Film and video technology

The line between TVs and gaming has been blurring for months. PC gamers are going to OLED TVs for high-end immersive experiences, and console players are flocking to high refresh rate monitors to get the most out of their current-gen consoles. But which should you choose? Picking between a TV and monitor for gaming largely comes down to what you play games on. You’ll likely want to use a TV for console gaming and a monitor for your PC. Here, we explore why and some important differences between the display types to…

Smart Prix Not long ago, it seemed that the Google Pixel 7a would be the last smartphone in Google’s Pixel A series. However, recent rumors indicate that this may not actually be the case. As a result, we’re likely to see the release of a Google Pixel 8a this year. What can we expect from this new budget phone in terms of its specs, design, price, and more? Let’s take a closer look at everything we know about the Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a: release date Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends It’s well-known that…

Digital Trends The iPhone 15 lineup has been a huge success for Apple, with the refresh to its product line tempting many people to update to a newer model or to switch over from an Android. Apple has also be re-jigging the available iPhone options, and if you’re after a large-sized iPhone then your luck is in as you now have more options than ever. In older generations, there was just one choice for a larger sized iPhone, which was the iPhone Pro Max. But since the iPhone 14 generation, Apple introduced a iPhone 14…

Digital Trends The release of the iPhone 15 last year brought the usual flurry of interest on the new models, with people wondering whether the iPhone 15 Pro was worth the higher cost over the base iPhone 15. But if you decided that it was and you wanted a Pro, there’s another issue to consider — do you want an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 15 Pro Max? Both models run the latest iOS 17.4 software, released in March 2024, but there are differences in the hardware between the two. And the Pro versus Pro Max issue is more…

Digital Trends The iPhone 15 Pro series, released last year, comes with significant design changes, which include a titanium body for the first time. The new models boast improved camera quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and a new 3nm A17 Pro chip. While these features are impressive, some may not find them compelling enough to upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro. But what about the iPhone 13 Pro? When comparing the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro to the 2021 iPhone 13 Pro, it’s no surprise that the differences are…

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Orange Andy Boxall / Digital Trends One of the top smartphones on the market right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and it’s easy to see why. It’s blazing fast thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and is packed with a ton of powerful features. It has a quad camera system with an impressive 200MP main shooter and a new 50MP periscope telephoto, plus an absolutely gorgeous display. When I joined Digital Trends, I was a newcomer to Android phones since I only used to use…

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro is what we consider one of the best iPhones that you can buy right now. It offers most of the latest cutting-edge tech from Apple, including the powerful new A17 Pro chip, an improved camera system, a beautiful ProMotion display, a titanium body, the new Action button, and USB-C. It’s Apple’s most premium phone but in a compact size. But if you’re in the market for a new phone, you should know there are other options, too. You don’t necessarily need the…

Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends As we get deeper into 2024, it’s only a matter of time before we see Samsung reveal its next round of foldables. This should include the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 6. The rumors for these devices are starting, and we should expect to see the next generation of foldables hit sometime around summer. But what does Samsung have in store for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, specifically? From the rumored prices, specs, design, and more, here’s everything we know. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6:…

Apple iPhone 14 Pro (top) and Nothing Phone 2 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re seeing remnants of shadowy or ghost-like images on your smartphone or tablet, your device may have become a victim of screen burn-in. It’s a relatively rare phenomenon among modern electronic devices where either all or part of an image remains faintly, but persistently on your screen, even when it’s either off or supposed to be showing you something entirely different. While display technology has constantly improved over the years…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has come and gone, leaving us with a flood of smartphone announcements. From new devices launching soon to wild concepts that may never see the light of day, it’s the place to be if you’re a phone geek. We got a look at some of the hottest new phones during the show, and these are our picks for the very best ones. Tecno Pova 6 Pro Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you love a phone with a crazy name and equally insane features, then the Tecno Pova 6 Pro is…