Assistant Smart Displays can either display a clock or photos when they are not being actively. For the past few weeks, Google has been testing a new background ‘Photo Frame’ that brings the Weather Frog from mobile Search to Nest Hubs.
This “Google Weather Frog” has been in testing on the Nest Hub since at least September. More end users have encountered it over the past few weeks, but…
A new video released by Texas-based electric powersports company Volcon shows the Volcon Grunt off-road electric motorcycle riding in more detail than we’ve ever seen before.
Volcon Grunt electric motorcycle video
The Grunt is Volcon’s first planned electric…
Canon’s official crowdfunding page for the PowerShot PICK, its latest experimental camera, reveals more information on how the camera will operate. The campaign is already wildly successful, surpassing 5,900% of its goal at the time of publication.
While previous reports…
First Impressions of the Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens
January 30, 2021
To kick off 2021, Fujifilm announced two new X-Series lenses and a new X-Series body. One of those lenses is the XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR pancake lens, an update to the current 27mm.
The new XF 27mm improves on the outgoing version by adding weather-resistance, and an aperture ring with an “A” position lock. The current version is an extremely popular lens that is a great all-purpose lens with its…
Have you ever wondered why different manufacturers’ smartphone images have a certain “look” to them? In an interview with Engadget, Vice President and head of Samsung Mobile’s visual software R&D Joshua Sungdae Cho explains how images are rendered now will change…
Motorola has introduced its understanding of how devices should charge wirelessly from a distance, just after Xiaomi introduced Mi Air Charge. The technology of the Lenovo subsidiary can charge from a one meter distance, provided nothing stands in the way between the charger…
Meizu 18 appears in a hands-on video with under-display camera
January 30, 2021
The Meizu 17 series was unveiled last May, but we may see the company introduce its successors earlier this year since the Meizu 18 has appeared in a new hands-on video.
The clip shows the Meizu 18 with an all-screen front. The smartphone has slim bezels, and we don’t see the selfie camera, meaning it’s likely under the screen.
However, Meizu won’t be the first brand to bring an…
Oppo A94 gets certified with 30W charging
January 30, 2021
An Oppo device with model designation CPH2203 was certified by Singapore’s IMDA about two weeks ago, which we now know is the Oppo A94 as the smartphone has bagged NBTC certification.
The Thai certifying authority reveals the A94 will be a 4G smartphone, but other than…
Here's Apple's 'Shot on iPhone' special for the Chinese New Year
January 30, 2021
Every year Apple makes a special short film to commemorate the Chinese New Year and every year it’s “Shot on iPhone”. This year the film is shot on the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but just like before Apple notes that additional hardware and software was used.
The…
Samsung Galaxy S21 series goes on open sale
January 30, 2021
Exactly two weeks after it kicked in pre-orders, Samsung opened regular sales for its brand new Galaxy S21 series in over 60 countries across Asia, Europe and North America. Availability will grow to 130 countries by the end of February. Those who preordered their new Galaxy flagships will start receiving their phones today. You can head this way for a detailed comparison of all three…