Trends with Benefits: Hyperloop testing at Space X, The Hater dating app
Last weekend Elon Musk hosted a Hyperloop Testing event at the Space X facility in Los Angeles, and Digital Trends got an inside look at how the next revolution in travel is unfolding.
Between the Streams: Batman shake-up, Young Pope review, Scarface reboot
On this week's show, we'll be talking about the odd choices at the box office this weekend, before diving into a ton of other new topics.
Close to the Metal Ep 28: The tricky art of building a gaming laptop
Even the most appealing gaming laptops aren't immune to challenges, and one slip-up could mean the difference between gaming heaven and hell.
Between the streams: ‘The Last Jedi,’ ‘The Flash’ starts over, ‘Apocalypse Now’ RPG
This week, we'll be taking on the mysteries of the biggest movie of 2017, before diving into a ton of other new topics.
Trends with Benefits: Facebook’s latest VR move and the Tostitos breathalyzer
Facebook hired Hugo Barra away from Xiaomi to bolster its VR and AR efforts, so what will this mean for Facebook users? Also, why is Tostitos putting breathalyzers in bags of chips?
Farewell to Microsoft’s Fedora Guy, Hello to Android apps for Chromebooks
In this week's Close To The Metal we discuss Microsoft's layoffs, Android apps coming to all Chromebooks, and an intriguing product patent from Razer.
5 songs you need to stream this week: Cloud Nothings, Dirty Projectors, more
Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream.
Between the Streams: Seinfeld’s Netflix move, The Rock’s super-movie, ‘Split’
This week: the latest trailers for Logan and The Power Rangers reboot, the Rock's new superhero movie, Seinfeld's move to Netflix, and more!
Trends with Benefits: Tech trends to watch for in 2017
What does 2017 have in store for the tech world? Our experts spent a week at CES 2017 to see that's coming, and now they're here to share that info with you and take your questions live.
Close to the Metal Ep. 26: Nintendo Switch fills a gap in PC gaming
Nintendo's upcoming Switch console is already making waves, particularly among the PC gaming community. On this episode of Close to the Metal, we'll discuss why that might be the case.
Trends with Benefits at CES: Hyperloop CEO gives detailed look at ambitious project
This episode of Trends with Benefits features Hyperloop CEO Dirk Ahlborn, along with Rick Stella and Greg Nibler of DT.
Trends with Benefits is all about Samsung at CES with new QLED displays
Digital Trends Caleb Denison and Greg Nibler talk with Samsung's Brandt Varner about QLED at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.
Trends with Benefits from CES 2017 with David Cogen, all the latest tech
Dan Cogan joined Digital Trends experts discussing hot technologies at CES 2017. Everything on the show floor is either "smart" or "connected."
Nick Offerman offers a more intimate technology when text messages don't cut it
Actor and humorist Nick Offerman chatted with Digital Trends' Greg Nibler and Rick Stella about new technology he's revealing at CES 2017.
Trends with Benefits: Should Amazon’s Alexa talk to law enforcement?
Homicide detectives in Arkansas think a homicide was overheard by Amazon's Alexa assistant. Obviously they want Amazon to release any recordings Alexa made, but should Amazon comply?
Trends with Benefits: Will 2017 be the year you ride in a driverless car?
Every week this year, news about driverless cars crossed Digital Trends. So will 2017 be the year you actually ride in one?
Facebook has radio in its sights with launch of Live Audio broadcasts
Facebook is expanding the ways users can broadcast live with the introduction of Facebook: Live Audio, with launch partners including the BBC and LBC.
Close to the Metal Ep. 26: Oculus Touch live review
Oculus Touch is here, just in time for the holidays. It adds much needed motion controls to the Rift headset, but is it a step up from the Vive?
Trends with Benefits: Star Wars meets Columbia & Amazon’s Alexa hits Vegas
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story hits theaters the weekend, and you can look like a rebel fighter with Columbia Sportswear's line of Rogue One Rebel clothing. Also, if you're staying at the Wynn in Vegas, you might be rooming with Amazon's Alexa.
Close to the Metal Ep. 25: The best and worst of computing in 2016
2016 was one heck of year. Thankfully, for PC enthusiasts, the good largely outweighed the bad. We discuss what impressed us, and what disappointed us.
