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DT Daily: Android malware warning, OLED TV review, Taiwan plane crash video

Today on DT Daily: a heads up on some Android malware, the best TV we’ve ever seen and investigators scrutinize that terrifying plane crash footage from Taiwan. If you’re an Android OS user, we’ve got a quick heads up about three apps to stay away from due to malware concerns. Get all the details . […]

DT Daily: Hacking the Keurig, Pebble watch 2.0, Google to compete with Uber?

Today on DT Daily: How to hack your Keurig, Pebble gets ready for what’s next, and Uber may get some more competition from a little company called Google. Those single-serve artisan coffee makers are big business, and the top brewer in the market is the Keurig. Problem is, it only brews those Keurig-branded coffee thingies. […]

DT Daily: Apple Watch security, electric surf’s up, Big Game ads

Today on DT Daily: Apple stores up security ahead of the Apple Watch rollout, surf’s up anytime you want it to be, and was there a big game yesterday? There sure were a lot of odd commercials on TV. Apple chief Tim Cook recently let slip that the Apple Watch is going to hit shelves […]

DT Daily: Star Wars Eps VIII and IX, MKX Super Bowl faceoff, FAA warns drone pilots

Today on DT Daily: Star Wars gets an extended schedule, Marshawn Lynch and Gronk do a little pre-game fighting, and for some reason, the FAA doesn’t want you to fly your drone over the Super bowl. We know some of you are already in line for the December opening of The Force Awakens, and now […]

DT Daily: Samsung’s Gear VR takes flight, drone gun cam, Tesla shocks passengers

Today on DT Daily: Samsung’s Gear VR headsets take flight, yet another lesson in what not to do with a drone, and why are these people freaking out? Strapping a virtual reality headset to your melon is still a practice reserved for the techiest of tech users, but don’t tell that to Quantas airlines. The […]

DT Daily: Cool Box toolbox, Google fiber expands, drone crash at White House

Today on DT Daily: the toolbox gets a modern update, Google Fiber lands in four more cities, and a drunken drone pilot crash-lands his quadcopter on the White House lawn.  Toolboxes have been around for as long as people have needed to cart around tools, and for the most part, they’ve essentially been a box […]

DT Daily: Qmote remote, Dish’s Sling TV, Fantastic 4 reboot first look

Today on DT Daily: a remote control for your smartphone, Dish looks to crack cable’s iron grip, and we get a first look at the new Fantastic 4 movie. We all know that our smart phones can work as remote controls for an unlimited number of devices, but what about a device that works as […]

DT Daily: Google eyes cell service, wireless phone charger, free iTunes downloads

Today on DT Daily: Is Google getting ready to launch their own cell phone network? Plus, a wireless phone charger in your pocket, and Apple rolls out some freebies. Google seems to have a hand in just about every tech category these days, and while Android is a popular mobile phone OS, one thing Google […]

DT Daily: Lexus 350 F Sport review, Apple Watch battery life, Bill Gates bets on smartphones

Today on DT Daily: We take a hot rod Lexus for a spin, the Apple Watch hits the battery life wall, and Bill Gates says smartphones will save the world. Or, at least, Africa. DT automotive editor Nick Jaynes has been busy lately, mostly behind the wheel of this, the 2015 Lexus RC 350 F […]

DT Daily: Windows 10 highlights, trees generate power, HoloLens project

Today on DT Daily: a quick review of the Windows 10 event, a tree that puts out power, and Microsoft takes a closer look at holograms.  It was a big day in Redmond Wednesday as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadala and his team presented a preview of Windows 10, the company’s upcoming operating system. Microsoft is working […]

DT Daily: The big game goes online, GoT teaser show, Ting Tings go analog

Today on DT Daily:  The big game gets into the stream of things, a tease from Game of Thrones, and the Ting Tings’ beats go analog. There’s still over ten days to go until the big game starts, so we hope you’re settling in for the endless pregame shows that are probably starting, well, right […]

DT Daily: Facebook speech-to-text, self-driving car timeline, new high-tech stadium

