Samsung’s efforts in the budget space don’t really garner enough respect as the A-series has developed and progressed. Thanks to new renders, we’re getting a glimpse of another upcoming affordable Android – this time the Galaxy A33.
Renders of the upcoming Galaxy A33 come courtesy of OnLeaks and 91Mobiles. The design bears a striking resemblance to the Galaxy A32 5G, which should come as…
Kawasaki expected to unveil electric motorcycle next week
November 15, 2021
At the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show next week, Kawasaki is expected to unveil three new motorcycles. While the first two will likely fall into their sport and adventure touring categories, the third has been the subject of wider speculation but very well may be the…
Samsung brings features and watch faces from its Wear OS Galaxy Watch 4 to older Tizen watches
November 15, 2021
While Samsung’s attention has clearly shifted over to Wear OS, the company isn’t abandoning its Tizen wearables. Today, alongside the announcement of its One UI 4/Android 12 update, Samsung is launching an update for Tizen smartwatches to bring over features from the…
Tesla has a serious phantom braking problem in Autopilot
November 15, 2021
Tesla is seeing an increase in complaints over serious and dangerous phantom braking events plaguing Autopilot in the latest software updates.
Phantom braking is a term used to describe when an advanced driver assist system (ADAS) or a self-driving system applies the brakes for no good reason.
The system can be falsely detecting an object on the road or anticipating a collision that won’t…
Android TV apps can be remotely installed from your phone via new Play Store feature
November 15, 2021
Google’s Android TV platform is picking up steam with bigger commitments from the company itself as well as exciting new hardware releases. Now, Google is making it easier for those with an Android phone to install apps on their Android TV remotely.
Spotted first by…
Android Auto 7.1 tries to fix an issue with Telegram messages
November 15, 2021
Google’s Android Auto makes trips and daily commutes easier for many, but it often gets hit with issues. This month, Google has patched up one of those problems, with a recent Android Auto update trying to address a problem with Telegram.
A thread on Google’s forums…
Samsung releases Android 12-powered One UI 4 for Galaxy S21 phones
November 15, 2021
Samsung is making its One UI 4 software update available for the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra starting today, the company has announced. The update is based on this year’s Android 12, was released in public beta in September, and adds new theming options, keyboard tweaks, and privacy settings.
The new features coming with the latest version of Samsung’s software should look familiar to…
How To Make a DIY ‘Deakinizer’ Lens for a Unique Visual Effect
November 15, 2021
The Deakinizer lens is a specially modified optic that was commissioned by Roger Deakins for the 2007 film “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” used to create an old-timey feel to the footage, giving the scenes captured in it an almost tilt-shift…
You Can Now Buy Used Photo Equipment Directly from Lensrentals
November 15, 2021
Lensrentals has expanded its photo and video equipment service offering and launched two new purchase programs to allow customers to purchase pre-owned equipment outright or after trying it out first, alongside the rental services that the company is known for.
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This Film Camera Shoots like a Disposable but Doesn’t Hurt the Earth
November 15, 2021
LensFayre, a small online film camera store, has launched what it describes as an entry-level film camera that has all the hallmarks of popular disposable cameras, but is sustainably focused and made of reusable materials.
The new camera is called the Snap LF-35M, and LensFayre’s co-owner Alecia Barnes tells PetaPixel that it is an affordable alternative to disposable cameras that is…
