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The game industry has a lot more unicorns — or startups valued at more than $1 billion — than it ever did before, according to game industry advisory firm Games One. Those unicorns are now worth more than $192.2 billion.
Games One founder Evan Van Zelfden said in an interview with GamesBeat that the list of private…
How NOT to Light Your Portrait Photos
June 1, 2021
Light can be one of the most challenging topics when it comes to learning photography. It takes a lot of trial and error to understand light, as there are very few resources available that teach light beyond setups.
When working with light, many beginners are intimidated and…
I called the Google Photos photo sharing and management app the Turkey of the Year in my 2020 USA TODAY round-up of the apps and gadgets that screwed over consumers last year. Reason: Google Photos was free for all, but starting June 1st, it switches to a paid model after…
An urban history expert recently purchased vintage photos of New York City on eBay and followed several clues that led him to determine the exact month and year the images were taken.
Jordan Liles of Jordan Liles Films is a United States-based photographer who specializes in recovering history. In 2019, Liles made a purchase of three vintage photos on eBay of unknown origin which he says appeared…
A German iPhone 12 Pro owner has invented the sport of MagSafe fishing, using a magnetic fishing line to successfully locate and retrieve his phone from a muddy canal bottom …
App developer Frederick Riedel spares the blushes of his clumsy friend by not naming him, but…
The iPhone 13 series is expected to feature noticeably larger battery capacities this year, according to a new report from reliable leaker L0vetodream. This comes as the iPhone 13 series is expected to add new power-hungry features such as a ProMotion display.
According…
Apple TV expands availability on Android TV to Nvidia Shield ahead of Ted Lasso’s return
June 1, 2021
After arriving on Chromecast with Google TV earlier this year, Apple TV is further expanding its reach on Android TV devices. Starting today, Apple TV is available on Nvidia Shield.
The arrival of Apple TV on Shield gives more users access to the iPhone-maker’s growing streaming service, Apple TV+, which includes hits such as Ted Lasso, Mythic Quest, The Morning Show, and several other series.
Google Meet adds ‘gentle’ notifications & custom recommendations for improving call quality
June 1, 2021
In addition to rolling out a redesigned web UI, Meet is introducing what Google calls “gentle quality notifications” aimed at giving users recommendations on how they can improve performance and call quality.
It starts with “gentle notifications” that appear as a…
Electric motorbike battery-swapping war heats up as KYMCO’s Ionex signs Super SOCO, FELO
June 1, 2021
KYMCO is making a play for king of the battery-swapping hill, signing on two more electric motorcycle manufacturers for its Ionex battery swapping system.
Battery swapping networks are beginning to become a clear favorite for urban light electric vehicles.
While suburban…
Elon Musk has finally given an explanation as to why Tesla keeps increasing Model 3 and Model Y prices.
The reason is simple: Costs are increasing.
Since the beginning of the year, Tesla had notably adopted a strange pricing strategy that puzzled people following the automaker.
While Tesla has been no stranger to frequent price changes throughout the years, the company clearly ramped them up in…
