When NASA astronaut Frank Rubio launched into space in September last year, he became the first Salvadoran-American to head to orbit. And now, 355 days later, Rubio has just set another record for the longest stay in space by a NASA astronaut. Rubio set the record at 1:39 p.m. ET on Monday, September 11, beating the 355 days, 3 hours, and 45 minutes logged byNASA astronaut Mark Vande Heilast year....
Nintendo announced anew modelfor its mobile console, the Nintendo Switch this morning. Titled the Switch OLED, the console will release on October 8 for $350. Revealed in anannouncement trailer this morning, the Switch OLED’s biggest difference from the original Switch model is in its name. The original Switch sported a 6.2 inch LCD screen capable of hitting a max resolution of 720p. The Switch OLED won’t be improving on that handheld resolution, but will instead sport a 7-inch OLED screen....
“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ After two years reviewing many of the top models on the market, I’ve noticed three major factors that differentiate the vast majority of true wireless earbuds: Connectivity, battery life, and water/sweat-proofing. Sound, while important, is often pretty similar across models, though there are a few brands that makeparticularly great-sounding true wireless headphones— usually for significant price bump....
While for decades Mars has been the planet outside Earth that has arguably received the most attention, in recent years, planetary scientists have been setting their sites on our other neighbor: Venus. Thisstrange planetwith its hellishly high temperatures and incredible surface pressure will be the site for two upcoming NASA missions and one European Space Agency mission in the next decade, and these agency missions will also be joined by a private space mission from New Zealand-based companyRocket Lab....
Summary A prominent leaker has stated thatNintendomight be doing more than fans expect with its impending Direct. In fact, they suggest that this might not just simply be the final main Direct of the Nintendo Switch’s life, but it may be one of the best Directs that fans have seen from the company. The statement comes fromMidorion X (formerly Twitter). After the presentation of the Xbox Showcase on Sunday, a person questioned on the social media site if Nintendo could put out a Direct that matched the perceived quality of Microsoft’s showcase....
Summary Scarlett Johansson has one of the most impressive box office records in Hollywood, making her rumoredJurassic Parkrole the perfect next career move. TheJurassic Parkfranchise has seen monumental success, with the recentJurassic Worldmovies providing a modern adaptation of the iconic dinosaur franchise.Jurassic World’s box office figures have been staggering, with each movie grossing over $1 billion; however, its latest reception has been less impressive. WithJurassic World Dominionreceiving just a 29% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear the next installment requires a change, and Johansson could provide the answers....
Two years ago, at CES 2019, Sony unleashed its 360 Reality Audio format (360 RA) to great acclaim from thejournalists who experienced a live demo. Since then, Sony has been remarkably conservative in its efforts to make 360 Reality Audio widely available. But today,Sony has announced new products, new partnerships, and some new tools for content creators that could give the struggling immersive audio format the boost it desperately needs....
Sony Pictures finally seems to have its Spider-Man movie franchise back on track with some help from Marvel Studios and its Marvel Cinematic Universe. A new, mysterious movie added to the release calendar confirms that there will be plenty of Spider-verse spinoffs in the years to come. What could the unidentified Sony/Marvel film hitting theaters in 2021 be? Fortunately, there are plenty of clues that might point Spider-fans toward an answer to that question....
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft separates from the first-stage Super Heavy rocket in the vehicle’s second integrated test flight in November 2023.SpaceX SpaceX has shared spectacular new footage of last month’s launch of the most powerful rocket ever to fly. The cinematic content (see video below) shows the first-stage Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft (collectively known as the Starship) blasting skyward in thesecond integrated test flightof the vehicle, which could one day carry astronauts to the moon, Mars, and beyond....
It took me a while to figure out howStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’sdarker story and blunt characters would all coalesce into a satisfying narrative. Then, within the game’s final hours, some massive twists and revelations shocked me to my core as they thematically redefined the entire experience. Nine months later,Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Originstill has my favorite video game ending of 2022. As such, I had to reflect on why this ending stuck with me and learn more about its creation....
Summary There are tons of dangerous and maniacal villains in the DC Universe, butSuicide SquadfounderAmanda Wallerhas always been one of the more complicated ones. Waller isn’t seeking domination over Earth just to have it, she truly believes that the ends justify the means. This is why she’s created teams such as Task Force X. While her methods are brutal, Waller might just be the hero DC needs. Readers get to see Waller’s ultimate reasoning inSuicide Squad: Dream Team#4 by Nicole Maines and Eddy Barrows....
Taco Bell’s new Street Chalupa might finally be making its way to menus nationwide Taco Bell’s highly anticipated Street Chalupa might be making its way to menus nationwide, giving customers something to look forward to this summer. In June, we revealed all therumored Taco Bell itemsthat were set to make their way to menus throughout the summer season. One of these rumored items was the Street Chalupa, which featured a cheesy shell filled with a mix of melted mozzarella and pepper jack cheese, a choice of meat, fresh onion, cilantro, spicy jalapeños, alongside a creamy ranch sauce....
For most young folks, a mere sixdaysoff social media will sound like the stuff of nightmares. So how about sixyears? That’s exactly what Minnesota teen Sivert Klefsaas managed when his mom Lorna challenged him to ignore the likes of Instagram and Snapchat until he turned 18. Keen to avoid her son getting too wrapped up in the addictive apps, Lorna set the challenge on his 12th birthday and promised to pay her son $1,800 if he succeeded....
