Whether it’s thePower Loader fromAliensor Marvel Comics’ amazing Iron Man armor, science fiction has long painted a rose-tinted picture when it comes to the possibility of wearable exoskeleton suits. Like upgraded knights’ armor, these robotic exosuits are promised to transform ordinary fleshy mortals into augmented beings with man-made superpowers: capable of moving faster, lifting heavier and working longer than would ordinarily be humanly possible. Today, such exosuits are no longer confined to the pages of comic books or far-future science fiction flicks directed by James Cameron....

If you’re struggling to stream video after theRoku OS 10.5 update, you’re not alone, apparently. The leading streaming platform’s user forums have been busy in the days following the major update, with all sorts of complaints of things being broken. The complaints range from channel-specific — things likeYouTube TVnot working — to overall network connectivity problems to general malaise. It’s not easy to troubleshoot from afar when you’re dealing with multiple devices over multiple generations, but the general consensusover 20 pages of posts so far(as well asin the Roku subreddit) is that something is wrong....

Ever since the historic first free ascent of Yosemite’s intimidating Dawn Wall was broadcast on social media last summer, rock climbing has been having a moment. With indoor climbing gyms all over the country growing at a rate of 10% every year, you don’t have to face down a sheer granite cliff to get your intro to the sport. Climbing gyms have basic rentals – shoes, harness, and chalk bag – but if you are serious about getting into the sport, having your own gear makes a huge difference....

There are more devices that are smart these days than those that don’t have an Internet of Things (IoT) designation. From heavy-duty appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers to smaller items likethermostatsand door locks, these web-connected gadgets will often connect to your Wi-Fi without the need of a hub. They are designed to have companion mobile apps that let you manage and customize your equipment. But what about all the electronic appliances you have thataren’tsmart?...

It might come as a bit of a shock if you haven’t been paying attention, but Mario Kart is far and away the most popularNintendo franchise. That’s right, not even the mainlineMario gamesorbest Pokémon gamessell as many copies as this kart racer. With entries going back to theSNESall the way up to theSwitch 2, there have been hundreds of tracks across the franchise now. The best tracks take full advantage of that game’s mechanics, feature fun and colorful locales to drive through, and have popping soundtracks to keep the energy high....

It’s no secret thatThe Boysisn’t a show for the squeamish, but the latest clip from season 2 of Amazon Studios’ ultraviolent, irreverent deconstruction of superhero sagas takes things to an entirely new, gory level — particularly if you’re a fan of marine mammals. The gruesome clip from the hit show’s second season premiered Thursday duringThe Boysseason 2 panel for Comic-Con@Home, the virtual event that’ssubstituting for San Diego Comic-Con Internationalthis year. In the clip, the titular group of superhero hunters finds itself pursued by aquatic super-vigilante The Deep and a group of marine animals while piloting a boat, only to end up getting up close and personal with a whale in order to make their escape....

Are you ready to add some pulse-pounding home theater sound to your living room? Followingsoundbar dealscan be a real chore, but sometimes you’ll find a fantastic markdown on some truly top-shelf tech. As a matter of fact, we came across a great discount on one of the best Sonos home theater devices: For a limited time, you’ll be able to purchase theSonos Arcat Adorama for $720. At full price, this model sells for $900....

James Gunn’s rebooted, retooled version ofThe Suicide Squadhas a new trailer, and while it has a lot in common with the director’s prior projects (including a few cast members), it appears to be nothing like anything we’ve seen before from Warner Bros. Pictures’ DC Extended Universe. Oh, and it has a gigantic, evil starfish and a villain named the Polka-Dot Man. So it has that going for it, too. https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1375481778064957440...

Summary TheAnimal Crossingseries has seen features come and go with varying degrees of success.New Leaf’s town square was a fresh new way to approach the game’s charming shopping systems, and putting the power in the players' hands with the placement of its stores came with even more responsibility (as though managing an entire island wasn’t responsibility enough). The series might stay the same in many respects, but it needs to keep things fresh every time it reappears on the market....

TheGoogle Pixel 8andPixel 8 Prowere two of 2023’s best Android phones, and they continue to be excellent phones in 2024. But in typical Google Pixel fashion,they also have a tendency to be pretty buggy— and that holds true four months after the phones’ release. On the r/GooglePixel subreddit,one user reported a bizarre bugwith the Pixel 8’s camera. When you’re in your phone’s camera app, tapping anywhere on the viewfinder should manually adjust its focus and exposure of what you’re looking at....

If you’re looking forhome security camera deals, Newegg has one of the best out there right now: An EufyCam E 1-Cam Home Security System Camera Kit for only $110 — down $150 from the usual $260. All you need to do to take advantage of the offer is quote coupon codeEMCDEED29. You’ll need to act fast though as the deal expires tomorrow, March 31. The EufyCam E runs for up to a full year on a single battery charge....

Cooking sous vide is becoming more and more popular these days. This slow cooking process, which involves putting food inside a vacuum-sealed plastic bag and immersing it in a water bath that’s heated up by asous vide machine, originated from France and is now practiced widely in America. Sous vide machines don’t overcook food because they regulate the heat and hold it at a certain temperature. Not only that, but they have now become “smart” enough to be left alone while you do other things and a great machine to helpstep up your meal-prep game....

For the 195 students who attend St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School, a private Catholic school located in Beaumont, Texas, there were no finals this year. Placement tests were postponed for the summer. Report card grades were averaged. And the annual eighth-grade graduation ceremony was in the form of a car parade. Before the coronavirus pandemic, eighth-grade graduation was a week-long tradition at St. Anthony. Eighth graders would walk the hallways for one last time, their teachers applauding them from their doorways....