The release of iOS 14 for the iPhone brought with it a handy security feature that displays a little green dot on the top of your screen any time your camera is being used. Basically a tally light. But what about Android users? As the saying goes: there’s an app for that.
An Android app called Access Dots, created by XDA developer jagan2, does for the Android smartphones what iOS 14 did…
After announcing its plan to create this exact lens almost two months ago, Tamron has officially launched the 70-300 f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD: the “world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.”
Admittedly, this isn’t…
Canon Purchased a Supercomputer for ‘No-Prototype’ Product Development
September 25, 2020
According to Fujitsu, Canon Inc. has just placed an order for one of its ultra-powerful PRIMEHPC FX1000 supercomputers with the goal of turning their product development cycle into a “no-prototype” affair where things like impact, functionality, and airflow tests can be…
30 Lightroom Tips and Tricks for Faster Photo Editing
September 25, 2020
Landscape photographer Christian Möhrle of The Phlog Photography recently put together a handy compilation of his favorite tips and tricks for Adobe Lightroom Classic. Chances are good you’ll find at least one or two (and probably several more) little workflow tips that you didn’t know about.
Like it or not, Lightroom Classic is still the RAW editor that most photographers (sometimes…
Konami brings Metal Gear Solid and more to GOG
September 25, 2020
GOG announced today that is has partnered with Konami to bring many of its classic games to the PC gaming store.
Starting today, Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid, and Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance are on GOG. You can also grab Konami Collector’s Series: Castlevania &…
Google Pay adds ‘Split a Bill’ feature in Singapore on Android, iOS
September 25, 2020
For years the ability to spread the cost of a meal, entertainment, heck, even gas payments has been a necessary and frustrating evil. However, the rise of wireless and mobile payments means we now have more options for sharing those costs equally. Google knows the…
Android 11 exhibits annoying bug that can break multitasking
September 25, 2020
Android 11 has refined rather than redefined our favorite mobile OS experience but it looks like it hasn’t been without bugs and issues. Some users are reporting a bug that effectively breaks multitasking on Android 11.
This bug is especially frustrating as swiping up into the recents app switcher will effectively stop you in your tracks as the usual carousel of recently opened applications…
How to use picture-in-picture on iOS 14
September 25, 2020
Even when you’re using a phone, with its relatively small screen, being able to watch a video using Picture-in-Picture (PiP) can be very handy. You can have a music video playing while you’re checking your Twitter feed, or chat with a friend while watching a favorite…
Nokia 7.3 renders showcase updated design, quad-camera setup, more
September 25, 2020
Renders of the upcoming Nokia 7.3 have been shared online, giving us a closer look at what looks like an updated design and new quad-camera setup.
The CAD-based Nokia 7.3 renders and 360-degree video were shared by prolific leakster @OnLeaks AKA Steve Hemmerstoffer in…
Tesla launches $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade on Model Y
September 25, 2020
Tesla is launching a $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade for Model Y Dual Motor AWD vehicles — shaving half a second off the 0 to 60 mph acceleration.
For a few years now, Tesla started selling vehicles with upgradable software-locked capabilities, like 75 kWh battery pack software-locked at 60 kWh, or higher power outputs enabled through software updates.
Starting last year, they even made…