HMD’s Nokia has continued to roll out serviceable but unremarkable smartphones for the last few years. Forgoing attempts to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Samsung and Apple, it’s settled into a groove of releasing solid mid-range and entry-level smartphones, wireless headphones and even tablets. Now it’s announced a new subscription plan that it says will “reward users” for keeping…
Razer's second-gen Kishi controller is now available for iPhone
September 1, 2022
The second-gen Razer Kishi mobile gaming controller is now available for iPhone. As with the Android version Razer revealed a few months ago, the gamepad costs $100. You can order it from Razer’s website.
The biggest change from the first Kishi is to the mechanism that…
Tesla (TSLA) scouts factory sites in Quebec and Ontario
September 1, 2022
Tesla has now disclosed that it is lobbying the Canadian government for an accelerated permitting process to build a factory in the country. At the same time, it reportedly scouted factory sites in Quebec and Ontario.
We have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been…
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro launched as latest storm-beating, gas-generator killer
September 1, 2022
Jackery has just launched its latest portable power station and solar panel kit, the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro.
The new Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro is a major update to the original Jackery 1000, which I had the chance to test last year.
The new solar generator marks major improvements, updated solar panels, and even more utility.
For starters, it charges 3x faster than the previous…
Photographer Exposes How Kim Kardashian Warps Her Body in Photos
September 1, 2022
A commercial photographer is teaching “media literacy skills” on TikTok by revealing how celebrities like Kim Kardashian edit their photos.
Photographer and Educator Caroline Ross shared a viral video on TikTok this week where she asked viewers if they could…
Sony announces the Xperia 5 IV smartphone with 4K/120p video, will retail for $1,000
September 1, 2022
Sony has announced its latest smartphone, the Xperia 5 IV. As with its predecessors, this model takes inspiration from Sony’s higher-end Xperia devices and packages it into a smaller, more affordable package.
On the imaging front, the Xperia 5 IV uses the same camera array…
Lenovo releasing $249 Android 12L tablet early next year
September 1, 2022
Google launched Android 12L back in March, but it’s only just making its way to existing devices. Lenovo is now the first to announce an Android 12L tablet with the “Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen)” coming next year.
Android 12L first rolled out to Pixel phones, with updates for Lenovo (P12 Pro) and Samsung tablets only recently arriving. The first (foldable) products to actually launch with that…
Google Play restores the app permissions list [U]
September 1, 2022
With the addition of the developer-generated Data safety section this year, Google Play removed the old list of app permissions. The Play Store is now reversing this decision in response to user feedback and will have both coexist.
Update 8/31: Google has brought back the…
Google officially announced its first smartwatch at I/O 2022 in May, but only provided a “first look” ahead of the full reveal this fall alongside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. 9to5Google has revealed a number of new details since then, and here’s everything we know about the…
Like many other tech companies this week, Lenovo is at IFA Berlin sharing details about what it has in store for the end of the year. The company’s 2022 holiday lineup includes the first-ever 16-inch Chromebook. You can configure the IdeaPad 5i with a 2.5K 16:10 LCD that features a 120Hz refresh rate and a modest 350 nits of brightness. Thanks to its larger size, the IdeaPad 5i also comes with a…
