Borderlands 4 finally lets you mute Claptrap – but fans think it’s a prank

Borderlands 4 finally lets you mute Claptrap – but fans think it’s a prank Claptrap has been part ofBorderlandssince day one – a one-wheeled robot known for loud jokes, endless chatter, and intentionally annoying energy. Now, for the first time, you can finally shut him up. Sure, he may be a staple in the Borderlands series, but it’s hard to deny just how irritatingClaptrapcan really be. Of course, it’s mostly by design, but that hasn’t stopped players from finding him infuriating with his endless quips, constant comments, and insistence on following you around....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Michael Krueger

Diablo 2 Resurrected: Ladder Season 6 – Everything we know

Diablo 2 Resurrected: Ladder Season 6 – Everything we know Diablo 2 Resurrected: Ladder Season 6 has arrived, here is everything we know about the next rung on the ladder to Hell. Diablo 2 Resurrected’s Ladder seasons aren’t as frequent as the ones inDiablo 4,where players are eagerly awaiting Season 3 of Blizzard’s latest hack and slasher. However, we also expect Diablo 2 Resurrected is likely to receive its next update in early 2024, and some time afterDiablo 4 Season 3kicks off....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Jason Henderson

Do you need a VPN on your phone?

Potentially, having a VPN on your phone is even more important than having one at home. That’s because your phone is much more likely to access numerous public Wi-Fi networks throughout the day which means it’s much more exposed to dangers than any other device of yours. On the plus side, phones may store less data-sensitive information than your laptop but that entirely depends on how you use it. To narrow things down for you, you absolutely do need thebest VPNfor your smartphone....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1196 words · Paula Compton

Enola Holmes review: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill find the fun in Sherlock’s world

“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.“ Henry Cavill isn’t the first name that comes to mind when pondering the actors well-suited to portray Sherlock Holmes, but after watching him portray Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective inEnola Holmes, that list might need to be revisited....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Michelle Bailey

Everything we know about Shattered Veil map in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Everything we know about Shattered Veil map in Black Ops 6 Zombies Treyarch officially revealed Shattered Veil, the next map coming toBlack Ops 6Zombies, and we already have plenty of info about the setting and possible story. Black Ops 6 Zombies players have been spoiled with content ever since launch. After the game launched with two brand-new maps,Citadelle des MortsandThe Tombwere released alongside Season 1 and Season 2, respectively. However, they’re showing no signs of slowing down as the next map has already been announced....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Jeffrey Estrada

Facebook launches new family of Portal products, including $149 Portal TV

As expected, Facebook has unveiled a group of new products under itsPortal brand. These include the 10-inch $179 Portal, the 8-inch $129 Portal Mini, and the rumored $149 Portal TV, a version of the Portal that looks a little like a Microsoft Xbox Kinect accessory and uses a TV as the display. Each of the three new devices offers the same features, but Portal TV has been designed withFacebook’s Watch Togetherfeature in mind....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Mary Nelson

Fantastic Four writer says Galactus was absent from 2015 movie due to “internal pushback”

Fantastic Four writer says Galactus was absent from 2015 movie due to “internal pushback” A writer on the 2015 Fantastic Four movie has explained why Galactus was absent, despite a desire to make him the film’s “big bad.” TheFantastic Fourhave had ups and downs when it comes to the silver screen. First there was Roger Corman’s low-budget 1993 adaptation that’snever seen the light of day, and likely only made to retain the rights....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Elizabeth Lawson

Formula One is adding cost caps in 2021, so teams are spending even more for 2020

Formula One is giving its rules a major overhaul for 2021. In addition tocool new cars, the rule changes are meant to address a major current issue with the race series: The massive gap in performance between the richest teams and the poorest. Cost caps for 2021 are meant to level the playing field, but so far all they’ve done is encourage teams to spend even more, reportsMotorsport.com. Teams are gearing up to spend more in 2020 ahead of the institution of cost caps for the 2021 season....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Douglas Bean

Framework Laptop 16 review: unadulterated ambition

“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.“ Never heard of Framework? That’s fair. The four-year-old company has released just one other product, theFramework Laptop 13. I loved the initial concept behind this device: nearly every component can be swapped out, replaced, and upgraded....

July 7, 2025 · 14 min · 2787 words · Donna Robinson

From lab-grown steaks to plant-based blood, science is taking the animal out of meat

Agriculture has come a long way in the past century. We produce more food than ever before — but our current model is unsustainable, and as the world’s population rapidly approaches the 8 billion mark, modern food production methods will need a radical transformation if they’re going to keep up. But luckily, there’s a range of new technologies that might make it possible. In this series, we’ll explore some of the innovative new solutions that farmers, scientists, and entrepreneurs are working on to ensure that nobody goes hungry in our increasingly crowded world....

July 7, 2025 · 10 min · 2021 words · Amanda Doyle

Google confirms merging Chrome OS and Android into one platform

Why it matters:Google’s push to blend Chrome OS and Android could superchargeaffordable laptopslike Chromebooks, making them more versatile for work and play. This move echoes Apple’s seamless ecosystem across iPadOS and macOS, potentially shaking up the PC market where Windows dominates but innovation lags. What’s happening:In a bombshell interview, Google’s Android ecosystem presidentSameer Samatoutright confirmed the company is “combining Chrome OS and Android into a singleplatform. This follows months of rumors and aligns with Android 16’s new desktop-friendly features, like proper windowing and external display support....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Lori Fox

Have the Menendez Brothers been released from prison? Truth behind new sentencing

Have the Menendez Brothers been released from prison? Truth behind new sentencing A huge break in theErik and Lyle Menendezcase arrived this week when a judge gave the brothers a new sentence for the 1989 killings of their parents, Kitty and Jose. Now, attention has turned to the big question on everyone’s lips: will they be released from prison? Thanks to (or, some may argue, in spite of) Ryan Murphy’sMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, renewed focus was placed on thetrue crimecase....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Richard Walsh

Here’s why you need a robot vacuum that empties itself

Robot vacuums have come a long way over the past few years. What started out as a niche device prone to falling down the stairs or getting tangled in pet toys is now able to keep your floors clean for weeks on end without any manual input. They come in all shapes, sizes, and budgets — but if you’re looking to get the most for your money, you need to spring for a premium model that knows how to automatically empty its dustbin....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Jessica Silva