Month: August 2020

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was finally revealed at DC FanDome through a trailer that features Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, King Shark, and Deadshot. Developer Rocksteady Studios previously unveiled plans to announce Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at the virtual event, with a teaser poster that featured Superman with crosshairs on his head.
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Fitbit is a company best known for its wearable fitness trackers, but the company’s Versa 2 smartwatch shows that the company isn’t playing around when it comes to more advanced wearables. Compared to the Apple Watch Series 5, one of the most well-received smartwatches on the market, how does the Versa 2 stand up? We
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Screw batteries and charging cables—2020 has been such a rough year that even the robots are turning to drink. Advertisement This beetle-inspired microbot is fueled by methanol, the kind of alcohol you’d find in antifreeze as opposed to a barrel, according to researchers with the University of Southern California’s engineering department in a Science Robotics
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Sliding plates and a cylindrical form-factor offer a more engaging haptic eperience. VR/AR haptic feedback specialists Tactical Haptics this week revealed a new addition to its lineup of haptic controllers designed specifically for VR sword fighting, fishing, and tool training. Called the SaberGrip, this new cylindrical form-factor controller features tracking support for Oculus, SteamVR, Vicon,
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The first trailer for Gotham Knights was rolled out during DC Fandome, showcasing Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin as the game’s playable characters. Gotham Knights, which has previously been leaked through domain registrations and teased through an online campaign, is developed by WB Games Montreal, the studio behind 2013’s Batman: Arkham Origins. Bruce Wayne
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The King of Kong, Picturehouse Do you love tech? Enjoy documentaries? Then, boy, are you going to love our roundup of the best tech documentaries available for your viewing pleasure. (If you hate technology and non-fiction films, on the other hand, you’ve probably come to the wrong place.) From underdog video game stories to films
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is Samsung’s biggest and most powerful new phone, and it’s a monstrous beast with a massive display. But you need to protect that humongous $1,400 hunk of aluminum and glass. Nothing says, “I love my brand new smartphone” better than a case to shield it from accidental damage. Some of
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Although 8K cameras are here, 4K is still more than enough resolution for most video projects. Like it or not, 8K will inevitably become the norm, but that day is still some ways off. Today’s best video cameras are all 4K models, and the new Sony A7S III takes home the top prize. After 5
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Nearing the end of the Xbox One‘s life cycle, one thing is clear: Although there are some excellent single-player Xbox One games, the console is defined by its multiplayer titles. Games like Halo 5 and Sea of Thieves cement Xbox One as the place to play with friends. Including the two previously mentioned games, here are
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A Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine. Image: TMAG Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery An extensive analysis of dozens of Tasmanian tiger specimens suggests the extinct marsupial was far smaller, and far less formidable as a hunter, than conventionally assumed. Advertisement Thylacines, otherwise known as Tasmanian tigers, became extinct in the 1930s. These iconic marsupial carnivores disappeared
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Fujifilm X-T4 “It may be priced alongside full-frame cameras, but the X-T4 delivers an unmatched shooting experience.” 5-axis stabilization Fully articulating screen Impressive low-light AF 600-shot battery 15-fps mechanical shutter One nagging control issue Small, low-res LCD screen MSRP $1,700.00 When the Fujifilm X-T4 was unveiled in February, I thought we might finally have the
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There are little to no national data network that enables the health system to respond effectively to disasters and disease outbreaks. After terrorists slammed a plane into the Pentagon on 9/11, ambulances rushed scores of the injured to community hospitals, but only three of the patients were taken to specialized trauma wards. The reason: The
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Smart lamps are an awesome way to harness the power of Alexa, Google Home, and other voice assistants to control and customize the lighting in your home. By connecting your new lamp to Wi-Fi, you can choose multiple bulb colors, set schedules and scene options, and even adjust lighting on-the-go. Further reading From the pioneers
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Paper Birds will premiere later this year at the 2020 International Venice Fim Festival. Emmy award-winning VR animation house Baobab Studios (Asteroids! Crow: The Legend, Bonfire) has partnered with 3DAR (Gloomy Eyes, Nespresso VR) and Oculus on a brand new VR animated short entitled Paper Birds which is scheduled to premiere later this year at
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Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1BT-R headphones review: Solid sound, customizable style “With a snug fit and multiple color options to make a style statement, Pioneer gets these mostly right for $100.” Good audio reproduction Multiple color options and customizations Wired and Bluetooth operation Comfortable, snug fit Cheap-feeling build Customizations are expensive MSRP $99.00 It’s hard to say
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