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I've been using Raspberry Pi devices and similar single-board computers for years. They all have in common their ARM processors, just like most desktop computers are x86-64 processors, but I'm getting an SBC with a RISC-V chip.

Google is rolling out its Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) 2, meaning your device could be due for an update.

The Android 16 QPR2 update comes with a number of new features that should improve performance, ease of use, and more. Here are three new features to check out.

Add widgets to your lock screen

The updated Android 16 allows you to add widgets that appear on your lock screen when you swipe left. Tech site 9to5Google notes you can enable the feature by navigating to "Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Widgets on lock screen."

That means you'll be able to easily access things like your calendar, camera, and more.

SEE ALSO: Android 16 is out now. Here are the new features. Notification organizer and summaries

Listen, we all get overwhelmed with notifications. Android 16 QPR2 promises to leverage AI capabilities to keep those pesky notifications in check. The updated software will summarize notifications — a long message in a group chat, for instance — and automatically prioritize more important notifications.

"Notification organizer automatically groups and silences your lower-priority notifications (such as promotions, news, and social alerts), making it easier for you to stay focused on what matters with fewer distractions. Notification organizer is rolling out in stages and will be available in the coming weeks," wrote Google.

Improved parental controls

Android 16 QPR2 introduces a "parental controls" option within settings, which means parents can keep tabs on their kids' devices from a single location. It'll allow parents to remotely set screen-time limits, control app usage, and set a schedule for when a kid's device locks.

If you want further details on updates with Android 16 QPR2 you can head over to Google's blog.

SAVE $100.99: As of Dec. 4, get the Ninja Luxe Café for $499 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $599.99. That's a discount of 17%.

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If you spend too much for baristas to whip up hot coffee drinks for you on the daily, there's a solution: a home espresso maker. Yes, you can get absolutely fantastic coffee at home without paying an arm and a leg. Or if you do have the initial arm and leg payment, additional savings will pay for itself when you find a machine that you love. We've found one to help you out so you can start saving and cutting back on those pricey morning drinks.

As of Dec. 4, get the Ninja Luxe Café for $499 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $599.99. That's $100.99 off and a discount of 17%.

SEE ALSO: Our favorite Ninja gifts are still on sale for Cyber Week — save 43% on blenders, air fryers, and ice cream makers

Ninja is a brand you likely already recognize from its line of air fryers and other countertop appliances, but they handle espresso makers, too. This triple threat can do it all, too: espresso, drip coffee, cold brew, and more. Specifically, it can handle two different kinds of espresso, three kinds of drip coffee, and two cold brews.

It features additional options that you can use to customize your drink further as well. You can alter the grind, pressure, temperature, and flavor of each brew, so if you want to make something as close to what a barista might, you've got the option. You can even add milk with the included milk frother and steam wand, to lend to the overall cafe drink authenticity.

There's plenty of reasons to grab the machine for yourself or get it as a gift for the coffee lover in your life, but you'll mainly want to because of easy it is to use and all the savings you'll rack up. Grab yours before this deal grows cold.

Apple's recent iOS 26 overhaul included a plethora of major additions and complete system makeovers, but there were even more tweaks, settings, and customization settings that flew under the radar for many users.

One of those was a subtle update to a feature known as Vehicle Motion Cues, launched last year as part of a new suite of accessibility tools, including eye-tracking powered by machine learning, music haptics, and vocal shortcuts controlled using not just whole words, but sounds and utterances as well.

SEE ALSO: Apple iOS 27: Everything we know so far

Using on-device sensors, Vehicle Motion Cues battle the kind of motion sickness commonly experienced by people staring at their screens while in cars, buses, and trains. When turned on, users will see an animated border of dots along the edge of your iPhone, iPad, or (in an update released earlier this year) MacBook screen. The dots move according to the movement of the vehicle, lessening the sensory conflict that leads to motion sickness.

On iOS 26, those features have gotten even better. Now, users can choose between a regular or "dynamic" pattern for those moving dots. The former displays consistent, repeating animations, while "dynamic" turns the dots into a more free-form, sensory-specific spectacle. Users can also now adjust the color and size of the on-screen dots, making it more adaptable to the user's vision needs and the way they use their device while on the move.

