Launching in China soon, Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Mix 4 smartphone with a couple of firsts, including an under-display camera and the latest Qualcomm chip.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 marks the first time Xiaomi has used an under-display camera sensor, which the company refers to as CUP, “camera-under-panel.” The tech offers consistent 400ppi over the camera, as with the rest of the…
Google Chat is getting review bombed on the Play Store due to phased Hangouts migration
August 10, 2021
Disgruntled Hangouts fans and users have taken to review bombing the Google Chat listing on the Play Store as the phased migration to the service is now fully underway.
The Google Chat listing has dropped to an average rating of just 2.8 stars on the Play Store after…
Tesla turns Gigafactory Shanghai into its new ‘export hub,’ and July numbers are showing it
August 10, 2021
Tesla recently said that it has shifted its “export hub” from Fremont Factory to Gigafactory Shanghai, and Tesla’s July results in China are confirming that.
During Tesla’s Q2 2021 results last month, the automaker said that it is making Gigafactory Shanghai its…
Report: Android TV has made ‘strong gains,’ smart TVs could be in 50% of global households in 5 years
August 10, 2021
Google has had a renewed interest in the TV market over the past year or two, and it seems those efforts are paying off. A new report projects the growth of smart TVs over the next few years and notes that Android TV has made “strong gains.”
A report published by Strategy Analytics (via FlatPanelsHD) forecasts the reach of televisions sold with a smart operating system over the next several…
Mercedes-Benz launches EQS electric sedan for $100,000
August 10, 2021
Mercedes-Benz has launched orders and its configurator for the EQS electric sedan in Europe.
The German automaker’s new flagship electric vehicle starts at €106,374, which is the equivalent of roughly $100,000 USD before taxes.
The EQS is one of the most anticipated…
As global threats become more complex and frequent, so does our reliance on science and technology to keep them at bay. Federal research agencies like the Department of Defense ensure scientists and engineers have the resources they need to support the U.S. military.
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Canon publishes microsite to bring awareness to counterfeit, gray market Canon products
August 10, 2021
Canon USA has launched a new microsite designed to raise awareness of counterfeit Canon equipment.
‘With the surge of online shopping, the availability of counterfeits for many brands has persisted and grown, leaving consumers unaware about counterfeits and unable to make informed purchasing decisions,’ says Canon its its press release. ‘The Canon anti-counterfeit consumer education…
Starship Technologies is expanding its footprint, deploying dozens of its pint-sized six-wheeled delivery robots on college campuses this fall.
Starship is adding four new schools to its operational domain: University of Illinois Chicago; University of Kentucky; University…
Roblox will host music launch party for hip-hop artist KSI
August 10, 2021
All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now.
Roblox will host a launch party for YouTuber and hip-hop musician KSI as the latest performance on Roblox’s music experience platform.
Since concerts can’t be held during the pandemic, the…
Samsung Designs Variable Aperture ‘Moving’ Smartphone Camera
August 10, 2021
Samsung has been granted a patent for what it is described as a camera with a moveable construction. The three cameras in the array are arranged in a T-shape and a motorized gear moves them in a sliding motion, which changes their aperture in the process.
Unearthed and illustrated by LetsGoDigital, the company describes a system that places a main wide-angle lens in the center of a “T”…
