The M3 is the most important chip Apple has ever made

Macs with Apple silicon were a revelation when they launched three years ago, but we haven’t seen Apple demonstrate how it will carry that idea forward since then. We saw the M2 release and the middling performance improvements that came with it, butthe M3, announced duringApple’s “Scary Fast” event, is the most important chip Apple has ever designed for Macs. Although it carries the branding of the third generation of Apple silicon, it’s really the second true generation....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Rhonda Thornton PhD

The Moorebot Scout is a roving security camera robot that’ll patrol your home

Security camerasare powerful tools for keeping your home protected, but they are limited in what they can see. You have to be careful with theplacement of the camerato give it the maximum possible angle. If only there was anindoorsecurity camerathat could move around your home as needed — something like robot maker Moorebot’s Scout, perhaps? The Scout is a tiny, artificial intelligence- (A.I.) powered robot that looks a lot like an RC car with a camera....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Steve Bright

The PS Vita’s forgotten Silent Hill game deserves a revival

One of my favorite franchises is the Tales series, and in 2014, when Bandai Namco announced that the Vita-exclusiveTales of Hearts Rwas beingtranslated into English, I went out and bought Sony’s handheld with my hard-earned college job money. Like any good gamer trying to justify their purchase, I started seeking out moreVita-exclusive games. That actually introduced me to many other franchises that I never would have otherwise tried. Persona 4 Goldenwas my first Persona game,Uncharted: Golden Abysswas my first Uncharted game, andKillzone: Mercenarywas my first Killzone game....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Gary Pham

This 32-rotor eVTOL aircraft is a one-seater that you build yourself

While plenty of money is being pumped into efforts to create a so-called “flying taxi” for viable urban mobility services, a startup founded in Japan three years ago is intent on creating apersonalelectric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) machine for solo flights. The latest version of TeTra Aviation’s single-seater recently took to the skies in a test flight at Byron Airport about 50 miles east of San Francisco, with the 32-rotor Mk-5 aircraft captured soaring through the air in a video (below) posted on YouTube....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Robin Evans

This highly rated Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi router gets a sweet 25% discount

Thesmart homerevolution and the rapid development of online gaming andHD videostreaming has increased the need for faster Wi-Fi speeds. If you have a houseful of devices that connect to your network, but don’t want all the cables from amodem, consider upgrading to a Netgearwireless router. This next-generation NightHawk Wi-Fi 6 router is on sale at 25 percent off onAmazonandBest Buytoday. The usually $400 Netgear Nighthawk AX8 eight-stream Wi-Fi 6 router is only $300 on Amazon and Best Buy today....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Allison Summers

Twister: Why the 1996 disaster movie still rules after all these years

This weekend is a blast from the past thanks toTwisters,a disaster thriller by director Lee Isaac Chung. Daisy Edgar-Jones,Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos play storm chasers who fight for their lives after multiple tornadoes converge in Oklahoma.Twistersis a standalone sequel to 1996’sTwister, a film many still hold dear to their hearts. Directed by Jan de Bont,Twisterstars Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as two storm chasers who set out to deploy a data-gathering device that could change the way scientists study tornadoes....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Andrea Berry

Urbanista Athens review: The underdog of sports earbuds

“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 Urbanista Athens are an unassuming little pair of true wireless earbuds. Between their generic appearance and far-from-premium price, there isn’t a lot of outward-facing qualities that would catch the eye of the average weekend warrior....

August 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1667 words · Nathan Davidson

Valkyrae responds to claims she “doesn’t care” that her merch store “screwed” fans

Valkyrae responds to claims she “doesn’t care” that her merch store “screwed” fans YouTube streaming star Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter has responded, after a fan on her stream accused her of not caring that her merch store “screwed” them for their purchase. Valkyraesells a range of merch in her store, including t-shirts, sweatpants and hoodies, with prices in the range of $25-$73. She sells these items on her own website,valkyrae.com, but uses Shopify and a merch company called ‘Ceremony of Roses’ to operate the store....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Phillip Burnett

Want to burn Sonic the Hedgehog into your morning meal? Sega can help

Some folks see images of the Virgin Mary in their toast, but if you own this toaster, you’ll see a different figure. And it’s not just your imagination — it’s a product of your toaster. Sega, the Japanese video game company, is branching out of games and into home appliances by way of a toaster thatburns an image of Sonic the Hedgehogdirectly into your morning meal. Because nothing says good morning like a piece of slightly overcooked (but artistic) bread....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Paul Hughes

Waze on iPhone just landed on your Ford’s infotainment screen

If you have both an iPhone and a Ford, you’ve been out of luck when it comes to Google’s Waze navigation app. Ford’s SYNC connectivity systemsupports Apple CarPlay, but Apple itself doesn’t let people use Waze through the system. Fortunately, Ford announced thatSYNC 3 equipped vehicles can project the Waze appfrom an iPhone directly onto the touch screen via SYNC AppLink. This followsFord’s announcement of the integration at CES, and beta demonstrations in February....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Rebecca Larsen

What does SYFM mean on TikTok? Viral slang term explained

What does SYFM mean on TikTok? Viral slang term explained New slang and acronyms are constantly appearing on TikTok as users come up with creative ways to express themselves. One of the latest terms to gain traction on the app is SYFM, which has left many people wondering what it actually means. The term has been popping up in videos, captions, and comment sections across the platform, often accompanied by a popular sound clip that has become a key part of the trend....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Rebecca Kent

Worried about germs? LIFX Clean antibacterial smart bulb is finally available

If 2020 taught us anything, it was the importance forcleanliness around the home. People took to disinfecting their surfaces more than ever before and cleaning areas that might have been previously overlooked. LIFX sought to meet this need with its new LIFX Clean lights — smart bulbs with HEV LEDs that help eliminate bacteria. Now, they’re finally available for pre-order here in the U.S. after originally launching overseas in a few markets....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Sabrina Ramirez

Xbox One players will get access to ‘Fallout 76’ beta first

The Fallout series has been generally associated with the PC more than with dedicated consoles, but if you want early access to the beta test forFallout 76, you’re going to have tofire up your Xbox One. Bethesda Game Studios typically makes single-player role-playing games, but in order to mitigate the number of bugs and issues inFallout 76when it launches this November, the studio will run a beta test. Dates and times for when it will start haven’t been revealed, but thegame’s websitesaid that it will begin first on the Xbox One before moving to other systems....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · James Reeves