7 smartphones coming out in 2024 I can’t wait for

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends It’s a new year, which means we can expect a huge slate of new smartphones to launch in the coming months ahead. From Apple to Google to Samsung and everything in between, there are a lot of exciting new phones to look forward to. Here’s a preview of the most … Read more

I’m worried about the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends I don’t want to believe one specific rumor about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and would be shocked if Samsung made such an odd strategic decision. But it’s possible the 10x optical zoom feature may be removed from the phone. It could go either way at the moment, but if it … Read more

PC ports need to be better in 2024. Here’s how

Digital Trends I’ve said it once, and I’ll saw it again: 2023 wasn’t a great year for PC gaming. We saw some excellent games, but most were marred by poor ports that exhibited performance issues, bugs, and other game-breaking problems. Even at the end of the year, though, things are looking up, and I hope … Read more

2023 gaming report card: final scores for PS5, Xbox, and Switch

It’s been a long year filled with massive games, but we’ve finally reached the end of 2023. There’s no question that this year will be remembered as one of the all-time best for new releases — and one of the worst for game creators — but it’s been a whirlwind 12 months for the “big … Read more

The 10 best apps for your 2024 New Year’s resolutions

Digital Trends Now that the holidays have come and gone, it’s time to look forward to the new year. And you know what that means — 2024 New Year’s resolutions! I know that we all try to make some resolutions each year, but it’s hard to stay on top of it. Whether it’s trying to … Read more

Why Motorola could be the smartphone company to beat in 2024

Joe Maring / Digital Trends 2023 is just about one for the history books, and it was a big one for smartphones. Apple went all-in on titanium iPhones, Google had an incredible year for Pixel devices, and Android phones had a shockingly good year across the board. As we wind down 2023 and start looking … Read more

There’s one thing I want tablets to change in 2024

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Tablets made a comeback during the pandemic, which saw an increase in content consumption and work from home. As a result, several phone manufacturers entered the race to launch tablets. For Google, it was a re-entry, while for OnePlus, it was the start of a new product line. I’ve had … Read more

We predicted 2023 gaming trends in 2022. Here’s what we got right

At the end of every year, there’s one article I always look forward to writing. I try to put the “Trends” in Digital Trends” by predicting where gaming is headed in the coming year. It’s a fun thought experiment that puts my expertise to the test as I try to pull together narratives and pin … Read more

OLED was the hero of PC gaming this year

It’s been hard to avoid OLED among the best gaming monitors this year. What started as a trickle of OLED late last year turned into a flood of OLED this year, with every major monitor brand jumping in on the OLED hype. And now that we’re closing out the year, I can see why. OLED … Read more

Why 2023 was such a special year for Android phones

Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends When I review phones, I consider the design, display, performance, cameras, software, and battery life from my experience with the device. A flagship phone needs to be great in at least one parameter and above average in others. But if it’s below average in at least one department (which many … Read more