Buying Guides

It's been a while since our last roundup of Android phones, but we've gathered our favorite phones from all four carriers. All of these devices could be considered high end. At the rate smartphone technology is evolving, we recommend that you don't buy a phone that doesn't run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), have a dual-core processor, and a high-resolution screen this holiday season. Believe it or not, a number of these… Read More

Sprint is still behind, but thanks to the iPhone, it's not bleeding customers anymore. With AT&T and Verizon continually raising rates on data, Sprint remains as the only wireless carrier in the U.S. that offers unlimited data. And the good news is that Sprint is finally jumping aboard the 4G LTE train. It's LTE network will launch in half a dozen cities in the middle of the year, but LTE-capable handsets like the Galaxy Nexus… Read More

There's a kid inside all of us, even when we've grown to love gadgets and gizmos. That's why we love toys that incorporate just a bit of mechanisms to get our inner child pumping. What we also love more as adult-sized kids is a good deal to budget some fun into our grown up lives. This Mini Dolphin Remote Control Helicopter will do the trick! At just $10 today from a generous eBay seller, now we can share the love between the… Read More

Big sound from a little gadget? It's possible. This Polk Audio PSW111 subwoofer may stand at only 8 inches tall but it's got a bass system that can fill up a room whether you're having a mini-party or gaming with your friends online. Amazon users give it 4.5 stars, but it's selling it for $300. Check out our deal today and this compact subwoofer can be your for only $123 with free shipping. It's a great choice for… Read More

Alright, so maybe that "Call Me Rock God" kid from the iPhone 4S Siri commercial is annoying, but at least he has a dream. All he ever wanted in his young life is to learn to make radical music while attracting some cute girls to come see him perform in a garage. If Rock God kid wants to make some good music at home, he's gonna need some awesome audio gear on a budget. Wait, you do too? Check out this Denon AHD2000 Over-Ear… Read More

T-Mobile is behind. It still doesn't have the iPhone and because it thought it would be bought by AT&T last year, it still doesn't have a 4G LTE network either. Still, the carrier continues to offer some of the best prices and devices.  There are plenty of good handsets to choose from. Below are our favorite T-Mobile handsets on the market right now.    HTC One S Screen: 4.3-inch AMOLED, 540×960 pixelsSpecs: 1.5GHz… Read More

Hello! Welcome to Digital Trends' first ever daily deals post, where every week we bring you the day's best savings on all your electronic needs. This is going to be a bit of an experiment to see what works with you as the audience, so please drop any feedback in the comment section to let us know what kinds of bargains you're more or less interested in seeing. We will do our best to provide the sweetest sales happening around… Read More

It's both good and bad to be a Verizon subscriber right now. On the plus side, Verizon is getting some of the best handsets on the market and its high-speed 4G LTE network is the best in the country. These innovations come at a cost, however, as Verizon has become the most expensive carrier to deal with. New phones are about $100 more expensive than competing carriers like Sprint (though AT&T seems to be upping its prices as it… Read More

For a long time, the Android Market was a gaming ghetto, full of ripoffs and incomplete games. It paled in comparison to Apple's thriving iPhone game selection. Mostly, this is still the case, but in recent months a number of developers have begun bringing their works to Google's smartphone platform. Things are beginning to change for gamers on Android. As such, we've listed out more than 15 of the best Android games currently… Read More

When T-Mobile launched the very first Android-powered handset - the G1 - back in 2008, the app library to go along with it looked like a minimart beside Apple's Walmart. But the past few years have been kind to Google. The steady release of high-profile, high-power Android handsets like the Samsung Galaxy Note, Motorola Droid Razr Maxx and Samsung Galaxy Nexus have turned that initial drizzle of apps into a torrent. Now with… Read More

Weekly public radio program “This American Life” announced today that it is retracting an entire recent episode about Apple's supply chain factories in China because the episode contains “significant fabrications,” according to host Ira Glass. The highly popular episode, “Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory,” was primarily based on information from playwright Mike Daisey, who performs a one-man show, “The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,” in… Read More

It’s now been over two years since we first gazed upon the well-stocked shelves of the iTunes App Store. While our Top iPhone Apps were tough to choose the first time around, the task has become even tougher as developers have flooded the market with apps, now to the tune of over 500,000 (that’s a separate app for every person in the city of Portland). Even for a niche tasks like calculating your blood alcohol content after a night of drinking,… Read More

Editor's Note: Looking for the best overall iPod Touch games, including those that come with a price tag? Check out our guide to the best iPod Touch games. There are tons and tons of games for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Some are better than others and some you have to pay for. We're not looking at the expensive choices here. Instead, we've picked out some apps that are completely free (and aren't Angry Birds, though… Read More

Getting fit is often an exercise (ahem) in getting good data. Taking a walk on a blustery fall day helps, but the more you know about your calories burned, your actual steps taken, and how many days in a row you hit an optimal heart rate the more you can make changes and see some success. These ten gadgets were tested over a period of several weeks and produced real results – we lost weight using them. Some motivate you by their sheer… Read More

Whether you have loved ones thousands of miles away, or just revile the out-the-door holiday lines at the post office, it’s not always possible or practical to get a physical package to someone in time for Christmas. Rather than copping out with a cheesy virtual greeting card, dealing with arm-long customs forms to get your care package to Tajikistan, or spending twice to cost of your teddy bear to get it to Michigan overnight, may we suggest… Read More