Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance brand and tuner, announced its electrification plans, including upcoming all-electric performance vehicles.
AMG was a performance vehicle and tuning company founded by former Mercedes engineers.
It grew in popularity as a result of its modifications and customization of performance Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and it was eventually purchased by the…
Earlier this week, Canon released a trio of firmware updates for its EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III camera systems. Within 24 hours, we were informed Canon had removed the firmware version 1.3.0 update for the EOS R6, without any explanation as to why. We now know it…
Google Home app prompting some users to ‘Connect SimpliSafe’ even without nearby devices
April 2, 2021
One way Google has been working to improve the smart home experience is with seamless device setup. The Google Home app recommends users to connect nearby devices, though an error today sees some users getting promoted to “Connect SimpliSafe.”
Just above the row of…
Samsung is the current leader when it comes to foldables, and after spending a few months with the Galaxy Z Fold 2, I was eager to get my hands on the company’s other option, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. After the company opened up a 100-day trial, I figured it was worth a shot, but here’s why I won’t be buying the Galaxy Z Flip.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a one-trick pony
Foldables have the ability…
Rivian announces service plan, follows Tesla into mobile service and app-based scheduling
April 2, 2021
Rivian announced its service plan today, and it’s following Tesla into mobile service and app-based scheduling.
Last month, Rivian announced its plan for charging ahead of the start of deliveries of its first electric vehicles.
With the charging announcement, we noted…
The Nikon Z9 hasn’t been released yet, but the team over at nature photographer tour company Squiver has published a thorough ‘field report’ on the camera on its blog, going over the rather, shall we say, interesting feature set that they claim is offered by Nikon’s…
A rare, collapsible version of the Meyer Primoplan 5cm f/1.9 LTM Leica M39 mm RF — valued at $50,000 — was listed for less than a day before the seller received a private offer to purchase it. Just a few months before, it was scooped up at a flea market for just $10.
While the sale is pending, it shows just how hot the market is for rare, vintage Leica collectibles.
Jean-Louis Beek who runs…
The megapixel race has picked up steam lately with most new models exceeding 45-megapixels and rumors circulating of 100-megapixel sensors on the horizon. But what if low-resolution images from cameras like Sony’s a7S III and Canon’s R6 offered more detail along with…
A newly discovered vulnerability in the 4.x Bluetooth wireless standard has been shown to affect cameras that implement full remote control functionality. Demonstrated as viable in proof-of-concept laboratory testing, researchers believe that the exploit has the potential to…
Disposable cameras are all the rage, and the relatively new Snap It wants to make it easier to always have one on hand by mixing the retro-tech with the very modern subscription service business strategy.
Snap It is blending a couple of different strategies that other companies have dabbled in recently. Like with Dispo, the idea is to try and “live in the moment” while still enjoying…
