You may remember that earlier this year, HBO rolled out a new HBO Max application for Apple TV that abandoned the native tvOS video player in favor of a custom solution. After backlash, HBO reverted to the native tvOS player a few weeks later. Now, the HBO Max application for iPhone and iPad is facing criticism because of a bizarre bug affecting video playback when connected to AirPods.
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While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full…
Google Play Store is finally getting a redesign on the web, here’s a sneak peek [Gallery]
November 19, 2021
It’s always been nice that the Play Store has been accessible not just from smartphones and tablets, but also the web. The functional website offers up the ability to remotely install apps, manage payment methods, and more. However, it’s been out of date for ages.
YouTube on Android TV testing autoplay videos on home, subscription tabs; how to turn it off
November 19, 2021
YouTube on Android TV and Google TV devices are now seeing a limited rollout of autoplay video previews for all content on site.
The feature somewhat mimics the autoplay videos already seen on desktop and mobile versions of YouTube, but this is infinitely more jarring in action. When scrolling through the various homepage and subscription sidebar sections, highlighting a video thumbnail preview…
Dan Ives from Wedbush, one of the top 10 ranked stock analysts in the world, has increased his price target on Tesla’s stock (TSLA) as he believes the automaker will take a significant part of the growing EV market.
In a new note to clients today, Wedbush announced that…
Google TV integrates with over 30 streaming services and apps, here’s the full list [U]
November 19, 2021
Perhaps the most useful thing about the new Google TV platform is the ability to aggregate and organize content from a variety of different sources. Which ones, though? Here’s a full list of streaming services and apps that Google TV supports.
Of course, Google can pull…
Blix Packa Genie electric cargo bike review: Time to replace your car with an e-bike
November 19, 2021
I love riding electric bikes in part because of how many different uses they offer. I enjoy riding the trails or cruising the beach as much as the next guy, but e-bikes offer so much more than just fitness or recreational riding. Any day I can replace a car trip with an e-bike is a good day, and electric cargo bikes like the Blix Packa Genie I’ve been riding offer some of the best utility out…
Halo Infinite feels like Master Chief’s Breath of the Wild
November 19, 2021
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Canon is Adding the EOS R3’s Vehicle-Detection AF to the R5 and R6
November 19, 2021
One of the new features coming with the Canon EOS R3 is its enhanced autofocus ability to lock onto and track cars and automobiles intelligently. Canon has announced this feature is now also coming to the R5 and R6 cameras in December.
Canon is releasing firmware…
GoPro Hero10 Update Adds 24p, Max Lens Mod, and SuperView Support
November 19, 2021
GoPro has announced the availability of a new beta software update for the GoPro Hero 10 that adds support for the Max Lens Mod, the 5.3K SuperView digital lens, and additional frame rates across several resolutions.
The GoPro Hero10 Black launched in mid-September and boasted a larger 23-megapixel photo resolution and a better processor that allowed for 5.4K video to be captured at up…