I installed the Android 12 Developer Preview. It wasn’t worth it

Android 12 is here, and you may install it on your Pixel phone right now. At least, that’s what you’ve read, or heard someone talk about since Google made the first version of Android 12 official this week. The call of a new Android version is hard to ignore, so should you spend a while upgrading your phone this weekend? I decided out of curiosity that it was worth the effort, and subsequently discovered that it wasn’t worth it at all....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Dawn Alexander

Indiana Jones and the perils of sequelizing Steven Spielberg

A few weeks ago, Disney offered the first real look atIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, then premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, now in theaters everywhere. It was a single minute pulled out of the movie’s centerpiece action sequence: a rough-and-tumble chase through the streets of Tangier, with a wearied Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) shooting some fatherly disapproval at his devil-may-care goddaughter, Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), while the two careen down crowded avenues in separate tuk-tuks, gun-toting villains in hot pursuit....

June 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1344 words · Christopher Smith

Intel’s Loihi 2 innovations bring brain-like processors closer to a reality

Intel announced that it has made some breakthrough advancements with its neuromorphic processors. The second-generationLoihichip, known as Loihi 2, will be up to 10 times faster at processing algorithms and applications, the chipmaker stated, while still fitting on the tip of your pinky finger. Advancements such as a pre-productionIntel 4 processand the use of extreme ultraviolet lithography, or EUV, allowed the company to pack the chip with 15 times greater resource density, which means that Loihi 2 squeezes in up to 1 million neurons per chip....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Jennifer Walker

I’ve seen enough. Glen Powell is a better Running Man than Arnold Schwarzenegger

Paramount Pictures revealed the first trailer forThe Running Man, a dystopian action movie based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel.Glen PowellheadlinesThe Running Man, and despite the lack of footage, it’s clear that his Ben Richards will be better than the one portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. “Stop filming me!” Powell’s Richards screams before an explosion launches the character off a bridge and into the water. In a near-future society, Ben faces a financial crisis....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Jordan Mccoy

Jaguar’s Smart Wallet rewards drivers for reporting traffic jams and potholes

Increased connectivity inevitably makes cars more expensive by adding a degree of complexity. Jaguar-Land Rover is testing an intriguing feature that promises to let buyers recoup at least some of their investment by allowing their car to record important data and send it back to the automaker or to select third-party companies. It’s part of an effort to mine as much real-time, real-world data as possible. Still in the pilot phase, Jaguar’s Smart Wallet technology aims to fight privacy anxiety by rewarding drivers who allow their cars to detect traffic jams, weather conditions, and even potholes....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Jasmine Pacheco

Katy Perry’s insanely popular Twitter account just got hacked and it wasn’t pretty

Katy Perry’s 89 million Twitter followers may have been a tad bemused at what they saw when they logged into the social network earlier today. If the profanity-laced tweets that were sent out by Perry’s account are anything to go by, it seems that the pop star’s Twitter account was hacked. A number of unsavory posts were tweeted from the profile in a matter of minutes. Some contained just a solitary emoji, while others were obscene statements directed at random accounts....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Patricia Ray

Lenovo’s LOQ gaming laptop has a $469 price cut for a limited time

Lenovo often has some greatgaming laptop dealsaround and today is no different. Right now, you can buy a Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop for $931, meaning you’re saving a huge $469 off the usual price. Well-specced for portable gaming without spending a fortune, this is one of the betterlaptop dealsaround. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the buy button. Why you should buy the Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop As one of thebest gaming laptop brandsaround, you can’t go wrong with anything from Lenovo....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Dr. Daniel Brown MD

LG Watch W7: Everything you need to know

In early 2018, rumors surfaced that LG would be releasing a watch called the “LG Watch Timepiece” that would combine a smartwatch with analog watch hands. While the name was a bit off, the concept was accurate; alongside the newLG V40 ThinQ, LG has unveiled a hybrid smartwatch called the LG Watch W7 — for a steep price of $450. The W7 looks like a classic analog watch at first glance, but it comes complete with a touchscreen display....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Sarah Johnson

Logitech VX Revolution Review

“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.“ Once again, Logitech innovates the mouse in unexpected ways. The unique flywheel design is an entirely new approach to scrolling, but does it add to the user experience or detract? Are users ready to learn to scroll anew?...

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Jason Smith

Lyft takes on car rental services in Los Angeles and the SF Bay Area

Following a trial period earlier this year, Lyft this week confirmed it’s operating a new car rental service that’s available right inside its regular app. The rental service is operating in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, though other locations could be added at a later date. Outlining the new offering in a post on its website on Thursday,Lyft said: “You shouldn’t have to own a car to get around (or to get out of) your city....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Nicole Bates MD

Mercedes-Benz EQS first drive review: Plush enough to make Tesla owners jealous

“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.“ A Mercedes-Benz electric sedan was inevitable. The meteoric success of the Tesla Model S, plus stricter European emissions standards gave Mercedes no choice but to meet Tesla on the EV battlefield. But a company that’s been building cars for over 100 years doesn’t rush into anything....

June 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1742 words · Robert Duffy

Minato, Naruto, or Tobirama: Who Was Naruto's Fastest Ninja?

Summary The world ofNarutois filled with many skilled ninjas who have access to many different fighting techniques and jutsu types. These techniques include genjutsu and taijutsu, in which some shinobi train to be experts in one style. However, very few shinobi possess great speed and use that to their advantage. Naruto, Minato and Tobirama are some of the few shinobi with incredible speed and use that speed in combat. Naruto, Minato and Tobirama reached the title of Hokage by using their speed with their unique techniques to defeat their adversaries andclaim the title of Hokage....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Jesse Jones

Motorola Razr 60 leak predicts an odd mix of good and bad news

Motorola’s upcoming clamshell-style foldable phones keep popping up in leaks. The latest one spills the beans on the whole package, including the design and its internal hardware. The entire Razr 60 kit, which might launch in the US as the Razr (2026), is a familiar affair but with a weird set of upgrades and downgrades. The latest leak comes courtesy ofXpertPickand suggests the phone will come in three color options, each with a unique surface finish on the rear shell....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Jessica Pope