Unlike some of the latest consumer drones, which fly almost autonomously, the Asio X requires mostly manual control, and in some very unforgiving locations too, as Astorino points out: “It’s dark, air flow can quickly change within a confined space, and managing a flight path above flowing water in a restricted pipe is challenging.” As … Read more
Google continues to push the boundaries of mobile development by integrating powerful AI capabilities directly into Android applications. A fascinating example of this is the Android Vertex AI in Firebase demo, showcasing how developers can leverage the Gemini API through Firebase. What is Vertex AI? AI development platform for building and using generative AI. Gives … Read more
But it’s not time to abandon your local environment (yet) Google recently released the new “Android Studio Cloud” and I decided to give it a try. I was hoping that a “Super Computer” wouldn’t be required anymore to run Android Studio, but that’s not the case. From my brief tests, the experience is not perfect, … Read more
Is the treadmill harder or easier than running outdoors? Survey runners, and you’ll get plenty of different opinions on which feels harder or easier, but the basic physics of running are the same on both. (I promise.) So why do people who are used to treadmills find that they’re slower when they run outdoors? I’m … Read more
Adjustable running belts The flat, non-stretchy Aikendo Running Belt stayed put near our tester’s natural waist during a 5-mile run, holding an iPhone XS and keys. The pocket is roomy, but the adjustable straps are especially stretchy—to the point where they feel like they could stretch out of shape much too quickly for our liking. … Read more
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As Lifehacker’s resident marathon runner and senior finance writer, there is one perfect point where my worlds intersect: buying sneakers. When it comes to investing in—and maybe even splurging on—running gear, nothing affects your running experience more than your shoes. Finding the perfect running shoes … Read more
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The founders of Runna announced today that Strava has bought their company. Runna is a paid running app that provides structured training plans (which I personally loved when I tried it), while Strava is a hugely popular tracking and social app for runners and cyclists, … Read more
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Thursday that Iran and the United States were running out of time to secure a deal as they prepare to hold fresh nuclear talks this weekend. Iranian and US delegations are to gather in Rome on Saturday for a second round of Omani-mediated negotiations, a week after the … Read more
This is not a comprehensive list of all the running shoes we’ve evaluated. Here we include shoes that are still available. The Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 (women’s, men’s) is a neutral shoe that our testers agreed felt stiffer and heavier (even at a weight of 9 ounces) than our picks. This shoe felt so heavy on … Read more
Every time I slip on a rain jacket, I give thanks that we no longer have to wrap ourselves in thick, smelly sealskin to stay dry. The best rain jackets today are more comfortable and watertight than ever, thanks to advances in weatherproof textiles and apparel design. But depending on the climate and your level … Read more