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New Google Camera update lets you permanently turn off Auto Night Sight on the Pixel 5, 4a 5G

January 27, 2021

With the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G, Google introduced Auto Night Sight so that the signature feature can be accessed without having to explicitly enter the low-light mode. Some people found the automatic nature frustrating, and a new version of Google Camera this week addresses it. In dark environments, a moon with a corner “A” appears on the right edge of the viewfinder. This button lets you turn…

Tasker 5.11.4 now lets you activate tasks using the Google Assistant

January 27, 2021

After numerous updates and upgrades, Tasker version 5.11.4 has now gained support for running tasks right from your Google Assistant. Announced as rolling out or arriving via the official Tasker subreddit, version 5.11.4 gives you the ability to create and run unique tasks…

OnePlus Launcher v5.0.2.4 brings OxygenOS 11 features to older devices

January 27, 2021

The OnePlus Launcher v5.0.2.4 update is now rolling out via the Google Play Store, and it brings the bulk of OxygenOS 11 features to older devices not yet eligible for the Android 11 update. As the rollout of Android 11 continues for selected OnePlus devices including the…

Google Docs will now confirm if someone you tag is out of office

January 27, 2021

Multi-user document collaboration is about to get a little bit more organized with work calendars, as the latest update to Google Docs for G Suite/Workspace subscribers is a warning if a coworker is out of office when tagged by a comment. The update was confirmed in an official Google Workspace blog post and should really help prevent passive-aggressive emails probing why a coworker or colleague…

Google apps will stop using tracking ID that would require upcoming iOS 14 permission prompt

January 27, 2021

With iOS 14, Apple is requiring app developers to tell users about and have them opt-in to tracking. Google announced today that its first-party iOS apps will stop using certain tracking methods to avoid having to show the upcoming permission prompt. Meanwhile, the company…

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Arcimoto (FUV) to build new micromobility EVs after buying Tilting Motor Works

January 27, 2021

Arcimoto, best known for its three-wheeled electric vehicles known as the FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle), has reached an agreement to acquire Tilting Motor Works. Arcimoto has indicated that the technology will be used in new Arcimoto products intended for the micromobility…

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VW launches new solar-electric yacht project with MEB platform, CUPRA design, and Silent Yachts

January 27, 2021

VW has launched a new project to bring to market a new solar-electric yacht in partnership with Silent Yachts using its MEB platform for electric vehicles and a design from its CUPRA team. Silent Yachts We previously reported on Silent Yachts, which is sometimes described as the “Tesla of the seas.” They produce boats that are powered by solar power and batteries. Depending on the size, they…

With upcoming iOS 14 changes, shifting from waterfall to ad bidding is a no-brainer

January 27, 2021

“In 2021, we’ll be saying goodbye to waterfalls,” said Wai Quai Chong, strategic partner manager at Facebook. At the “Saying Goodbye to Waterfalls” panel, Mary Kim, Head of Growth at Game Hive, and Alfred Fung, CEO at Fun-Gi Games, joined Chong to discuss why ad…

Motorola Edge S is official with Snapdragon 870, 5G and triple camera

January 27, 2021

As promised, the Motorola Edge S is now official and on sale in China. This is the first phone to claim the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. It’s built on a 7nm process, has an 8-core processor with one Cortex-A78 core running at the highest-in-smartphone 3.2GHz. The…

ZTE Blade X1 5G comes with Snapdragon 765G and $384 price tag

January 27, 2021

The latest 5G handset from ZTE is the Blade X1. It will be exclusive to US MVNO carrier Visible which operates on Verizon’s network. The X1 is actually quite similar to ZTE’s Blade V2020 5G with the only difference being the Blade X1 is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. You get a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the 16MP selfie cam. The back houses a…