Filter by positivity: This new A.I. could detoxify online comment threads
Internet comments frequently descend into toxic hate speech. Could an algorithm that instead focuses on highlighting 'help speech' be the answer? A.I. researchers from Carnegie Mellon University believe it could. Here's what they've developed -- and why they believe it may be so useful.
Microsoft’s new Edge browser has launched, and it’s finally worth switching to
Almost a year and a half ago, Microsoft shook up the computing world. But, it wasn't with a computer. The company announced it would be releasing a new web browser based on Google's open-source Chromium engine. I've been using that browser in my life for the past year. Here's why I think it's worth switching to.
CES has never been great for women. Is 2020 the year that changes?
For CES 2020, the CTA has made some changes that are meant to make women attendees feel more comfortable. Its keynotes are more diverse than some past years, and there are new dress code restrictions. But some say CES needs to focus more on women-founded startups to really change the conversation.
Heading to CES 2020? Check out these tips and tricks first
Headed to CES 2020 this week? Looking to make the most of your time there? Check out these tips and tricks from show veterans at Digital Trends. From wearing comfortable shoes to avoiding jet lag to picking up your bag at the airport, we guarantee they'll help to improve your show experience.
Nominate your top tech of the year for Digital Trends’ Readers’ Choice Award
Digital Trends prides itself on the way it tests products, from phones to video games. We've already put together our top product picks for the year, but there's one thing that's missing: our readers. This year, we want you to nominate your favorite tech of 2019 for our Readers' Choice Award.
Emoji aren’t just symbols. They’re an ever-evolving digital language of emotion
It's easy to dismiss emojis as cutesy and unimportant, but the truth is that they're revolutionizing the way we humans communicate. Emojis are now being used for an increasingly wide range of purposes, many of which are well beyond the slightly frivolous stereotype that still clings to them.
The numbers game: How analytics have thrown a curveball at the MLB playoffs
Sabermetrics, or the empirical analysis of baseball statistics that measure in-game activity, is nothing new. But data analysis continues to change the way America's pastime is played in significant ways, from an emphasis on hitting home runs to the slow death of small ball.
Is the Apple Card any better than a regular credit card? We asked an expert
If you’re tempted by the allure of the new Apple Card, which is integrated with the iPhone and comes with a titanium backup card for places that don’t accept Apple Pay, then you may be wondering how it compares to the competition. We spoke to some experts to find out if the Apple Card is worth considering.
Getting rid of 8chan won’t solve America’s mass shooting problem
Following the weekend's terrible mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, a growing number of people have called for the closure of controversial image-sharing website 8chan. But, despite what some might think, that's unlikely to be the solution people are hoping for.
What’s the best way to stick it to Equifax? Make them work for you
If you were hoping to get a sweet slice of that Equifax settlement pie, prepare to go hungry. So many people have filed that the already small shares of $125 per person are shrinking. If you still want to make Equifax pay, you’re better off choosing free credit monitoring instead.
Orwell’s 1984 was nothing like actual 1984. But it’s exactly like 2019
70 years ago today, George Orwell published 1984: a dystopian novel that sat squarely in the realm of fiction at the time it was published. Today, however, the book is an astonishingly accurate depiction of the world we live in now -- and somehow everyone seems to be okay with it.
Verizon’s 5G is blazing fast on the Galaxy S10 5G, if you’re on the right block
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is finally here, so Digital Trends hit Chicago to test its capabilities on Verizon's 5G network. As with the Moto Z3 and Moto Mod, service is still limited, and there are a lot of caveats to get a perfect connection, but it's super fast. Here's what we found.
The man, the GIF, the legend: An interview with Giphy founder Alex Chung
To get the scoop on the company's meteoric rise, Digital Trends dropped by Giphy's New York HQ and sat down with CEO and founder Alex Chung. He told us about how the company came to be, and also hinted at the new things it's building
The web has grown up, but browsers haven’t. It’s time for a reboot
The web has changed a lot over the years, and so has the way we use it. The thing that hasn’t changed? The web browser, the tool every one of us depends on. It's well past time for new ideas. I talked to some of the browser futurists making that future a reality.
Microsoft has #*!@ed up to-do lists on an epic scale
Microsoft bought the popular to-do app Wunderlist in 2015, and rolled out an app called Microsoft To-Do as a replacement a year and a half ago. So, why is Wunderlist still so much better?
Firefox Reality wants to bring the ‘whimsical web’ to VR
Mozilla launched a VR-powered web browser today called Firefox Reality. But just what does browsing the web in VR feel like? And more importantly, why would you want to surf the web with a VR headset attached to your face? We went hands-on with this new browser to see how Mozilla imagines the future of VR content.
The numbers don’t lie: Facebook is faltering. So what will eventually replace it?
Facebook is faltering, and the data prove it. User growth is slowing, employee outlooks are dipping, and young people are looking elsewhere. But for Facebook to fail, a new social media app must arise. Who will it be?
The Google News App fuels your interests, provides a balanced perspective
At Google I/O 2018, the company announced a variety of new features to come for its Android P operating system, Google Assistant, Wear OS, and more. Google also introduced its all-new Google News app, which uses artificial intelligence to bring you news from all different perspectives.
States are waging guerrilla warfare to save net neutrality. Here’s how
Many states are taking on the fight for net neutrality by enacting their own state-level laws and executive orders. Can these efforts work, or will the FCC crack down on them?
Go ahead, pass laws. They can’t kill bitcoin, even if they try
Bitcoin regulation is a waste of everyone's time. Here's why no matter what's done, Bitcoin will continue to flourish.
Email spam is about to get way worse, and you can blame MailChimp
MailChimp doesn't seem to think double opt-in is a good idea for mailing lists anymore -- and that's probably bad news for your inbox.
Time Magazine still anoints ‘internet influencers,’ but it’s not 1999 anymore
Time’s list of the 25 most influential people on the internet misses the point: The internet is for all our voices, not just the mass-market celebrities.
10 airports with restaurants you’ll actually want to eat at (we’re serious!)
Airports aren’t known for culinary delights. With help from Yelp, here are the most popular places to eat at the country’s busiest airports.
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler blasts his replacement, supports net neutrality
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler recently joined the board of IoT firm Actility. He sat down with Digital Trends to talk about it.
Update: Ever had a Yahoo account? Take these steps now to protect yourself
If you have ever had a Yahoo account, even if you don't use it anymore, you'll want to protect yourself from hackers. We tell you exactly what to do.
