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Cars
The Chrysler Voyager returns as a minivan for budget-conscious families
The 2020 Chrysler Voyager revives a nameplate from minivan history to replace base versions of the Chrysler Pacifica. The Voyager is identical to the Pacifica, but with less standard equipment and a promised lower price.
Cars
2020 Dodge Charger Widebody adds grip to tame massive Hemi power
The 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody sprouts fender flares housing wider tires. The extra rubber adds grip to go with the big sedan's prodigious power. You can still get a Charger with a 707-horsepower Hellcat Hemi V8.
Cars
VW’s new carsharing service aims to be a little different from the rest
VW has entered the carsharing market with the launch of its WeShare service in Berlin, Germany. Hoping to appeal to environmentally minded folks, it's the first such service to offer a fleet made up entirely of electric vehicles.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s eight-rotor Dragonfly drone is heading to Saturn’s largest moon
NASA is sending a drone to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, in an ambitious undertaking that may unlock the mystery of how life began on Earth. The Dragonfly mission is slated to launch in 2026, though won't reach Titan until 2034.
Smart Home
Prepare for Prime Day with our price predictions for Echo, other Amazon devices
The better-prepared you are when Amazon Prime Day 2019 kicks off on July 15, the more likely you'll be ready for the best deals. With literally millions of products marked down for Prime Day, lack of preparation could be costly.
News
How and where to watch the second night of the 2020 Democratic primary debates
NBC News will host 20 candidates over two nights in the first round of debates for the 2020 Democratic primary. You'll be able to livestream the second debate for free online at 6 p.m. PT on June 27.
Cars
2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Tremor is as unstoppable as an earthquake
Among many updates for the new model year, the 2020 Ford F-Series Duty gets a new Tremor off-road package. Additions like 35-inch tires, new dampers, and a locking rear differential add more rock-crawling capability to Ford's trucks.
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Apple lead designer Jony Ive is leaving to start his own company
Apple announced that design guru Jony Ive will be leaving the company. The driving force behind the designs of the iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and even the Apple Park will be starting his own design firm called LoveFrom.
Gaming
Upcoming Final Fantasy 14 TV series is first live-action take on the franchise
Sony Pictures and Hivemind, the studio behind the upcoming adaptation of the Witcher for Netflix, are teaming up for a live-action Final Fantasy 14 television series. It will feature Chocobos, Magitek, beast-men, and airships.
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Amazon’s biggest sale just got even bigger with a Taylor Swift Prime Day concert
Amazon will celebrate this year's 48-hour-long Prime Day sale with a concert headlined by pop music icon Taylor Swift. The Amazon Prime Day Concert will stream live on Amazon Prime Video will also feature Dua Lipa, SZA, and Becky G.
Computing
Dozens of MacBook Pro batteries overheated before Apple issued a recall
After 26 reported incidents of overheating batteries, Apple is issuing a recall of its 2015 MacBook Pro 15 devices sold from 2015 through 2017. This is the first major Apple battery recall in over a decade.
Digital Trends Live
Digital Trends Live: Amazon’s Counter service, Google’s folding smartbook
On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the biggest tech stories of the day, including Amazon’s Counter service, Google’s folding smartbook, robo-bees, anime smart home assistants, and more.
News
Google Maps can now determine how crowded your bus or train will be
Your Google Maps app will now be able to predict how crowded your bus or train will be thanks to a recent update, Google announced Thursday. The crowdedness prediction is based off of ratings by other users and will now appear when you look…
Emerging Tech
This artificial muscle is powered just like the real thing, no battery required
Researchers developed an artificial muscle that is powered by glucose and oxygen, just like real biological muscles. That means no batteries are needed. Here's how it could be used.
Movies & TV
Who ya gonna call? Paul Rudd joins Ghostbusters 3 cast, slimes himself
The upcoming film Ghostbusters 3 will not only continue the franchise that began with the 1984 movie; it will also bring back some members of the original cast. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in July 2020.
News
Twitter will now label, hide tweets when Trump, other politicians break its rules
Twitter will add a notice over politicians' tweets if the social network deems the tweet to violate its rules. While not mentioning President Donald Trump, the move seems aimed at him and other politicians who break the platform's rules.
Movies & TV
Andy Serkis is rumored for a role in The Batman, but who would he play?
Warner Bros. Pictures is giving DC Comics' Dark Knight another solo adventure on the big screen (his first since the conclusion of the Dark Knight trilogy). Here's everything we know about the studio's upcoming film The Batman.
Gaming
Leaked Apex Legends trailers tease new character, season 2 map changes
Respawn Entertainment is gearing up to introduce the second season of content for its battle royale Apex Legends but a leak has sprung. New trailers introduce a cinematic and gameplay that show off major changes to the game’s map.