TPCast Vive wireless adapter: Our first take

“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.“ Rather than launching a new version of the Vive, HTC will launch a set of official and licensed peripherals in 2017 to enhance the platform, the company announced at CES. The most anticipated of these — if only because it was shown last year — is the TPCast wireless adapter, which lets you use the headset without worrying about the long trail of wires between the headset and your PC....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Rachel Oliver

Ubisoft, Tencent will begin using Nvidia’s AI-generated NPC tools

Update 1/11:Following backlash over its ambiguous comments about data usage, Nvidia now clarifies that its Ace microservice is trained exclusively on data that Nvidia has the rights to, through partners and open-source datasets. The original story continues below. Nvidia announced an expansion of its previously revealed AI game-making tool,Nvidia Ace, at CES 2024. Now available to partners as Ace Production Microservices, gaming companies will be able to use specific pieces of the multifaceted tool that’s capable of generating AI-generated video game characters....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Dr. John Miller Jr.

Watch Starliner head to launchpad ahead of major flight test

We’re now just a day away from the highly anticipated test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) is considered high-stakes as it follows a failed test mission in 2019 when the spacecraft was unable to enter the correct orbit to take it to the ISS. Following a thorough investigation, software issues were pinpointed as the cause. A second flight attempt in August last year failed to get off the ground after an issue was spotted with valves linked to Starliner’s propulsion system on its service module....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Sara Bryan

What time is Yu Yu Hakusho live-action out?

What time is Yu Yu Hakusho live-action out? Is the upcoming Netflix live-action as good as One Piece? Well, we do not have to wait longer to know about it. Theanime live-action projectshad a bad reputation on Netflix untilOne Piece‘s arrival. That’s also one of the reasons why the community is dying to see if Yu Yu Hakusho’s live-action would be able to maintain the same standard. However, it is too early to pass any judgment about the upcoming Japanese drama series....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Brenda Miles

Where to find and catch Vanwyrm Cryst in Palworld

Where to find and catch Vanwyrm Cryst in Palworld Some of the best Pals like Vanwyrm have different variations, such as Vanwyrm Cryst, its Ice/Dark-type counterpart that only spawns during nighttime. If you want to add this cool creature to your Palworld team, here’s its exact location. Palworldhas plenty of features to offer players while they explore Palpagos Island, and even though the survival part of it is captivating, the game’s main core is to capture all the Pals available in the Paldeck....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Kevin Powell

Which MacBook has the best battery life?

Apple devices are known for a lot of things: The “it just works” ethos, aesthetic beauty, closed software ecosystems, and, of course, premium price tags. However, one area in which they tend to perform only reasonably well in is battery life. Laptops that can count extensive battery life among their feature lists include theMicrosoft Surface Book 2and theHP Spectre Folio. But just because those laptops are better at lasting longer on a single charge doesn’t mean MacBooks are terrible....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Joseph Lamb

Yellowstone’s most expensive cast member’s gone missing – and it’s not Kevin Costner

Yellowstone’s most expensive cast member’s gone missing – and it’s not Kevin Costner Taylor Sheridan’s ranch drama includes a couple of famous faces, but one of the most expensive parts of Yellowstone has seemingly disappeared. Although the Duttons might seem like the pinnacle of wealth, it’s mentioned multiple times that they’re actually pretty broke. Buying millions of dollars’ worth of horses and not making much profit on theDutton Ranchhas lost John some cash over the years....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Kevin Clark

10 Most Rewatchable Daredevil Episodes, Ranked

Summary Daredevilhas some thrilling standout episodes that are worth revisiting, whether as part of a full binge of the series or on their own merits. Netflix’s critically-acclaimedDaredevilseries is not only one of the best Marvel shows ever accepted, but has an argument for being one of thebest comic book adaptations ever made. From Charlie Cox’s iconic performance as Matt Murdock to the gritty realism of Hell’s Kitchen,Daredevilhas so many episodes that stand out for both returning fans and newcomers curious about what they missed alike....

June 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1786 words · Spencer Hogan

12 Years Later, I’ve Got to Say It’s Bane Voice Was Actually Perfect For The Dark Knight Trilogy

Summary Despite years of jokes aimed in its direction, I genuinely believe Tom Hardy’s Bane voice inThe Dark Knight Riseswas right for theDCmovie and the broader trilogy it sat within. WhileNolan’s Batman trilogyis arguably thebest Batman movie seriesin history, no film franchise is without its flaws. In the time since its successful release, praise of the series has been balanced out with criticisms of its pacing, plot, and tone, most notably regarding its final film, which suffers from having to tie up a vast selection of loose ends while also trying to not end everything too concretely, letting audiences imagine their own future for the characters within it....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Elizabeth Herring

15 Years of YouTube: How a failed dating site became the king of online video

It started with a wardrobe malfunction. Fifteen years later, YouTube has changed the world, and it’s more relevant and influential today than ever before. In honor of YouTube’s 15th birthday, I thought we should take a look at how YouTube started, how it has changed over the years, and how it has impacted nearly every corner of society. A brief history On Valentine’s Day in 2005, Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim activated thewww....

June 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1792 words · Cheryl Huffman

20 Years Ago, Blade Trinity's Rejected First Pitch Was What The MCU Needs For 2025's Reboot

Summary The original pitch forBlade: Trinityhad some ideas that could be a perfect way for the MCU to reboot the franchise in 2025. AnMCUBlademoviewas first announced in 2019, starring Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire hunter. However, despite the initial excitement over the announcement,Bladehas proven much more difficult to develop than it ever needed to be. Theupcoming MCU moviehas gone through four different writing teams, including Stacy Osei-Kuffour,X-Men ‘97creator Beau DeMayo, the pairing ofTrue Detective’s Nic Pizzolatto and Michael Starrbury, and finally Michael Green....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Denise Blevins

5 action movies on Prime Video that are perfect to watch in the summer

Summer is not over just yet. Although the calendar is turning to August, action fans can still enjoy classic popcorn classics and summer blockbusters for the rest of the month. Because of streaming services, summer movies can now be seen throughout the year. With a wide assortment of movies,Prime Videohas an excellent selection of action movies to enjoy. From epic war adventures and sports dramas to legacy sequels and iconic franchises, fire up one of these five action sagas the next time you sit down for a movie....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Sara Wilson

6 things you didn’t know your iPhone could do

If you’rean iPhone user, you pretty much know what you’re getting when it comes to software.Apple’s iOSis averycapable operating system — but you probably haven’t discovered new things that it can do every few days, as youmight on a Samsung phone. There are, however, plenty of features and tools hidden right under the surface that you might not be aware of — and frankly not run into during day-to-day use....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Danielle Wilson