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You can get ahead of the next crop of science-fiction television series by picking up the books that inspired them. We've compiled a list of books you can add to your reading list now to get a glimpse of the future.
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Steam dishes out digital trading cards on its platform, and if you're not trying looking to collect 'em all, they're a great way to get a little credit toward new games. Here's how to sell your Steam cards on the Community Market.
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Nealy 1,000 drones buzzed over California earlier this month, equipped with red lights to create the cover of Time Magazine. The image is the first time in the magazine's history that the cover has been shot with a drone.
The post Watch 958 drones create a 400-foot tall Time cover in lights instead of pixels appeared first on Digital Trends.

Want a bit of sensory deprivation, but deprived of tons of cash? No problem. This Kickstarter inflatable flotation tank won't cost you your life savings to buy. Here's what you need to know.
The post Sensory deprivation float tanks can cost a fortune, but this one is different appeared first on Digital Trends.

Currents create a shaky video for underwater drones, but startup Navatics is proposing something a bit different -- an underwater ROV with stabilization. The Navatics Mito is an underwater drone with stabilization and a 4K camera.
The post The Mito drone captures underwater action without the nausea-inducing footage appeared first on Digital Trends.

As a software-focused event, a large portion of Apple's WWDC is dedicated to unveiling the latest operating system for the iPhone. While it remains to be seen what iOS 12 will provide for its users, here are all the features we want to see.
The post Here are five new features we want to see in Apple’s iOS 12 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Uber says it's "deeply troubled" by the fatal shooting. The ride-hailing company says in a statement Friday that its thoughts are with the families of all those involved and that it will continue to work closely with police.

Ticketfly has gone offline to investigate a cyberattack that leaked a large database of customer information. If you've recently purchased a ticket on the site, you may want to monitor your credit cards.
The post Ticketfly goes offline after refusing to pay hacker’s Bitcoin ransom appeared first on Digital Trends.

Digital Trends traveled to Molsheim, a small town Alsatian town Bugatti has called home for over a century, to learn more about its heritage and drive the Chiron on some of the roads it came to life on.
The post We drove Bugatti’s 1,500-hp Chiron on the French backroads where it grew up appeared first on Digital Trends.

On June 5, Bungie will announce Destiny 2's second-year content plans in a Twitch stream. With E3 right around the corner, it's possible Bungie will use this time to tease the game's fall expansion.
The post Bungie will reveal the latest on new ‘Destiny 2’ content next week appeared first on Digital Trends.

A new listing on the Bluetooth SIG website shows that Lenovo is working on a second-generation Yoga Book 2-in-1. The original launched in August 2016 packing Windows 10 Pro or Android, and a unique secondary touchscreen.
The post Lenovo’s Yoga Book with the cool touch keyboard may get a follow-up this fall appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Finnish gear company Nokia began "a strategic review of its digital health business" in February, which includes recently acquired Withings, and may cut up to 400 jobs in its native Finland. Now, it's selling Withings back.
The post Nokia sells back the digital health business it bought two years ago appeared first on Digital Trends.

There are now hundreds of Xbox 360 games that work on Xbox One, some of which have visual enhancements. We've compiled 20 of the best 360 games to play on Xbox One when you're feeling a bit nostalgic.
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There are now hundreds of Xbox 360 games that work on Xbox One, some of which have visual enhancements. We've compiled 20 of the best 360 games to play on Xbox One when you're feeling a bit nostalgic.
The post From ‘Halo: Reach’ to ‘Bayonetta’: The 20 best Xbox One-compatible Xbox 360 games appeared first on Digital Trends.

It may be harder yet to get your news from Facebook. The social media company is continuing its efforts to cut down on the potential for fake news and the possibility of bias and is removing its Trending Topics section next week.
The post Say goodbye to Trending stories on Facebook — the feature will soon be axed appeared first on Digital Trends.

LG's newest flagship, the G7 ThinQ, offers a blend of style and substance. While it packs many of the same features as other Android phones, it does have a few unique abilities. Here are our favorite LG G7 ThinQ tips and tricks.
The post Take control of your LG G7 ThinQ with these helpful tips and tricks appeared first on Digital Trends.

