Google is testing a redesign of Search’s image viewer that replaces the white or gray background with some much-needed color, while rearranging other information and buttons for a less overwhelming experience.
Images take up the top of the screen like before, but Google now houses the site name and favicon in a pill at the top-left corner. The close ‘x’ is moved to the other side, while…
Back in October, the Play Store got a Material You redesign that was pretty straightforward in that it only touched the homescreens. Google now looks to be adding an “Offers” tab to the Play Store that makes for a quite cluttered bottom bar.
Update 1/22/22: More people…
Just a decade ago, EVs were barely an afterthought when it came to transportation, and even those trailblazers who embraced them wouldn’t necessarily call the segment “sexy.” A lot of that changed with Tesla’s original Roadster, followed by other cool looking EVs…
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…
