Patrick Hearn | Smart Home Writer, Digital Trends

Playing Xbox games on Android just got a lot easier with the Backbone One

The Backbone One Xbox Edition is a USB-C powered controller for more comfortable Xbox Cloud Gaming experiences on your phone.

Mobile News

March 27

Homescreen with games on Nintendo Switch.

Game sharing is coming to Switch thanks to Virtual Game Cards

Nintendo has brought a new feature to Nintendo Switch that will let you share digital games between consoles.

Gaming News

March 27

A giant monster shoots fire in Shadow Labyrinth.

Shadow Labyrinth, Pac-Man’s gritty Metroidvania, launches this summer

Shadow Labyrinth, Bandai Namco's gritty Pac-Man meets Metroidvania, launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.

Gaming News

March 27

Leaked image of Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE showing its front and back.

Looks like the Galaxy Tab S10 FE will see a major price hike

The Galaxy S10 FE has leaked again, and the new information backs up what we already knew. Unfortunately, it seems the price is going to jump.

Mobile News

March 27

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Top Apple analyst suggests the iPhone Mini is truly extinct

Mark Gurman says that iPhone Mini fans are out of luck, and that Apple has no plans to bring back the small form factor devices.

Mobile News

March 26

Main building in the downtown area of Verdansk in Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone season three kicks off with the return of a classic map

Call of Duty: Warzone season starts off with the return of the fan-favorite Verdansk map, along with a number of balance changes.

Gaming News

March 26

Can’t install Chrome? You aren’t alone, and here’s a fix

Some users are reporting trouble installing Google Chrome. If you're in that boat, we have a few alternative installation methods that seem to work.

Computing News

March 26

The new No Man’s Sky Relics update lets players dig for bones

The latest update to No Man's Sky lets you channel your inner Indy and unearth the bones of long-dead creatures — and their living guardians.

Gaming News

March 26

A Monster Hunter Wilds character wielding the Light Bowgun.

Monster Hunter Wilds’ first update is just around the corner, and it’s a big one

Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1 is coming April 3 and introduces a new area for players to socialize, more monsters to fight, and much more.

Gaming News

March 25

A person using the Threads app on the OnePlus 13.

OnePlus 13 Mini tipped to have bigger battery than OnePlus 13

According to a trusted source, the OnePlus 13 Mini could have a battery capacity greater than the OnePlus 13 itself.

Mobile News

March 25

The future of smartphone cameras might lie in old-school tech

Huawei's most recent patent suggests a more streamlined periscope camera that could reduce the need for large camera bumps.

Mobile News

March 25

The Walking Dead brings new Fortnite maps, characters, and weapons

Fortnite's latest collaboration with The Walking Dead introduces Negan as a playable character, as well as new maps and weapons.

Gaming News

March 25

Players running from a massive sandworm in Dune: Awakening.

Dune: Awakening is getting some surprising haptic support

Dune: Awakening's system specs show that it will work with Razer Sensa HD haptics so you can feel every one of the titular dunes.

Gaming News

March 24

Gemini’s rumored video generation could be here soon

New and improved video generation features could be coming to Gemini sooner than expected.

Computing News

March 24

Wolfenstein meets Prince of Persia in this free retro game

Prince of Prussia combines all the Nazi-stabbing of Wolfenstein with the platforming of Prince of Persia.

Gaming News

March 24

The default Google TV homescreen, as seen on the Onn 4K Pro.

Google TV could get a feature that helps you find your next weekend binge

A new feature could be coming to Google TV that would help you find the latest, greatest shows for the days when you can't find anything to watch.

Audio / Video News

March 24

An Apple Maps bug is showing airport baggage claims when zoomed out

Some Apple Maps users are seeing airport baggage carousels when zoomed out, even if they have never before been to that airport.

Mobile News

March 24

It looks even more likely the iPhone Fold will release in 2026

Mark Gurman suggests a 2026 release date for the long-rumored iPhone Fold, adding even more weight to the idea that the handset is still a ways off.

Mobile News

March 23

Philips Hue might be adding a smart doorbell to its lineup

Philips Hue might be adding a doorbell camera to its lineup, if a recent leak in the iOS app is anything to go by.

Smart Home Smart Home News

March 23

Minecraft Vibrant Visuals makes the game look more like you imagine

Minecraft is finally getting an official graphics upgrade. It looks great, but perhaps not in the way you expect.

Gaming News

March 22

A distorted monster in a uniform in Silent Hill f.

Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia ahead of release

Details around Silent Hill f are still scarce, but Australia's review board has seen enough to ban the game entirely.

Gaming News

March 22

Does the Google Pixel 9a have a 120Hz screen?

The Google Pixel 9a is officially here, but how does its display hold up? Here's everything we know about the screen size, refresh rate, and more.

Mobile Guides

March 20

The Traveler in a space suit in Cronos: New Dawn.

We just got our best look yet at the chilling Cronos: A New Dawn

Cronos: A New Dawn is the latest title from Bloober Team, throwing the player into a post-apocalyptic, 1980s Poland where the horrors don't stop in just one timeline.

Gaming News

March 20

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This Digimon card game is set to rival Pokémon TCG Pocket

Bandai Namco has announced Digimon Alysion, a new mobile trading card game that looks ready to go toe-to-toe with Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Gaming News

March 20

TikTok’s new feature aims to help locate missing children more quickly

TikTok's latest feature will bring Amber Alerts to you For You page with the intent of finding missing children as quickly as possible.

Mobile News

March 20

NotebookLM providing summary of YouTube videos.

Chromebooks could soon come with Google’s best AI notetaker

Google Chromebooks could soon come with NotebookLM installed by default, introducing the tool to a wider range of users.

Computing News

March 20

A person holding the closed Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Verizon users will soon be able to text via satellite with the right phone

Verizon has enabled non-emergency texting for customers with the Pixel 9 series and Galaxy S25 series devices.

Mobile News

March 20

A screenshot of a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Thrustmaster’s new flight sticks make flight sims even better

Thrustmaster's new Sol-R 1 and Sol-R 2 flight sticks are pricey, but promise to immerse sim players even deeper into the experience.

Computing News

March 19

A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Apple just patched a security flaw left users open to phishing attacks

A security flaw left iPhone users vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months, but Apple just released a patch to fix the problem.

Mobile News

March 19

Three Game Informer magazines are spread out on a marble surface. Games featured on covers (from left): Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Hades 2, and Sonic Superstars.

Game Informer is returning from the dead, and it sounds like good news

Multiple former Game Informer staff members have teased something for March 25, suggesting the beloved magazine could be making a comeback.

Gaming News

March 19

Philips Hue and SmartThings teamed up to make your smart home better

Samsung SmartThings has partnered with Philips Hue to add 155 more products to the Works With SmartThings lineup and streamline the process of adding more.

Smart Home Smart Home News

March 19