Netflix confirms a new Witcher anime film is in the works

We already knew Netflix would produce more content from the world ofThe Witcher, as the show wasrenewed for an eight-episode second seasonahead of its first season premiere but now, the world is expanding. According to Netflix’s sci-fi Twitter account, NXonNetflix, a new Witcher story for the streaming giant is already in the works. A new anime film,TheWitcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, is currently being produced by the Witcher team of Lauren Hissrich, Beau DeMayo, in conjunction with Studio Mir — the studio behindLegend of Korra....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · John Brown

New Ryzen 7 9800X3D leak: ‘This legend is unbeatable’

AMD may have just released its newZen 5 lineupless than two months ago, but the processor that all gamers are waiting for is definitely the Ryzen 7 9800X3D — and it seems to be a lot closer than we thought. A few days after an initial report thatthe 9800X3D would launch this year, another leak reaffirmed this by sharing promotional material about the CPU. It really looks like AMD is banking on the 9800X3D to be thebest processor of the year....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Cameron Russell

Nokia 7.1 Plus leaks show off a gorgeously shiny copper model

These last two years have seen the serious return of Nokia to the smartphone world, with the release of several smartphones of note — including theNokia 6.1, a phone we were happy to proclaim as one of the best budget smartphones of 2018. 2018 also saw the release of theNokia 7 Plus, a midrange device with a respectable amount of power, a good camera suite, and a beautiful 6-inch screen. While we enjoyed using it, it ultimately fell short of greatness....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Jesus Dillon

North America tops global gaming spend with $325 per player in 2025

North America tops global gaming spend with $325 per player in 2025 Games are getting pricier, but that hasn’t stopped North American players from shelling out hundreds each year on their hobby. Over recent years, gaming habits have shifted as prices climbed. Many big releases nowdebut at $70, with Activision, Sony, and Nintendo holding firm on premium pricing. Microtransactions, DLC, battle passes, and cosmetics have become major revenue drivers. Circana reports U....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Sarah Cortez

Obsessive attention to detail makes the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo faster on track

Ferrari built its reputation racing, and 70 years after the company’s founding, success on the track is still an important part of the Ferrari mystique. To keep that success coming, Ferrari is launching an upgradedrace carcalled the 488 GT3 Evo, based on the488 GTBroad car. Even though the 488 has been replaced in showrooms by the F8 Tributo, it remains Ferrari’s weapon of choice in international sports car racing. As the name suggests, the 488 GT3 Evo is an evolution of the 488 GT3, which first hit the track in 2016....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Eric Lam

Okami is finally getting a true sequel after nearly 20 years

Okami is finally getting a true sequel after nearly 20 years Hideki Kamiya’s woefully underrated masterpiece, Okami, is receiving a true-blue sequel, as revealed at the 2024 Game Awards nearly 20 years after the original game’s release in 2006. The newly-revived Studio Clover’s Okami touched the hearts of gamers around the globe, directed by Hideki Kamiya, who would go on to create Bayonetta and found Platinum Games. Now, he’s making a comeback to one of his best — and criminally undervalued — titles; Okami....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Brian Murray

Persona 5 Strikers beginner’s guide

Persona 5 Strikersshares a lot with its source material, from weaknesses and technical hits to fusion in the Velvet Room. Still,Strikersis its own game. The mechanics are familiar, butStrikerschanges, removes, and adds to the formula in multiple areas. We’ve rounded up the best tips and tricks for combat, exploration, the Velvet Room, and more in thisPersona 5 Strikersbeginner’s guide. There are some new mechanics you need to worry about, butStrikerssimplifies the many systemsinPersona 5overall....

June 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1557 words · Jane Brown

Photon Light Module System hands-on: Great for product pics

Aftera successful Kickstarter campaign, a Ukrainian startup is looking to bring an entirely new type of product photography lighting to market. It’s a set of smartphone-connected LED panels called the Photon Light Module System, and assuming the company behind it – PhotonLMS – delivers, it could change how photographers think about light boxes. PhotonLMS just launcheda second crowdfunding campaign through Indiegogo. While the full launch won’t happen until mid-2020, PhotonLMS told Digital Trends it hopes to begin shipping to backers as early as December 2019, and sent us a working prototype to test....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Melissa Woods

Pixel 3 XL vs. iPhone XS Max: Which plus-sized flagship reigns supreme?

TheGoogle Pixel 3 XLis finally here, boasting top-tier specs, a modern design, and a pure Google Android experience. But the Pixel 3 XL isn’t the only plus-sized flagship phone to be released in the past few months — Apple recently unveiled theiPhone XS Max, one of the most powerful iPhone devices ever made, and certainly the most expensive. Which phone is better for you? Deciding between the two can be tough, which is why we pit the Pixel 3 XL versus iPhone XS Max in a head-to-head specs comparison to find out which is best....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1256 words · William White

Rings of Power’s Gandalf breaks silence on 2 huge unanswered questions

Rings of Power’s Gandalf breaks silence on 2 huge unanswered questions Rings of Power’s biggest secret is out after the Season 2 finale: the Stranger is Gandalf! Big questions remain about his character’s journey, though, and we put them to Daniel Weyman. Once upon a time,Rings of Powerviewers knew him as the “meteor man”, until the show gave him his official, temporary moniker: the Stranger. Between his friendship with the Harfoots andTom Bombadil, and his habit of borrowing quotes fromLord of the Rings(notably, he told Nori to “follow her nose”), a prevailing prediction arose....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Garrett Brown

Robot bridge inspector uses sensors and machine learning to hunt for defects

Researchers at the University of Nevada have developed an autonomous robot, designed to inspect bridges and detect any structural damage before it can cause potential injury. Thefour-wheeled robot bridge inspector, called Seekur, uses a variety of tools to carry out its important task. These include ground-penetrating radar for looking beneath the surface of a bridge for underlying instabilities, sensors designed to search for possible corrosion of steel or cement, and a camera which analyzes cracks in the bridge’s surface....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Hannah Gutierrez

Smart photo frames are a perfect Valentine’s Day gift — and they’re on sale!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Best Buy has knocked down the price of this 10-inch Nixplay Smart Photo Frame to just $150. Alongside fabulousGoogle Home dealsgood for Valentine’s Day gifts and helpful all year round, this smart photo frame is$20 offits original price of $200. Take advantage of this 25% discount! A perfect gift for that special someone, or even just a friend, this 10-inch Nixplay Smart Photo Frame allows you to fill up your home with your favorite memories, and add new ones whenever you want....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Theresa Alvarez

Sony Bravia X93L mini-LED TV review: premium performance without the ‘Sony tax’

“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.“ I want to start my review with an admission of guilt. I am guilty of going into this review having prejudged this TV. To be fair, though, I feel like I had good reason....

June 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1667 words · Kenneth Baker