5 movies that deserve more hate

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of lists here on Digital Trends about the best movies, the underrated films, and thehidden gems on Netflixthat you should be watching. Today, we’re going in a different direction for movies that you may be better off avoiding altogether. For the most part, the movies that we’ve chosen for this list aren’t overrated, but they are under-hated. And while some of these flicks have their fans, we weren’t the first critics to bury them…and for good reasons....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · James Gardner

Alexa could connect doctors with their patients through teleconferencing

When was the last time you skipped a doctor’s appointment? According to reports, it happens more often than you might think — and costs the U.S. economy more than $150 billion per year. This expense is considered part of the cost of doing business and is factored into overall health care costs for the nation. MediSprout, a health communications startup, has partnered with Amazon to launch a platform for scheduling appointments, and Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant has been configured to work with V2MD, a video-conferencing platform....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Alan Odom

An Xbox game could be coming to Switch. Here are the most likely candidates

If the rumor mill is to be trusted (and it rarely is), we might see an exclusive Xbox game on Nintendo Switch soon. The rumor comes fromNate the Hate, a content creator with a track record of correctly predicting game announcements. According to him, Microsoft is preparing to launch a critically acclaimed Xbox game on Nintendo’s platform soon. He’s staying tight-lipped on what game that actually is, though. With no confirmation, gaming fans spent the weekend fantasizing about what Xbox title could be Switch-bound....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Erik Martin

Apple reveals dates for online-only WWDC 2021, promising ‘unique insights’

Apple’s annual developer extravaganza is going fully virtual once more. Now officially set for June 7 through June 11, the companyhas confirmedin a press release that this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be a free-to-attend online event for all developers. Apple notes that last year’s online conference saw “record-breaking participation” and promises that WWDC21 should deliver more of the same, with “unique insight into the future of iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS, and tvOS....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Nicholas Moore

At least one Google Pixel 4a variant will reportedly support 5G

The 5G landscape is finally taking shape as network carriers begin its rollout in a handful of countries — and Google may be gearing up to capitalize on that to sell its forthcoming affordable phone, the Pixel 4a. Anew reportsuggests that at least one variant of Google’s upcoming Pixel 4a range of phones will support 5G networks. The folks at XDA Developers have managed to unearth three code names inside Android’s publicly available repositories, two of which are most likely Pixel 4a references....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · David Shelton

Best Amazon Alexa accessories: lights, plugs, thermostats, cameras, and more

When it comes to smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa is at the top of the class. Not only can you create incredible routines and automate hundreds of tasks, but the number of Alexa-compatible gadgets seems to grow larger by the day. Better yet, Amazon is committed to making many of its hubs (including just about everything in the Echo lineup) work seamlessly with theMatter standard— which should only make things more exciting throughout 2023....

August 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1528 words · Jennifer Cantu

Best Warzone Sniper Rifle class loadouts: Attachments, Setup, Perks

Best Warzone Sniper Rifle class loadouts: Attachments, Setup, Perks There are so many choices when it comes to Sniper Rifles in the original Warzone, but some are simply better than others. We came up with a list of the best meta sniper rifle loadouts in Warzone Caldera. Warzonestill remains one of the greatest battle royales when it comes to weapon diversity, each weapon has its own character. Sadly, thenerfsin Season 3 made it so onlya handful of the battle royale’s sniper rifles can still one-shot opponents....

August 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1710 words · William Browning

Bitcoin creator finally shows his face

After years of speculation, the creator of Bitcoin has finally revealed his identity. Australian Craig Wright, who for a while now has been linked to the creation of the cryptocurrency, insists he’s the man behind the famous “Satoshi Nakamoto” pseudonym associated with Bitcoin’s origin. The BBC, who reported Wright’s admission late Sunday, says the computer scientist provided the news outlet with technical proof to support his claim. This includes cryptographic keys that apparently only Satoshi Nakamoto would have, and which were used for the very first Bitcoin transaction back in 2009....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Mr. John Rodriguez

Camera-clad rubber fingertips allow robots to manipulate cables and wires

Tying a knot or plugging a charger into a port are tasks that require human-like dexterity, but thanks to research out of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), robots could soon be up to the task. By embedding sensors created using rubber and cameras, the team was able to create a bot capable of working with rope, cord, and wires in a more human-like manner. Each of the robot arm’s two fingers is equipped with sensors called GelSight....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Joseph Carter

Can a smart sprinkler system help you use less water?

Installing a smart sprinkler system is a great way to keep your yard green without much effort. They tend to carry hefty upfront fees, but once they’re installed, it’s hard to beat the convenience they offer. Aside from convenience, many smart sprinkler systems also claim to help you save water — and if you’re using less water, you’re probably saving on your monthly water bills. But can a smart sprinkler really help you use less water?...

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Jack Cruz

Chinese League pro suspended after “inappropriate” behavior with stuffed bear on stream

Chinese League pro suspended after “inappropriate” behavior with stuffed bear on stream Invictus Gaming League of Legends pro Lu ‘Leyan’ Jue has been fined over $6,000 and suspended for two LPL matches by Riot Games for “inappropriate” on-stream behavior. Leyan made suggestive movementstoward a large stuffed bearduring the stream in question. The player also allegedly bet another streamer that he would vape on the LPL stage after their next loss,according to a fan translator....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Dawn Monroe

Citizen-Fossil mash-up could make waves in the hybrid smartwatch market

Watchmaker Citizen will begin producing hybrid smartwatches using technology from the Fossil Group. The two companies have announceda multifaceted partnershipbased on hybrid watches, an area where Citizen has yet to make a splash, but Fossil is already highly accomplished. There are three parts to the agreement. Citizen will produce movements that use Fossil’s hybrid technology, which will be sold as a component or inside complete watches. It’s not clear whether Citizen will sell this hybrid movement to companies outside its own family, nor do we know which of its own brands will use it....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Dr. Franklin Schultz

Coronavirus is closing schools and hinting at a digital future for education

In between seesawing stories about coronavirus taking hold in 14 countries and one cruise ship, schools in several countries have announced closures: Hong Kong closed all schools in January and recently announced they would remainclosed until the middle of March. Japan in February said its schools would also close for a month. Italy, which has seen more than2,500 cases according to AP, announced on Wednesday it would also close allschools for 10 days....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Shelby Perez