Derek Dixon accused the filmmaker of “using his power” to “molest, abuse, and sexually assault impressionable and vulnerable employees and actors” Tyler Perry has been sued for sexual harassment and assault by Derek Dixon, an actor on the Perry-directed series The Oval and Ruthless, on which Dixon played a character named Dale. According to the lawsuit filed on Friday in Los Angeles, which was obtained by Rolling Stone, Dixon accused Perry of “using his power and influence to molest, a...

There are plenty of affordable smartwatches out there, but only a few are actually worth your time. The sub-$100 category has become the wild west of wearables; crowded with imposters making big claims and delivering on very few. We haven’t tested every bargain-bin watch on the market, but we’ve tested enough to know when we’ve found a rare gem. A watch that goes beyond just the basics, with solid health and fitness tracking, smartphone features that actually work, and a multi-day battery...

Mercedes-Benz has begun early research for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) featuring a large battery that can deliver a long electric driving range tailored to Chinese consumers’ needs, people familiar with the matter told 36Kr on June 13, without giving further details. The news comes after the German automaker reported a 10% decline in China car sales year-on-year to 152,775 units for the first three months of this year, following a 6.7% annual fall last year. Mercedes-Benz has five...

Users have noticed the system’s back panel “slightly bulging” by Liam Doolan Tue 17th Jun 2025 Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life Some would argue the real tests can only begin when a product is in the hands of consumers and while Nintendo likely ran every scenario it possibly could with the Switch 2 during in-house tests, certain issues are reportedly surfacing now that it’s out in the wild. As reported by Automaton, some Switch 2 owners have noticed “slightly bulg...

The OnePlus Watch 3 is reportedly going to offer a 43mm model, and with it, a battery that lasts over a day less than the slightly larger version. OnePlus noted that there would be a second Watch 3 model to pair with the expected 47mm edition. While that size comes in as larger than most of what we’re used to on the market, it was confirmed that a 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 would be available as well. In addition to the teaser image available directly through OnePlus, a large spec sheet is also avai...

I know you can plug it in, but the rapidly depleting battery still really bothers me. Image credit: Eurogamer Sometimes you just know something to be true. Do I want to eat a pizza right now? Yes. Is Hot Rod the greatest Transformer? Yes. Am I going to be miserable when the temperature climbs above 22 degrees celsius? Yes. Is my sleep going to suffer because of a big event happening tomorrow? Yes. Is the Switch 2’s battery life too short? Yes. I’ve been using the Switch 2 for about a...

Skip to content Image: Christopher Null/Foundry At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to clean Solid battery life, with an amazing magnetic charger Perhaps the best mobile app on the market Cons Remote is awkward, slow, and difficult to use Required a major firmware update to clean effectively Very, very slow Our Verdict With pool-mapping capabilities and other smart features, the Dreame Z1 Pro is one of the most intelligent robots I’ve tested to date. Unfortunately, erratic performance...

Nintendo’s latest hardware may lack surprises, but it’s a confident follow-up to one of its best ever – here’s our full Switch 2 review, including everything you need to know about the system 17:20, 16 Jun 2025Updated 17:38, 16 Jun 2025 We love the Switch 2 already, but we can’t wait to see how it grows For a company that feels destined to reinvent the wheel with its hardware offerings with each generation, there’s something a little flat about the Nintendo Switch...

The RML Group VarEVolt battery pack currently powers electric hypercars. (Image credit: RML Group) A British firm has received approval to mass-produce an ultra-high-power-density electric vehicle (EV) battery that can be fully recharged in just 18 seconds. The RML Group was granted Conformity of Production certification for its VarEVolt battery on June 2. This government approval signifies that the firm can mass-produce the powerful batteries for EV manufacturers. The certification “und...

Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester and the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new way to improve the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, offering a safer and more sustainable option for energy storage. The team designed a two-dimensional (2D) manganese-oxide/graphene superlattice that triggers a unique lattice-wide strain mechanism. This approach significantly boosts the structural stability of the battery’s cathode material, enabling...