Vehicle Motion Cues can be added to the device's control center and automatically sense when in motion, so it's easy to activate as soon as you get in the car.

And it's super simple to turn on.

Power banks are the easiest gadget to neglect. You charge them, stick them in a drawer and then only pull them out when you need to travel or when the power's out. Which is why it's easy to miss when your power banks are outdated or no longer suitable to have your back when you need them most.

TL;DR: Live stream Cowboys vs. Lions in the NFL for free on 7Plus. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Thursday Night Football is back with a bang as the Dallas Cowboys clash with the Detroit Lions. It's been a fair season for both teams so far, with the Cowboys at 6-5 and the Lions at 6-5-1 — all of which means this looks like an evenly-matched game. On paper at least.

But Dallas has the momentum. They're coming off a three-game winning streak and a Thanksgiving Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Detroit, meanwhile, took a loss at the Green Bay Packers that same day. But don't count them out. With three losses in five, Detroit are looking to regain their footing and keep contending for a playoff spot.

If you want to watch Cowboys vs. Lions in the NFL for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Cowboys vs. Lions?

Cowboys vs. Lions in the NFL starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on Dec. 4. This game takes place at Ford Field.

How to watch Cowboys vs. Lions for free

Cowboys vs. Lions in the NFL is available to live stream for free on 7Plus.

7Plus is geo-restricted to Australia only, but anyone around the globe can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can help by hiding your real IP address (digital location) and connecting you to a secure server in Australia, allowing you to unblock 7Plus from anywhere in the world.

SEE ALSO: How to watch the NFL online for free

Live stream Cowboys vs. Lions for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

4. Visit 7Plus

5. Live stream Cowboys vs. Lions for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most VPN providers offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Cowboys vs. Lions in the NFL without committing any cash. While it's not a long-term solution, it does give you enough time to live stream select fixtures from the NFL before claiming back your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites to follow the whole season, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for unblocking streaming services is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for 7Plus?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like 7Plus, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is currently on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free. That's 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can pick up a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NFL for free with ExpressVPN.

BEST PRICE: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $142.57 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over and out, but there are still lots of opportunities to save right now. Particularly if you're interested in trading cards. We've come across a number of heavily discounted Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering sets, including popular booster boxes.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $142.57 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price on this box. Collectors, this is your chance to score cards featuring your favorite characters and master Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed game mechanics.

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This heavily discounted set contains 30 Play Boosters, each with 14 cards and at least one shiny Traditional Foil card and 1–4 cards of rarity "Rare" or higher. If you're lucky, you could also get special cards featuring beautiful borderless alternate art.

Get the record-low price on the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box at Amazon.

After years of obsessing over SUVs that take up more space and sip more gas, Americans are rediscovering the minivan.

The mid-size SUV world is packed with big names like the CR-V, Highlander, and the sharp-looking Santa Fe, plus solid picks like the Volkswagen Atlas. But while everyone’s been busy checking out the usual favorites, one underrated contender has quietly leveled up.

BEST PRICE: As of Dec. 4, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box is on sale for $123.99 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone now, but the deals just keep coming. Unfortunately, we are seeing a significant drop in the number of deals on top tech items, but to make up for it, Amazon has dropped a number of impressive deals on trading cards.

As of Dec. 4, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box is on sale for $123.99 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this popular box. So listen up collectors. It doesn't get better than this.

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This set contains 30 Play Boosters, each with 14 cards and at least one rare or mythic rare plus a foil card. This set features your favorite Spider-Man characters, villains, and thematic new game mechanics.

Score the best-ever price on the Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box at Amazon.

SAVE $150: As of Dec. 4, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $279 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $429. That's a discount of 35% and the lowest price we've seen.

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There's a ton of great music out right now, and you deserve to enjoy it with a great pair of headphones. If it's high time for an upgrade, or you know someone you want to gift a pair to this year for the holidays, we've found an excellent option that you won't want to pass up at Amazon, even after the Cyber Monday kerfuffle has ended.

As of Dec. 4, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $279 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $429. That's $150 off and a discount of 35%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The 11 best headphones of 2025 — see the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats

These comfortable headphones excel in terms of both audio and wear time. Not only do they feature plush ear cups and an adjustable band that doesn't dig into your head, but they sound fantastic so you'll relish keeping them on to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

Their deep bass and crisp treble make them excellent candidates for your new go-to headphones, as do the way they offer noise cancellation that's rarely beaten. You can choose between three modes to tailor it to your unique listening preferences: Quiet, Aware, and Immersion. With a different level of noise blocking, they each let you hear what you want and ignore what you don't.

