In platform and premise, “Monster Hunter Rise” may seem like a bit of a risk. It’s not widely known that 2017′s “Monster Hunter World” became the best-selling game in publisher Capcom’s history, no small feat with an oeuvre that includes the Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Mega Man brands. But that game came with a […]
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Intel chief Pat Gelsinger: Too many chips made in Asia
Getty Images Intel’s new chief executive has told the BBC it is not “palatable” that so many computer chips are made in Asia. The majority of processors are currently manufactured in the region, with Taiwan’s TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung the dominant players. US-based Intel plans to set up a new division to make chips […]
A disembodied robot mouth and 14 other stories that made us laugh in 2020
Goodbye 2020, and good riddance! But before we slam the door shut on this tumultuous year, let’s try to raise a smile or two by revisiting some of the more amusing tech stories that landed on the pages of Digital Trends over the last 12 months. Here’s a recap of the weirdest, wildest, and most […]
Tony Hsieh, entrepreneur who made Zappos an online retail giant, dies at 46
Tony Hsieh, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who built Zappos into an online shoe and clothing retail giant and became an influential figure in technology and management circles, before stepping down as chief executive in August, died Nov. 27. He was 46. His death was announced by Zappos chief executive, Kedar Deshpande. The Associated reported that […]
Lens teardown reveals how Canon made an affordable super-telephoto
Super-telephoto lenses are known for being two things: Heavy and expensive. But the new Canon RF 600mm f/11 is neither. With Canon’s full-frame mirrorless cameras in mind, it weighs a hair over 2 pounds and costs just $ 699, a far cry from the 6.7-pound, $ 13,000 Canon EF 600mm f/4 for DSLRs. For photographers […]
PlayStation just made a big TV commercial push for Ghost of Tsushima
GamesBeat Summit Watch every session from the annual event On Demand Watch Now Gaming industry TV ad spend saw a 5.39% decrease in July, dipping down to an estimated $ 17.8 million from June’s $ 18.7 million. Although 11 brands aired ads, Sony drove the bulk of the spend with its PlayStation brand, which continues […]
The DeanBeat: 343 Industries moves Halo Infinite back to what made the series special
GamesBeat Summit Watch every session from the annual event On Demand Watch Now Microsoft had eight minutes to convince a world of gamers that they should get excited about the gameplay of Halo Infinite yesterday during the start of the Xbox Games Showcase. For the most part, it succeeded in convincing me that Master Chief […]
AT&T claims a phone made in 2019 will stop working, urges users to upgrade
Enlarge / A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Getty Images | Ronald Martinez AT&T is sending emails to customers warning them that their phones will stop working soon and that they should buy a new phone to continue getting data and voice service. […]
Total War Saga: Troy interview — How Creative Assembly made the game bigger than Troy’s battle
VB Transform The AI event for business leaders Hosted Online July 15 – 17 Learn More Sega’s The Creative Assembly studio is the steward of the Total War series, and its latest game, Total War Saga: Troy debuts August 13 on the Epic Games Store. This particular game is the work of Creative Assembly Sofia, and […]