MediaTek leaps into flagship phones with cutting-edge 4nm Dimensity 9000 chip

“The Dimensity 9000 is a flagship chip, the first in a series of flagship chips, and MediaTek’s first real foray into the truly flagship part of the market.” That’s how MediaTek’s Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Finbarr Moynihan, described the new Dimensity 9000 to Digital Trends in an interview ahead of the company’s annual summit taking place in California this week. The company is better known for its mid-to-high range chipsets at the moment, so to mark the jump into flagship territory, it has launched the most technically advanced phone chip we’ve seen yet....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Wesley Forbes

Missed or avoided this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday? These BLUETTI Christmas deals are live now

Portable power packs, generators, and alternative power sources are incredibly useful resources to have, regardless of what’s happening. You can use them during a storm to power appliances and devices. If there’s a random outage, you’re still covered. If there’s an emergency or disaster, you’re covered there too. Unfortunately, they can be quite expensive, which is why a lot of people opt to wait forBlack Friday and Cyber Monday salesto nab a great deal....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Taylor Ball

MSI’s new motherboard makes sleek PC builds, but there’s one problem

MSI has just unveiled a slew of new products at Computex 2023, and some of its newhigh-end motherboardsmight catch your eye. One model stands out in particular: the mysterious B650M motherboard titled “Project Zero.” The board is promising if you want to achieve the cleanest look yet with your nextPC build. There’s one problem, though — even if you get it, you might not be able to use it. Cable management is a huge deal when it comes to building a PC....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Kimberly Hall

New app lets you play & create AI generated games in a TikTok-like feed

New app lets you play & create AI generated games in a TikTok-like feed Spielwerk, a new app described by its creator as a “TikTokfor mini games,” has launched with a feed of short, user-made titles that can be played, remixed, and shared. Users can scroll through an endless stream of games created inside the app and compete against friends on high score leaderboards. Games can be built directly within Spielwerk by describing an idea, withGPT-5 generatinga playable version....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Melissa Gibbs

Nothing’s next phone may borrow this top iPhone features

In its normal fashion, Nothing has been everything except clear with its teasers about the upcomingNothing Phone 3a, and now a new rumor suggests it might borrow one of the iPhone’s best features. So far, Nothing has confirmed only that thePhone 3a is on the wayand that more will be revealed at its March 4 conference, and the latest teaser post only adds to the mystery. The shared image depicts a button on the side of the phone beneath the power button....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Brittany Moore

Passengers furious as pilot delays flight to supply crew with pizza

Passengers furious as pilot delays flight to supply crew with pizza While it’s not uncommon to face airline delays, passengers on an easyJet flight were shocked when their flight was delayed due to the pilot buying pizza for his crew. On May 5, aneasyJet pilot delayed his flightfrom Lisbon to Manchester for over an hour due to an insufficient menu for his crew. While there were sandwiches to eat during the three-hour flight, the pilot preferred to provide something prepared hot....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Kevin Garcia

PlayStation has a secret weapon up its sleeve: the Hero Project

The video game industry is changing. As financial growth stagnates, companies likePlayStation have experimentedwith ways to adapt as markets and trends change. Where it was once able to rely on its first-party blockbusters to build and maintain an audience, it is looking more likely that it will need to invest in new strategies to prepare for the ways the industry is shifting. We see this with abigger push into live-serviceand mobile games, but there’s another initiative that isn’t going to pay dividends in the near future but could set the groundwork for future success: the Hero Project....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Anthony Reed

Pokemon Go Taken Treasures Timed Research tasks & rewards

Pokemon Go Taken Treasures Timed Research tasks & rewards Pokemon Go’s Taken Treasures event, featuring Team Go Rocket and plenty of Shadow Pokemon, offers fans a Timed Research quest. Here’s how trainers can complete each task and earn their rewards. Pokemon Go’sTaken Treasures eventsees the return of Team Go Rocket and features plenty of Shadow Pokemon, monster debuts, and even a brand new Shadow Legendary through Giovanni. Taken Treasures is set to begin on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 12 AM local time, until Thursday, August 07, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Victor Rodriguez

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Iron Leaves best moveset

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Iron Leaves best moveset Iron Leaves is coming back to 5-Star Tera Raid Battles, so if you’re looking to catch this elusive Paradox Pokemon and add it to your Scarlet & Violet team, here is the best moveset you can teach it. Paradox Pokemonwere introduced inScarlet & Violetas ancient and future forms of already-known Pokemon. While most can be found around Area Zero, others, such as Iron Leaves, require a special event....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · William Thompson

Real Housewives fans accuse Luann of lip syncing on talk show performance

Real Housewives fans accuse Luann of lip syncing on talk show performance The Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps performed on a talk show, and fans thought it sounded like she was lip syncing. Luann de Lesseps from The Real Housewives of New York City is embracing her career as a cabaret star by performing live concerts in various cities around the country. The Countess recently appeared on the Real Housewives of Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy, which aired on Peacock in December....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Joshua Wilkins

Rebel Moon — The Director’s Cut trailer previews new versions of Zack Snyder’s space opera

There’s moreRebel Moonon the horizon. Netflix has released the first trailer forRebel Moon — The Director’s Cut, the extended version of Zack Snyder’s sci-fi space epic. Billed as “sexier and bloodier,”Rebel Moon — The Director’s Cutis the hardcore R-rated expansion of Snyder’s twoRebel Moonfilms, includingChapter One: A Child of FireandChapter Two: The Scargiver.The Director’s Cut’snew titles areRebel Moon — Chapter One: Chalice of BloodandRebel Moon — Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · John Morris

Recycled Asokee case adds filters, mic, grip, and more to a simple GoPro

The GoPro’s size makes the camera ideal for taking anywhere, but not so ideal for accessories or handheld shooting. One YouTuber, however, is working to change that with a recycled case that allows the tiny action camera to easily use filters and mics. The Asokee case also gives the camera a better grip, while still allowing access to controls and the charging port. Designed by YouTuber Mattia Ciucciarelli, the Asokee is inspired by vlogging — and by some of the complaints creators have cited about working with the small camera....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Sara Allen

Samsung ATIV Odyssey 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.“ Samsung isn’t going whole hog with their Windows Phone 8 investment, preferring to dip a toe into the less expensive end of the pool to test the waters. The ATIV Odyssey only costs $50 on contract with Verizon Wireless and is in direct competition with the Nokia Lumia 822....

May 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1775 words · Desiree Russell