Last month we took a look at Astro’s A40 TR, the latest redesign of its venerable wired headset. And that can only mean one thing: A redesigned A50, hot on its heels. Astro’s flagship a…
NASA’s InSight lander can finally dig a hole for its Mars heat probe
NASA’s InSight lander was supposed be digging a hole so a probe (above) could measure the heat escaping from Mars’ interior, but it hasn’t made much progress since work got starte…
Huawei ‘in talks’ over 5G licensing with US firm
A Huawei executive has reportedly confirmed the company has held talks with US-based companies about licensing its 5G technology for use in the country.The Chinese mobile giant has effectively been…
Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z50: 10 key differences you need to know
With Nikon introducing a brand new APS-C (DX format) Z series camera into the mix, it begs the question: do you need to buy the more expensive full-frame Z6 mirrorless camera?Both are designed to b…
Sonar drone helps find a WWII Japanese aircraft carrier
The late Paul Allen’s underwater robotics are still achieving firsts in discovering long-lost warships. Vulcan’s research vessel Petrel and its two robotic vehicles have discovered the …
Google Nest Mini review: Modest improvements make Google’s smallest smart speaker even better
You can’t be blamed for mistaking the $49 Nest Mini for its two-year-old predecessor, the (also $49) Google Home Mini. Indeed, the biggest difference between the two smart speakers, which loo…
Test shows dark mode really can save battery life on OLED iPhones
Dark mode is a key feature on iOS 13, but can it really extend your iPhone’s battery life? If it’s an OLED model, the answer seems to be a firm yes, according to tests done by PhoneBuff…
Flickr ups display resolution of images to 6K for pro accounts
Stills- and video-hosting site Flickr is doing everything it can to make its paying users get their money’s worth, with the platform now giving Pro users the option of displaying their images…
Vatican launches $110 ‘click to pray’ wearable rosary
The Vatican is hoping to attract tech-savvy youngsters to the Catholic Church with the launch of a “Click to Pray” eRosary — a wearable device connected to a mobile app that&rsquo…
SimpliSafe Smart Lock review: The ultra-simple alarm system gets its own companion smart lock
While SimpliSafe prides itself on its ultra-simple setup and alarm management—its alarm system sets up in minutes and doesn’t even require an app—the optimist in me wondered how i…