OxygenOS 10.3.12 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 6 and 6T with this fairly tiny OTA file including the latest July 2021 security patch.
Announced over on the Official OnePlus Forums, the OxygenOS 10.3.12 update is still based upon Android 10. That means that if you want to get Android 11 running on your device, you’ll still need to slap the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta for the 2018 flagship…
Google Maps Timeline adds ‘Insights’ & ‘Trips’ tabs as transit crowdedness predictions expand
July 21, 2021
Google is updating Maps with a handful of new features today focused on expanding transit crowdedness predictions and an “Insights” addition to the powerful Timeline history.
To help public transit riders “navigate new normals,” Google is expanding crowdedness…
When we reviewed the Galaxy Z Fold 2 last year, we were mostly impressed with what Samsung had to offer, but there were clear roadblocks to mass adoption. One of those issues was water resistance as the Fold 2 quite simply had none. Apparently, Samsung has solved that…
Study dispels myth that electric cars pollute as much as gas-powered cars due to ‘dirty’ grid
July 21, 2021
A new study dispels the persistent myth that electric cars pollute just as much as gas-powered cars because they charge on a “dirty” electric grid, and mining for battery materials is polluting.
While electric cars have no tailpipe emissions, unlike vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine, they still pollute through the energy needed to produce them, like any other product, and…
Asus starts Android 11 rollout for ROG Phone 3 following release on ZenFone 7 series [U]
July 21, 2021
The rollout of Android 11 has been fairly speedy thanks to quick rollouts from Samsung and others, but many OEMs are still a ways behind. After rolling out Android 11 to the ZenFone 7 series earlier this year, Asus is now bringing the same update to the ROG Phone…
Google News Showcase launches in Austria today
July 21, 2021
Google launched a $1 billion licensing program in October 2020 to support publishers and surface card-based content across its platforms. Google News Showcase is now coming to Austria.
The effort today has signed over 800 — up 100 from May — deals with news…
Pergear has announced a new 2x magnification lens, the 60mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro for a range of APS-C mounts — Fujifilm X-mount, Sony E-mount, and Nikon Z-mount — and Micro Four Thirds.
The company touts the lens as able to recreate “life-size” 2x maximum magnification photos and can focus as close as 19.1 centimeters (about 7.5 inches) and is therefore suitable for close-up subjects. It is…
Intelligent robot technology has expanded beyond cinematography and has found its place in photography now, too, as shared by a photo and video production company that has started to use one to achieve shots and angles that would be hard to replicate manually.
Although…
Tamron has announced that it is developing its first Fujifilm X-mount lens: the all-in-one 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD. The lens will also be available in Sony E-mount.
Tamron’s language says that this is the first Fujifilm X-mount lens, which seems to indicate…
Elon Musk confirms Tesla plans to open Superchargers to other automakers later this year
July 21, 2021
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla plans to open its Supercharger network to other automakers later this year.
It’s something that has been in the works for a while.
It’s hard to put a number on that value, but there’s no doubt at this point that Tesla’s Supercharger network is the most extensive electric vehicle fast-charging network in the world.
Instead of relying on third-party…
