Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin

There are a lot of cryptocurrencies out there, but it surprised a lot of people when Facebook made headlines by announcing its own. Libra has been available to purchase since 2019, but many people still aren’t sure whether they should take the plunge and buy a few shares. Luckily, we’ve gone ahead and done a lot of the research for you. Read more about how Libra compares to a popular currency like Bitcoin....

June 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1315 words · Lawrence Norton

Fi GPS dog collar review: Finding Fido

“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.“ We hadn’t spotted any tire tracks crunched into the snow on the way into Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Fat, wet flakes were parachuting down so fast, we likely wouldn’t. There was no sign of anyone, or anything, else nearby....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1159 words · Kelly Garcia

Fousey banned on Twitch just a day after Kick ban for doxxing

Fousey banned on Twitch just a day after Kick ban for doxxing Fousey has been banned on Twitch just a day after getting banned on Kick yet again for accidentally doxxing someone on stream. In early November,Fousey was banned from Kick indefinitelyjust minutes into his 30-day livestream after threatening to harm himself on the broadcast. The streamer’s account was reinstated just weeks later but was hit with another ban on Thursday, November 14....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Crystal Martinez

From Paris to NYC, Mobileye will bring self-driving cars to metropolises

ATeslain Autopilot mode can ply the highways of Northern California without issue, but when it comes to congested cities packed with erratic vehicle traffic, bikes, and pedestrians, cameras don’t always cut it. Or they didn’t, anyway. After years of testing, Intel-owned Mobileye intends to embrace the madness of the metropolis by rolling out self-driving cars in cities across the world. On Monday, the first day of CES 2021, the company announced that Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, Detroit, and New York City will all see fleets of Mobileye-powered vehicles rolled out in early 2021, if all goes well (regulatory issues are still being ironed out in NYC)....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Natalie Jackson

Galaxy S22: 4 things it did right and 4 that could’ve been better

Samsung’s first Unpacked event has come and gone, and we are left with a lot to process in its wake. Samsung came to impress with itsGalaxy S22 Ultraand kept the rest of the S22 lineup premium. Put simply, it was an exciting show. But it wasn’t perfect. There are some things that Samsung did really well, and some improvements that could be made. So without further ado, let’s dive in!...

June 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1683 words · Katrina Gill

Google Pixel 4 XL vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max: Can Google bite the big Apple?

If you’re looking for Google’s vision of Android, then it’s the Pixel flagships you turn to and the newGoogle Pixel 4 XLis no exception. But there’s another excellent phone you might be considering, and that’s theiPhone 11 Pro Maxfrom Apple. Can Google’s new Pixel finally take a bite out of Apple? We put the two phones to the test to find out. Fast charging (18W) Qi wireless charging Performance, battery life, and charging There’s no shortage of power in either of these phones, and the latest apps and games will run without complaint on either....

June 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1346 words · David Gutierrez

Google tackles scammers offering malware-laden ‘Bard’ tool

Google has revealed that it’s suing alleged scammers who are offering malware-laden “generative AI” software called Bard — the same name asGoogle’s own generative AI tool. Google filed the lawsuit in a California court on Monday, accusing the Vietnam-based group of creating pages for social media sites — mainly Facebook — that include ads for “Bard” software. The web giant’s suit says the defendants are “three individuals whose identities are unknown who claim to provide, among other things, ‘the latest version’ of Google Bard for download....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Margaret Peters

Here’s how you publish 360-degree videos to your social timeline

For consumers, it’s becoming easier and more affordable than ever to capture 360-degree video. Thanks to pocket-sized devices like Nikon’sKeyMission 360and the upcoming second-generation of theSamsung Gear 360, a few hundred dollars will get you 4K, 360-degree video. Capturing the video is only half of the equation, however, and arguably the least important half. After all, what’s the point of capturing 360-degree footage if no one is able to watch it?...

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 965 words · John Chavez

High-tech sign stealing: MLB says Boston used Apple Watch to gain edge over NY

Cheating in baseball has been around since the sport’s inception, but teams continue to find new and advanced ways to gain an advantage. The latest incident involves the Boston Red Sox using anApple Watchto steal an opposing catcher’s signs to his pitcher during an August series against the New York Yankees in Boston,according to The New York Times. The Times reports that after a formal complaint filed by the Yankees, Major League Baseball investigators determined that a Red Sox athletic trainer received messages on his Apple Watch from the team’s video replay personnel regarding the Yankees’ pitch selection....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Jessica Tyler DDS

Hitman 3 coming to Epic Games Store as a timed PC exclusive

Hitman 3is coming to PC, but with a catch. IO Interactive’s upcoming stealth game will beexclusive to the Epic Games Storefor 12 months when it launches in January. IO Interactive announced the deal ina blog postwhich revealed new details about the game. “As an independent studio, our partnership with Epic has given us the freedom to createHitman 3exactly as we imagined and self-publish the game to our players directly. It’s also important to us that we honor the time our existing PC players have spent in our previous games....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Mark Nunez

How to back up your photos with Google Photos on iOS, Android, or the desktop

You don’t have to own a Google Pixel smartphone to take advantage of the 16GB of cloud storage for photos and videos offered by Google Photos. Available for all iOS and Android users, Google Photos is an excellent choice for backing up and preserving your cherished memories. Google Photos lets you store your visual files for free. Want to get in on the action? Here’s our guide to getting started with Google Photos....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Jessica Harris

How to update your router firmware

Like our other devices, routers have software that occasionally needs updates as well tooffer improved securityand compatibility, and even provide new features for users. To do this, the router needs a firmware update, and that requires a little work. If it’s been several years since you’ve checked for router updates or you heard about a recent update/fix for your router line, it’s time to take action. Here’s what you need to do....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Michael Montoya

If you own Final Fantasy 7 Remake, you can’t upgrade to Intergrade with PS Plus

Final Fantasy 7: Remake Intergradeand theIntermissionDLC are both part of July’s PS Plus Extra offerings, but players who already own the base version of the game have discovered that they cannot upgrade to the PS5 bundle. PS Plus recently expanded to consist of athree-tier structurethat incorporates elements of the now-defunct PlayStation Now service. The Essential tier is no different than what PS + originally was, offering store discounts and three free games at the beginning of each month, while the Extra and Premium tiers offer more rewards....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Jennifer Mays