Nothing's new Ear (Open) are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever used

I was perplexed whenNothingrevealed plans to release a pair of open wireless earbuds. I didn’t realizeopen earbudswere a thing and assumed the technology only came in the form of very pricey over-ear headphones. After doing some research, I quickly realized that open earbuds are becoming increasingly popular, and major manufacturers likeBose,Shokz,Soudcore, and more already offer similar open wireless earbuds. With that out of the way, after using Nothing’s Ear (open) for the last few days, I’m sold on the concept for several reasons (keep an eye on Pocket-lint for a full review in the coming weeks)....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Carly Taylor

On-ear headphones explained

On-ear and over-earare two very similar words to describe two very similar headphones, but with some key differences. If you’re looking for a pair ofheadphonesthat sit on your head with a headband and cover your ear, you might not be sure exactly what “on-ear” even means. Aren’t they all on your ear, anyway? On-ears have certainly lost a lot of popularity over the years, since over-ear headphones have taken over as the gold standard for premium headphones....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Jessica Martin

OnePlus Nord: Now is the right time for a mid-range phone

TheOnePlus Nordis one of the most anticipated phone launches for some time. In the run up to the OnePlus 8 series launch, it was discussed as a ‘Lite’ version of that series. In fact, many assumed that it would be launched alongside the 8 and 8 Pro. But it didn’t materialise. Instead, this phone is launching with its own name, its own brand identity, and one that feels like it’s the beginning of something new for OnePlus....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Henry Chung

OpTic’s Dashy reveals how he was “swindled” out of joining Huntsmen

OpTic’s Dashy reveals how he was “swindled” out of joining Huntsmen Back with the the original OpTic franchise after a year away, Dashy explained to H3CZ why he didn’t join Scump and co. on the 2020 Call of Duty League’s Chicago Huntsmen roster and how he felt “lied to” during the process. Immortals Gaming Club bought OpTic Gaming in June 2019 to form OpTic Gaming Los Angeles, just ahead of the CDL’s inaugural season....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Anthony Frederick

Persona 3 Reload: All Elizabeth Requests

Quick Links In Persona 3 Reload, players have the opportunity to complete a monumental sidequest - the Elizabeth Request series. There are 101 Elizabeth Requests in total, and this guide will give you the run down for each individual task you have to complete. to unlock Elizabeth’s visit to your room, you must completeat least 82 of these requests. This will earn you theDistinguished Visitortrophy and achievement. Keep in mind that some of these requests are missable, so make sure you’re paying attention to Deadlines....

August 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1270 words · Nicholas Martin

Polestar 4 'Chauffeur' Self-Driving Tech Promised For New EV SUV: What It Can Do

Polestar 4 ‘Chauffeur’ Self-Driving Tech Promised For New EV SUV: What It Can Do Chinese-Swedish EV maker Polestar has just launched its electric SUV coupe — the Polestar 4 — in China, and while the rest of the world will need to wait until 2024 for the vehicle to arrive, we know much more about the car than we did when it debuted back in April. The Chinese variant of the Polestar 4 rolls onto roads with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) calledSuperVision, featuring 11 external cameras, an internal camera, and a radar module....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Jennifer Robinson

Powerbeats Pro go on sale in the United Kingdom, France and Germany

Powerbeats Pro, Apple’s sporty, Beats-branded,sweat-resistant headphoneswith the H1 headphone chip, longer battery life, Hey Siri, seamless pairing and other perks, are now available to purchase in theUnited Kingdom,FranceandGermany. The earphones have been on sale in the US and Canada since early May. Many people have been wondering how they fit in the ear given their strong focus on workouts. Having used the previous model which features the same built-in earhooks like Powerbeats Pro, I can confirm that they’re indeed held firmly in place during physical activity....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Hannah Simpson

Ramjet Vs. Scramjet: What's The Difference Between These Jet Engines?

Ramjet Vs. Scramjet: What’s The Difference Between These Jet Engines? A jet engine is any engine that can propel an aircraft of some kind via rearward expulsion of a jet of fluid, typically a hot exhaust gas that the engine generates by drawing in fuel from the atmosphere. Most modern jet engines seen by the general public use a gas turbine — also known as a gasifier, gas producer, core, or gas generator — to convert energy generated from the combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel into mechanical energy through a high-temperature, high-pressure airstream....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Kristen Bird

Rob Reiner’s Best Films, Ranked

Rob Reiner’s first acting claim stretches all the way back to 1971, where he played Michael Stivic in the acclaimed sitcomAll in the Family. The show was the most-watched television program in the U.S. for five seasons straight, launching Reiner into national stardom. He continues to act in supporting roles on film and on television today. As a director, Reiner has been making commercially and critically successful films since the mid-’80s, his first effort being the legendary mockumentaryThis Is Spinal Tap....

August 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Chloe Torres

Samba de Amigo Gets New Adventures on Nintendo Switch, Apple Arcade

After a two decade-long absence for an original adventure, Samba de Amigo is back and poised to have its greatest success ever as a franchise. The original Dreamcast game had a pack with maracas, while the Wii re-release feature Wii Remote playback. The Switch incarnation called Party Central features JoyCon controls coming as close as possible to the maraca controls of the DC game by allowing the player to move the JoyCon to match the screen command....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Tara Howard

Samsung and Qualcomm deal will see much wider Snapdragon use across future Galaxy devices

Qualcomm andSamsunghave announced an extension and expansion of their partnership, which will see expanded use of Snapdragon hardware inSamsung Galaxy devices. Sitting at the core of this agreement is licensing of 3G, 4G,5Gand 6G patents, but it goes a lot further, suggesting that Samsung’s next-generation of flagship devices will be using Snapdragon hardware globally, rather than splitting the offering between Snapdragon and Exynos. That will likely be met enthusiastically by fans who have long criticised Samsung’s use of Exynos, preferring the optimisation that Snapdragon offers....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Ryan Smith

Starfield: Drydock Blues HopeTech Quest Walkthrough

If you’re the type to start a playthrough to become a big-rig cargo hauler across the Settled Systems, then you’re in luck. Here’s how to complete Drydock Blues: HopeTech in Starfield. How to Start Drydock Blues: HopeTech in Starfield To begin Drydock Blues: HopeTech, you must enter HopeTech in Hopetown and speak with the woman behind the sales counter. You can ask her about any jobs, and she’ll tell you about a hauling gig for someone needing resources....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Jennifer Thomas

Steam Deck OLED And Legion Go Face Off In iFixit Fixability Teardown

Steam Deck OLED And Legion Go Face Off In iFixit Fixability Teardown If you believe that we’re living in the greatest era of handheld gaming and repairable gadgets, the folks over atiFixithave published a detailed side-by-side teardown of theLenovo Legion GoandValve’s Steam Deck OLEDto show their inner mechanics for your watching pleasure. Starting with the screen, the teardown suggests that taking out the display units on the Lenovo handheld would require more precision as there was minimal support underneath the panel....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Alicia Dalton