MobileNews

OnePlus said the £179 Nord N100 had a 60Hz display, but it has a 90Hz display after all

November 19, 2020
OnePlus is back in the budget market with its Nord N100 and Nord N10 5G. Originally, OnePlus told the press that the Nord N100 had a 60Hz display, but now that the phone has launched, OnePlus is walking back and saying that the £179 phone has a 90Hz display. Android Authority recently purchased a OnePlus Nord N100 at retail and, on that device, found that the settings confirm the…
Read more
MobileNews

Google’s new tool analyzes aerial imagery to find where cities need more tree shade

November 19, 2020
Trees play an important role in lowering street-level temperatures, especially in cities with heat islands that have a host of environmental issues. To help prioritize and make planting more efficient, Google has released the Tree Canopy Lab. Google is able to “pinpoint all the trees in a city and measure their density” after analyzing both color and near-infrared aerial imagery collected…
Read more
MobileNews

Google Search honors Alex Trebek with Jeopardy easter egg

November 19, 2020
This month saw the passing of Alex Trebek, the longtime host of Jeopardy and a global icon. To honor Trebek’s life and legacy, Google Search has introduced a simple Jeopardy-themed easter egg. Did you know that Alex Trebek was not the original host of Jeopardy? When the…
DefenseNews

Damen signs $1.8 billion deal with Thales to power new German warship’s weapons

November 19, 2020
COLOGNE, Germany — Dutch shipbuilder Damen has picked Thales to supply the combat management system for the four new German MKS 180 warships, the companies announced Wednesday. The contract, worth an estimated €1.5 billion (U.S. $1.8 billion), includes Thales’ Tacticos system, which connects all of the ship’s communications and radar systems with its guns and missiles. Also included…
Read more
NewsPhotography

This Re-Imagined Camera Battery Challenges Conventional Design

November 18, 2020
Every camera comes with one, but very few have ever tried to make them more usable in more situations: the camera battery. The X-tra battery promises better performance with more options in a necessary camera accessory that is often overlooked. X-tra admits that the battery isn’t exciting, but knows no photographer can deny how important they are. The company promises its product will solve…
Read more