Nick Mokey
Managing Editor
As Digital Trends’ Managing Editor, Nick Mokey oversees an editorial team delivering definitive reviews, enlightening buying guides, and incisive analysis. His decade-long career at the company has seen him writing, editing, managing, hosting videos, guiding conference tours, moderating panels, and presenting Tech Talks to companies including Microsoft and GM. He never met a headline he couldn’t tighten up. Offline, you can find Nick hiking, biking, riding motorcycles, woodworking, or puttering down forest roads in the 4x4 camping van he imported from Japan. He grew up in Rochester, NY, holds a degree in Magazine Journalism from Syracuse University, and still drinks Genesee beer.
I took a VR Holoride through Las Vegas in the back of a ‘67 Cadillac
With its new Retrofit device, Holoride promises a VR amusement park in the back of any car. But its ability to fight nausea may vary.
The Sony car is real. Sensor-studded Afeela EV destined for U.S. roads in 2026
The Sony Afeela will go on sale in 2025, and represents the first product of Sony’s collaboration with Honda.
Aska’s ludicrous SUV-sized flying car gets closer to reality at CES 2023
Aska’s ludicrous SUV-sized flying car gets closer to reality at CES 2023
A drone-like design allows the Aska A5 to take off vertically and fly up to 250 miles, then drive from the airfield to its final destination.
The wildest electric motorcycle got wilder at CES 2023
The wildest electric motorcycle got wilder at CES 2023
The Verge TS Ultra not only sports a hubless motor that gives it a look straight out of Tron, but it also boasts 885 ft-lb of torque and 201 hp.
Make ice in the woods, heat your tent, and scoop poop with EcoFlow’s CES 2023 gadgets
Make ice in the woods, heat your tent, and scoop poop with EcoFlow’s CES 2023 gadgets
At CES 2023, EcoFlow showed off an electric cooler that also makes ice, a battery-powered AC/heat pump, and an electric mower that also scoops pet poop.
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review: Apex of laziness
With a mop, a vacuum, and a self-emptying dock, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra cleans your house without you lifting a finger.
Don’t wait. How to conquer analysis paralysis on tech purchases
Don’t let fear of the next big thing keep you from enjoying everything technology has to offer today. It’s all about perspective!
I tried to ruin a camping trip with 130 pounds of batteries
The Bluetti AC500 delivers 5,000 watts of power in a package you can toss in your trunk. But should you?
4 types of Prime Day deals to avoid (and 1 to jump on)
4 types of Prime Day deals to avoid (and 1 to jump on)
Not all that gets Amazon's magic blue Prime Day label is worth your hard-earned cash. Here are few common deals to avoid, and one type you should be acting on.
11 gadgets and apps to make holiday travel less stressful
11 gadgets and apps to make holiday travel less stressful
Ease holiday travel stress with gadgets and apps that will help you get there on time, relax, and recharge (literally).
How to build the ultimate Zoom setup for all your Thanksgiving video calls
How to build the ultimate Zoom setup for all your Thanksgiving video calls
Videoconferencing sucks, but it doesn't have to. With the right gear and these tips, you can to set up Zoom for the best socially distanced Thanksgiving ever.
In Google’s new world, your phone camera is for way more than taking photos
In Google’s new world, your phone camera is for way more than taking photos
From rashes to hiking boots, Google wants you to use your phone’s camera for asking about everything.
The best webcam apps for Android and iOS
The best webcam apps for Android and iOS
If you're working from home or need a webcam for any reason but don't happen to own one, you'll want one of these great webcam apps for iOS and Android.
Audience Choice Awards: Top Tech of CES 2021
Audience Choice Awards: Top Tech of CES 2021
For CES 2021, we asked readers to pick the best gadgets of the show in every category for our first-ever Audience Choice Awards.
From Paris to NYC, Mobileye will bring self-driving cars to metropolises
From Paris to NYC, Mobileye will bring self-driving cars to metropolises
Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, Detroit and New York City will all see fleets of Mobileye-powered vehicles rolled out in early 2021
What to expect from CES 2021: Samsung TVs, laptops, and Galaxy S21?
What to expect from CES 2021: Samsung TVs, laptops, and Galaxy S21?
CES is going online-only this year, but manufacturers still have plenty of tricks -- and absurd products -- up their sleeves.
Raging celebs, impromptu weddings, and more of our best CES war stories
Raging celebs, impromptu weddings, and more of our best CES war stories
Hors d'oeuvres with B-list celebs, food poisoning, and midnight benders. In a town renowned for excess, CES always brings out the craziest experiences.
Smart faucets, tractors vie for CES 2021 Innovation Awards
Smart faucets, tractors vie for CES 2021 Innovation Awards
From Sony's 3D display to a John Deere combine harvester, this year's CES 2021 Innovation Award honorees aren't just traditional tech.
An electric Hummer means ‘watt guzzlers’ are here. That’s a good thing
An electric Hummer means ‘watt guzzlers’ are here. That’s a good thing
The all-electric GMC Hummer will kick off the era of 'watt guzzlers' that have electric powertrains but don't focus on efficiency. They won't please environmentalists, but they remain a good alternative to cars powered by fossil fuels.
