Two years after the release of Pokémon Go, the game finally has one of the features fans have been waiting for since the beginning — the ability to trade Pokémon with friends. Trading has been part of the Pokémon games since the first was released in 1995, but it has been sorely lacking in Pokémon Go. The game now supports a… Continue reading "How to Trade in ‘Pokémon Go’"
AT&T is in a cutthroat competition with Verizon to be the first carrier to offer 5G. While you may think Verizon already claimed that title, it actually launched a pre-standard 5G network that AT&T (and others) claim is not “real 5G.” So can AT&T be the first to make its mark with 5G? Here’s everything you need to know about… Continue reading "AT&T 5G: Everything You Need to Know"
Tuesday on Digital Trends Live, we discussed trending topics from the first 5G-compatible phone, to the successful SpaceX Falcon 9 launch on Monday, and yet another data breach. We were also joined by Katie Linendoll from the Batcole Foundation to talk about how virtual reality can be used to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, and welcomed Justin… Continue reading "Live: First 5G Phone, Batcole Foundation, Quora Breach"
In a change the micro-blogging platform says is designed to help more creators feel comfortable expressing themselves, Tumblr will soon ban nudity. Beginning on December 17, Tumblr will begin banning content that violates new community guidelines, and will also begin using artificially intelligent filters and a team of staff members to prevent the content from appearing on the platform. The… Continue reading "Tumblr Bans Nudity To Create ‘A Safe Place for Self-Expression’"
Niantic shared with us new details on the newly announced Trainer Battles feature that will be rolling out to Pokémon Go worldwide later in December. Players will soon be able to participate in type-based three-on-three trainer battles with friends, nearby opponents, and artificial intelligence Team Leaders. How to start a Trainer Battle in Pokémon Go To commence a battle, trainers can… Continue reading "‘Pokémon Go: How PVP and Trainer Battles Work"
Kanye West on his phone. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images You know you shouldn’t, but you may well do it. Kanye West knew he shouldn’t have, and ended up apologizing for it. His transgression? Using a smartphone during a theater show. It happened at the opening night of The Cher Show on Broadway in New York City on Monday, and the way… Continue reading "Actor Tells Kanye West to Get Off His Smartphone During Broadway Show"
