The November security patch is rolling out this morning as the first update for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. All Made by Google phones also benefit from a number of fixes.
Google’s two newest phones see a bug that prevents phone calls when using Android Audio resolved. Auto-brightness response on the Pixel 5 in “certain outdoor lighting conditions” has been improved with the November…
Tesla confirmed that it is fighting a $14 million fine from the German government over its battery end-of-life policy.
Over the years, Tesla hasn’t really received a warm welcome in Germany, which is really protective of its powerful automotive industry.
At times, it…
Tesla has been updating the Cybertruck’s design and now CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla will be ready to unveil the electric pickup updated design in “a month or so.”
What is it going to look like?
Last month, Musk did a design review of the Cybertruck with Franz von…
OnePlus Buds Z are now available for $49.99, and they are much better than you’d expect
November 3, 2020
The OnePlus Buds debuted just a few months ago with a price that undercuts the competition without compromising on much. Now, the even-more-affordable OnePlus Buds Z have hit the market, and they’re a whole lot better than the $50 price implies.
Available now in North America , Buds Z cost just $49.99. For that price, you’re not getting the one-size-fits-all design of the original Buds but…
BMW reportedly working on a higher performance MINI Cooper SE
November 3, 2020
The all-electric MINI Cooper SE will get a high performance “GP” version, according to BMWBLOG.
While no specific details are available yet, BMWBLOG claims their “extremely reliable source” says the car has been green-lit and is currently in development.
Despite…
Google Assistant speakers, smart displays won’t be able to make phone calls in the UK soon
November 3, 2020
A handy feature on Google Assistant speakers and smart displays is the ability to make phone calls and, in some regions, even receive them. Unfortunately, the ability to make phone calls over a Google Assistant speaker is being removed in the UK.
Quietly announced on a…
Ford is currently hyping up the Mustang Mach-E ahead of customer deliveries and the automaker’s new CEO, Jim Farley, is not shying away from comparing the upcoming electric car to Tesla.
In recent years, several legacy automakers venturing into electric vehicles have shied away from comparisons with Tesla — even though the California-based automaker remains the clear benchmark for new…
Google Keep Chrome app will stop working next year, including Chrome OS lockscreen integration
November 3, 2020
Earlier this year, Google set a final deprecation timeline for Chrome Apps. Ahead of that, the Google Keep Chrome app will stop working in February.
The Google Keep Chrome app, available from the Web Store, can appear in the Chrome OS shelf or on Mac/Windows docks, while…
The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are solid updates to the original Z6 and Z7 but neither represents a ‘new’ concept in the Z-series lineup.
With the Z6 II and Z7 II, Nikon has modernized its high-end Z-series full-frame lineup, and made its offerings more competitive…
Calypso, The Original Underwater Camera That Became the Nikonos
November 2, 2020
Camera West recently received an unusual camera through a customer trade-in. In this 3-minute video, the camera shop takes a hands-on look at the Calypso, the first 35mm underwater film camera that didn’t require a bulky housing.
The camera was originally conceived by the legendary French marine explorer Jacques Cousteau, who partnered up with Belgian engineer Jean de Wouters to design the…
