With speculation looming that Samsung may launch its S21 series as early as January we’re naturally expecting to get more details on the upcoming flagships. Well, we got just that thanks to the latest set of renders from which give us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra. In addition, the source backs up the rumors of the January launch.
Both phones come with centered punch…
Samsung Galaxy S9-series start receiving One UI 2.5
October 19, 2020
Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Note9 received One UI 2.5, the Galaxy S9-series is joining it with some users reporting that the OTA is happening. This is supposed to be the Galaxy S9 and S9+’s last major update.
The firmware version of the software is G96xFXXUCFTJ2…
Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world
October 19, 2020
Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world using its batteries and renewable energy, according to a new comment from an executive.
Ever since the launch of Tesla Energy and its stationary energy storage products, Tesla started working on microgrid…
iPhone 12 repair costs more expensive than iPhone 11
October 19, 2020
Depressing as it may be to discuss iPhone 12 repair costs before people even get their hands on the shiny new device, Apple has updated its support page to reveal the new costs and fees.
There’s a mix of good news and bad …
The good news is that screen repair costs are unchanged for the Pro model. This still costs $279 for an out-of-warranty repair, the same as for the iPhone 11 Pro. If you…
HASC Chair Adam Smith on a Democrat-led natsec policy, modernization goals - and a ’500-ship Navy'
October 19, 2020
WASHINGTON ― Expect artificial intelligence, command-and-control and survivability to be watchwords in the House Armed Services Committee going forward. Chairman Adam Smith says those topics will be his focus as he supports “smart” investments in national defense in…
Now that Apple introduced 15-watt wireless charging with the iPhone 12, Xiaomi showed off a system that’s over five times faster. It demonstrated an 80-watt wireless charger that could bring a modified Mi 10 Pro with a 4,000 mAh battery from 0 to a 50 percent charge in 8…
Google today unveiled Lending DocAI, a specialized Google Cloud solution for the mortgage industry that ostensibly provides “industry-leading” accuracy for documents relevant to lending and processing income. The company says the solution can reduce mortgage processing times, streamline data capture and enrichment, and support various regulatory and customer data compliance…
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: Should you buy one?
October 19, 2020
My much-used Nikon Z7, purchased used from a friend (this guy) in late 2018.
Please note that the following article is very much a personal take, written from the perspective of someone who has been using an original Z7 for some time. Your needs (and your experience) may…
Leica is reportedly working on a black-and-white sensor ‘Monochrom’ version of the popular fixed-lens full-frame Leica Q2. But not just working on, the latest reports indicate that this camera could be released as soon as next month.
According to Leica Rumors, several…
Hot Take: iPhone 12 lineup
October 19, 2020
Seven years since the launch of the iPhone 4s, Apple didn’t launch its new iPhones in September. Instead, we got them last week, a whole month later than usual. But this year has been anything but usual, so why should we expect that from the iPhone launch?
Regardless, even if it wasn’t as scheduled, Apple came out swinging with the new iPhones. We got four new iPhone 12 models this…