Beyond that, they also offer spatial audio support to help raise the immersion level so that you feel like you're actually in the middle of your favorite artist's concert when listening. Tack on a 15-minute charge time when you've ran out the battery, and these headphones are nothing if not a no-brainer for anyone who takes music seriously. Grab yours while they're still on sale for Cyber Week.

Have you ever seen "NaN" appear on a badly coded website? Or been perplexed by a persistent bug, only to find out that it's some quirk with the language? The problem is partly to do with your assumptions and probably an incomplete test suite. I will explain what property-based testing (PBT) is and how it solves these problems.

SAVE $465: The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $834.99, down from the standard price of $1,299.99. That's a 36% discount and the lowest price on record at Amazon.

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A good monitor can make a major difference in your gaming experience. That's true whether your preferred game is Animal Crossing, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, or Assassin's Creed Shadows. If you've been limping along with a lame gaming monitor and want an upgrade, there's a top-tier Samsung model on sale today.

As of Dec. 4, the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $834.99, marked down from the list price of $1,299.99. That works out to a savings of $465 from a 36% discount. It's also the lowest price on record at Amazon.

Now that we're almost to December holidays, the dark nights are here. By 4 p.m., it feels like it's time for pajamas and staying indoors. One of winter's greatest activities is catching up on top gaming titles you might have missed earlier in the year. If that's the case at your home, this Samsung monitor could be worth the upgrade.

SEE ALSO: The Toshiba 55-inch Class C350 Series TV is still at its low Cyber Monday price — save $200 right now

One brag-worthy spec is the massive 240Hz refresh rate. Pair that with the GtG response time of 0.03 milliseconds and you're in line for fast action without tearing or screen lag. Samsung uses glare-free technology on this monitor so you won't be dealing with distracting interference from your background.

The Samsung G8 is also designed to shine with showing deep blacks and great color contrast. Plus, Samsung used a dynamic cooling system on this model which is said to diffuse heat five time faster than graphite sheet, spelling a lower likelihood of burn in.

As a nice treat for you and your gaming setup in 2025, consider an upgrade to the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor while it's on sale at Amazon for $834.99. It'll also be ideal for work tasks when those arise.

It's the last full Moon of the year, and it's not just any full Moon, it's a supermoon. The third of three consecutive supermoons to round out the year, so if you missed November and October's, make sure you head out for this one. Supermoons are what the name suggests, a full Moon that appears bigger and brighter in the sky than usual, perfect for late-night stargazing.

There's lots to know about this Moon, so keep reading to find out when it is, and what it means.

When is the December Full Moon?

December's full Moon will occur on Thursday, Dec. 4. Time and Date estimates it will peak at 6:14 p.m. ET.

What is the December full Moon called?

Full Moons all have their own names, and December's is traditionally known as the 'Cold Moon'. As you might imagine, this name has something to do with the arrival of winter, and the drop in the temperature.

December's Full Moon is also a supermoon, which means it appears larger and brighter than usual because it’s closer to Earth in its orbit. This happens when the Full Moon occurs near its closest point to our planet, called lunar perigee, giving us a fuller, more prominent view in the night sky, Royal Museums Greenwich tells us.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon is predicted to occur on Jan. 3, 2026.

What are the lunar phases?

The Full Moon is just one phase in the Moon’s 29.5-day orbit around Earth. The different phases show how much of its surface is lit up from our point of view. We always see the same side of the Moon, but as it circles Earth, the sunlight falls on it differently. That’s why sometimes it appears full, sometimes half, and at other times seems to disappear entirely.

There are eight main Moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

• New Moon — The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

• Waxing Crescent — A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

• First Quarter — Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

• Waxing Gibbous — More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

• Full Moon — The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

• Waning Gibbous — The moon starts losing light on the right side.

• Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) — Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

• Waning Crescent — A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

As more AI (artificial intelligence) technologies emerge, competition among them will intensify, and rankings of the best to worst may shift. Currently, the most significant AI models are Google Gemini, Microsoft CoPilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, and Apple Intelligence.

