The brands were not teasing us for nothing, hurray. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch later this year. The PS5 and Xbox versions launch on March 26. The Switch release has a more vague “later in 2021” timeframe.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 debuted last year for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The compilation from developer Vicarious Visions…
Samsung Unveils New 50MP Sensor with Next-Gen Dual Pixel Autofocus
February 23, 2021
Samsung has announced the next generation of its 50-megapixel sensor called ISOCELL GN2. It follows last year’s GN1 and promises significant autofocus improvements thanks to a new phase-detection advancement the company calls “Dual Pixel Pro.”
Dual Pixel is a…
‘Don’t Upgrade Your Camera Gear Unless It’s Limiting You’
February 23, 2021
I recently came across an interesting comment made by a participant in a photography forum: “You should only upgrade your camera only if it’s limiting you, not just because you have the money to.”
This is the explanation for how I grew out of my first body and kit…
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for restaurants and Yelp is out today with updates to its its apps like Yelp Waitlist and more to help with the worldwide shift we’ve seen toward takeout.
The business-facing Yelp Waitlist app/service was originally built to let restaurants manage the dine-in experience. But with the the pandemic creating a big move to takeout and delivery, Yelp…
Anker beats Apple to market, new iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible battery pack now available
February 23, 2021
The popular accessory maker Anker has officially released a new MagSafe-compatible wireless power bank for iPhone 12 users. This comes as rumors suggest Apple is developing its own similar accessory, but that it has faced some roadblocks in development. The Anker accessory…
Quill launches as a team messaging antithesis to Slack with native iPhone and Mac apps
February 23, 2021
An all-new team messaging service is out today called Quill, and it’s positioned as as being “for people that focus” with “conversations designed for people, not bots.” The new team messenger features a thoughtful design with advanced features like “structured”…
Washington state’s House Transportation Committee has voted 17-12 to advance a bill requiring all light-duty vehicles of model year 2030 and later registered in the state to be electric. The bill now moves on to the House Rules committee to be considered for a potential floor vote.
Washington’s proposal – nicknamed “Clean Cars 2030” and labeled HB 1204 in the House and SB 5256 in the…
Spotify Free accounts can no longer cast audio to Google Assistant speakers, Smart Displays
February 23, 2021
One of the biggest bonuses with the Spotify mobile app has always been the ability to cast audio from a “free” account to your Google Assistant-powered speakers and Smart Displays. A recent, quietly made change means that this privilege is now only reserved for Premium…
Gogoro launches new 55 mph VIVA MIX smart electric scooter with liquid-cooled belt drive motor
February 23, 2021
Gogoro has long been a leader in the electric scooter and shared battery market. Now the Taiwan-based company is unveiling a new version of its popular smart scooters known as the VIVA MIX.
Gogoro unveils VIVA MIX electric scooters
Gogoro first introduced the VIVA line as…
Qualcomm and Lofelt join forces with aim to improve Android haptics
February 23, 2021
The gold standard of smartphone haptics has — unfortunately — been Apple and the Taptic Engine for years at this stage. We’ve seen great improvements from the likes of Google, Oppo, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, but Qualcomm and Lofelt have now partnered with the express aim to “bring advanced haptics to the Android ecosystem.”
Often our interactions with our smartphones are brief, but nuances…
