After being available as a limited beta app, the new Xbox app for iOS is finally available on the App Store with the new “Remote Play” mode, which lets Xbox owners stream Xbox One games on the iPhone and iPad.
The Xbox app for iOS has been completely redesigned, and it brings some important new features, including the long-awaited Remote Play mode. iPhone and iPad users who also own an Xbox…
Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update
October 20, 2020
Tesla and NHTSA have confirmed that a recall has been issued on some Model Y vehicles over a trailer brake light failure.
The good news is that the fix is an over-the-air software update.
NHTSA describes the problem related to the tow package in an update:
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Another one of the under the radar but valuable privacy changes to come with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 is the option to mask your device’s Wi-Fi address. Read along for how to easily use a private Wi-Fi MAC address on iPhone and iPad.
Each device you use that connects to the…
The US Navy’s stealth destroyer conducts its first missile test
October 20, 2020
WASHINGTON – The Navy’s first stealth destroyer, USS Zumwalt, test fired an SM-2 missile out of its MK 57 vertical launch system Oct. 13, the Navy announced Monday afternoon.
The test, which took place on the Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division Sea Test Range, near Point Mugu, California, was a first for the hull. Zumwalt was delivered to the fleet earlier this year almost four years…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 19, 2020
October 20, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
iPhone 12 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max: Which should you buy?
October 20, 2020
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are similar phones, but with several key differences other than screen size. Read on as we walk through all the differences between iPhone 12 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max.
In this comparison, we focus specifically on the 6.1-inch…
Ilford Photo Darkroom Guide video series reveals printing techniques and more for beginners
October 20, 2020
Black and white film and paper manufacturer Ilford Photo has produced a series of videos to help beginners get to grips with essential darkroom techniques. Hosted by Rachel Brewster-Wright from Little Vintage Photography the collection of videos tackles some of the basics of common darkroom questions in a simple to follow format.
So far, subjects covered in the 16-video playlist include…
How to Use Photoshop to Turn Video Into Long Exposure Photos
October 20, 2020
As you may very well know, long exposure photography is a method by which you expose a sensor to a scene for an extended period of time. But in this 15-minute video, PiXimperfect asks the question, then isn’t a video just a long exposure? Well, not really, but you can use…
Tesla admits design flaw led to vehicle rear bumper falling off when driving in puddles of water
October 20, 2020
Tesla admits that a problem with Model 3 vehicles led to them losing the body panel on their rear bumper when driving in puddles of water.
Early on, the Model 3 had some issues with the body panel on the rear bumper falling off after driving through what drivers have…
A new rumor from Hong Kong claims that LG will be abstaining from using Qualcomm’s next flagship SoC, at least for the first half of next year. That’s rather strange because when Qualcomm launches its best chipset in the beginning of each year, LG is one of the first to adopt it.
But that won’t be happening next year. A report from Korean media says that LG is missing from the…