The best concept cars of CES 2020: Audi, Sony, Mercedes, and more
The best concept cars of CES 2020: Audi, Sony, Mercedes, and more
Wild concept cars are one of our favorite parts of CES, and carmakers did not disappoint in 2020. From an Avatar-inspired cars, to the first-ever car from Sony to FCA's cavernous Airflow, and more, these were the concepts that caught our eye and captured our imaginations.
The best cars of CES 2020: Fisker, Faraday Future, and Byton M-Byte
The best cars of CES 2020: Fisker, Faraday Future, and Byton M-Byte
CES, the annual mecca of all things electronic, is now crawling with cars. Whether they’re autonomous, electric, or just loaded to the gills with speakers, vehicles of every type are showing up at the annual technology showcase, and we’ve rounded up our favorites so far.
Damon’s Hypersport shape-shifting motorcycle made me feel like a kid again
Damon’s Hypersport shape-shifting motorcycle made me feel like a kid again
The Damon Hypersport electric motorcycle transforms between riding positions with the press of a button, has a 200-mile range, and a 200 mph top speed.
In America, houses charge EVs. At CES 2020, EVs charge houses
In America, houses charge EVs. At CES 2020, EVs charge houses
Bidirectional charging has always ben one of the great promises of EVs, but very few chargers have supported it -- until now that is. The Wallbox Quasar is a handsome residential charger that lets your EV power your home. It will cost $4,000 when it comes out later this year.
Hyundai S-A1 flying taxis could take flight by 2023 for Uber elevate
Hyundai S-A1 flying taxis could take flight by 2023 for Uber elevate
Uber promised flying taxis by 2023, and at CES 2020, Hyundai has announced that it will provide the hardware to make it happen inthe form of the S-A1, a drone-like passenger vehicle designed for urban mobility. The S-A1 as just one component in a larger infrastructure plan.
The Sony Vision S electric car concept is pure CES magic
The Sony Vision S electric car concept is pure CES magic
If Hyundai can build flying taxis, why can’t Sony build a car? As it turns out, anything is possible at CES, and on Monday evening the Japanese electronics titan unveiled the Vision S, a concept car built to showcase what Sony can do for the cars of tomorrow in terms of sensing and entertainment technologies.
At CES 2020, technology is still the hero
At CES 2020, technology is still the hero
Is technology a hero or a villain? Technology seems like public enemy No. 1 on the streets, but in Las Vegas for CES 2020, entrepreneurs still believe technology has the capacity to improve life, and maybe even fix some of the problems it has caused. Count us among the optimists.
This crash-evading electric motorcycle gets its brains from BlackBerry
This crash-evading electric motorcycle gets its brains from BlackBerry
Damon Motorcycles' Hypersport Pro will detect and alert riders to danger before it strikes, and BlackBerry will provide the technology to do it with QNX, the same OS used in cars from Audis to Toyotas.
All the insane car tech (and one motorcycle) we can’t wait to see at CES 2020
All the insane car tech (and one motorcycle) we can’t wait to see at CES 2020
From Cybertruck competitors to better batteries and more steps toward autonomous cars, CES 2020 will unleash a torrent of automotive technology. Here's what we're expecting from the automotive industry at the latest CES, including one really cool-sounding motorcycle.
With the Cybertruck, Musk brings a phaser to a gunfight. Will anybody buy it?
With the Cybertruck, Musk brings a phaser to a gunfight. Will anybody buy it?
Tesla built a better pickup truck based on its specs. It's big, it's powerful, and it looks like nothing else on the market, But can Elon Musk's Cybertruck win buyers in a market where image is king, trucks are a huge part of individual identity, and cyberpunk is a head-scratcher?
Fine, I’ll call the Mach-E a Mustang. But that giant screen has to go
Fine, I’ll call the Mach-E a Mustang. But that giant screen has to go
Just about all cars have some sort of screen for infotainment at this point, but it’s the mondo monitors that go too far. These aren’t displays, they’re dashtop computers, swallowing every car function, right down to A/C.
Fi GPS dog collar review: Finding Fido
Fi GPS dog collar review: Finding Fido
With three-month battery life and a super compact design, the Fi GPS dog collar is discreet enough to slip on your pooch and forget about. Until you really need it. Our full review takes a look at battery life, range, and pricing compared to the alternatives.
First Ring conquered your porch. Now it wants to light up your lawn
First Ring conquered your porch. Now it wants to light up your lawn
Ring Smart Lights don’t just light up your yard, they talk to your video cameras, your phone, and even Alexa. But do you really need a floodlight with brains and connectivity? We installed them all over to find out whether the convenience outweighs the nuisance.
Has purpose become a punchline? Among startups, the debate rages
Has purpose become a punchline? Among startups, the debate rages
Tech companies pledging to do good as they make money hand over fist has become a Silicon Valley punchline, but beneath the jeering, a debate is playing out among startup founders and the investors who fund them. The topic came up at Collision 2019 in Toronto, the startup conference where luminaries come to talk tech.
No one gadget will improve your day-to-day life more than a smart lock
No one gadget will improve your day-to-day life more than a smart lock
You can buy anything from a smart fridge to a smart toaster in 2019, but after trying them all, nothing improves day-to-day life more than a smart lock. We took a look at a couple of smart locks, and won’t be going back to the dumb ones any time soon, thanks to Kwikset.