On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner break down the biggest-trending topics in tech, including a best Super Bowl commercials recap, Uber’s suspension of riders suspected of having coronavirus, a possible Galaxy Z leak, autonomous submarines under the Antarctic, bionic jellyfish, and more. We then go inside the game day broadcast of Super Bowl LIV, where more than 1,000 Fox Sports employees worked to deliver the first-ever live 4K HDR broadcast. Ujesh Desai Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of gaming at Logitech , joins us to talk about how to making gaming an inclusive activity, and how it’s partnered with Microsoft to create a gaming kit for those with disabilities. We then go hands-on with the Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro G2, a 4K pro camera that is (almost) affordable to prosumers. Eric Marcotulli Next up, Eric Marcotulli, chief executive officer of … [Read more...] about Digital Trends Live: Super Bowl Commercial Wrap-Up | Digital Trends
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Why the Internet Dooms the Sneaker Industry As Much As It Helps It | Digital Trends
Few things simultaneously make life easier and harder than the internet. Take its effect of flattening the world, for instance. It doesn’t matter if two people are a thousand miles away or sitting in the same room, the internet allows them to send or receive money with the mere tap of a smartphone button. Of course, this also means hackers a world away can even wipe out someone’s life savings in a matter of seconds. From an e-commerce perspective, the internet allows for the selling of literally anything to anyone. Regarding the sneaker industry, this fact turned a culture predicated on love into one based on business. Because of this, the internet is equally the best, and worst, innovation to happen to sneakers. Today, hyper sneaker enthusiasts — colloquially referred to as “ sneakerheads ” — are normally the ones scouring the internet for hyped sneakers with high demand. People make tens of thousands of dollars per month simply reselling shoes , a central reason the … [Read more...] about Why the Internet Dooms the Sneaker Industry As Much As It Helps It | Digital Trends
Forget Zoom: Virtual Reality Set To Be The Future of Group Chats | Digital Trends
Picture this: After a long day of work, you walk to your favorite bar and slide into the corner booth where your friends are waiting. Or, you and a coworker take an afternoon stroll down a busy street in the summer sun while talking about a new project. Contents Not just a novelty Taking the plunge Thanks to the coronavirus, this may seem impossible. But it’s not. Forget happy hours, dance parties, and distance learning over video conferencing apps — where everyone is two dimensional and talking over each other: Virtual reality may just be the new Zoom . Self-isolating consumers looking for an alternative to flat screens have found that VR headsets are a way to stay connected with family and add a new dimension to working from home. VR manufacturers have seen huge spikes in headset sales in the last six weeks, some selling out completely , while chatrooms on multiplayer social VR platforms are filled with avatars around the clock. Joanna Popper, … [Read more...] about Forget Zoom: Virtual Reality Set To Be The Future of Group Chats | Digital Trends
How Climb-On Maps is Making Climbing Safer and More Accessible | Digital Trends
Finding climbing routes can be a frustrating process for even the most seasoned of climbers — be it dealing with dangerous walk-offs or fumbling with large guidebooks. After years of not only experiencing this but also hearing from their peers, married couple and avid climbers Rick Momsen and Stefani Dawn decided to create Climb-On Maps . Their idea was to have it pick up where guidebooks and sites like Mountain Project leave off, offering users clear route types, grades, and count per crag. In its physical iteration, it also provides water- and tear-proof, highly detailed maps of approaches and (non-rappel) walk-offs for some of the United States’ most popular climbing areas. About Climb-On Maps Of course, there are other climbing apps like SloperClimbing , Rakkup , and ClimbingWeather built to assist climbers with weather conditions, planning routes, and even GPS navigation . But what about what satellite images can’t see and differing GPS systems? These … [Read more...] about How Climb-On Maps is Making Climbing Safer and More Accessible | Digital Trends
LifeStraw conquered bacteria and chemicals. Now it’s getting the lead out | Digital Trends
For this winter’s Outdoor Retailer show in Denver, Digital Trends teamed up with The Manual to crown the greatest outdoor gear as our Best Of Show winners, along with four awards going to the most innovative products. Head on over to The Manual to see the complete Outdoor Retailer Awards . Lightweight and reliable, LifeStraws let hikers slurp from mountain lakes, streams, and even puddles without worrying about pesky bacteria like giardia. But what about contaminants you might find in a more urban environment? At this year’s Outdoor Retailer show, LifeStraw debuted a new filter designed to reduce lead, the debilitating contaminant that lead to the Flint water crisis . Though less of a concern in the great outdoors, it’s a persistent problem in developing countries and disaster scenarios, which the world saw plenty of through 2017. And that’s precisely why we awarded LifeStraw a Digital Trends Innovation Award. More 2018 Outdoor Retailer Award Winners Spy Ace EC … [Read more...] about LifeStraw conquered bacteria and chemicals. Now it’s getting the lead out | Digital Trends