Trevor Mogg
Contributing Editor
Not so many moons ago, Trevor moved from one tea-loving island nation that drives on the left (Britain) to another (Japan). As far as electronics are concerned, he's in the right place, with the East Asian country continuing to produce a plethora of gadgets and gizmos for tech addicts around the world. When not writing for Digital Trends, Trevor can be found out and about taking far too many photos, or in front of his computer trying to sort them all out.
WhatsApp now lets you add short video messages to chats
WhatsApp now lets you add video messages of up to 60 seconds to a chat. The messages are protected with end-to-end encryption to keep them secure.
Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its upcoming streaming service
NASA has released a trailer for its upcoming NASA+ streaming service, a free offering that's part of a major effort to revamp its online presence.
Twitter to impose dark mode as it’s ‘better in every way,’ Elon Musk says
Twitter is set to lose light mode, leaving users with only a dark display option, according to a tweet posted by Elon Musk on Thursday.
How to watch SpaceX launch largest ever commercial comms satellite on Friday
Here's how to watch the spectacular night launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, which will also involve the landing of two of its two side boosters.
NASA’s Mars rover marvels at ‘big chunky weirdo’
NASA’s Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars since landing there in 2021, and this week it discovered what it described as a big chunky weirdo.
Meta’s Facebook just reached another major milestone
Meta has revealed that for the first time, Facebook has more than 3 billion users – more than half of the global population that has the ability to access it.
Waymo taps the brakes on its autonomous-trucking project
Six years after starting tests for its autonomous-truck program, Waymo says it's decided to focus more on ridesharing using its self-driving cars and minivans.
Threads’ latest feature could be a game changer
As Meta continues to build out its Threads social media app, its developers have just rolled out a feature that many of its users have been crying out for.
Astonishing satellite images show impact of Greece wildfires
Dramatic imagery captured from space highlights the impact of the wildfires currently affecting several islands in Greece.
ChatGPT app arrives for Android, but there’s a catch
Two months after launching for the iPhone, the ChatGPT app has just arrived for Android so now you can take the popular chatbot with you everywhere you go.
These Apple sneakers are rare, pricey, and very 1990s
If you’re all-in on the Apple brand and walk the streets with an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, you can now finish the look with a pair of Apple sneakers.
Another report suggests the iPhone 15 Pro will be pricier
Apple is considering hiking the price of the iPhone 15 Pro when it launches in the fall, despite holding the launch price steady for the last four years.
Twitter officially ditches the blue bird as it rebrands as X
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has officially unveiled the new logo for Twitter, replacing the iconic bird logo that launched with the service in 2006.
SpaceX shares stunning night shot of Super Heavy on launchpad
SpaceX has shared a stunning shot of its next-generation Super Heavy booster on the launchpad ahead of the vehicle's second test flight.
Amazon to build $120M facility at Kennedy for internet-from-space project
As part of plans to launch a Starlink-like space internet service, Amazon has announced a $120M investment in a satellite facility at the Kennedy Space Center.
Defunct satellite to get first-ever assist for safe reentry
The European Space Agency is about to perform the first-ever assisted reentry of a defunct satellite in an effort to ensure safety on the ground.
Pay-with-palm coming to all of Amazon’s Whole Foods Market stores
Amazon is expanding its Amazon One palm-recognition system to all 500 of its Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. by the end of this year.
Apple may face ‘severe’ iPhone 15 shortage over production issue, report says
Apple is facing supply challenges with the new iPhone 15 Pro handsets due to a production issue with the display, according to a new report.
‘World’s largest sundial’ to double as green energy provider
Houston’s next piece of public art is being described as the world's largest sundial and will also produce solar power for the local community.
Top authors demand payment from AI firms for using their work
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are trained on vast amounts of text, including published works, and authors are asking to be fairly compensated.
Netflix crackdown on password sharing boosts sign-ups
Netflix has revealed that its decision to move against account sharing has led to more people than expected switching to a full membership.
Why is Google cutting web access for some of its workers?
Google has started to restrict internet access for some of its employees. It may seem like an odd move for a web company, but there's a good reason for it.
Car-sized object washed up on beach could be space junk
A large chunk of metal that suddenly appeared on an Australian beach is believed to have fallen from an Indian rocket.
Threads adds a bunch of new features in first notable update
Threads had released its first significant update since bursting onto the scene at the start of this month as a rival to Twitter.
Threads users falling away in large numbers, data suggests
Threads may have had the best start of any app to date in terms of download numbers, but new data suggests the road ahead may be a rocky one.
Wix uses ChatGPT to help you quickly build an entire website
Website creation company Wix has unveiled a new AI-powered feature that lets you use ChatGPT and other tools to build a site simply by describing what you want.
Email typo misdirects millions of U.S. military messages to Mali
The man who exposed the error said the risk is real and has the potential to be exploited by adversaries of the U.S
Trio of Orion spacecraft prepped for NASA moon missions
NASA has shared an image of three spacecraft that will play a central role in its next three Artemis missions to the moon.
An iPhone just sold for a crazy amount at auction
An original, still-boxed iPhone sold at auction in February for what was then a record $63,000. But on Sunday another one sold for way, way more.
Tesla shows off first Cybertruck after two years of delays
Tesla has shown off the first fully electric Cybertruck to roll off the production line at its new Gigafactory plant in Austin, Texas.
Virgin Galactic sets date for first tourism flight with fee-paying civilians
Virgin Galactic has announced a date for its first space tourism flight involving civilians who've paid upward of $250,000 for the experience.
Twitter is now giving money to some of its creators
Twitter has officially launched its revenue-sharing program for creators and has already notified some users of their first payments.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI faces FTC probe over consumer protection laws
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is facing an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over possible violations of consumer protection laws.
These new NASA EVs will drive astronauts part way to the moon (sort of)
NASA's Kennedy Space Center has taken delivery of three new fully electric vehicles that will play a role in the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.