Having a Google Account means customizing it to your heart’s content. That truly becomes the case when choosing a profile picture, since that picture is the face of your account and the thing that everyone sees. Google Illustrations is a tool integrated into Gmail for Android that lets you create custom profile pictures and really spice up your account.
Early in 2021, Google added the ability…
Introduction
Is a 60fps viewfinder refresh rate good enough for shooting peak action? When paired with blackout-free shooting, yes. Processed and cropped in Nikon Studio NX.
1/3200 sec | F2.8 | ISO 100 | Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S @ 24mm
There’s a lot of buzz…
Forza Horizon 5 review — Graphics matter
November 4, 2021
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Graphics don’t matter until they do.
Sure, gameplay will always be more important. But sometimes a game can be so pretty that it helps you appreciate an…
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Nintendo’s revenues were down year-over-year, but that was almost exclusively due to a tough comparison to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ historic launch in 2020. But the company’s foundation is the strength of its entire library. And to that end, the publisher has 14 games…
Pegasus spyware group blacklisted by the US government
November 4, 2021
The US Department of Commerce has ordered American companies to not sell their tech to NSO, citing reports that the group’s Pegasus spyware is used against journalists, government officials, activists, and more. In its press release, the regulator says that the company is…
Starlink delays orders by years for unlucky customers who played with the site’s digital map
November 4, 2021
It was an exciting moment when Starlink rolled out preorders for its satellite internet service in February since it can potentially provide faster speed and better service to those in rural areas or with spotty internet access. But a single feature on the Starlink site is…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes hits 100 million players milestone
November 4, 2021
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Electronic Arts today announced that its mobile title Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has had more than 100 million players life to date.
The company mentioned this figure during the latest earnings report. Note that it doesn’t mention how many active users the game currently has…
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Nintendo sold 8.3 million Switch hardware units in the past six months ended September 30, the Japanese company reported today.
For the six months ended…
OM Digital Launches the M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 Pro Lens
November 4, 2021
OM Digital has launched its first product since shedding the Olympus name: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens. Designed for the Micro Four Thirds (M43) system, OM Digital promises it delivers beautiful bokeh, resolution, and performance.
The 20mm f/1.4, the first…
Samsung announces jeans with a dedicated Galaxy Z Flip3 pocket
November 4, 2021
Samsung in partnership with Dr Denim has just launched a pair of jeans with a dedicated Galaxy Z Flip3 pocket. It is placed on the right hip and is designed to fit the latest clamshell foldable. The jeans have all other pockets either sewn shut or entirely removed, though.
In a press release, Samsung asks “who needs big pockets” and decided to scrap them because “they take up too much…
