Artificial intelligence and machine learning pioneers are rapidly expanding on techniques that were originally designed for natural language processing and translation to other domains, including critical infrastructure and the genetic language of life. This was reported in the 2021 edition of the State of AI Report by investors Nathan Benaich of Air Street Capital and Ian Hogarth, an angel…
CIRP: iPhone 12 Pro Max was the best selling iPhone in Q3 as buyers avoid ‘smaller, older models’
October 19, 2021
Following last month’s launch of the iPhone 13 lineup, new data from analysts at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) shows that trends suggest iPhone buyers are “replacing phones more quickly,” despite more iterative year-over-year improvements.
The data…
Apple releases iOS 15.1 RC to developers and public beta users
October 19, 2021
Right after Apple’s September keynote, the company introduced iOS 15.1 beta, which reintroduces some features removed from iOS 15.0 and also adds some new ones. Now iOS 15.1 RC (Release Candidate) is available for developers and public beta users.
One of the key iOS 15…
Along with unveiling all-new MacBook Pro notebooks at its Unleashed event, Apple has officially shared the macOS Monterey and iOS 15.1 release dates. The major macOS update and iOS 15.1 will be launching next week.
Apple has been running its beta testing for macOS Monterey since June and now we’ve learned the anticipated new operating system will be available for all users with a compatible…
Google Play starts letting developers fill out ‘Data safety’ info, section launching in February
October 19, 2021
Back in May, Google announced a new Play Store requirement to have Android apps detail how they collect and use personal information. The Google Play “Data safety” section will go live in February as developers will soon be able to fill out the necessary…
Google teases Japanese music video shot with the Pixel 6
October 19, 2021
Ahead of the big Pixel Fall Launch event tomorrow, Google and Japanese artist Kaze Fujii are teasing a music video shot on the Pixel 6.
Up to this point, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have leaked almost in their entirety, between specs, benchmarks, pricing leaks, and even…
At a Glance weather back in the Pixel Launcher on Android 12 after Google app update [U]
October 19, 2021
One of the more annoying bugs in Android 12 Beta 5 is the lack of weather in At a Glance on the Pixel Launcher. Google now looks to be rolling out a fix for this problem.
Update 10/18: Following the latest Google app beta update (12.40.17.29) today, At a Glance is widely reappearing for Android 12 users. (Reboot your device after installing.) This applies to the Pixel Launcher, lockscreen, and…
As Wear OS 2 sits in limbo, some Google Assistant functions are still broken for many users
October 19, 2021
After years of neglect, Wear OS is finally getting a boost this year with the Wear OS 3 upgrade, now available on the Galaxy Watch 4. However, the older Wear OS hardware is still in limbo, and for many, some of Google Assistant’s core functions are not working as…
Software review: Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 gives the look of black and white film without the fuss
October 19, 2021
Nik Silver Efex Pro 3$149 as part of Nik Collection 4
A few months ago we found a lot to like in the latest iteration of the Nik Collection, a suite of eight image processing tools initially developed by Nik Software and these days owned by French software company…
Apple's graphics and video upgrades make the new MacBook Pros the Macs photographers have been asking for
October 19, 2021
Apple, today, announced its new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro models, which bring a substantial redesign, improved hardware and new Apple silicon in the form of its new M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. Some of the more welcomed additions for photographers and videographers include new Liquid Retina XDR displays, the addition of an SD card slot and HDMI port, and the absence of the Touchbar, which…
