The first fruits of a joint venture between Chinese automotive giant Geely and two-wheel experts Lifan have just been leaked ahead of their expected debut – and we can understand why someone just couldn’t wait. “Maple Leaf 60S” says it all!
The Maple Leaf 60S is Geely’s first offering designed with battery swap technology in mind. Unlike cars from other brands, whose alphanumeric…
Hybrid electric aircraft builder Electra secures series A funding from Lockheed Martin
January 22, 2022
The venture capital arm of the Lockheed Martin Corporation has invested in Electra, Inc.’s Series A funding round last week, giving the company’s electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft concept a double injection of cash, and credibility.
The…
Another month, another camera factory shutters its production. This time it’s Canon with its remaining plant in China, and it can now be confirmed that it has gone further and will be closing — ceasing all manufacturing and shutting the factory.
This should…
The Best Medium Format Film Cameras to Buy in 2022
January 22, 2022
The past decade has seen an explosion of film users. Whether this is driven by a sense of nostalgia, or a desire to experience the past (for those too young to have shot film earlier in their life), for the simplicity, or perhaps because some celebrities have taken to shooting film, it doesn’t really matter. The reality is likely a combination of many factors.
Nonetheless, we are…
We’ve already heard a fair bit about Google’s Pixel 6a, but it seems the phone is set to launch earlier than the past couple of models. According to a reliable tipster, Google’s Pixel 6a will see a release date sometime in May.
According to Max Jambor, a pretty…
WhatsApp readying expanded chat migration from Android to iPhone, will require ‘Move to iOS’ app
January 22, 2022
Samsung users that want to migrate to iPhone can already transfer their WhatsApp chat history with no problem. Now, the app is continuing to develop support to allow all Android users being able to do the same.
According to WABetaInfo, beta version 22.2.74 of WhatsApp for…
Having spent a year now writing this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy discovering all sorts of unique Chinese design themes. I love seeing the way they tackle the same transportation problems we have in the West, yet often come up with their own unique solutions. And this week’s bizarre little electric golf cart is a great example…
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A22 4G and 5G last June and followed up with the Galaxy A22s 5G in November, which is just a rebranded A22 5G. And while we wait for the Korean conglomerate to announce the Galaxy A23, we now hear of a new smartphone that could go official soon…
Geely to join smartphone business with Meizu acquisition
January 22, 2022
Geely, the Chinese automotive company that owns brands such as Lotus, Volvo, and Polestar, is now about to join the mobile phone market.
Reports from a Chinese website revealed the conglomerate is planning to purchase Meizu – the smartphone company that has been…
Realme 8 gets Realme UI 3.0 beta
January 22, 2022
The Realme 8 is the latest smartphone to join the Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. You can experience the Android 12-based interface starting today, January 21, and all you need to do is apply through the Settings menu.
All Realme 8 users who wish to participate should be aware this is still a beta release so you are likely to experience a bunch of bugs. Realme advised participants to back up…
