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True wireless earbudsmight not be for everyone, but they do have a lot of advantages over normal earbuds, namely no wires to snag. Even so, they aren’t perfect, with lower battery life than standard wireless earbuds. That is beginning to get better, however, and the Aria true wireless earbuds from xFyro, now on Indiegogo, claim the best battery life we’ve heard of so far. Until now, the best battery life we’ve encountered in a true wireless earbud isThe Headphone from Bragi, which offers six hours of playback time....

DJI has added another drone to its lineup, this one sporting “unprecedented power that fits in a backpack.” The newMatrice 30drone, unveiled by DJI on Monday, March 21, is aimed at specialist users rather thanhobbyistsand has its own docking/recharging station for autonomous missions. A video (below) released by the Chinese drone giant shows the Matrice 30 conducting a range of operations, for example, inspecting industrial complexes, monitoring solar farms, performing search and rescue work, and assisting firefighters....

Summary Dwayne Johnson may have a dreamMCUrole, but his golden rule poses a big problem. The Rock’s omnipresence in Hollywood has become a meme at this point, with the WWE star featuring in several of the last decade’s biggest blockbusters. This nearly culminated in a central role inthe DCEU timelinebefore his movie,Black Adam, immediately preceded the announcement that the DCU would reboot the franchise, thereby consigning the DCEU and Johnson’s role to the DC movie history books....

Eve Systems, a Germany-basedsmart home companywith a focus on HomeKit-compatible products, announced four new products at IFA 2019 for the company’s fall and winter lineup: The Eve Extend, the Eve Light Switch, the Eve Thermo, and the Eve Water Guard. The Eve Extend is a range extender for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices throughout your home. Up to eight devices can connect to the Eve Extend, allowing you to control devices even if they are outside the range of your normal Wi-Fi; for example, a garden sprinkler or a device in the far corner of the basement....

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) just unleashed another hot ride from Dodge. The2018 Dodge Durango Pursuitjoins the Hemi V8-poweredCharger Pursuitalready favored by law enforcement departments as the fastest police car in the country. Early feedback from police made the decision easy. “Unofficial testing results at the Michigan State Police 2018 model-year vehicle evaluation event created such a stir among law enforcement agencies that we simply had to find a way to build this vehicle,” said Steve Beahm, FCA North America head of passenger car brands....

Thewriting has been on the wallfor a while, but the shift away from Google Assistant is now official. Google has announced that it will shift users to Gemini as the default AI assistant on their devices in the coming months. Once that happens, they will no longer be able to access the Google Assistant. At the moment, you’re able to switch to Google Assistant as the default option on your Android phone, even on newer phones that come with Gemini running out of the box....

TheSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultrais indisputably one ofthe best Android phonesyou can buy in 2024. It has great cameras, one of the biggest and brightest displays, a slick titanium and glass design, and the unique proposition of a stylus that can be used to activate the nifty AI features. However, the freshly announcedGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLis the largest of thePixel 9range, and it challenges the S24 Ultra’s authority with an equally stunning display, stellar cameras, and exclusiveGemini AIfeatures....

If you were an early adopter of theNest Learning Thermostat, bad news: Google has announced the end of support for the first and second generation models as of October 25. That means that, for all intents and purposes, you’re able to drop the “smart” descriptor. You’ll no longer be able to control the devices from your phone or fromGoogle Assistant, although they will continue to function as standard, wall-mounted thermostats....

Summary Gotham City is one of the most iconic cities in comic books, and as the years march on it’s been shown that the city will continually grow more and more advanced. Eventually, it seems thatBatmanwill need a major tech upgrade as Gotham City transforms from the Gothic city it is today to a dystopian cyberpunk landscape — mech suits included. Fans have seen a few glances at a futuristic version of Gotham, especially inBatman Beyond, but there’s another interesting look at the future of Gotham inDetective Comics#27’s story “Twenty-Seven” by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy....

The PlayStation 4 was all the rage a couple of years ago. Now, with the PS5 on the market, it may not be long before you start to consider retiring your PS4. Difficulty What You Need DualShock 4 controller Micro USB cable Before you decide to get rid of it, however, you might want to keep it in your gaming rotation by using it in conjunction with your PC. Connecting your PS4 controller to your PC only takes a little bit of time, a mini-USB cable, and these few simple steps....

TheNanoleaf Skylightis a unique piece of hardware. Unlike most Nanoleaf products that are quick to install or easy to move and replace, the Skylight is designed as a permanent fixture in your home. Instead of simply plugging it into an electrical outlet, you’ll need to hardwire it onto your ceiling – and once it’s in place, you’ll want it to stay there for years. However, like all electronics, it’s possible for your Nanoleaf Skylight to start acting up....

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Flash #9!James Gunn’s version of theFlashmight be years away, but when he debuts, he absolutely has to include his most useful sidekick. The Scarlet Speedster’s world is being turned upside down thanks to his villains' latest plot. But one surprising ally shows just how useful a partner they are to the Fastest Man Alive. InThe Flash #9by Simon Spurrier, Ramon Perez, and Vasco Georgiev, Inspector Pilgrim discusses the cosmic disasters with reformed villain Pied Piper, aka Hartley Rathaway....

Intel’sbest graphics cardright now is theArc B580, a midrange card that rivals Nvidia’s RTX 4060. However, it’s long been rumored that Intel might have more up its sleeve, and fans are waiting for it. Could an Arc B770 be in the works? We just got our first solid sign of it being real, and it might be closer than we thought. What a turn of events, given that we thought it might never see light of day!...