Destiny 2’s The Witch Queen DLC to bring the Gjallarhorn back in February

Bungie lifted the lid onDestiny 2‘s upcomingThe Witch QueenDLC, the ongoing game’s latest installment, which is set to release on July 30, 2025. Along with the expansion announcement, Bungie revealed a new customizable weapon type known as the Glaive, a melee weapon with midrange capabilities. Weapon customization is also available for both new and legacy weapons. Bungie laid out details on various new content and items during itsDestiny 2Event Showcase, including the future of the game after the Light and Dark Saga....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Matthew Sanchez

Does the Google Pixel Watch work with an iPhone?

Google threw its hat into the smartwatch ring last year when it introduced theGoogle Pixel Watch, and now it’s back for a much-needed encore with thePixel Watch 2— an updated version that proves how good an idea it is to wait for the second generation of a new tech product. The Pixel Watch 2 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way, with better battery life, a more comfortable design, and far smoother performance....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 942 words · Barbara Howard

Doom will never die — and modders are to thank

If you thought that the original Doom couldn’t possibly be released again, you’re dead wrong. Nightdive Studios, iD Software, and MachineGames releasedDoom + Doom IIat QuakeCon 2024 earlier this month, giving the foundational classic its most souped-up version yet AlthoughDoomandDoom II: Hell on Earthget rereleased every few years — and have a reputation forrunning on anything—Doom + Doom IIis their best rerelease yet. It includes all official Doom episodes, including a new one calledLegacy of Rust....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1426 words · Margaret Mcintosh

Fitbit Charge 5 adds sweat-based stress sensor, rounded design

Following ahigh-profile leakthat spilled most of the beans, Google-owned Fitbit today announced the Charge 5, an upcoming addition to the company’s lineup of fitness trackers. On the outside, the Charge 5 borrows heavily from theFitbit Luxe, with a sleek, rounded, colorful display. Under the hood, though, is where you’re able to find all the goodness. Vibrant always-on display The most noticeable change in the Charge 5 is the always-on display that lets you check your health stats instantly and curves to fit the wristband....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Kendra Keller

Focal Dimension review

“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.“ While its competitors were clamoring over themselves to produce a sound bar, French audio manufacturer Focal took a more reserved position, waiting to see how the landscape would develop. Having built its reputation on high-quality bookshelf and floorstanding speakers, the company wasn’t interested in producingjustanother slim sound solution....

June 21, 2025 · 10 min · 2022 words · Antonio Stanley

Fortnite season 4 week 9 challenge guide: Strike enemies with shockwave grenades

Season 4 week 9 ofFortnitehas just gone live, and joining it are its new weekly challenges. This week, there’s one for knocking back three enemies with shockwave grenades — a task that is much easier said than done. The hardest part is actually getting your hands on the shockwave grenades since they don’t spawn as often as you might hope. In this guide, we’ll show you how to reliably acquire them and how to use them effectively in the heat of battle....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Douglas Stevens

Here’s what I want to see in the next Ring Video Doorbell

If any company is leading in the smart doorbell market, it’s Ring. The company had a bit of a rough start due to privacy concerns, but has since doubled down on its efforts and emerged as one of the leading brands. Between the Video Doorbell, the Video Doorbell Pro 2, and all of the other options it has on the market, Ring has raised the bar for what customers expect. However, there are still features I would love to see in the next iteration of theRing Video Doorbell....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · William Long

How to watch Blu-rays on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X

You probably picked up anXbox One SorXbox One Xfor the visual enhancements these consoles bring to your games, but they also pull double-duty as Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray disc players, complete with support for high-dynamic range (HDR), making them well-suited to be a centerpiece of your entertainment system. We even chose the Xbox One S to include on ourlist of the best Blu-ray playersyou can buy. However, it isn’t as simple as just popping the disc in and pressing play, which is why we put together this guide for how to watch Blu-rays and 4K HDR Blu-ray discs on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Sandra Wallace

HP launches a new gaming laptop and HyperX accessories

HP continues to refresh its lineup of premium gaming laptops with the latest Omen 17. Featuring the latest AI-enhanced AMD Ryzen 8000-series mobile chips, it is the first Omen product to come with a dedicated Copilot key for Microsoft’s latest AI assistant. Additionally, the laptop offers AI-enhanced meeting features like enhancing the built-in webcam and microphone for an improved video calling experience. And with Otter.ai, users can transcribe meetings and have access to AI-generated notes....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Gina Spencer

Is NordVPN safe? A look at its safety and security measures

Even if you’re not surewhat a virtual private network (VPN) actually is, we bet you’ve heard of a platform called NordVPN, one of thebest VPNsaround. A tried and true player in the ultra-competitive world of VPN services, NordVPN is used by more than 14 million people, and is available for numerous desktop and mobile devices. But even if software is really popular, that doesn’t automatically make it safe. A rock-solid VPN should protect your user data and web-browsing experience by masking your true IP address and replacing it with one from another corner of the globe....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1245 words · Jose Winters

James Webb captures a stunning view of the dreamy Flame Nebula

Our universe is host to many beautiful and fascinating objects, and we’re lucky enough to be able to view many of them using high tech instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope. A new Webb image shows a new view of the gorgeousFlame Nebula, an emission nebula located in the constellation of Orion. This nebula is a busy stellar nursery, with many new stars being formed there. But it isn’t stars which researchers were interested in when they looked to the nebula — in this case, they were studying objects called brown dwarfs....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · David Barber

Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed complete Super Mario marathon after 35 hours straight

Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed complete Super Mario marathon after 35 hours straight Kai CenatandIShowSpeedhave completed their latest streaming challenge, beating a Super Mario Bros. game in one sitting after 35 gruelling hours and 892 in-game deaths. The pair went live on June 25 to take on New Super Mario Bros Wii, completing the game from start to finish without breaks. Although some fans believed they would play the full Mario series, Kai shut that down before the stream began....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Dr. Barbara Wyatt

Like Peacock’s latest hit Apples Never Fall? Then watch these 3 great shows now

Apples Never FallisPeacock’s latest in the mystery drama genre. Based on the book by Liane Moriarty, the series features an incredible cast led by Annette Bening and Sam Neill and set in the beautiful backdrop of Miami. When family matriarch Joy (Bening) mysteriously goes missing, it’s up to the kids and her husband to figure out what happened to her. Fingers point to a young woman who showed up at the doorstep months prior looking for help and who ended up befriending Joy....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Benjamin Campbell