In this week’s top stories: Google Pay gets a massive overhaul and a new app, Android TV unofficially arrives in a way that’s perfect for older Windows PCs, Nvidia Shield TV gets an update, and more.
The biggest story this week is that Google Pay has gotten a full revamp, which is actually an entirely separate app, based on the “Tez” version of Google Pay available in India. Teased on…
Climate Crisis Weekly: How Americans can really talk to each other about climate change
November 22, 2020
How can Americans break through the partisan divide when it comes to talking about the climate crisis?
Scientists rank five types of soft drink containers from best to worst for the environment.
Small farmers globally are particularly vulnerable to the climate crisis.
OnePlus 9 Pro renders leak, adopts the design of OnePlus 8T but retains curved display
November 22, 2020
The OnePlus 9 series is heading to market earlier than ever before and, now, we’re getting a good look at what to expect. @OnLeaks is back with CAD-based renders of the OnePlus 9 Pro and there’s both good news and bad news.
In these first credible renders of the…
These Photos Were Shot Handheld Out a B-24 Bomb Bay in WWII
November 21, 2020
During World War II, the US Air Force used massive cameras to capture aerial photographs for the purposes of mapping and reconnaissance. The resulting photographs provide a fascinating look into what the war looked like for those who fought it from above.
This viral photo of an airman holding a massive 75-pound Fairchild K-17 camera has been making the rounds on the Internet in recent times:
An…
Realme X7 bags BIS certification before imminent India launch
November 21, 2020
Realme’s plans to bring the X7 to India have been known for a few days now, courtesy of none other than CEO Madhav Sheth himself. This will likely be just one of many steps to offer 5G to the masses, at an affordable price point, which started with the local release of the…
Samsung announced the Galaxy A11 back in March and is expected to follow up with the Galaxy A12 soon, which has bagged Bluetooth certification and moves a step closer to the launch.
The listing of the Galaxy A12, sporting model code SM-A125F_DSN, doesn’t include its…
The Sony Xperia Compact line might be making a return with a rumored 5.5-inch model
November 21, 2020
Sony has been keeping a surprisingly low profile lately. Still, information on upcoming smartphone releases started sipping through the cracks this month. Most-notably, with leaks regarding an upcoming Xperia 10 III, powered by the Snapdragon 690 – as an affordable 5G mid-ranger. A new rumor now sees the plot thicken further with talk of a potential new entry to the coveted Compact line of…
Bunch Bikes just added a new electric cargo bike to its lineup, and this one comes with all of the Dutch stylings you could ask for.
Bunch Coupe e-cargo bike launched
The Coupe is the company’s latest e-bike, or technically e-trike, designed to carry the whole family.
Forensic Experts Used Photos and Videos From Social Media to Reconstruct Beirut Explosion
November 21, 2020
On August 4, an explostion rocked the city of Beirut, killing over 200 and injuring more than 6,500. In order to reconstruct exactly what happened, forensics researchers were able to piece together the event using photos and videos uploaded to social media.
Forensic…
LG patents a 17-inch laptop with rolling display
November 21, 2020
With Oppo’s recent concept phone announcement and TCL’s concept devices in the not so distant past, rollable displays are the next smartphone trend after folding ones. LG’s already got a rollable TV on its high-end Signature lineup starting at $60,000, and the company recently filed for the “Rollable” name, supposedly for an LG-made smartphone with a slide out display. The…
