Since their release in 2023, Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds have been Mashable’s favorite noise-cancelling earbuds. So naturally, when Bose announced their second-generation QuietComfort Ultra earbuds — which are available for preorder as of Aug. 28 — I was curious to test them out. After spending one week with the earbuds, I can say that so…
Darren Aronofsky is a filmmaker who’s forged his career on big swings, like the mind-bending, black-and-white thriller Pi, the gnarly body-horror nightmare Black Swan, the biblical epic Noah, and the extravagant explosion of Christian mythology and general mayhem that was mother! So, it’s genuinely shocking how tame Caught Stealing is. The New York-set crime comedy’s…
Sorry to say, but a dead laptop battery is no longer an excuse to get out of work while on the road. These days we have tons of portable power options to keep every electronic device charged up to max, regardless of where we are in the world. EcoFlow has become a standout leader in…
Scientists have traced the brightest known fast radio burst to its origin in space, a milestone achievement they hope will provide clues about what’s driving these mysterious cosmic flashes. The powerful signal, FRB 20250316A, was first spotted in March by the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment, or CHIME, a radio telescope in British Columbia. The…
When you first think of AI, you probably think of a text-based AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Google Gemini. But AI tools are getting a lot more versatile. Even basic AI chatbots now offer a range of media creation tools, including AI image generation. But what’s the best AI image generator? That’s exactly what I…
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
A universal truth: everyone loves free stuff. For us, this is especially true when it comes to books. Avid readers who run through books at lightning speed are always on the hunt for the next book. But reading doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby — it can be accessible and affordable. And that’s true…
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier…
A good playlist is a runner’s perfect companion. Mile by mile, sometimes the only thing keeping you going is the right beats per minute playlist. But at the same time, there are all kinds of things you need to be aware of when running outdoors, besides your favorite tunes. Cars, cyclists, and other runners, for…
Pandora’s position as one of the world’s major jewellery brands doesn’t mean it’s exhausted all avenues for growth with the 7,800-store Danish brand opening its first London airport store at Gatwick’s South Terminal. Read More
