One year ago today, Google unleashed Stadia, their ambitious game streaming platform, onto the world. In the time since then, my gaming has been done almost entirely through Stadia alone. Over the course of 2020, Google Stadia has grown in many ways, stagnated in some others, but a special something about it has always shined through.
Before commenting on the playability of Stadia, I feel…
The latest Fitbit smartwatches offer a lot more when it comes to hardware, but on the software, they shipped a few of those features without taking full advantage of them. Starting today, Fitbit is rolling out a new software update to Sense and Versa 3 which delivers Google…
Cloud streaming might end up being the next big thing in gaming, but Apple has been strict when it comes to allowing services such as Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia on the App Store. Today, Nvidia GeForce Now is launching iPhone and iPad by bypassing the App Store…
Google completes global RCS rollout as Messages starts testing default end-to-end encryption
November 19, 2020
In mid-2019, Google decided to take over and speed up the launch of RCS. A little over 17 months later, Google announced today that it has completed a global rollout of RCS, while Messages will start testing end-to-end encryption.
RCS, or Rich Communication Services, allows for advanced messaging features like typing indicators, read receipts, higher-resolution photos and videos, larger group…
Tesla pushes to expand Supercharger network in Canada, launches search for new site hosts
November 19, 2020
Tesla is currently on a mission to expand its infrastructure to support its rapidly growing fleet, and in Canada, it’s now taking the form of a new push to expand the Supercharger network.
The automaker launched a new effort to search for new site hosts.
The Supercharger…
Google homepage celebrates carbon-neutral efforts w/ falling leaf, looks like a bug on your screen
November 19, 2020
Google’s homepage is iconic, simple, and one of the most-visited websites on the planet. It’s also often used to promote new products, some of the company’s achievements, and various doodles. Today, the Google homepage is celebrating the company’s carbon-neutral…
Nik Software, now part of the DxO family, has existed for an impressive 25 years. To celebrate this major milestone, DxO has announced Nik Collection 3 by DxO version 3.3, which adds a fitting 25 new presets for Color Efex Pro and Silver Efex Pro.
The update adds Classic Portraiture, Light and Bright, Wildlife Photography and Street Photography preset collections. Classic Portraiture is the…
Camera Made of Wood, Brass, and Bone May Be the Oldest Up For Sale
November 19, 2020
This early experimental “mousetrap” camera constructed out of wood, brass, glass, and bone may be the oldest ever to be sold once it clears auction. Purportedly from around 1840, it is expected to sell for between $65,000 and $91,000.
Described on its Flints Auction…
Chroma Cameras Has Launched a Modular Medium Format Film Camera
November 19, 2020
Chroma Cameras, which was originally launched in 2018 by Steve Lloyd via a successful Kickstarter, has launched its latest product: a modular, customizable camera system for 120mm film called the 679 System.
Following previous field camera designs, the Chroma Camera 679…
OnePlus Nord N100 has a 90Hz display after all
November 19, 2020
Starting last year with the 7 Pro, OnePlus has been all about the smoothness of its ‘fluid displays’, featuring 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. This features prominently in the company’s marketing for all its recent devices… except one.
We’re talking about the Nord N100, unveiled alongside the Nord N10 in late October. We’ve already received the N10 for review and…