Let me be upfront: I genuinely love Obsidian. It's an incredible application with all the features you would need for note-taking. But, despite all the amazing things Obsidian offers, it had one big, persistent flaw that created a major roadblock in my daily workflow: the way it handles file navigation.

The more programs set to auto-launch on startup, the longer your computer takes to boot. That's doubly true for machines with older hardware. Allow me to show you different ways to identify and disable startup apps and speed up your PC's boot time.

As someone who has been flying drones for years, it takes a lot to impress me. For the longest time, if you wanted a drone in the U.S., there was DJI, then there was a 50 yards of nothing, then there was everyone else. I'm happy to say that is no longer the case. In the past year, new contenders have started to emerge, which is good timing since DJI is possibly/probably/almost definitely going to get banned in the U.S., and soon.

One alternative has emerged with a very compelling offering in the form of Antigravity A1 drone. Antigravity is an offshoot of Insta360, a fact that will become important (and obvious) once you learn more about this drone. While most drones are cameras that you can fly, the Antigravity A1 is a 360-degree camera that you can fly.

Put simply, you can put this drone up in the sky and fly it like any regular drone, but instead of capturing what's ahead of you, or under you, or over you, it captures all of it in 8K. This has several advantages, but first, let's talk about the hardware.

Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

The Antigravity A1 8K 360 Drone comes in three bundles, available starting Dec. 4 at Antigravity and Best Buy:

• Antigravity A1 8K 360 Drone Starter Bundle — $1,599

• Antigravity A1 8K 360 Drone Explorer Bundle — $1,899

• Antigravity A1 8K 360 Drone Infinity Bundle — $1,999

What's in the box Unboxing the Antigravity A1 Drone. Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

It's not entirely clear which bundle I received, but I believe I got the Infinity bundle, which includes a carrying case that carries the drone, a one-handed controller, the goggles, four drone batteries, and a battery for the goggles. There were also a bunch of other accessories — extra blades, screwdrivers, and importantly, four batteries and a charging dock that can handle three of them. The drone itself weighs in at 249 grams, which means there are fewer regulations you need to follow to fly. It's a classic folding drone with four extendable arms. There's also an automatic landing gear which flips down automatically when you land — it's neat.

The controller has a trigger and all sorts of buttons and switches that control the drone. The basics you need to know are the up and down toggle, which increases and decreases altitude, a roller wheel, which turns the drone in place, and a trigger, which makes it go forward. 

Then there are the fancy remote control goggles, which have dual Micro-OLED displays with a resolution of 2,560 x 2,560 pixels. There's also an exterior display, which is handy for a few different reasons. One of the first things I had to do was update the software on the various pieces of equipment, and the display on the outside of the goggles could show me the progress. The display also allows you to share what you're seeing with outside observers, which is pretty cool.

One nice thing about the goggles is that they offload the battery to a lanyard you wear around your neck. This removes the weight of the battery from your face, which is very welcome indeed. The battery attaches to the headset with a cable that has a USB-C connector on one end and a barrel plug on the other. The headset itself also has a USB-C plug on it, but that plug doesn't accept power — it's for data only. I would prefer to have the option to use either the barrel plug or the USB-C port for power, but that is sadly not an option.

When folded up, the drone is smaller than a 16" softball, and it can fit into a jacket pocket — at least a jacket pocket for a guy my size. It's extremely portable, though of course, the goggles and the controller also take up a fair amount of space.

Flying the Antigravity AI 360 drone Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

One of my favorite drones to fly up until this point has been the DJI Avata 2, which is an FPV drone. To fly it, you wear a set of goggles and use a one-handed controller, which allows you to fly in, around, and through obstacles with aplomb. It's like those drone videos you see of flying through a bowling alley or Wrigley Field. It's intuitive and simple to learn.

The Antigravity A1 is very similar to that — you wear a headset and use a one-handed controller to fly in the direction you want to go. The only difference is that you're capturing everything around you using top and bottom-mounted sensors. The really trippy part is where the headset comes in, because as you're flying, you can turn your head and look around you. You can turn in a complete circle and look up and down and see everything, including straight down, a view that's not for the faint of heart.

