A commercial for theHTC U11has been bannedbecause it’s not feasible for the phone to safely replicate the activity being portrayed. The advert, originally published in mid-2017, shows British Olympic diving medalist Tom Daley using the HTC U11 to take selfies of himself mid-dive, using the phone’s squeezable edges. The advert shows Daley taking selfies of multiple dives, and implies that the athlete consistently dunks the phone in the diving pool. While the HTC U11 is water-resistant, that resistance is for fresh water, andHTC admitthat the varied temperatures and chemical compositions of chlorinated pool water made it impossible to guarantee the U11 would not be harmed in real-life use....

If you’re someone who watches the movie calendar closely, you’re likely aware that August is usually not the best time to go to the theater. The movies released in August tend not to be the biggest blockbusters of the summer, but they also aren’t the types of movies that will eventually compete for Oscars. As a result, it can be a fairly barren month, stuck in between two seasons of movie excellence....

iRobot is one of the most popular manufacturers of robot vacuums, but much of its lineup is locked behind hefty price tags. One of our favorite robot vacuums, theiRobot Roomba Combo j9+, for example, clocks in at $1,400 — making it a pricey proposition for most households. That’s changing today, however, as the brand has officially launched theRoomba Combo Essential, which costs just $250 and offers many of the same features found in its expensive siblings....

One of the satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, the Large Magellanic Cloud, is famous as the host of the nearest supernova to Earth in recent history. Supernova SN 1987A occurred when a massive star ran out of fuel and collapsed at the end of its life, setting off an enormous explosion that threw out a shock wave so powerful it reshaped the dust and gas around it for millions of miles in every direction....

Modern technology has brought us so many amazing inventions in recent years, transforming our lives in a multitude of ways that we could never have imagined even just a few decades ago. The latest piece of equipment to catch our eye is something that’s getting plenty of use during the final month of the year, mainly because for many people December is a time for hardcore partying. Designed by a company in Japan, the “vomit vacuum” does exactly what it says on the tin: Suck up vomit from the ground without leaving so much as a trace of the smelly sludge that was there before....

There’s a new electric SUV in town. Only a year ago, we were starved for electric EVs, with the Rivian R1S as the only true SUV-sized EV. Since then, the Kia EV9 has come out, and now, there’s another model — the Jeep Wagoneer S. The vehicle was first announced in 2022, but now we know a whole lot more about it — including that it’ll be available later this year....

Josh Richards reveals he tried to date Charli D’Amelio before Dixie relationship TikTok star Josh Richards shocked the internet after revealing he attempted to date Charli D’Amelio before his infamous fling with her big sister, Dixie. In early 2023, rumors started spreading that claimedTikTokstarsJosh RichardsandDixie D’Ameliowere dating on the down-low following her highly-publicizedbreakup from ex-boyfriend Noah Beck. Dixie notably hosted Josh’s 21st birthday at the end of January. The two also attended the Super Bowl together alongside Dixie’s little sister,Charli,and her boyfriend, Landon Barker, onan apparent double datein February....

Everyone’s favorite god of mischief is set to return inLoki, the next live-action series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Premiering June 9 on the Disney+ streaming service,Lokibrings Tom Hiddleston back as the Asgardian trickster last seen inAvengers: Endgameand sets him on a time- and space-traveling adventure certain to test both his formidable talents and his questionable moral compass. It’s been more than two years sinceEndgamehit theaters, so we could all use a little refresher when it comes to our last encounter with Thor’s troublemaking adopted brother....

McDonald’s new Collector’s Meal comes with a seriously nostalgic keepsake McDonald’s are launching an all-new Collector’s Meal in the US that will come with collectible cups celebrating McDonald’s most iconic and nostalgic eras. There will be a total of six cups to collect featuring artistic depictions of core memories from back in the 80s until more recently. The Collector’s Meal will feature a breakfast deal, as well as an option with chicken nuggets for the rest of the day....

Mortal Kombat 2 gets surprising early verdict from the game’s co-creator Mortal Kombat 2, the highly anticipated sequel coming to cinemas this year, just got an endorsement you may not have been expecting – especially after their response to the first film. In 2021, nearly 25 years after the disastrousMortal Kombat: Annihilation, Warner Bros rebooted MK on the big screen. Considering it had to contend with restrictions as a result of the global shutdown, it was a commercial success, grossing $84 million worldwide and generating strong VOD sales....

The Motorola Razr Plus (2023)Joe Maring / Digital Trends Motorola is apparently ready with a foldable phone refresh for 2024, but it may not be much of a literal refresh if you’re concerned about aesthetics. Website91Mobileshas leaked what the outlet claims to be “live images” of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra following its appearance in a regulatory database. Motorola seems to be carrying over the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra’s fundamental design for yet another generation, but that’s not necessarily bad news....

Covered in detail onPatent Boltrecently, a patent application for an advanced set of handcuffs was published by the U.S. Patent & Trademark office during late November 2012. Filed by a group called Scottsdale Inventions during late 2010, technology that could potentially go into the handcuff design includes an accelerometer, a location sensing device, a microphone; a camera and a biometric sensor to measure a detainee’s physical state. However, the group has also designed the handcuffs to house electrodes that would deliver an electric shock to a detainee....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte. Summary Master Torbin’s tragic fate inStar Wars: The Acolyteforeshadows the fall of the Jedi Order over a century later. InThe Acolyte, a few select Jedi are being hunted by a dangerous assassin known asMae (Amandla Stenberg). Though the rest ofThe Acolytestill has plenty of mysteries to solve, it seems that Torbin (Dean-Charles Chapman), his Master,Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss),Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), and theWookiee Jedi Kelnacca(Joonas Suotamo) had a role to play in the destruction of her home and coven....