We reported back in June that USB-C iPhones would become mandatory from 2024 for all models sold in Europe, as the European Union reached an agreement on a common charging port for all smartphones.
We said then that although a full vote of the European Parliament was required, it was certain to pass – and the EU has today confirmed that this did indeed happen …
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An iPhone 14 Action Mode test put the new feature up against the current leading action cam, the GoPro Hero 11.
It’s not a fair fight, of course. The iPhone 14 has to do it all, while the GoPro only has to do one thing well – but it’s still interesting to see where the…
The White House is set to unveil rules that would further restrict access to advanced computing technology in China that could be used by its military, according to The New York Times. The new measures, which may be announced this week, reportedly aim to reduce…
After debuting its first Leica-branded smartphones — including its super slim foldable phone — in China, Xiaomi is finally switching back to international mode with new flagships. The Xiaomi 12T series is comprised of two models, with the 12T Pro using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and being the world’s second phone to pack a 200-megapixel camera. The 12T, meanwhile…
If you’ve been intrigued by Samsung’s foldable phones, now’s the time to grab the Galaxy Z Flip 4 for less. The 256GB model is 15 percent off and down to a record low of $900 at Amazon. While that’s still a lot of money, you’re essentially…
In addition to launching the 12T smartphone series today, Xiaomi also announced that its Robot Vacuum X10+ — which debuted in China back in April — is now headed to Europe. This is the company’s most versatile robot vacuum to date: Not only can it vacuum with…
E-bike company releases over-the-air update boosting its electric bike speed over 50%
October 4, 2022
As if we needed any more evidence proving how tech-integrated the latest generation of e-bikes are, look no further than the OKAI EB50. The company has just released an over-the-air (OTA) update that lets users significantly increase the top speed limit of the bike.
Originally launched earlier this summer as the OKAI Ranger, the 1,000W fat tire OKAI EB50 electric bike arrived with a rather…
Rivian confirms production of 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs in Q3, a significant ramp
October 4, 2022
Rivian (RIVN) announced that it produced 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs during the third quarter of 2022. It’s a significant ramp for the automaker, but at what cost?
The third quarter of 2022 closed out Rivian’s first year of producing vehicles, and the automaker…
Google's October Android update is rolling out, maybe the last one for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL
October 4, 2022
As you may already know, Google releases its monthly Android updates for its supported Pixel phones on the first Monday of the month (unless it happens to be a holiday in the US). Since it’s the first Monday of the month, there’s a new update of course, headed to…
Huawei Watch D will go on sale in Europe on October 12
October 4, 2022
Huawei introduced the Watch D, its first smartwatch with blood pressure monitoring, in December 2021. The wearable was not expected outside of the domestic market, but eventually, it was unveiled to the international audience this May, alongside the Mate Xs2.
The price was set at €449, but no arrival date was given. Huawei’s keynote in Berlin at IFA 2022 included the exact same info, but today…
