The number of encrypted smartphones the FBI has been unable to access has been grossly inflated to the public and lawmakers, according toThe Washington Post. While the bureau said it was locked out of nearly 8,000 devices connected to crimes in 2017 alone, it appears the actual number of inaccessible phones may fall closer to 1,000 and 2,000. After first becoming aware of the error nearly a month ago, the FBI has been working to get a better idea of the actual number of handsets it is unable to access due to encryption....

Microsoft’sSurface Duo 2is one of the most divisive devices out there. On one hand, its dual-screen design has won laurels, and there’s a very small bunch of loyal enthusiasts that swear by its productivity tricks. But there are a whole bunch of practical flaws with the camera, battery life, and UI departments that kept this phone-tablet hybrid from realizing its true potential. Of course, a sky-high asking price didn’t do it any favors....

“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.“ The line between the computer monitor and LCD TV has once again been blurred with the introduction of Gateway’s latest 21-inch monitor, the FPD2185. While the FPD2185 isn’t exactly a full-blown television, it fortunately carries some of the best qualities you will find in a high-end LCD TV like component video inputs, picture-in-picture and HDTV support....

Microsoft recently released a new version of its Xbox One S system dubbed the “Xbox One S All-Digital Edition,” which removes the disc drive for a purely download-based gaming experience. It offers a cheaper and less-cluttered way to enjoy your games, and if you want to save even more on the console, there is aPrime Daydeal with your name on it available now. As part of the 48-hourAmazon Prime Dayevent, you can currently purchase the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition with a Phantom White controller and three games —ForzaHorizon4,Minecraft, andSea of Thieves— for just $199....

Starting in August, some of the internet’s most annoying video ads will cease to exist — but onlyifyou are a Google Chrome user. Chrome is giving website publishers just four months to adapt to the new set of rules, or risk the loss of advertising revenue. In 2019, 64 percent of internet userspreferred Chrome over any other browser. According to the new guidelines, the most intrusive ad types that will be blocked include ones that pester pretty much anyone using the internet, including those that require you to wait 5 seconds before skipping them, ads that begin to play midway through a video, and ads that take up more than 20 percent of screen space....

The Google Pixel lineup consists of four models this year — theGoogle Pixel 9,Pixel 9 Pro,Pixel 9 Pro XL, andPixel 9 Pro Fold. While the latter two are new monikers, there’s a lot that’s changing between the regular Pixel 9 and its Pro variant. The key differentiator between the two phones used to be their size. But that’s different this year. Both the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro offer the same size body and display....

“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.“ When watchingGran Turismo, Sony and Neill Blomkamp’s new, true-story take on the popular PlayStation franchise, it’s hard not to think of the excellent 2019Christian BalemovieFord v Ferrari. Both films not only center on real-life racers, but also feature extended climaxes set at a 24-hour race at Le Mans and revolve largely around the friendship between a professional driver and his chief engineer....

Honkai Star Rail players split on Cosmic Lucky Prize event gamble Risk it all or take the safe route?Honkai: Star Railplayers can’t agree on the best move for the Cosmic Lucky Prize event. It promises huge rewards, but the odds aren’t in their favor. The Cosmic Lucky Prize Event started on August 17, 2025, and runs until February 26. For the first seven days, players must choose daily between two options....

How Real Madrid could line up with Kylian Mbappe and Alphonso Davies Kylian Mbappe’s future has been the talk of the football world since news emerged on Thursday that the Frenchman will leave PSG at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has won every domestic trophy available to him since joining the French club from Monaco in 2017 and he will hope his next move brings about success in the Champions League....

While it’s possible to control all your smart home devices with their individual apps, usingAlexais much more convenient. It requires a bit of setup, but once you’ve synced your compatible smart home products with Alexa, you can issue voice commands to control their performance. you’re able to even access them through the Alexa smartphone app, giving you a way to look at your entire smart home with just the click of a button....

It’s hard to overstate just how important fonts are. To spice up your Word documents, Photoshop files, and InDesign creations, you need to know how to install fonts inWindows 11, and in this guide, we’re going to walk you through it. These steps should also work in Windows 10. Difficulty What You Need A Windows 11 PC There are two main ways to install fonts on Windows, but most people should use our first method....

Apple first debuted its always-on display for iPhone with theiPhone 14 Pro, and it returns with theiPhone 15 ProandiPhone 15 Pro Max. Though many people enjoy the always-on display on their iPhone, others feel that it consumes enough power to affect the battery drain throughout the day. So, eventually, Apple added a way to disable the always-on display if you don’t want to use it. Difficulty What You Need iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max...

Hunger Games stars dominate Netflix and Peacock charts They were the star-crossed lovers of The Hunger Games, but now the actors are the stars of other new movies making it big time on streaming charts. In the early 2010s, the young adult dystopian genre permeated the book and movie worlds. One of the biggest and best successes to come from this time wasThe Hunger Games, set in a world in which children are forced to fight each other to the death in an arena created and run by the oppressive and controlling Capitol society....