Today on DT Daily: Facebook puts a new spin on text messaging, a timeline for self-driving cars and Atlanta’s new stadium lets the sun shine in. You’re probably familiar with Facebook’s Messenger app, which lets you send either text messages or small audio clips to your friends, or their friends, and so on. But now, […]

DT Daily: Internet satellite battle, Google Glass closes out, mecha you can buy

Today on DT Daily: billionaires battle over who gets to launch the most satellites, today is your last day to order Google Glass, and how to impress that cosplay hottie with only a million dollars. Just hours after billionaire playboy Sir Richard Branson said he wanted to launch a bunch of satellites to bring the […]

DT Daily: Two-faced phone, cool bubble car, Apple eyes action cams

Today on DT Daily: a new phone that may give you double vision, a car George Jetson would definitely drive, and is Apple setting its sights on GoPro? So, how many times a day do you take a quick peek at your phone to see notifications, text messages, or just check the time? Studies show it […]

DT Daily: Chevy Bolt EV, CNN tries out drones, man covered in iPhones

Today on DT Daily: Chevy looks to one-up Tesla, CNN will test out some drones and there’s an iPhone shortage in China, thanks to one dumb guy. We’re still sorting out all the new stuff from the Detroit Auto show, but one unexpected surprise has been the Chevy Bolt concept car. No, not the new Chevy […]

DT Daily: Ford’s superb new GT supercar, life-size Pac-Man, Space-X rocket mishap

Today on DT Daily: Ford’s new GT supercar drops jaws in Detroit, some life-size Pac-Man action, and Elon Musk’s rocket almost sticks the landing. The Detroit Auto show is under way right now and pretty much all anyone can talk about is the new Ford GT. Why?  in a lightweight, high-tech chassis. And it’s coming […]

DT Daily: Hyperlocal weather gadget, Apple dominates, rare Corvette for sale

Today on DT Daily: How to check the weather… everywhere, Apple cleaned up this Christmas, and a seriously cool vintage Corvette is up for sale. A million years ago, if you wanted to check the weather, you either went outside and took your chances or you waited until the 5 o’clock news to get a […]

DT Daily: New Microsoft browser, Tesla/Lambo drag race, Navy’s shark drone

Today on DT Daily: Microsoft may be building a new browser that isn’t Internet Explorer, the new Tesla takes on a Lamborghini, and the U.S. Navy just made sharks even scarier. With Internet Explorer now a distant second to Google’s Chrome web browser in world market share, word is Redmond is working on a new […]

DT Daily: ‘The Interview’ sets a record, print ID photo hack, stunning space video

Today on DT Daily: The Interview has become Sony’s biggest online movie release ever, hacker steals fingerprint form a photo, and more astounding footage shot from the International Space Station. The Interview, Sony’s controversial movie about a plot to assassinate the leader of North Korea, has become a huge hit after plans to cancel the […]

DT Daily: Netflix’s offline ‘no,’ Sony hack fallout, CES 2015 peek

Today on DT Daily: Netflix says no to offline viewing, what the Sony hack means in the long term, and a peek ahead at CES 2015. Netflix is the biggest streaming service in the world, and one question the folks that run the business often get is this one: will there ever be any kind of […]

DT Daily: ‘Vessel’ video site, BlackBerry Classic debuts, hybrid typewriter

Today on DT Daily: An ex-Hulu exec takes on YouTube, BlackBerry updates a classic with a classic and a curious machine for typewriter lovers. Everyone knows about online video services like YouTube, Vimeo, U-Stream and others, where amateur – and not-so-amateur – creative types can show their visions to the public. Problem is, unless you […]

DT Daily: Quantum dots explained, hot laps in a vintage racecar, phone as desktop PC

Today on DT Daily: It’s time to learn about ‘quantum dots,’ take a lap in a no-tech race car, and could smartphones end up being the only computer we need? Let’s review TV tech speak real quick: there’s CRT, LCD, LED, DLP, plasma, 4K, OLED and quantum dots. Wait, quantum what? Yep, quantum dots. OK, […]

DT Daily: Skype shows off Translator, Workflow wrangles apps, Jeff Bezos interview

