A modder transformed a GameCube controller into a gorgeous mechanical keyboard

If you’re a fan of nostalgia and have a Nintendo GameCube console laying around, you will want to check out the keyboard controller that’s been modified into a mechanical keyboard by Redditer Holychipmunk. Nintendo originally sold a keyboard that was sandwiched between gaming controllers for the console — think theNintendo Switch, but with a mechanical keyboard where the built-in screen is. Unfortunately, that contraption was too big and unwieldy. The modified hack looks a lot more chic and elegant, complete with controller buttons and keys that are decked out in a Vilebloom color theme that goes from a light shade of pastel peach to pink to a rich, dark teal hue....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Brian Carr

Alienware’s new gaming monitors come with a retractable headset stand

Dell today dropped two new gaming monitorsfeaturing a unique rectractable headset stand built into the side of the panel. The Alienware 25 (AW2523HF) and Alienware 27 (AW2723DF) are the newest monitors on the block from Dell’s Alienware gaming division, and we’ll be the first to admit they look really nice. The retractable headset holder is a neat idea that should help keep your desk clutter-free, especially if you don’t already own a stand for yourgaming headset....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Megan Bowen

Alinity claims she started Twitch topless meta over five years ago

Alinity claims she started Twitch topless meta over five years ago Twitch’s new topless meta has taken the streaming world by storm, but it could be a lot older than its recent popularity suggests according to Alinity. Controversial Twitch metas pop up every so often as streamers try to find ways to circumvent or find loopholes around the platform’s TOS with the topless meta being the most recent trend. At first, OnlyFans model Morgpie went viral when she pretended tostream toplessand this was soon followed by other creators upping the ante by usingcensor barsto cover their breasts and other body parts giving the illusion of nudity....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Tara Johnson

All the new tech that blew our reviewers away this month

We’re nearing developer conference season, but before we get there, we’ve been busy reviewing our little hearts out this past month. We’ve found the gems among the many tech products we’ve given a try this month. They span all the most important established product categories, but also include those tech products that are more off the beaten path. Everything below is stuff we’ve personally used and reviewed ourselves – and these ones certainly got our attention this month....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Lisa Peterson

Alone in the Dark review: an unabashed ode to a ’90s horror classic

“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.“ As I rolled the end credits onAlone in the Dark, the new remake of a foundational 1992 horror classic, I watched on like a puzzled detective. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy my stay in the creepy Derceto Manor....

August 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1658 words · John Baker

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Get it while it’s hot

“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.“ It’s easy to write offnew graphics cardlaunches right now. Companies like Nvidia and AMD have been enjoying record demand, while the average PC gamerstill can’t upgrade their system— at least not without paying way more than they should....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1724 words · Brenda Bullock

Apple quietly introduces quick USB-C Charging cable for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro

While most of us were focused onthe launch of the new 9.7-inch iPad Prolast week, Apple quietly addressed its larger cousin’s slow charging issues. The 12.9-inch model comes with the standard Lightning to USB cable and a 12-watt power adapter. If you have an iPhone or even an iPad Mini, that power adapter is fine. But it’s a different story with the iPad Pro, which needs about four to five hours to fully charge....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Brian Green

Best AK-74 loadout in Black Ops 6: Class setup, attachments, perks

Best AK-74 loadout in Black Ops 6: Class setup, attachments, perks If you’re looking for an assault rifle that can mix good accuracy with high damage output at long range, then the AK-74 could be the gun for you in Black Ops 6. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate loadout, including perks, attachments, and more. It wouldn’t be aCall of Dutygame without an iconic Kalashnikov, and the AK-74 fills that role in Black Ops 6....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Jonathan Obrien

Best Avowed mods for extra ability points and more

Best Avowed mods for extra ability points and more Avowedalready has plenty of mods available to download when diving into the new open-world RPG. Here are the best of the bunch. Obsidian Entertainment’s latest game, Avowed, is a new sprawling adventure set in the same world as Pillars of Eternity. The most recent Xbox exclusive to drop, all eyes are on Avowed to see how it compares to other massive open-world fantasies such as Skyrim, Dragon Age: Veilguard, and more....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · Benjamin Freeman

Black Ops 6 Zombies Grief mode explained

Black Ops 6 Zombies Grief mode explained AlthoughBlack Ops 6Zombies doesn’t get a new map in Season 4, the devs are bringing back the fan-favorite Grief mode that hasn’t been seen since Black Ops 2. Zombies has always traditionally been you against wave after wave of the undead. However, Grief changes things up by making it competitive, where you’re going up against another team to see who can survive the longest....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Gregory Chen

Bowers and Wilkins PX7 wireless headphones review

“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.“ Bowers and Wilkins introduced its first noise-canceling headphones in 2018: TheB&W PX. We were impressed not only by their gorgeous design but also their sound quality and noise-canceling performance. This year, B&W is back with its newest flagship, the $400PX7 Adaptive Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1745 words · Kristina Brewer

Bragi’s new fully wireless earbuds blow away the competition on battery life

Bragi, the crowdfunded German startup that created the fully wirelessDash earbuds, has unveiled its second major product in the world of autonomous buds. Called simply (and a bit ostentatiously) The Headphone, the new buds may not look much different than the original Dash, but they do have a secret weapon: double the battery life, for around six hours of play time. If you’re not familiar withthe Dash, they’re much more than just wireless buds....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Jesus Nguyen

Capture app saves money by 3D scanning objects using iPhone’s TrueDepth camera

Like 3D printing is to regular two-dimensional printing, so too does 3D scanning open up a realm of possibilities we couldn’t have imagined with our old flatbed Epson image scanner. The ability to easily scan every facet of an object and then share the resulting three-dimensional model is one of those examples of technology that seemed like science fiction just a few years ago. The problem is that it’s also been pretty expensive....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Michael Moore