If you turn your head away from the direction you're flying, you get a small picture-in-picture (PIP) that pops up to show you where you're going while you look around. It's brilliant, and I love that part of it. It gives drone pilots a freedom we didn't have before.

The remote control glasses have dual microOLED displays, not unlike a VR headset. Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

The control interface is similar as well — there's a small square that you point with the controller to control the direction of flight. One thing that Antigravity does differently from the Avata is that it asks you to move your entire arm in order to direct the drone, as opposed to the wrist movements the Avata relies on.

Speaking of which, there are a lot more controls on the controller for the A1, which makes it less intuitive and a bit harder to learn. It's also very possible and indeed likely that my muscle memory — developed from flying the Avata for over two years — made it harder for me to wrap my mind around the controls of the A1. It's not a lot harder to learn, but it is more complicated.

The anti-collision sensors on the A1 also made the drone harder to fly — at least in my backyard. I have a tree that complicates maneuvers greatly, but the sensors tend to be extremely conservative. While the Avata is capable of flying through the rungs of a ladder, the A1 freaked out when I tried to fly it through the four-foot gap between tree branches and my fence. This is with default settings, mind.

I tested the drone over the past couple of weeks in the latter part of the fall and early winter. In Chicago, that means in windy conditions and cold temperatures, neither of which are great for flying. Antigravity suggests you can get up to 24 minutes of flight time on a charge. That seems about right, under optimal conditions. I got closer to 18 to 20 minutes in my testing, but again, that's in suboptimal conditions.

Capturing everything all at once

Flying the drone and being able to look all around you is fun, and an incredible experience on its own. You can fly up to 400 feet in the air (the maximum allowed by the FAA) and just turn your head to look around and see what's going on around you. But where this really becomes beneficial is when you are capturing the footage as a creator.

With a "normal" drone, you almost need two different operators — one to fly the drone and the other to aim the camera. In fact, many professional-grade drones actually require that. The Antigravity A1 eliminates that issue by capturing a full sphere of footage around it at all times. All you have to do as a pilot is fly in proximity to what you want to capture, and you can focus the camera later when you're sitting at your computer.

That's at the heart of the Antigravity A1 experience — freedom. As a casual user, you can fly this intuitive drone anywhere you want in the sky and look around and see whatever you want to see without having to manipulate and maneuver the drone just right. As a content creator, all you have to focus on is putting the drone near the event you want to capture, and it takes care of the rest.

Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

While the technology isn't all the way there yet, imagine having a drone with a 360 camera on it to film Tom Cruise's cliff diving stunt in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. Needless to say — don't try that at home — but rather than worrying about drone positioning and camera angle, you eliminate a variable by just flying the drone next to the motorcycle and capturing everything.

While we're on the subject of capturing with the device, this would be a great time to talk about the fact that I wasn't able to actually retrieve what I captured from the device.

You may have noticed this review doesn't feature any photos or videos taken by the drone, which is its main job. That's because explorting my files has proven impossible. I don't know if that's because I'm testing the drone before its official launch, or some unknown technical problem, but it's certainly frustrating.

I'm working with Antigravtiy as we speak to address this issue, and we'll be sure to update this review — with photos! — once we get that resolved.

It all comes at a cost

All that being said, one of the reasons DJI has been so successful in the U.S. market is how inexpensive its drones have been. The DJI Mini 3 currently starts at $419. The DJI Avata 2 Fly More combo, which comes with a similar set of accessories as the A1, is $1,199. Meanwhile, the Antigravity A1 starts at $1,599. That price includes the drone, goggles, and grip controller. There are also various accessories that can bump the price up to $1,999 at its highest level. 

That's not terrible, but it's also not very accessible. You have to really want to fly a 360-degree camera to buy this drone. It's a very cool experience, and it takes an enormous burden off your shoulders if you're a content creator. 

It's also important to remember that this is a Gen-1 product. It's very well built and designed, but there are still a few kinks to work out. I'd like to see the controller itself get a little tighter with fewer buttons, so it's easier to fly. I'd also like the default settings of the collision sensors to tone down a little so I don't need to find an open field to fly in.

But for a first effort that solves a lot of problems, there is a lot to like here. I keep coming back to the idea of freedom, because that's what flight is supposed to feel like. It's great to just get up in the air and take everything in without having to worry about which way the drone is pointed. It sounds like a minor thing, but this drone changes your relationship with flight on a fundamental level.

