While a lot of MagSafe stands include metal for at least some part of their build, there’s usually a good amount of plastic involved. Native Union’s MagSafe Rise Dock takes the path less traveled with a solid metal build and a minimalistic (and portable) design. Read along for our detailed review of the MagSafe Rise Dock, Native Union’s 10-foot MagSafe compatible charger, and more.
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MagSafe Battery Pack suggests that iPhone 12 is indeed capable of reverse wireless charging
July 14, 2021
Apple unexpectedly introduced on Tuesday a new MagSafe Battery Pack, which is basically an official power bank for the iPhone 12 lineup. The accessory, which is now available to order from Apple’s online store, seems to confirm a long-standing rumor about iPhone 12 being…
As of December 2020, the Pixel 2 series is no longer officially supported by Google, which rounds off three full years of software support for the former flagship smartphone. But what kind of mark has it left on the Android space?
While the original Google Pixel proved to…
Google Messages rolling out unified emoji, GIF, and sticker picker with search [Updated]
July 14, 2021
There are many ways to enter emoji and other expressive media, with most messaging apps offering their own experience. Google Messages is now redesigning its emoji and GIF picker while simplifying entry.
Update 7/13: A few weeks after it first appeared in May, the redesign disappeared. Many beta users (version 8.5) of Google Messages are now seeing the updated emoji/expressive media picker and…
Outside of Assistant displays and speakers, as well as thermostats and Wi-Fi routers, Google’s smart home lineup is quite old and due for an overhaul. Google looks to be laying the groundwork for that by selling out of the Nest Detect and removing product listings for the…
At the end of last month, Google announced a 4K Plus add-on for its cord-cutting service. YouTube TV is also planning to add 5.1 Dolby surround sound for all members free of charge, but it won’t be coming to the Chromecast with Google TV until “later this year.”
In a…
The Phone by Google app — as it’s officially named — is a key part of the Pixel experience, and home to a handful of Assistant and other smart features. Google is now testing a settings redesign in the Phone app to make everything more manageable.
Update 7/13: The Google Phone settings redesign is now more widely available for beta (version 67) users. Some section names and icons have been…
Video: What it's like shooting Sigma's $26K 200-500mm F2.8 'bazooka' lens on a Sony a7 III
July 14, 2021
Editor’s note: There may be a few sections of the video that are considered NSFW, but there is no nudity or swearing. Keep this in mind before watching the video (you can skip to the 42-second mark to bypass the questionable segment).
One of the most unique (and…
11 Tips to Achieve Better Street Photos
July 13, 2021
Street photography is one of my favorite ways to create photos because it affords so much variety and opportunities for different types of photos.
Before we get to the 11 tips for street photography, I’d like to share a bit of an overview of street photography, including…
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The production of AI systems that power the products we use has undergone a rapid transformation over the past decade. Companies previously poured resources into teams to come up with new algorithms but are now likely to use existing systems to create models that are constantly…