Many of us need to use Office apps from time to time -- but we may not want or need to pay for a constant subscription. Fortunately, there are ways to get those services without paying. Here's how to get Microsoft Office for free.
The post How to get Microsoft Office for free appeared first on Digital Trends.

The tech world braces for Apple's WWDC conference on Monday, teens flee Facebook, but where are the going? And hints are surfacing that Fortnite will land on the Nintendo Switch soon.
The post Leak indicates ‘Fortnite’ is heading for the Nintendo Switch at long last appeared first on Digital Trends.

Windows 10 has fallen short of Microsoft's plan for a billion installs within a few years of release, but it may hit that number by 2020 as installs still continue its pace. The latest number puts Windows 10 devices at 700 million.
The post It’s still short of a billion, but Windows 10 adoption hits a big milestone appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers at Columbia University developed a noninvasive laser surgery which could permanently correct vision, minus any of the less pleasant-sounding aspects of regular laser surgery.
The post A new laser eye surgery fixes your vision without any gnarly eyeball slicing appeared first on Digital Trends.

A new report now suggests that the best selling smart speaker remains within the Amazon Echo ecosystem. The less-than-$50 Echo Dot is definitively the most popular smart home speaker around. The report comes from Thinknum.
The post The Amazon Echo Dot is the single best-selling smart speaker of them all appeared first on Digital Trends.

Your friendly living room smart speaker may not be quite as innocent as it seems. At least, not if there's a malevolent owner. That's now been proven by Alexander Reben, who created a system that causes a Google Home to fire a gun.
The post “OK, Google, activate gun” may be the most terrifying command ever appeared first on Digital Trends.

There's no doubt that a good 4K smart TV is the best way to take your home entertainment setup to the next level so you can enjoy all of your favorite shows, movies, and games in glorious Ultra HD. We've got the best 4K TV deals right here.
The post Time to upgrade! Here are the best 4K TV deals for June 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers from the U.K. and Spain have developed an A.I. biometric verification method which can accurately identify individuals based entirely on how they walk. Here's how it works.
The post Freakishly accurate A.I. security system identifies you based on your footsteps appeared first on Digital Trends.

In the latest photo industry news, drone insurance company Verifly is offering insurance by the hour, day, or month. Read this week's Photo FOMO to find out what gallery exhibition Fujifilm is sponsoring and why Tamron is apologizing.
The post Photo FOMO: $5 photography insurance, a sleek, open-source 3D-printed camera appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple devices can get expensive, but if you just can't live without iOS, don't despair: We've curated an up-to-date list of all of the best iPhone deals available for June 2018.
The post Check out our list of the best iPhone deals for June 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Amazon just gave Alexa the ability to discover skills based on user queries. The feature lets Alexa skill developers configure their apps for skill discovery to provide correct answers without making users search for new skills.
The post Alexa can now analyze random requests to use skills you didn’t know existed appeared first on Digital Trends.

Facebook is shutting down its ill-fated "trending" news section, a feature that proved problematic in ways that would presage the social media site's later problems with fake news, political balance and the limitations of artificial intelligence in managing the messy human world.

Looking to buy a copy of The Crew 2 when it comes out at the end of June? If you're planning to upgrade your graphics card, you might want to wait a week or so, as Nvidia may give away copies of the game with new GPUs.
The post Nvidia could reboot its game bundle with ‘The Crew 2’ and GTX 1080s appeared first on Digital Trends.

500px Marketplace will soon be no more -- but rather than mourning the loss, 500px wants photographers to look at the potential of what could happen with a partnership with Getty Images.
The post Getty, 500px partner to sell photos, a move that kills off 500px Marketplace appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple's latest and greatest smartphone, the iPhone X, certainly isn't cheap. Thankfully, there are a few ways to save some serious cash, and our buying guide will help you do exactly that -- no matter what carrier you're on.
The post Here’s how you can get your hands on a shiny new iPhone X appeared first on Digital Trends.

Pokémon Go players discovered to have cheated by developer Niantic will find their roster of monsters severely depleted. Monsters captured using third-party software are being removed.
The post Gotta catch ’em all fairly: ‘Pokémon Go’ cheaters’ precious monsters being deleted appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Ram Rebel TRX off-road performance pickup truck will go into production sometime before 2022. First shown as a concept in 2016, the TRX could be the perfect rival to the Ford F-150 Raptor.
The post Ford’s Raptor gets a rival: Ram Rebel TRX off-roader confirmed for production appeared first on Digital Trends.

