Did you know Google Chrome had a screenshot editor? While the tool was never formally launched, it was developed in the background for quite a while, until recently when Google pulled the plug on it entirely.
First discovered back in 2021, the screenshot tool and accompanying image editor in the desktop version of Google Chrome started out simple, and was fleshed out over time. Eventually, it…
Robotics engineer Ken Pillonel was the first to transform iPhone to work with a USB-C port in 2021. Since then he created a way to do the same for the AirPods case and even open-sourced his process. Now Ken is back with the first USB-C AirPods Pro. Here’s how he did it and…
YouTube Music album redesign rolling out on Android and iPhone
February 8, 2023
Following the Library revamp in January, YouTube Music for Android and iOS is rolling out a redesign of the album view.
YouTube Music first modernized playlists and albums on Android tablets as part of the large screen optimization push that makes use of dual-column layouts.
Google Messages rolling out reactions using any emoji
February 8, 2023
Back in November, Google Messages started testing the ability to react with any emoji, and it’s now getting wider availability.
We first enabled this capability in mid-September and the first users started seeing it in late November. Instead of being limited to seven reactions (thumbs up/down, Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes, Face with Tears of Joy, Face with Open Mouth, Crying Face, and Angry…
How IBM’s new supercomputer is making AI foundation models more enterprise-budget friendly
February 8, 2023
Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here.
Foundation models are changing the way that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are able to be used. All that power comes with a cost though, as building AI foundation models…
Canon announces RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
February 8, 2023
The RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a retractable kit zoom that will be bundled with the EOS R8. It’ll also be available separately for $299.
The 24-50mm retracts down 58mm (3.1″) long and expands to 86mm (3.4″) at the telephoto end. It’s 70mm in…
Gear in this story
February 8, 2023
Product images by Richard Butler
The Canon EOS R50 is a compact mirrorless camera designed to appeal to users looking for something more than a smartphone. It’s based around a 24 megapixel sensor and Canon’s latest ‘RF’ lens mount.
Key features:
24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with dual pixel AF
Burst shooting at up to 15fps in full e-shutter mode (12 in electronic first…
Gear in this story
February 8, 2023
Product images by Richard Butler
The Canon EOS R8 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring the 24.2MP CMOS sensor from the EOS R6 II. It brings Canon’s latest AF capabilities and much improved video to the same body as the existing EOS RP.
Key…
While the latest redesign of Android Auto makes it a bit more difficult to see the weather forecast at a glance, there is a new option incoming. “WeatherRadar” is debuting as the first full weather app for Android Auto.
Announced today, Weather & Radar (also known…
OnePlus is ditching ‘Pro’ phones starting with the OnePlus 11
February 8, 2023
In an effort to “streamline” its portfolio of smartphones, the “OnePlus 11 Pro” won’t be coming.
Through 2019 to 2021, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7, 8, and 9 series each with a base model and a “Pro” option. The two phones in each series offered up similar designs and features, but often with additional features or better hardware on the “Pro model for a higher price. For…
