As if bringing Android 12L to the nine-year-old Nexus 7 was not enough, a developer has ported the latest mobile OS build to the Raspberry Pi 4.
Already one of the homebrew computing champions, the Raspberry Pi has been the backbone of many home automation projects, media servers, and is the perfect emulation station for classic games. However, it’s not often that Raspberry Pi owners opt to go…
Samsung tipped to use ‘Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+’ on Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4, debut a new foldable too
March 24, 2022
Samsung has doubled down on foldables over the past couple of years, and it seems the next generation will take a step even past Samsung’s current Galaxy S22 series. The latest rumors claim that Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 will use a new “Plus” variant of the Snapdragon…
Google Health wants to record heart sounds with phone mics, use Jacquard Tag in post-surgery recovery, more
March 24, 2022
As of last year, Google Health is a “company-wide effort to help billions of people be healthier” that’s distributed across several product teams. At its second annual “The Check Up” event, Google showed off its latest health research and features to accomplish…
Google and Spotify team up on new ‘User Choice Billing’ for Android, putting pressure on Apple
March 24, 2022
Spotify is giving Android users more ways to pay when downloading the app from the Google Play Store. “User Choice Billing” provides the option to pay for a subscription through either Spotify’s payment system or with Google Play billing.
Spotify has made clear it will communicate with users about its Premium subscription service as well as promote discounts and promotions. It will also…
Stellantis and LG Energy announce that they will together build a new 45 GWh battery cell factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
After being regarded as a laggard in the electrification of the auto industry, Stellantis is now trying to accelerate its EV plans…
Polestar has begun US deliveries of the Long Range Single Motor Polestar 2, and we got a chance to drive it
March 24, 2022
Polestar announced it has officially begun delivering its 2022 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 2 to US consumers today. This trim delivers a 270-mile EPA range, which was announced last December and joins the 2022 Dual Motor version. I got a chance to drive it for a few…
With electric bikes exploding in popularity in the US, is a new wave of light electric motorcycles next?
March 24, 2022
Electric bicycles have long been popular forms of transportation in Europe and Asia, but the last few years have seen sales skyrocket in the US. As Americans embrace these convenient personal electric vehicles with open arms, could a coming wave of new light electric motorcycles be the next step for Americans eager to cut their dependence on the pump?
Electric bicycles were already a booming…
A couple of days ago, Realme’s Indian branch announced that the Realme GT 2 Pro would launch in India on April 7. However, that tweet was deleted shortly, suggesting a change in plans. But that’s not the case since Realme today announced that the GT 2 Pro will…
Google Photos has a built-in editor, giving you the ability to really dig in and adjust your images. So what editing tools are available in Google Photos editor?
Table of contents
What is Google Photos?
Basic editing tools in Google Photos
Brightness
Contrast
HDR
White…
Google, YouTube details response to the war in Ukraine [Update: Google News blocked in Russia]
March 24, 2022
With the war in Ukraine ongoing, Google today detailed its company-wide response to the conflict with a focus on the “safety and security of our employees, users, and customers.”
Update 3/23: Google News has been blocked in Russia by the country’s Roskomnadzor communications regulator (via Reuters). This includes the mobile apps and website, with the company confirming that the lack of…
