Over the weekend, a report from Bloomberg suggested that Apple is considering adding a new high-end option to the iPhone lineup. This device, potentially branded as the “Ultra,” would be more expensive than the “Pro Max,” but the question is how much more
Apple mulling iPhone Ultra for 2024
During Apple’s Q1 2023 earnings call with investors last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged…
Nikon announces pair of Z-mount prime lenses 85mm F1.2 S
February 7, 2023
Nikon has released the promised pair of new lenses for its Z-mount system: the Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S, which the company says is a professional-level ultra-fast prime lens, and the Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 pancake lens which is Nikon’s slimmest and lightest full-frame AF lens…
University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
February 7, 2023
A team from Irvine, California’s University High School prevailed over teams from 19 other schools Saturday, Feb. 4, at the regional competition of the National Science Bowl, hosted for the 31st year by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The victory…
Live from the Ultimate Madden Bowl at EA headquarters
February 7, 2023
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Back in 2019, Electronic Arts built a fancy broadcast center to host major esports events at its headquarters in Redwood City, California. Then the pandemic happened, and so it didn’t get much use.
But today, I was able to make my first trip to the broadcast center with a small group of…
A new year means new smartphones, but with such solid offers last year, are there any devices you’re actually planning to upgrade to this year?
January has passed, and with its end has ushered in the first big Android launches of 2023. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23…
Google Fi survey wants feedback from international travelers
February 7, 2023
One of Google Fi’s original appeals was to frequent international travelers, and it’s now running a feedback survey geared at those users.
As a Google Fi customer, we’d love to hear about your experience using Google Fi internationally. Your opinions and feedback are…
The year in Pixel updates continues with the Android 13 February security patch for the Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, and 7 Pro rolling out today.
There are 17 security issues resolved in the Android 13 February patch dated 2023-02-01 and 23 for 2023-02-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical.
In the most recent Android Security & Privacy Year in Review, Google notes…
Pixel 7 February update fixes Bluetooth and Clear Calling issues
February 7, 2023
With the February security patch today, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro pick up just four fixes in a relatively quiet update ahead of next month’s bigger release.
A fix specific to the Pixel 7 series is Clear Calling “instability,” while all current devices benefit from a…
A new experimental effort in Chrome aims to run the proper Blink engine on iOS instead of Apple’s required WebKit engine.
On iOS, all web browsers, including third-party ones like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, are required to build upon the same WebKit browser…
Google Store trade-in values shoot back up just in time for latest Pixel 7 discounts
February 7, 2023
If you were hoping to catch a deal on Google’s latest smartphones, you’re in luck. Just in time for the latest round of Pixel 7 discounts, Google Store trade-in values have shot back up.
Last year, when the Pixel 7 series first made its debut, Google offered some elevated trade-in values for older Pixels and especially iPhones. In some cases, users could upgrade to the latest model for as…