Today on DT Daily: Skype demonstrates their translator technology, an app that gets your apps to work together, and a telling interview with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. , Internet telephony juggernaut Skype said they were working on technology that could almost instantly translate other languages during a call. Now, they’ve made a video of a […]

DT Daily: Jaguar car tech, Virgin Oceanic sinks, massive holiday light display

Today on DT Daily: Check out Jaguar’s vision of the future with their new concept tech for cars, Virgin Oceanic puts its deep sea tourism plan on hold while it searches for new tech, and finally, if you’re not feeling it already, this synchronized Christmas light display should help get you in the holiday mood. British […]

DT Daily: Navy’s laser weapon, Uber vs. Portland(ia), TV buying guide

Today on DT Daily: the U.S. Navy’s new laser weapon is ready for action, Portland and Uber duke it out, and if you’re thinking about a new TV for the holidays, we can help. Energy weapons such as phasers, ion cannons, and laser blasters are science fiction staples, but bringing those weapons into reality has […]

DT Daily: Amazon joins 4K fray, 3D printed dress, Lucas on SWTFA: Meh

Today on DT Daily: Amazon finally takes on Netflix in the 4K market, a 3D printed dress, and you’ll never guess who isn’t exactly thrilled about the new Star Wars movie.  It’s game on, at long last, for 4K video streaming. Amazon announced it is rolling out the super-high quality video service and it will […]

DT Daily: Ultimate barn find, Dolby for your eyes, athlete gift guide

Today on DT Daily: the most amazing and sad barn find you can imagine, Dolby labs turns from sound to pictures, and some great gift ideas for the athlete on your list. Roger Baillon loved cars. He had money, he had space, and he had a dream of building a museum for his favorites. But […]

DT Daily: Drone/jetliner close encounter, Samsung Gear VR, COBI bike light

Today on DT Daily: a drone has a close call with a jetliner, Samsung’ VR headset gets a price, and a bike light system as cool as it is high tech. Hey drone pilots, a quick heads up: while you’re waiting for the FAA to make rules for legally flying your fun new toys, trying […]

DT Daily: Google’s No-Captcha, 4K monitor worries, James Bond’s new wheels

Today on DT Daily: Google tries to outsmart itself, 4K displays will not make you go blind, and James Bond has a slick new set of wheels. Anyone who’s ever signed up for… pretty much anything online has had to navigate a ‘captcha,’ that little box of distorted text and numbers designed to prove you’re […]

DT Daily: Sinclair Spectrum reboot, touchy feely holograms, Nokia’s final phone

Today on DT Daily: One of the first computers gets a cool reboot, getting a feel for holograms and my, how things change: Nokia’s last cell phone gets a quiet debut. When most people think of early computers, they mention the first Mac, or the IBM PC. But for true geeks, their first computer was […]

DT Daily: Bodycameras for cops, stick computers, did North Korea hack Sony?

Today on DT Daily: Obama wants cops to wear cameras, computers are now the size of a stick of gum, and did North Korea hack Sony because of a Seth Rogen comedy? Following the violent aftermath of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, President Obama is allocating $75 million to fund bodycameras for […]

DT Daily: Glasses-free 3D, stunning space short, speaker guru interview

Today on DT Daily: Another stab at making a glasses-free 3D display, a stunning vision of a human-settled solar system, and we talk sound tech with a top speaker design guru. We love 3D movies as much as anyone, but, like you, wearing those geeky glasses puts a damper on our enthusiasm. So we were happy […]

DT Daily: Sony’s e-ink watch fakeout, Intel and Google Glass, Razer Nabu smartband

Today on DT Daily: Sony’s rumored e-paper watch is not only real, it’s been crowd-funded in Japan. Will the next version of Google Glass will be powered by an Intel processor? And after almost a year’s wait, the Razer Nabu smart band is ready for prime time.  Rumors about Sony making an e-paper watch are […]

DT Daily: Black Friday Preview Edition

Happy Thanksgiving from Digital Trends! If you’re bundling up to brave the cold, the lines and the crowds to grab that great Black Friday deal, we hope you take a minute to shop smarter and check our lists of who’s got the great deals today and through the weekend. Just follow these links: Go to our […]