Joe Donovan
Former Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 57 articles
Joe Donovan is an editorial assistant for Digital Trends who covers a variety of general assignments throughout the technology spectrum. Joe’s work has appeared in several publications including Digital Trends and Portland’s alt-newsweekly, Willamette Week. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and binging on Netflix.
Want to know if your phone pairs with your car? This handy list should do the trick
Don't be fooled by car salesmen's oily assurances. Some phones just don't pair with cars. Here's a list of automaker's guides to Bluetooth compatibility.
Back to the future: 10 retro technologies that refuse to die
Think dot-matrix printers, boomboxes, and floppy disks are dead? Surprise, they're still being made. Check out a few of our favorites.
These seven best receivers under $500 redefine bang for your buck
You can get a terrific receiver for less than $500. Here are our top picks, all of which deliver the features you need and the sound you crave.
Best Facebook Apps
The best Facebook apps: We sort through the quizzes and virtual pet apps to bring you Facebook’s top games, utilities, tools and more.
10 essential questions to ask when buying a used car
Buying a used car can be intimidating. Asking these 10 questions will separate the deals on wheels from the junkers.
The 20 best, worst, and weirdest tech tattoos
From a portrait of Bill Gates face to a lifelong reminder that MySpace is "The Place for Friends," here are the 20 best and worst tech based tattoos.
Zoom over yacht fires, Chernobyl, and volcanoes in the most amazing drone videos
There's no shortage of drone films on the Web. Fortunately, we've sorted through the masses to provide a list of the best videos captured via drone.
The 10 most absurd vacation rentals, from Jagger’s villa to Branson’s village
From superyachts to island villas, there are plenty of crazy rentals out there. Check out some of the most unusual places available for rent.
5 Star-Trek-inspired home theaters that even Picard would be jealous of
Every trekkie wants a home theater with Starship Enterprise vibes. Some have actually made it happen. Here are our five favorite Star Trek home theaters.
Fujifilm makes smaller appearance at CES 2015, reveals only XF16-55MM f/2.8 lens
Fujifilm skipped out on CES for 2015, but it did announce the XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR lens that's designed with photojournalists in mind.
Nikon feels out CES with the entry-level D5500, its first touch-enabled DSLR
Nikon kicks off CES 2015 by announcing their new D5500, a touch-enabled entry-level DSLR. The D5500 comes with a Nikon DSLR first – a touchscreen LCD.
The best selfie fails: 10 self-portraits gone awry
Every so often, a selfie can capture a spontaneous moment, whether intentional or accidental. Check out 10 of our favorite selfie fails on the Web.
Print your dessert and inhale your booze: Nine high-tech foods you can eat right now
Technology is changing the way we eat — and we're not just talking Spam. Check out a few futuristic foods born from tech advancements in the 21st century.
Only happy accidents: here are the best Error 404 pages on the Web
We all know 404 pages are a bad sign. Check out 17 of our favorite 404 pages on the Web, whether you prefer screaming goats or awkward conversations.
Kickstart your home theater with one of these 7 amazing A/V receivers under $1,000
Our top picks will deliver features you need and the sound you crave for under $1,000.
