods, was revealed during theNintendo Switch 2 Direct, and FromSoft fans are desperately trying to connect it to Bloodborne. While all FromSoftware’s Souls games have a similar grimdark vibe, the first trailer forThe Duskbloodsshowed a world that looks eerily similar to Yharnam, the location where Bloodborne takes place. Not only are both games set in a comparable era, one that makes use of firearms and mechanical contraptions, but they’re also both fixated on blood and the moon....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Christopher Martin

Game dev says AMD Super Resolution only took ‘a few hours’ to implement

FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)is AMD’s open-source alternative to Nvidia deep learning super sampling (DLSS), and we’re starting to hear opinions from game developers on it. Although both tools achieve the same goal, Midgar Studio CEO and lead programmer ofEdge of EternityJérémy Zeler-Maury says that FSR is much easier to implement into games and that both tools achieve similar image quality at 4K. Edge of Eternityis a unique case study. The indie-developed JRPG includes DLSS and FSR, so the developer has experience working with both....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Joseph Rogers

Game studios, please agree on a rerelease naming convention

Naming a product is easier said than done. For games, you need to find a name that is unique and memorable, but also somewhat descriptive. Once a brand is established, names can carry a ton of weight, as evidenced by such franchises as The Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy, or Call of Duty. Individual game names can be hit-or-miss, but one trend that is almost universally a problem is rereleases of games....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Kelly Dawson

Gateway 200XL Review

“Why you may 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 Gateway 200XL is one of those rare notebooks that seem to hit a perfect utopia between design and functionality. Not only is the 200XL one of the best looking systems we have ever had the privilege to use, but it performed flawlessly through all of our tests....

August 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1460 words · Diana Hernandez

Google Gemini wants to read your search history

Google Geminiencompasses many features, but until now, it has not requested access to your Google Search history. This changes with the introduction of the company’s new Gemini Personalization model.Android Authoritydiscovered that this feature is part of the Google app beta (version 16.8.31). When you select the Gemini Personalization model, a confirmation pop-up will appear. If you grant permission, you allow Gemini to access your search history, which enables the chatbot to provide more relevant responses....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Kevin Baldwin

Got $34,000? LG is taking pre-orders for its astonishing 88-inch Z9 8K OLED

LG made a splash atCES 2019with its new lineup of OLED TVs, and it has now revealed the prices and release schedule for the most anticipated TV of the bunch:The 88-inch Z9 OLED, which features an astonishing8K resolution. The new TV, with the official model number 88Z9 is now available for pre-order in South Korea for the equally gasp-inducing price of $34,000. That’s actually affordable compared to what it’ll cost when it hits retail outlets in North America and Europe in the third quarter of 2019, where it’ll cost $42,000, according toThe Verge....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Elizabeth Parker

Grado updates world’s only wireless open-back headphones with better sound, longer battery life

Brooklyn-based Grado has updated the world’s only wireless, open-back headphones. The on-ear $275GW100x— the third generation of these cans — are now available via gradolabs.com. and they offer several improvements over their predecessors, like better sound and improved battery life. The GW100x uses Grado’s 4th-generation 44mm driver, which the company says has a more powerful magnetic circuit, a voice coil with decreased effective mass, and a reconfigured diaphragm. The design is claimed to also improve efficiency while reducing distortion....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Robert Lindsey

How to fish in Skyrim

Now that players could’ve potentially been playingSkyrimfor a decade by this point, there may not feel like there’s anything left to do in this huge, open-world RPG. That may be true — however, with the release of theSkyrim: Anniversary Edition, Bethesda has packed in a host of new content, quests, and mechanics to draw you back into their winter wonderland for a few more hours. Among the technical upgrades, this version includes some of the most polished and popular content the community created in the Creation Club....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 897 words · Danielle Mejia PhD

How to get free Black Ops 6 rewards with Little Caesars and Papa Johns

How to get free Black Ops 6 rewards with Little Caesars and Papa Johns Call of Duty fans have the chance to get some free Black Ops 6 rewards from Papa Johns and Little Caesars for launch week. Here’s what you need to know. Whenever a newCall of Dutyrelease rolls around, CoD fans across the globe are hungry to jump in and start grinding away. Withthe return of the classic prestige system, there’s nothing better than beating your friends to the punch and getting there first....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Linda Elliott

How to get Kate Bishop in Marvel’s Avengers

Marvel’s Avengershas just gotten its first new character: Kate Bishop. This serves as the first of many characters that will be added for free over time to extend the game’s longevity. Bishop is known as the protégé of Clint Barton, better known as Hawkeye — and uses many long-range attacks, thanks to her bow. Square Enix has announced that Barton will also be added as a playable character later down the road, but for now, you may enjoy Kate Bishop for free....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Andrew Ware

How to turn off your Galaxy S23: 3 easy ways to do it

There are a lot of settings to mess around with and tune on theGalaxy S23. So many, in fact, that some of the simplest options can become a little buried as a new adopter gets set up. One thing that’s deceptively difficult to find is the power button to turn off the Galaxy S23. Difficulty What You Need Your Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, or S23 Ultra Luckily, turning off your S23 is simple and can be done in a handful of different ways, depending on your preference....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Melissa Mosley

How to watch Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered reveal

How to watch Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered reveal An official announcement of the long-awaited Oblivion Remastered is finally coming, so here’s how you may tune in and watch the reveal. At this point, the remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is one of the worst-kept secrets around. Plenty ofleaked information and imageshave all but confirmed the project’s existence, withrumors of a shadowdrop swirling, but Bethesda have remained quiet throughout....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Kimberly Keller