My initial plan for an iPhone 12 Pro Max video test was to shoot handheld using the stock camera app. However, given that I’m a video novice – as I will amply demonstrate below – I decided I could use a bit of help. In this case, from the Zhiyun Smooth X gimbal and the FiLMiC Pro app.
While some might object that such a test is unfair, I don’t think it’s unreasonable. Watch absolutely…
2021 iPhones could have ProMotion as well as always-on display
December 14, 2020
A supply-chain report last month raised the possibility of next year’s flagship iPhones having an always-on display, and a follow-up report suggests the same screen technology could also enable ProMotion.
Both reports point to LG offering the same type of OLED panels to…
Google Earth gains a dedicated dark theme
December 14, 2020
The past few years has seen a shift to dark themes on many of the most popular mobile applications all working directly with on-device system themes, the latest being that of Google Earth.
Dark themes have become a big deal in part due to the ability to toggle the mode…
Android 11 begins rolling out for Sony Xperia 1 II
December 14, 2020
After confirming the official Android 11 road map in recent weeks, Sony has now set the ball rolling with the OS upgrade now heading out for Xperia 1 II devices.
As previously detailed, the Android 11 update for Sony Xperia 1 II — and other Xperia devices — is set to bring a number of software improvements and benefits including Chat bubbles, a native screen recorder, audio selection, power…
Ubisoft+ arrives on Google Stadia starting today
December 14, 2020
Back in October, Google and Ubisoft announced that Ubisoft+ — at the time called Uplay+ — would be gaining support for Stadia, making the company’s library of games available to play on Stadia for $15/month. Starting today, Ubisoft+ is becoming available for Stadia…
Simon Cowell may sue ‘death trap’ electric motorbike maker after breaking spine in accident
December 14, 2020
TV personality Simon Cowell is apparently considering taking legal action against an electric motorbike (not ebike) manufacturer after suffering serious injuries in a crash.
The electric motorbike Cowell was riding is known as a Swind EB-01.
Much of the media has…
Mercedes-Benz unveils several new electric car prototypes, prepares 6 EVs to enter production
December 14, 2020
Mercedes-Benz is reminding everyone that it’s serious about electric vehicles today as it unveils several new electric car pre-production prototypes.
The automaker prepares to bring six electric vehicles to production in the next two years alone.
The German automaker has had a slow start in electrification with so far only the EQC electric SUV, which has itself had a slow rollout and delayed…
Android 11 update starts rolling out to Galaxy Note 20 series
December 14, 2020
Samsung kicked off its Android 11/One UI 3.0 update earlier this month and, now, things are accelerating. Over the weekend, the Android 11 update started rolling out on the Galaxy Note 20 series in the US starting with AT&T-sold models.
A sizeable 2.5GB update is…
Plenty of details about the Samsung Galaxy S21 have already leaked ahead of its expected January release date. But a new video gives a glimpse of the Galaxy S21 Plus model, showing a flat display with thin bezels around it, and a punch hole selfie camera.
The quality of the…
EU watchdog warns of using AI in predictive policing, medical diagnoses, and targeted advertising
December 14, 2020
(Reuters) — The European Union’s rights watchdog has warned of the risks of using artificial intelligence in predictive policing, medical diagnoses and targeted advertising as the bloc mulls rules next year to address the challenges posed by the technology.
While AI is widely used by law enforcement agencies, rights groups say it is also abused by authoritarian regimes for mass and…