Is the Antigravity A1 drone worth it?

While I had a positive experience actually unboxing and piloting this innovative new drone, because I've been unable to export my files, I can't give a proper recommendation yet. Check back as I update this review after spending some additional time with the product. Hopefully, you'll be able to see all the photos and videos I took.

I can say that the Antigravity A1 does look like a viable alternative to DJI drones, albeit without any budget-friendly options for beginners. And considering that Insta360 is also a Chinese company, I'm a little worried they'll also face a ban eventually, too.

Opens in a new window Credit: Antigravity Antigravity A1 8K 360 Drone Starter Bundle $1,599 at Best Buy
  Learn More Antigravity A1 360 8K Camera Drone: Specifications

• Takeoff weight: 249 grams with Flight Battery

• Folded dimensions: 141.3 × 96.2 × 81.4 mm

• Unfolded dimensions: 308.6 × 382.3 × 89.2 mm

• Flight time: 24 minutes with Flight Battery; 39 minutes with High-Capacity Flight Battery

• Max flight distance: 8.0 miles with Flight Battery; 14.3 miles with High-Capacity Flight Battery

• Max wind speed resistance: 24 mph (Level 5)

• Global Navigation Satellite System: GPS + Galileo + Beidou

• Storage: 20GB (also supports microSD)

• Camera sensor: 1/1.28-inch

• Lens aperture: F2.2

• Maximum video resolution: 8K (7680×3840) @ 30/25/24 fps

• Maximum photo resolution: 55MP (10496×5248)

• Maximum video bitrate: 170Mbps

• ISO range: 100-6400

• Live view quality: 2K @ 30 fps

Antigravity has officially launched Antigravity A1, saying it's the "world's first" consumer aerial drone with inbuilt 360-degree video capture. The release comes a month earlier than its previously scheduled January 2026 release date. Having spent some time with the A1, it's the first gadget in a while that has reminded me that tech was once wondrous and fun — and can be again.

If you're still stumped about what to get your loved ones for Christmas, a hot new bombshell has entered the villa.

SEE ALSO: Antigravity unveils 'world first' 360-degree video camera drone

Action camera company Insta360 initially unveiled new drone brand Antigravity in July. At the time, the company teased that its first product would not only offer unprecedented 360-degree 8K aerial recording, but would be designed so that even amateurs could easily use it.

This debut drone was subsequently revealed to be the A1, with Antigravity stating that it is piloted using controls similar to that of virtual reality headsets. In a press release, the company said product is "for everyone who's ever wanted a drone, but felt it would be too big of an investment for something they may never be able to use to its full potential."

It's an ambitious goal, with drones often considered gadgets for enthusiasts. Nevertheless, having played around with the A1 drone myself, it seems as though Antigravity may have achieved it. Mashable can confirm the Antigravity A1 is indeed delightfully easy to fly, and the device makes it simple even for drone novices to capture spectacular, high quality aerial images. 

Antigravity A1 first impressions: Intuitive and fun Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

My previous experience flying drones involved far more common twin stick controls, which I found difficult to navigate and left me fearful that I'd crash. In contrast, the Antigravity A1's controls are simple and intuitive enough that I was able to hand it over to someone else to pilot on the spot, only providing a quick run down of the controls.

The Antigravity A1 has three main components: the Vision goggles, the Grip controller, and the A1 drone itself. The lightweight white drone weighs just 249 grams, and is notably compact. Once its four arms are folded in, the drone fits neatly into a small protective case, which in turn fits into a padded camera bag along with its accessories. This makes the A1 easily portable to wherever you're taking aerial shots.

Antigravity A1's controls are simple and intuitive enough that I was able to hand it over to someone else to pilot on the spot.

The Vision goggles are also lightweight, helped by the fact that Antigravity doesn't incorporate its battery into the body of the gadget. Instead, users hang the battery from their neck like a pendant, with a wire running up to the goggles to keep it powered. It's no more annoying than wearing wired headphones, but even so, it wouldn't be surprising if Antigravity continues to refine this in the future.

