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Testing, Testing: Space-Bound US-European Water Mission Passes Finals
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A rigorous testing program is the best way to ensure that every part of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission, down to the ball bearings, will work smoothly in orbit.
Before any NASA mission is launched, the spacecraft…
Google Stadia’s first exclusive, Gylt, confirmed to expand to other platforms next year
October 5, 2022
Following the abrupt shutdown of Google Stadia last week, there have been a whole lot of questions and not quite enough answers regarding the future of the platform’s few exclusive games. Today, we’re getting confirmation that Google Stadia’s very first exclusive…
The successor to the OnePlus Buds Pro are right on the horizon – or so it seems. A recent leak of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 specs showcases an exciting list of capabilities that we’re looking forward to.
Over a year ago, OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus Buds Pro, a pair of…
Assistant Driving Mode ditches Google Maps integration, no longer an Android Auto replacement
October 5, 2022
In May of 2019, Google Assistant Driving Mode was announced to replace “Android Auto for Phone Screens.” The launch occurred slowly, with the previous experience not going away until this June. Assistant Driving Mode is now losing Google Maps integration and this noticeably changes the experience to the point where it’s no longer an Android Auto replacement.
When Driving Mode was…
Bluetti has unveiled their latest generation of power stations, ranging from the ultra-portable camping companion EB3A to the high-end EP600 with the power you need for all your home appliances.
Whether you’re looking to keep your favorite gadgets charged while travelling…
The long-running push for the launch of the new smart home standard Matter is taking a big step forward. The Connectivity Standards Alliance announced today that it, along with members of the alliance, are formally releasing the Matter 1.0 standard and certification program.
iOS 16.1 beta 4 is now rolling out to developers as Apple prepares for a broader release sometime this fall. iOS 16.1 adds a number of new features to the iPhone, including Live Activities, Clean Energy Charging, changes to the Lock Screen, a redesigned battery percentage icon, and more.
Developers can update their iPhone to iOS 16.1 beta 4 by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then…
Review: Courant MAG:2 offers a minimalist sculptural take on an iPhone and AirPods charger
October 5, 2022
Luxury Apple accessory maker Courant recently launched its newest charger as the follow-up and bigger brother to MAG:1. MAG:2 features MagSafe compatibility with a minimalist sculptural metal and leather or soft-touch plastic and cloth design. Here’s what I discovered…
With the release of iOS 16.1 beta 3 last week, owners of the first-generation AirPods Pro and AirPods Max noticed that the update enabled the “Adaptive Transparency” option for these earphones. While it was unclear whether the feature was actually coming to older AirPods…
WhatsApp last year introduced a new option called “View Once” to let users send photos and videos that disappear after they’re opened, similar to what you can do in apps like Snapchat and Instagram. Now the platform wants to take that feature even further, this time blocking screenshots and screen recordings for “View Once” images and videos.
WhatsApp to block screenshots for some…
