Pokemon Go offers free trial for new item that doubles damage

Pokemon Go offers free trial for new item that doubles damage Pokemon Go’s latest item now has a five-minute trial, which can only be accessed when taking part in a Max Raid battle against Dynamax or Gigantamax ‘Mons. Fans have reacted negatively to Max Mushrooms, accusing them ofadding pay-to-win mechanicsto the game. This is due to them providing a significant power boost to Dynamax Pokemon for the princely sum of 400 PokeCoins....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Jonathan Cummings Jr.

Rebirth Island’s dynamic weather in Warzone explained

Rebirth Island’s dynamic weather in Warzone explained Warzone Season 3 Reloaded is bringing some big things to Rebirth Island, namely a new dynamic weather feature. So here is everything you need to know about it. Season 3 Reloadedis fast approaching on May 1, and with the update comes a lot of new content for Rebirth Island. From the newHeavy Armor Public eventto new secrets dotted across the map, there’s plenty being shaken up....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Lawrence Gibson

Samsung Galaxy S10 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.“ Having reviewed theSamsung Galaxy S10 Plus, then theGalaxy S10e, and now the Galaxy S10, Samsung’s middle child in itsnew smartphone rangedoesn’t strike me as particularly notable. It has all the tenets of a good phone, yes, but it’s overshadowed by the S10 Plus (which has a few other advantages) and is just $100 more....

July 8, 2025 · 16 min · 3348 words · Zachary Henderson

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Still worth it in 2024?

“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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 should be a perfect foldable flip phone. Why? The pitch from Samsung is a pretty simple one. It kept everything that worked so well for last year’s Flip, made the cover screen much more useful, added a new processor, and created a hinge that lets the Flip 5 fold completely flat when it’s shut....

July 8, 2025 · 20 min · 4188 words · Michelle Branch

Sorry, there’s no new HomePod on the way

Today’s Apple event had the rumor mills filing for extra overtime pay in hope that a new HomePod or HomePod Mini would be announced, but HomeKit users once again find themselves out in the cold. Although Apple announced quite a bit of information about upcoming products, no mention was made of its smart home presence. The original HomePod was discontinued last year around this time, with the idea that Apple would focus all of its future efforts on the HomePod Mini....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · David Barber

SpaceX stands down from Falcon Heavy launch for third day in a row

SpaceX had been hoping to launch its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket carrying an uncrewed space plane for the U.S. Space Force on Sunday, but poor weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida forced it to shift the targeted date to Monday. Then, on Monday, as the evening launch window approached, SpaceX said it was standing down due to a “side issue” on the ground and would instead target Tuesday night....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Lori Smith

T-fal OptiGrill 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.“ After covering the European debut of T-Fal’s impressive OptiGrill, we’ve been licking our chops waiting for the smart grill’s US arrival. In case you missed it, the OptiGrill is a countertop grill along the lines of those hawked by a well-known heavyweight boxing champ, but with a brain transplant from someone who hasn’t spent a lifetime taking blows to the head....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1287 words · Mark Gardner

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate takes the right lessons from Hades

Since the arcade days, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been synonymous with one video game genre: beat-em-ups. Even when developers take a new stab at the IP, we tend to see the turtles in 2D side-scrolling action that calls back to retro classics likeTurtles in Time— just look atlast year’sShredder’s Revenge. Developer Super Evil Megacorp is changing that trend, though, with its latest game,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Brian Melendez

The 6 most likable characters on Friends, ranked

The magic ofFriendswas always that it felt like every episodewas a visit with friends you actually knew. When you really think about it, though, some of the characters onFriendswould be better actual friends than others. Of the six core characters on the show, a few would be genuinely great hangs, and a couple of others may be genuinely difficult to deal with. The show is currently streaming onHBO Max,and we thought we’d use that occasion to rank the six core friends from most to least likable....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Jennifer Murray

The American Express Sports Commercial Song Is A Total Banger — Where Else You've Heard It Before

Summary TheAmerican Expresscommercial song from August 2023 is a complete banger and one that will be stuck in viewers' heads long after the 30-second ad ends.Credit card companies pay big bucks for their commercials, and it makes sense considering how many different banks there are, vying for consumers' attention, trying to make sure the merits of their cards are recognized over those of their competitors. Banking and money can be a dry subject, so to spice it up, these companies invest a lot of money in catchy ads with cool spokespeople....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Shannon Smith

The Bear Season 4 footage reveals major Sydney scene that could change everything

The Bear Season 4 footage reveals major Sydney scene that could change everything The Bear Season 4is set to feature a scene between Sydney and Carmy’s mom Donna, and it could be a pivotal moment in the story. Sydney and Carmy’s relationship has always been in a state of fragility, even when they seem to be the yin to each other’s yang. In Season 1, she (rightfully) quit after he flew off the handle at everyone in the kitchen, before returning to help him re-launch the restaurant....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Stacie Thompson

The best arcade cabinets

Modern gaming consoles just don’t have that same feel that an arcade cabinet did decades ago, but that doesn’t mean you can’t recreate that feeling today with your personal arcade. The traditional arcade cabinets have made a tremendous comeback, giving you all your favorite games in the nostalgic cabinet you remember. We take a look at the best games coming from arcade cabinets today, including Dance Dance Revolution, Tron, and Killer Instinct....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · Sara Reed

The best horror movies on Hulu right now

If you’re a horror fan, you’re usually in luck. There’s almost always one major movie in movie theaters, and television offers more than its fair share of choices. Streaming is no different, and Hulu might be the best option. Indeed, the best horror movies onHuluare the perfect option for all those looking to indulge in their love for the acclaimed and ever-present genre, be it hardcore fanatics or more casual viewers....

July 8, 2025 · 22 min · 4578 words · Nancy Moyer