Backward compatibility is getting even better on Xbox Series X/S. Microsoft is launching FPS Boost starting today with support for a handful of games. This is the magic tech that enables certain Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games to run at a higher framerate than their developers originally intended. FPS Boost can achieve this without forcing developers to update their games.
“The backward…
Epic Games files antitrust suit against Apple in European Union
February 17, 2021
Epic Games widened its legal battle with Apple by filing an antitrust complaint against it in the European Union.
Fortnite maker Epic said it is “expanding the company’s fight to advance fairer digital platform practices for developers and consumers.”
The complaint…
Explore the Surface of Mars in First-Ever Stunning 4K Videos
February 17, 2021
In advance of NASA’s Perseverance Rover that is set to land on Mars on February 18, take a high-resolution journey across the surface of Mars, narrated and put together by ElderFox Documentaries.
The images seen in the video above and in Part Two below were mainly…
Nikon Unveils 1-Inch Sensor That Can Shoot 1,000 FPS in 4K
February 17, 2021
Nikon has announced the development of a 17.84 million pixel, 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor that can shoot “high-resolution images” at up to 1,000 frames per second in shoot 4K and promises a particularly impressive wide dynamic range.
The announcement comes after its initial unveiling at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference in San Francisco on February 15. Nikon says that while it…
Sony Teases Cinema Line Camera Release for February 23
February 17, 2021
Sony has announced via Twitter that it will unveil its latest Cinema Line camera on February 23, 2021. Calling it “New Alpha,” this is likely the official reveal of the Sony FX3, the compact cinema camera that leaked online last week.
Sony hasn’t provided any more…
Hasselblad Reveals the Design Philosophy of its X-Series Cameras
February 17, 2021
Hasselblad has started a new series on YouTube that aims to give viewers an inside, behind-the-scenes look at the company’s headquarters in Sweden. Its first episode centers around the design philosophy of its X-system of mirrorless cameras, and the thought process behind…
Report: iPhone 12 Pro Max wins most popular 5G US smartphone
February 17, 2021
A new study is out today from speed test provider Ookla and M Science that looks into the most popular 5G smartphones in the US. After less than a year since launch, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has become the most popular choice. Notably, the iPhone 12 lineup also made up the first 3 of the top 5 in the study.
Reported by PCMag, the new study from Ookla and M Science looked at 33 5G smartphones…
Nomad is out today with two nice additions to its popular case lineup for iPhone 12 devices. The that feature quality Horween leather now have official MagSafe integration as well as 10-foot drop protection, and more.
It’s always nice to see more MagSafe accessories hit…
Google Photos adds more Memories collections including stadium-focused ‘Roar of the Crowd’
February 17, 2021
Clearly Google wants you to forget about the previous year with a number of brand-new Google Photos Memories collections now rolling out including a sports-focused “Roar of the Crowd,” the beach-focused “Sand and Sea,” and dessert-heavy “Tasty Treats.”
Given…
As one of the most popular third-party Android ROMs, LineageOS has become the go-to for tinkerers wanting to extend the lifespan of their older hardware. However, the LineageOS project is set to completely drop Android 9 Pie builds, leaving 24 devices without ongoing support.
A new code commit first spotted by Android Police reveals that the LineageOS 17.1 is definitely not coming officially to…
