Huawei keeps expanding its wearable portfolio, with the latest addition being the Watch Fit Mini. It has a rectangular screen, but the body is slightly taller and narrower, as well as lighter than any other Watch Fit wearable so far.
The Mini variant has a smaller screen, lighter body, but retains all the features from its bigger sibling, as well as long battery life and physical button on the…
Oppo A54s launched with Helio G35, 5,000 mAh battery
October 28, 2021
Oppo introduced the A54 in March, followed it up with a 5G version, and now we get the A54s. The smartphone is listed on Oppo UK’s website and was briefly shown on Amazon Italy.
Oppo A54s (image: Oppo)
Oppo A54s packs a 6.52″ HD+ 60Hz LCD, with the notch…
Google only released Android 12 last week, and now it’s already announcing the next “feature drop” which it’s calling Android 12L. That L stands for Large screens, as the focus of this release will be all about better adapting the OS to tablets…
Asus is recruiting Android 12 beta testers for Zenfone 8 Flip
October 28, 2021
Asus will begin rolling out the Android 12 stable update for the Zenfone 8 Flip from December, but if you can’t wait, you have the option to get a taste of the latest version of Android by enrolling in the Zenfone 8 Flip’s Android 12 beta program.
Those interested in checking out Android 12 beta on their Zenfone 8 Flip have time until November 8, 2021 to enroll in the beta program.
A misguided tip spreading around social media urged people lost with no signal to change their voicemail to reach assistance. While well-meaning, this is not what you should be doing if you find yourself in need of help.
Last week, Halifax Search and Rescue posted a…
Google Translate, an Android app that has been long overdue for an overhaul, has gotten a Material You redesign this evening, but it may be exclusive to the Pixel 6.
Last month, our APK Insight team uncovered work being done on bringing Material You to Google Translate’s…
Getting NASA Data to the Ground With Lasers
October 28, 2021
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Getting NASA Data to the Ground With Lasers
Two optical ground stations, including one managed by JPL, will support NASA’s Laser Communications Relay Demonstration mission when it launches this fall.
NASA launches satellites, rovers, and orbiters to investigate humanity’s place in the Milky Way. When these missions reach their destinations, their…
How to Find Hidden Oceans on Distant Worlds? Use Chemistry
October 28, 2021
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How to Find Hidden Oceans on Distant Worlds? Use Chemistry
A new study shows how the chemicals in an exoplanet’s atmosphere can, in some cases, reveal whether or not the temperature on its surface is too hot for liquid water.
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Volvo’s prototype autonomous electric construction vehicle started out as a LEGO Technic set
October 28, 2021
Volvo CE is giving us a closer look into its research and development process, showing off an autonomous battery-powered prototype construction vehicle that’s currently in the works. Even more interestingly, the in-development Volvo LX03 also originated as part of a…
Geotab’s Smartcharge interfaces Tesla API directly, making EV charging free for many
October 28, 2021
I’ve been using the Geotab (formerly Fleetcarma) SmartCharge rewards program for almost five years as a way to save money on EV charging during my electric utility’s (New York’s ConEdison) off-peak time periods. I save at least 10 cents per kilowatt hour of charge, which makes my EV charging nearly free. And since I get most of my electricity from a big solar panel on my roof, I’m probably…
