Category: Tech

Even so, NASA officials said they learned a lot from the mission. Contributing Reporter NASA Boeing’s Starliner capsule has undocked from the ISS at 6:04PM Eastern time on September 6 and has safely and gently landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 12:01AM on September 7. Calypso, as the capsule is called, didn’t have a crew onboard despite flying to the ISS with astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. NASA decided in late August that the astronauts will come home on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in February for safety reasons. Wilmore and Williams merely provided […]

Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv is a complete redesign of the company’s robot vacuum and dock. With the ability to lift itself up to get over room transitions as high as 40mm, fluffy rugs, and other possible obstacles, Roborock’s new Qrevo Curv could be a sign that the stair-climbing robot vacuum is almost here. To be clear, Roborock hasn’t said this, but based on how fast this company — and others — are innovating in this space, it feels like we’re really not that far away. SharkNinja also announced a new robot vacuum with lifting capabilities this week, and the other […]

Click here to view original web page at www.theverge.com

Google says its new Pixel 9 smartphones are twice as durable as their predecessors , with Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 enveloping a 100 percent recycled aluminum frame. But glass is still glass. There’s still a high chance even a 4-foot drop from your hand to the pavement will result in a cracked screen. Protect your investment! These Pixels are among the most expensive to date , so it’s worth finding a nice case or screen protector to keep them pristine. Fair warning: Having a case on your phone doesn’t mean it’s invincible. It just reduces the chances of […]

Click here to view original web page at www.wired.com

You May be scoffing as you read this. Folding phones ? Really? Aren’t those just gimmicks? I’m here to tell you they’re pretty darn useful. And yes, there are now quite a few of them , so you have options to choose from. Folding phones are an evolution of the traditional single-screen slab of glass we’ve all been using for nearly two decades—and we might even see a folding iPhone in the future . They predominantly come in two forms—a folding flip phone or a folding booklike phone—enabling you to either relive the glory days of small phones or […]

Click here to view original web page at www.wired.com

Wireless earbuds are one of those ideas that sounded like a dream at first. Pop a little headphone into each ear and listen to music or take calls untethered from everything. The first wireless buds were gigantic, died after a few hours, and had a bunch of other problems. Times have changed. There are now tons of new models that sound fabulous and work perfectly. After testing hundreds of pairs of wireless earbuds over the past few years, these are our favorites, in a wide range of styles and prices. For more top picks, check out our other audio […]

Click here to view original web page at www.wired.com

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Sony Interactive Entertainment The mascot’s first AAA outing is a delightful success. jessica conditt Senior Editor Astro Bot is not just for kids. Team Asobi clearly designed it for players of all skill levels, and that includes children and newbies, but at its core Astro Bot feels purpose-built for video game fans. It’s a skill-driven celebration of everything that makes the format so […]

Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com

There should be new handsets, smartwatches and earbuds at Apple’s big event. Contributing Reporter Apple For Apple devotees, the biggest tech day of the year is coming up: The Apple iPhone 16 event . It’ll take place on September 9 at 1PM ET and you can stream it live on YouTube or the company’s website. We’ll also be live-blogging the news. The biggest news we’re expecting from Apple’s It’s Glowtime event is the iPhone 16 lineup. Following past events, we’re also anticipating a new Apple Watch or two — maybe even three, if Apple showcases a new SE. Beyond […]

Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com

The Magic V3 is barely thicker than a standard slab phone. Honor is releasing its Magic V3 foldable in Europe following its debut in China earlier this summer . It’s not hard to spot the V3’s headline feature, which is its incredibly slim profile. It’s all the more striking in a category stacked with thick, bulky devices, but like so many other interesting foldable phones, it won’t be sold in the US. When folded, the Magic V3 measures 9.2mm thick. That’s not a whole lot more than a traditional slab phone like the Galaxy S24 Ultra (8.6mm) or an […]

Click here to view original web page at www.theverge.com

Plus: an illustrated guide to the global garbage problem. cheyenne macdonald Weekend Editor New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. Sacrificial Animals by Kailee Pedersen There’s something about the idea of coming home and reawakening dormant familial trauma that just makes for great horror stories, and Sacrificial Animals is no exception. In the novel, brothers Nick and Joshua Morrow return to their family’s farm in Nebraska after many years estranged from their abusive father, reopening old wounds and allowing supernatural forces to take root. Sacrificial Animals bounces between “Then” and “Now” perspectives, painting a picture […]

Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com

Apple Apple’s M4 Mac mini will boast a ton of ports, but not a single one of them will be USB-A, according to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman . In the Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that Apple is ditching USB-A ports with the upcoming Mac mini. The company is working on a standard and Pro version of the computer, and while it won’t have USB-A, the Mac mini with the M4 Pro chip will have five USB-C ports, an ethernet port, HDMI and a headphone jack, according to Gurman. The new Mac mini is also expected to have an […]

Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com