Elinchrom has released a new app for iPhone and iPad devices that allows you to control compatible Elinchrom lighting equipment from your mobile device when paired using the Elinchrom Bridge.
The Elinchrom app makes it possible to independently control strobes while also giving an overview of the lighting setup from the dashboard so you know the settings of each unit at a glance. There’s…
LG’s CX is turning into the official TV of next-gen gaming
December 16, 2020
If you’ve hopped into the market for next-gen gaming hardware, you’ve likely also heard about the LG CX. The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Radeon RX 6000s, and Nvidia RTX 3000s all support HDMI 2.1. This is the newer connection standard that includes bandwidth for…
Unity has acquired RestAR to enable AI-based 3D capture
December 16, 2020
Game engine maker Unity has acquired RestAR, a Tel Aviv-based computer vision and deep learning company that enables fashion brands, online retailers, and marketers to scan and render physical consumer products in high-quality 3D, using only a mobile device.
This acquisition…
Razer's Blade 15 gaming laptop is $450 off at Amazon
December 16, 2020
If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop to get you through a particularly rough winter, you might be in luck. Amazon is selling a well-equipped version of the Razer Blade 15 Base laptop for $1,350, or a steep $450 off the usual price. That money nets you a six-core, 10th-generation Core i7 chip, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, a 1080p 144Hz display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s $50…
Apple releases iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini
December 16, 2020
After debuting iOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, and more yesterday, Apple has released iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini.
iOS 14.3 for Apple’s smart speakers comes with the generic and sparse release notes: “This update includes general performance and stability…
Apple has launched its RAW photo format called ProRAW with iOS 14.3 for iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. The new format brings the traditional benefits of shooting RAW but also includes Apple’s iPhone image processing. Follow along for why and how to use ProRAW on iPhone 12…
New Google Pay gets simple dark theme on Android
December 16, 2020
The new Google Pay for the US launched almost a month ago in early access, and it’s now getting a straightforward dark theme on Android.
At launch, the service’s new intertwined logo is briefly shown against a bright background before switching over to gray depending on your system theme. There is no in-app toggle to set independently.
The dark mode applies to the main sheet and bottom bar.
With the Workspace suite of products, Google wants to leverage machine learning to boost user productivity. One such application of those automated smarts is in Google Meet with Live Captions, which are now available in four more languages.
Announced last year, this…
Tesla hacker unlocks Autopilot ‘Augmented Vision’ and it’s awesome
December 16, 2020
A Tesla hacker has unlocked “Autopilot Augmented Vision,” a new mode in Tesla’s autonomous driving suite, that enables to see what Autopilot can detect in real time.
It’s awesome to watch.
More than two years ago, we shared pictures on Electrek of leaked images…
Besides organizing and making your library searchable, Google Photos often generates videos, albums, and other fun works. Google is now creating 3D “Cinematic photos,” while more collage designs and Memories are rolling out.
With Cinematic photos, Google uses “machine learning to predict an image’s depth and produce a 3D representation of the scene—even if the original image doesn’t…