Trends with Benefits: Amazon unveils convenience stores, Samsung may drop the headphone jack
Amazon just opened a convenience store, and the front of the store has no checkstands. Also, Samsung's next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8, may copy the iPhone and drop the headphone jack.
Tinder’s first podcast is here to help you navigate the world of online dating
Tinder is launching its first branded podcast, "DTR" (short for "Define the Relationship"), which will be dedicated to online dating advice.
Close to the Metal Ep. 24: What can you do about a bad console-to-PC port?
The PC is by far the most powerful platform for modern gaming, but its technical greatness is often held back by poor console-to-PC ports.
Between the Streams: ‘Rogue One’ takes over Twitter, ‘Mummy’ teaser, Netflix untethered
This week: The month of Rogue One, Tom Cruise's The Mummy teaser, Netflix's new offline adventure, new Star Trek Discovery casting, and much more.
Trends with Benefits: Netflix lets you watch offline, Apple plans to map with drones
Netflix will finally allow users to download shows to watch offline, but there's a catch. On this week's podcast, we'll be diving into that.
Close to the Metal Ep. 23: You should buy a monitor this holiday season
The holiday shopping season means hot sales, and this year there's a particular category of hardware the stands out. Monitors.
Close to the Metal Ep. 22: Apple MacBook Pro live review
Apple's MacBook Pro has finally received an update, but it's expensive. Is it worth the upgrade? We go in-depth on this week's Close to the Metal podcast.
Between the Streams: ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ the best movie theater ever
Topics this week include Fantastic Beasts, Beauty and the Beast's new trailer, Thanksgiving day movie picks, Westworld season 2, and much more!
Trends with Benefits: The Facebook fake news fallout and what to look for on Black Friday
In the aftermath of last week's election, Facebook is being skewered for allowing fake news to bubble up into user's feeds. In fact, over the last 3 months, more fake news was shared than real news.
Close to the Metal Ep. 21: Whoa, 2-in-1s are suddenly good
The 2-in-1 PC is a category that's received a lot of attention from manufacturers, but consumers seem wary. These devices tend to be expensive, and the benefits aren't obvious - but a new wave of excellent 2-in-1s may win you over.
Between the Streams: ‘Arrival’ blows minds, ‘Curb’ Returns, ‘Valerian’ goes ‘Fifth Element’
This week: Arrival touches down, Star Wars Rogue One international trailer debuts, Pacific Rim sequel gets a name, Valerian goes Fifth Element, and more.
Trends with Benefits: Google Daydream VR challenges Samsung, also Snapchat Sunglasses?
On this week's podcast we compare the top mobile VR headsets, Google Daydream View and Samsung Gear VR. Snapchat also wants a place on your face, they're hoping the convenience of Snapchat Sunglasses will get more users on Snapchat.
Close to the Metal Ep. 20: What do you get from a $10 gaming mouse?
Gaming mice are know to be expensive, yet the Amazon.com best-selling list is dominated by super-cheap, $10 gaming mice. Are they worth considering?
Between the Streams: Epic ‘Doctor Strange’ ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ rolls, ‘Wonder Woman’ trailer
This week: Why Doctor Strange has us stoked about Marvel's third phase, an epic Wonder Woman trailer, fantastic box office bounty, and so much more.
Trends with Benefits: The Google Project Tango revolution, Uber gets an upgrade
This summer Pokemon Go brought augmented reality to the masses, at least for a couple of months. Now Google's Project Tango aims to take AR to the next level, but are we ready for that? Also, Uber wants you yo Snapchat about your ride.
Close to the Metal Ep. 19: The new MacBook Pro is revealed, but is it fast?
Apple has revealed all the details of the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch, including what's inside. How do they stack up against Windows PCs?
Between the Streams: Deadpool 2 shakeup, young Lando Calrissian, best horror movies
This week: The best horror flicks of all time, Deadpool 2's director shake-up, J.J. Abrams' God Particle, young Lando, and much more.
Trends with Benefits: New Apple MacBooks, Microsoft unveils the Surface Studio
Huge announcements from both Apple and Microsoft steal the show this week. The Surface Studio PC is simply stunning and the new MacBook Pro with Touchbar shows Apple is totally practical. But how do they stack up against the competition?