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The combination of the Vision goggles and the Grip controller make the A1 drone delightfully easy and intuitive to pilot. Simply press the trigger to accelerate and move the controller in the direction you want to go. Pointing the controller up will cause the A1 to climb higher, or you can slide a tab on the controller to adjust its elevation. Taking off is just a slide of the tab as well.

Landing is even simpler. When you're finished flying, simply use the Grip controller to open a menu on the Vision goggles and tell your A1 to go home. This will prompt the drone to return to its take-off location and autonomously deploy its landing gear. Not having to manually land the A1 relieves a lot of stress, particularly for nervous first-time pilots. 

Factor in an inbuilt obstacle avoidance system which stops the drone before collisions, and the Antigravity A1 feels practically foolproof. Even so, the A1 does come with spare propellers, while its 360-degree camera lens can be replaced with a separately sold kit.

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The Antigravity A1 is simple enough to operate that many less tech-savvy users should be able to pick it up and jump into flying with relative ease. A clear onboard tutorial quickly runs new users though most of the basics needed to get into the air, leaving the finer details for later discovery when digging through the Vision goggles' menu. This includes features such as the Virtual Cockpit, a slightly silly first-person view option which adds an animated dragon for you to "ride."

However, it's worth noting that Antigravity's faith in the A1's intuitive controls results in a fairly minimalist approach to its included print instructions. I had some difficulty figuring out how to turn the A1 off, leading to several long, confusing minutes pressing buttons and scouring through the manual for anything I'd missed. (Pro tip: You'll want to press the power button once, then press it a second time and hold it.)

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Users should also bring a spotter with them when they take to the skies, so there's someone to keep an eye on both the drone and you. Though the Vision goggles are great for immersing yourself in the A1's point of view, they also cut off vision of everything around you, leaving you with no situational awareness. You can switch between the drone's view and a black and white passthrough view by double tapping a side button. However, there's currently no option to see both views at once. Hopefully this feature might be added in a future update.

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When it came to image quality, the Antigravity A1 continued to impress, offering beautifully smooth, clear, and seamless 8K 360 video. This is unsurprising, as Antigravity previously confirmed that the A1's dual-lens camera system mirrors Insta360's tried and true X series of 360 cameras. Footage can be edited straight in the Antigravity app, though there's also an option to produce an AI-generated edit set to in-app music if you're feeling lazy or lacking in editing skills. 

For those concerned about privacy, Antigravity states that there is no automatic upload of the drone's video recordings. Footage is solely stored onboard the A1, Vision goggles, and any SD card you might insert, which you can then transfer to your phone or computer. Antigravity told Mashable that it only collects crucial drone usage data such as activation details and flight safety information, and doesn't gather personal or location data unless users upload flight logs. Information it does gather is stored in nearby data centres, with U.S. users' data kept on servers within the country.

Where to buy the Antigravity A1 drone

The Antigravity A1 drone is available from today, and starts from $1,599 for the Standard Bundle. There's also a $1,899 Explorer Bundle and $1,999 Infinity Bundle, each of which include different accessories depending upon your needs.

U.S. drone pilots can pick up the Antigravity A1 from Best Buy or from the Antigravity Store online. As always, remember to check your local laws and airspace restrictions prior to flying any drone.

Google's annual review of search trends is here, and while the most popular keywords and queries in 2025 won't surprise you, the way we searched this year underlines a huge shift in our online behavior.

Yes, the "trending" searches this year are, unsurprisingly, topped by topics such as Charlie Kirk's assassination, the election of Pope Leo XIV, and (chuckles) Google's own AI assistant Gemini.

Looks like Google Search users did a lot of searches for Gemini - despite it being baked into Google Search. Credit: Google

Notably, these aren't the most popular terms that were searched on Google; instead, Google says the "lists on the Year in Search 2025 Trends website represent the top trending queries, which are the searches that had the highest spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2025 as compared to 2024."

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As the company pointed out, with Gemini being baked into Google Search, people started asking questions in more conversational ways. One popular example, according to the company, was “What’s the deal with 6-7," a query which I, myself, have typed into Google at least once this year.

Google also said that more complex queries became more popular this year, with searches for “Tell me about…” being up 70 percent year over year, and searches starting with “How do I…” increasing 25 percent compared to last year.

Check out the entire Google Year in Search 2025 report on the website.