Here’s everything we know about zombie-infested survival-horror game Days Gone

Days Gone, the upcoming open world action game from Sony’s Bend Studio, received the closing spot at the studio’s 2016 E3 press conference. In a conference that included reveals ofGod of WarandResident Evil 7, it was clear that Sony had — and still has — high expectations forDays Gone. WhileDays Gonemissed its original 2018 release window and then had its February 2019 launch date pushed back, it figures to be the biggest game arriving this April....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1406 words · Katie Arellano

Here’s how you can win this insane, custom Starfield PC

Modders always come out with some wild PC designs for new game releases, but this customStarfieldPC from Skytech Gaming might be one of the coolest I’ve ever seen. It’s a machine that comes from a collaboration between Skytech Gaming, Intel, and SignalRGB, and you canenter for a chance to win it. The giveaway just launched, so you have 45 days to enter for a chance to win the computer on SignalRGB’s website....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Danielle Mcdaniel

His Dark Materials season 2 review: HBO’s fantasy saga finds its groove

“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 first season of HBO’sHis Dark Materialswon over audiences with a blend of fantastic world-building, groundbreaking visual effects, and memorable performances from its talented cast. Adapted from Philip Pullman’s series of novels by screenwriter Jack Thorne, the series follows the adventures of a young girl, Lyra Silvertongue, caught in a war between science and faith that takes her to places far beyond the world she knows....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1234 words · Joshua Montgomery

How does the Plus System work in Battlefield 2042?

Battlefield 2042brings plenty of new content to the storied franchise, but the Plus System is arguably the most exciting. This powerful, quality-of-life change gives you improved control over the weapons you bring into battle — and it’s a bit more complex than you’d expect. If you’re looking to be a threat in every situationBattlefield 2042throws at you, here’s what you need to know to master the Plus System. Further reading...

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Aaron Carter

Hundreds of Oktoberfest-goers lose license after drunken e-scooter rides

Locals and tourists gathered in Munich, Germany, to sing and drink beer learned the hard way that riding an e-scooter is not an acceptable alternative to driving a car while drunk. Police checkpoints set up around the city’s 16-day-long Oktoberfest celebrations caught hundreds of intoxicated motorists squiggling their way down a street or a sidewalk. Approximately 6.3 million people went to Oktoberfest in 2019. Controlling such a big crowd is difficult in any situation, but Munich’s police department has it down to a science....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Elaine Perez

Hurry! 40-inch TCL TV still discounted to $160 for Black Friday

TheBest Buy Black Friday dealshaven’t slowed down yet. From blenders to smart TVs, the retailer isn’t showing signs of slowing down discounts any time soon. They’ve even kept the TCL 40-inch Class 3-Series Full HD SmartAndroid TVon sale for $160 — a healthy and tempting $40 discount on a wildly popular product. A discount on any smart TV is noteworthy, and especially one that’s already available for such an affordable price....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · James Reed

I wish more gaming handhelds felt like the Snapdragon G3x

Back in December, Qualcomm revealed its foray into the world of game consoles — sort of. TheSnapdragon G3xwas a traditional handheld gaming system built with cloud and mobile gaming in mind. There was just one catch: You couldn’t actually buy it. The device, made in collaboration with Razer, was only available for developers to toy around with. So naturally, it was on full display at Qualcomm’s booth at this year’s Game Developers Conference, where I got to take it for a test drive....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Brian Smith

Intel’s Whiskey Lake CPUs include hardware fix for Meltdown, Amber Lake does not

Intel introduced new eighth-generation processorsslated for laptops this week: Ultra-low power 15-watt “Whiskey Lake” U-series chips and extremely low power five-watt “Amber Lake” Y-series chips. After the launch,AnandTech asked Intelif these two processor families include hardware fixes for Meltdown and Spectre. The response was … rather loaded. Meltdown and the two Spectre vulnerabilitiesare based on how processors “predict” the path of their current task, leaving sensitive data vulnerable in memory. Intel, hardware, and OS vendors began implementing fixes on a firmware and software level in early 2018....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Cynthia Thompson

Is Weapons demonic? The director’s answer is even scarier

Is Weapons demonic? The director’s answer is even scarier Kids disappearing, people being possessed, mysterious rituals;Weaponsis a small-town American nightmare, but is it demonic? The director has an answer, but it may not be the one you’re hoping for. Religion is one of the most pervasive links between some of thebest horror moviesof all time. Sometimes, it’s blatant and one of the film’s driving forces (The Exorcist, The Omen), other times it’s a rich undercurrent (Terrifier 3, The Black Phone)....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · David Potts

Japanese expert believes Ghost of Yotei has one glaring inaccuracy that hints toward game’s story

Japanese expert believes Ghost of Yotei has one glaring inaccuracy that hints toward game’s story A Japanese scholar has pointed out a major historical inaccuracy in Ghost of Yotei’s title, but given what we know about the setting, it’s likely both a clever choice and indicative of the game’s plot. Announced during theSeptember 2024 State of Play, Sucker Punch’s next title will be afollow-up to Ghost of Tsushima. Set over 300 years after the original, Ghost of Yotei follows anew protagonist named Atsuon her journey through a part of Japan that is now part of Hokkaido....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Margaret Valencia

Lenovo Smart Display 7 Review: Video calls for less

“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.“ Lenovo is no stranger when it comes to thesmart home, having already released two smart displays powered byGoogle Assistantin 2019. They’ve been largely overshadowed by what Google has been doing with its own smart displays, however, not to mention Amazon’s robust lineup ofAlexa-enabled devices....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Krystal Simon

Live large in a small space with Drake, one of the craziest travel trailers

As the world evolves to embrace smaller living spaces,new travel trailers, and RVs spring up around the country. Some are designed for a specific purpose such as off-the-grid living, backcountry travel, or weekend adventures. Others were made for families to live luxuriously, likeAirstream’s new Globetrotter. Certain trailers really catch the eye while alternatives feature unique functionality, such as theEscapod Topo Serieswhich was built for rugged terrain. The Land Ark company introduces one of the craziest travel trailers we’ve seen yet —Drake, serving as a combined exquisite modern living experience and off-the-grid home....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Joseph Harding

Mac monitors could finally receive the big upgrade they’ve always needed

A new rumor has surfaced that suggests Apple may be focusing on upgrading the display technology on many of its products. If accurate, 2025 could see Apple introduce a24-inch iMacand Studio Display with a 90Hz refresh rate display panel. An anonymous source recentlyshared informationon theUpgrade podcasthosted by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell. The source detailed that Apple’s timeline included a launch of the M3 iPad Air with a new and improved 90Hz panel, followed by a 24-inch iMac launch with the updated display technology, and finally the 27-inchStudio Displaywith the new panel....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · David Buck MD