The new closures include parts of Juan De Fuca Strait, the southern Gulf Islands and the mouth of the Fraser River.

In the wide world of tablets, Apple is still the king. If you're on team Apple and just can't live without iOS, we've curated an up-to-date list of all of the best iPad deals currently available for June 2018.
The post Need a new tablet? Check out the best iPad deals for June 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Epic Games' smash-hit multiplayer shooter Fortnite has been rated in South Korea for the Nintendo Switch, further adding weight to the rumor that the game will be announced on the console at E3.
The post All signs point to ‘Fortnite’ releasing for the Nintendo Switch appeared first on Digital Trends.

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles is making large investments to play catch-up in the world of tech. It's developing semi-autonomous driving technology for its Jeep, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo brands.
The post Jeep wants you to share a semi-autonomous SUV that can pay for parking appeared first on Digital Trends.

Think your car is unbelievably fast? Think again. From wind-cheating bodywork to powerful engines, these cars were designed for the singular pursuit of speed (and it shows).
The post The fastest cars in the world appeared first on Digital Trends.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is going all-in. Its electrification offensive includes high-performance electric cars from Alfa Romeo and Maserati, plus plans to offer a hybrid version of every Jeep on sale.
The post Alfa Romeo and Maserati promise a salvo of high-performance EVs appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Leaos Pressed ebike tips the scales at just 31 pounds, but still features a 250-watt electric hub motor, a removable battery pack, and tech add-ons like GPS tracking, mobile app integration, and LED lighting systems.
The post Leaos Pressed ebike keeps the weight off without skimping on tech appeared first on Digital Trends.

Pew Research Center found that teens use YouTube at a greater rate than any other social media service, with services like Snapchat and Instagram seeing dramatic growth. Should Facebook be worried?
The post The beginning of the end? Teens are abandoning Facebook for YouTube appeared first on Digital Trends.

Matt LeBlanc will leave 'Top Gear' after one more season. The 'Friends' star said hosting the BBC car show requires too great of a time commitment. His last season will be his fourth with the show.
The post Matt LeBlanc will call it quits after one more lap with ‘Top Gear’ appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.
The post The time is right to take advantage of these Apple Watch deals for June 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

'Detroit: Become Human' is the latest cinematic gaming opus from French auteur David Cage, and we were surprised by how much we liked it, but how does 2010's 'Heavy Rain' stand the test of time?
The post The core mechanic of ‘Heavy Rain’ is mood appeared first on Digital Trends.

Eyes will be on E3 this June, but there are still a number of great games releasing as we begin the summer. Mario Tennis Aces, a Switch exclusive, leads our list of the best new video games in June.
The post ‘Mario Tennis Aces’ and ‘The Crew 2’ headline the best new games of June 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Just weeks after announcing the LG G7 ThinQ, the smartphone maker surprised us with the LG V35 ThinQ. As LG's latest flagship, it has a lot in common with the OnePlus 6. How do the two phones compare? Let's find out.
The post LG V35 ThinQ vs. OnePlus 6: Can LG’s latest flagship beat an Android favorite? appeared first on Digital Trends.

Today's computing world isn't the same as it once was. With 64-bit processors and operating systems replacing the older 32-bit designs, we look at what 32-bit vs. 64-bit really means for you.
The post 32-bit vs. 64-bit appeared first on Digital Trends.

If you’re in the market for a new Apple laptop, let us make your work a little easier: We hunted down the best up-to-date MacBook deals available online right now from various retailers.
The post Save hundreds with the best MacBook deals for June 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

The FBI has discovered up to 500,000 home or office routers could be vulnerable to a dangerous cyberattack. It sounds like an easy solution, but can resetting a router really stop a major cyberattack?
The post Duck, cover, and reboot your router? Why the FBI’s new warning is no joke appeared first on Digital Trends.

I used to be an avid Amazon shopper. But some things have happened recently that’s made me question my loyalty to the retail giant. And to be honest, I’m not sure if I can trust them any longer.
The post 4 reasons my love affair with Amazon is fizzling appeared first on Digital Trends.