Boeing’s first Starliner orbital test flight mightnot have gone as planned, with the craft failing to reach the correct orbit and dock with the ISS, however, there’s still plenty to be learned from the test. Boeing has released a video of some of the highlights of the event as captured by four interior cameras, showing the capsule and the view from the window as the flight launched, entered orbit, and touched down again....

Soundcore by Anker (previously known as Anker Soundcore) has announced a slew of new speakers ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, as it aims to become an increasing part of listeners’ home and portable audio universes in the new year. More CES 2019 coverage The most exciting new device we look forward to hearing from the company is its Infiniti Pro soundbar, which will provide support for Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound and 120 watts of sound....

Cable internet just isn’t cutting it anymore if you’re gaming competitively, livestreaming in 4K, or spending your 9-to-5 in back-to-back Zoom calls. You need something better. Faster. Smarter. And that’s exactly what T-Mobile Fiber delivers. With gigabit (and even 2-gigabit) symmetrical speeds (where available), whole-home Wi-Fi 6, and a future-ready network, this is next-level internet built for how you live and work today. No contracts, no data caps, and no, your upload speed doesn’t crawl like it’s 2009....

The Acolyte Showrunner Reveals Whether Yoda Will Cameo In Star Wars' Phantom Menace Prequel Summary Dafne Keen is offering stunning insight into the lore that Jedi actors were taught when preparing forThe Acolyte. The show is set near the end of the High Republic Era when the Jedi still thrived across the galaxy. Keen plays the Jedi Padawan Jecki, a Theelin being trained by the Jedi Order. AsThe Acolyte’s large castprepares for its June 4 release date, Keen has been speaking out about the various training methods involved in becoming a Jedi actor and an actual Jedi....

Smart lighting is better than it’s ever been: There’s a myriad of smart lights andsmart bulbsfor every possible location or socket, all of them equipped with extra features that can be controlled with an app on your mobile device. But what exactly are you supposed to do with them? We’re answering that question with this useful guide on the best automation options for your smart lighting, and pointers about how to set them up....

We love Hulu because it’s one of the best streaming services around. But this year’s Huludays Christmas movie lineup has a lot of bad films.Christmas with the Kranks,Jingle All of the Way, andI’ll Be Home For Christmasaren’t our idea of holiday standards. We shouldn’t let terrible movies get a pass just because they take place at Christmas. The good news is that Hulu still has a handful of great Christmas movies that offset the lesser selections....

At the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Mexican-born F1 prodigy Esteban Gutiérrez carved his way up the event’s hill climb in a lightweight track car called the Vuhl 05. The carbon fiber bombshell opened the eyes and eardrums of many, but we haven’t heard much since. Well, the silence has been pierced by the sound of a raucous EcoBoost engine, because the very first production modelhas been deliveredto a customer in Mexico....

Ibought a new Jeep last yearand was obviously adamant that it hadCarPlay. It was also the first car I owned with a touch screen for CarPlay, which is a nice change of pace. But in the first couple of weeks of driving, I was increasingly frustrated: even though I was using a wired USB connection, my CarPlay kept disconnecting. Sporadically, and frequently. I tried different phones. I tried using an official Apple Lightning cable — USB-AandUSB-C, as my car has both — as well as various styles and lengths of third-party cables....

You’re going to want to take advantage ofgaming laptop dealsbecause these powerful machines can get pretty expensive. Here’s one you shouldn’t miss — a $450 discount on the HP Omen Transcend 14, which brings its price down from $2,250 to $1,800. It’s still not what you’d call affordable, but you can’t ignore the savings — you can use them for more video games and accessories. The gaming laptop only has limited stocks though, so buy it now if you want to get it at 20% off....

I get the appeal ofChromebooks— I really do. Sometimes less is more, and an operating system that is simpler can provide a less distracting experience for the right audience. But it’s never been a good fit for me. I’m pretty bought into Microsoft’s Office suite, and I’m willing to pay a premium for top-notch hardware. I want my laptop to look and feel like a serious work tool without compromises — and that’s always made me think Chromebooks weren’t for me....

“Magic” might be a bit of a hyperbolic term when it comes to technology, but as science fiction writerArthur C. Clarke’s third lawstates: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” That’s what the Generative Fill feature in the current Photoshop beta release feels like. It’s speeding up how I edit photos in dramatic fashion, and making mebetteratusing Photoshopin the process. Photoshop is very boring I started learning Photoshop about 20 years ago in college....

Those using Tinder in Canada and Mexico will now be able to send their personal Bitmoji through the dating app by connecting both accounts. Tinder is testing out the new feature using Snapchat’s new Snap Kit developer platform, but there’s no word yet on whether or not the integration will be available worldwide. Launched back in June, Snap Kit provides third-party developers with four different ways (which are their own separate kits) to integrate Snapchat features into their own apps....

Top 5 games we can’t wait to play on Switch 2 There are two things you need to truly enjoy the Nintendo Switch 2 upon its release. A comfy place to sit, whether it’s a sofa, bed, or hammock in the sun, some comfy clothing, and some fantastic games. It’s been years in the making, but theNintendo Switch 2has finally arrived,bringing plenty of exciting games along with it. Its portable nature and fantastically high specs make it perfect for a cozy evening with your new console, or to take on the go....