Update: Although there was never any doubt, the Council of Ministers today ratified the earlier vote, which is the final step required to become law. It now simply needs to be signed and published to take effect.
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…
OnePlus’ Nord N200 had a simple hook: stuff 5G and a big battery into a low-priced phone. There were a few flaws, though, and the company is partly addressing them with the just-announced Nord N300 5G. The follow-up switches from the Snapdragon 480 chip to a speedier…
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 is on sale for $230 right now
October 24, 2022
This is a good time to buy a smartwatch as an early holiday gift, or to help track those increasingly chilly outdoor runs. Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 at a new low of $230 for a 40mm Bluetooth model, or $50 below the official price. The LTE version has been…
Ola follows electric car unveiling with its cheapest electric scooter yet, the Ola S1 Air
October 24, 2022
Ola Electric is set on pushing India into the future of electric transportation, whether that means on four wheels or two. And with the company’s latest unveiling of the Ola S1 Air electric scooter, two-wheeled electric vehicles just got even more affordable.
Two-wheelers are of course the company’s main focus, with the Ola S1 Pro serving as the electric vehicle manufacturer’s flagship…
Tesla (TSLA) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts prices
October 24, 2022
Tesla has decided to pull on demand levers in China with the launch of a new referral program in the market and cutting prices on Model 3 and Model Y. The TSLA Stock price is down in pre-market.
Over the last few months, there have been increased concerns about softening…
Google is expanding its AR prototype testing to Canada
October 24, 2022
In August, Google started real-world testing of AR (augmented reality) prototypes in the US, and is now expanding to Canada.
This “small-scale testing” in public (versus inside labs) involves prototypes that “look like normal glasses with an in-lens display,” camera…
Adobe commits to transparency in use of generative AI
October 24, 2022
Register now for your free virtual pass to the Low-Code/No-Code Summit this November 9. Hear from executives from Service Now, Credit Karma, Stitch Fix, Appian, and more. Learn more.
Today, at Adobe MAX, billed as the world’s largest creativity conference, Adobe announced its commitment to support creatives by ensuring transparency in the use of generative AI tools.
In a year dominated by…
Towards the end of last year, Xiaomi refreshed the Mi 11 Lite 5G by launching the 11 Lite 5G NE, a practically identical smartphone with a different chipset. In 2022, there’s apparently also going to be an NE model for the Lite series, but this one will come with more…
A few days ago, Canalys published its report about global smartphone sales in the third quarter of this year (July to September), and today it’s back with a similar evaluation which is this time focused on the Indian smartphone market.
Overall, shipments in India…
Google Doodle celebrates the life of country singer Slim Dusty
October 24, 2022
Today’s limited Google Doodle celebrates the late great Australian country singer Slim Dusty.
An icon in Australia, David Kirkpatrick was born in Kempsey, New South Wales, on June 13, 1927. Born and raised on a cattle farm, Kirkpatrick wrote his first song titled “The Way the Cowboy Dies” at only age 10 in 1937. Just a year later Kirkpatrick took the stage name “Slim Dusty” as it was…
