Android tablets are having a bit of a resurgence these days, and the latest one to be made official today is the TCL Tab Pro 5G. This is a Verizon exclusive, and as the name implies, it comes with 5G connectivity baked in, so you won’t be tethered to Wi-Fi.
The TCL Tab Pro 5G has a 10.36-inch 1200×2000 LCD screen, stereo speakers, an 8,000 mAh battery with 18W charging (and an adapter…
Honor X30 Max, X30i to arrive on October 28
October 24, 2021
Honor will unveil a new affordable phone called Play 5 Vitality on Monday, and just four days later we’ll see two shiny new devices – the Honor X30 Max and Honor X30i. Their design was revealed by the company on Weibo when it confirmed the October 28 launch at 14:30…
The Volkswagen ID.4 – Here’s the Thing… [Video]
October 24, 2021
The is a most curious car. Seemingly a tame vision of the future of VW’s electrification strategy, yet it seems to garner a fair bit of love and hate. To figure out why this is, I partnered with VW to get a feel for the car for 2 weeks.
The reality is VW is very…
US Military Says it Killed al-Qaida Leader in Drone Strike
October 24, 2021
FILE – In this May 23, 2021, file photo, the Syria national flag is displayed at a gathering at Omayyid Square in the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria. Two roadside bombs exploded near a bus carrying troops during the morning rush hour in the Syrian capital early Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, killing 13 people and wounding three others, state TV reported. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
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Roku vs. Google: Who’s to blame in a battle that only stands to hurt YouTube users? [U]
October 24, 2021
This week, a feud between Google and Roku boiled over to the point where the YouTube TV app was removed from the Roku platform. Months later, the situation continues to escalate to where Google and Roku still haven’t solved their differences and the standard YouTube app…
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Yesterday, I wrote about my rule of game journalism: follow the money. That was all about the flow of money into blockchain games. And there’s another…
A Bright Idea for Subject Placement in Portrait Photos
October 23, 2021
With careful composition and editing techniques, you can take your portrait game to the next level. In this video, I’ll show how you can level up your portraits with this one simple tip.
Before we begin, be sure to download the exercise file here and follow along as I edit.
What is the Tip?
The tip is quite simple: Place your subject in the brightest part of the frame.
I have two reasons for…
Electric scooter maker Silence unveils cheap two-seater electric car with removable batteries
October 23, 2021
Barcelona-based Silence has just unveiled its Silence S04 electric car, which will be produced in two models with varying power and speed levels.
Silence is best known for multiple models electric maxiscooters, the S01, S02 and S03. The 60 mph scooters are larger than most…
Normally I’d say that alcohol and vehicles don’t mix – but in this case I think we’ve found a nice compromise. With a sober driver and a gaggle of tipsy riders in back, this 7-seater electric beer bike might be one of the weirdest ways to get your brew on. And since…
Sono Motors files for proposed IPO to list on Nasdaq as ‘SEV’
October 23, 2021
SEV automaker Sono Motors announced it has publicly filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO). If the IPO is approved, Sono Motors intends to list on the Nasdaq Global Market under ticker symbol “SEV.”
Sono Motors is a German automaker founded in 2016 with the goal of creating innovative mobility services without…
