MobileNews

Assistant Driving Mode ‘Dashboard’ getting Bluetooth auto-launch & wide availability soon

Back in November, Assistant Driving Mode started rolling out as part of Google Maps. Google today is making official the new “dashboard” experience coming to Driving Mode, while the Assistant capability is set to get wider availability and a new way to launch. This new “dashboard” dates back to the feed shown off at I/O 2019. It’s now all on one screen — which means no swiping, and…
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MobileNews

Google will phase out Chrome support for old Manifest v2 extensions in 2023

For the past few years, Google has been working on a new specification for building Chrome extensions. Manifest v3 became available earlier this year with Chrome 88. In launching, the company has been conscious of how big a shift the privacy-preserving aspects are, and today detailed the transition away from Manifest v2. Google has a plan to phase out support for Chrome extensions built using…
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MobileNews

Google working on ‘magic eraser’ and more features that might debut in Pixel 6

As more Pixel 6 leaks give us a better picture of what else Google has in store for next month, another report is revealing some interesting details about the camera. Apparently, Google has several new features possibly coming to the Pixel 6 Pro’s camera, including one we’ve been waiting years for. The folks over at XDA have dug into the Google Camera app that’s sourced from someone who…
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Rokinon / Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE sample gallery

The Rokinon (Samyang in most regions) AF 35mm F1.8 FE is a full-frame standard prime for full-frame Sony mirrorless bodies. It’s impressively sharp given its street price of $350, even in the corners, chromatc aberrations are a rare sight and focus speeds are snappy.
GamingNews

Misfit Gaming raises $35M as it focuses on media revenues

A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Misfits Gaming Group has raised $35 million in funding in a round led by The E.W. Scripps Company as Misfits focuses on esports media revenues. Scripps itself will invest $10 million into Misfits’ global esports organization, which includes its two Florida esports franchises and other properties. With its…
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