The next generation of Android TV, Google TV, is currently limited to just a few major countries, but the platform’s biggest growth potential is in other parts of the world. Now, it seems that Google TV could expand to India on a new piece of hardware.
Flipkart is currently preparing for its “Big Billion Days” sale, which takes place in October. In the midst of teasing the event, it seems…
Elon Musk claims Ford and auto worker union wrote the new electric car incentive bill
September 13, 2021
Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the new federal electric car incentive reform proposed by the Democrats, which includes a big benefit for unions.
Musk alleged that Ford and the United Auto Workers union wrote the new piece of legislation.
As we reported last week, the…
Tesla tried to charge $22,500 for new battery pack when a $5,000 repair did the trick
September 13, 2021
Tesla has tried to charge a Model S owner $22,500 for a battery pack replacement out of warranty, but a third-party shop was able to fix the issue for a fraction of that cost.
As a Tesla owner, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How much does it cost if…
At the end of July, Google sent out a new round of invites to join the “Pixel Superfans” community and did so again late last month. The membership is now dropping out of the blue invites for a simple sign-up form to get considered for Pixel Superfans.
Ahead of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Google is “opening it up even more this fall with more available spots!” It provides “insider access”…
Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR sample gallery
September 13, 2021
We’ve been shooting with the new Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR for some time, on both the newly announced GFX 50S II and the 100MP GFX 100S. Check out our gallery of sample images to see what it can do in a range of different shooting situations. Our impressions so…
Assistant Driving Mode on Android 12 updated with homescreen promised at Google I/O 2019
September 13, 2021
Assistant Driving Mode was announced at I/O 2019 to replace Android Auto on phones. It was supposed to launch that summer but was delayed, and is now happening with Android 12. Ahead of that, the homescreen UI unveiled over two years is finally appearing in Assistant Driving…
Concerns linger over AI in health care
September 13, 2021
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Of all the fields AI is expected to permeate over the coming decade, perhaps none is more consequential than health care. From early diagnostics to robot-assisted surgery, AI is expected to enhance our health in a wide variety of ways.
But it also has the potential to do great…
Kuo: AirPods 3 to be announced alongside iPhone 13 at September event, possible higher prices as AirPods 2 will stay in the lineup
September 13, 2021
In a report from reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today, Apple is said to be announcing the new generation of AirPods as part of Tuesday’s iPhone 13 event. The new ‘AirPods 3’ will be the new version of Apple’s AirPods earbuds, which were last refreshed in March…
Google working on Handoff-like ‘Push’ feature for Android & Chrome OS, starting on Pixel
September 13, 2021
For the past few years, Google has been working on a “Better Together” initiative to make the experience of owning an Android phone and Chromebook more seamless. Integrations today include a prominent Phone Hub, Instant Tethering, and Smart (Un)Lock. As we reported in…
‘Gaming enthusiasts’ are the engine behind entertainment
September 12, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.
Global gaming quickly evolved and exploded in 2020, driven in part by the pandemic that kept people in their homes and is continuing to enjoy an increase in popularity experts are anticipating to outlast COVID-19. Microsoft and Sony’s online store revenue rocketed, driven by purchases in Xbox and PlayStation…
