According to a new report, Huawei will begin licensing smartphone designs out to other companies as US sanctions continue to decimate the Chinese giant’s smartphone business.
Bloomberg reports that Huawei is looking at licensing out its smartphone designs to third-party companies. This would allow those other companies to source the chips and other components that Huawei currently cannot.
Roku LE competes with Walmart’s Android TV stick at just $15, but will only be sold for Black Friday
November 16, 2021
With retail’s biggest day of the year around the corner, Roku has just announced its new “Roku LE,” a super-affordable streaming device that’s designed just for Black Friday.
The Roku LE is a $15 streaming box that covers the basics. The HDMI device offers HD…
Android 12 is now available on these devices, with more coming soon
November 16, 2021
Android 12 has been available on some Google devices for a little bit now and has even made its way to a couple of Samsung Galaxy devices for download. Since the build became official back in October, manufacturers have been working to get Android 12 out and into the hands…
Cosina announces updated 'Vintage Line' Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 lens, set for December release
November 16, 2021
Cosina has announced (translated) its latest lens, the Voigtlander Color-Skopar Vintage Line 21mm F3.5 Aspherical Type II, a manual prime lens for Leica M mount camera systems.
As its name suggests, the lens features a vintage design and is made entirely of metal, including the aperture and focus ring, both of which forgo the usual knurled design for a lever-style grip. The lens is constructed of…
Google Calendar invites now let you specify physical or virtual attendance [Update: In Gmail]
November 16, 2021
One aim of the Workspace suite for Google is to adapt to the “future of work,” including the growing popularity of hybrid working arrangements. As such, Google Calendar meeting invites will soon let you specify how you’re attending.
Update 11/15: This capability is…
If you love the gear you rent from Lensrentals, you now have direct purchase options, removing the need to send it back. Lensrentals has announced two purchase programs, Keeper and Keeper Test Drive.
The programs, both available via the Keeper page on Lensrentals, allow…
Square Enix Montreal celebrates a decade of triple-A mobile games
November 15, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.
Square Enix Montreal is celebrating its 10th year as a mobile game studio focused on triple-A franchises.
The studio opened its doors in 2011 when mobile games were taking off on Android and iOS. And it produced some hit titles such as the Lara Craft Go and Hitman Go series…
Sony Unveils the Venice 2, a Full-Frame 8.6K Cinema Camera
November 15, 2021
Sony has announced the Venice 2, the successor to the company’s first full-frame cinema camera. It features 8.6K capture, 16-stops of dynamic range, and the ability to interchange sensors between models for added versatility.
The Venice 2 builds on what is found in the…
Cosina Unveils ‘Vintage Line’ Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 for M-Mount
November 15, 2021
Cosina has announced a new ultra-wide lens under its “Vintage Line” for Leica M-Mount: the 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Aspherical lens. It updates a 2019 design reminiscent of the 1950s to one more akin to the 1970s.
Cosina describes its lens as a combination of an…
Learn 80% of Photoshop in 15 Minutes
November 15, 2021
Although Photoshop has many tools to cover practically any post-processing desire, it is daunting to newcomers as a result. To help make the program easier to jump into, photographer PJ Pantelis has shared a brief tutorial that equips photographers with a handful of top tools to get started in Photoshop with ease.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Pantelis is a photographer and YouTuber. In his…
