A report from the Wall Street Journal today reveals that Google has apparently abandoned plans for its “Plex” bank accounts that were announced alongside the refreshed Pay app last year.
“Plex” bank accounts were originally designed as a checking account that could be used in sync with Google Pay. The project was built in collaboration with Citigroup and Stanford Federal Credit Union, as…
As of today, Google Search is no longer officially supporting Internet Explorer 11, marking the beginning of the end for Microsoft’s now-ancient browser.
Internet Explorer 11 first released in 2013 as part of Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 release, before being ported back to…
Outside of Workspace apps, Google Camera, Clock, Contacts, and Phone have already been updated with the company’s new design language. Google Photos is the latest app to get Material You, though it’s a work in progress.
Update 10/1: Dynamic Color is now widely…
Nest Doorbell Initial Review: Google’s battery-powered option doesn’t quite ring true
October 2, 2021
Most smart home gear isn’t for everyone, but a smart doorbell is a piece of tech that arguably most folks should have installed. Google’s Nest Hello was one of the best options for a smart doorbell for years, but it came at a hefty cost and, as the competition improved, fell behind on many features. The new Nest Doorbell brings an updated design, a built-in battery, and several more new…
Material You shows Google finally has a company-wide vision that spans Pixel 6 to Workspace
October 2, 2021
Compared to the last design language revamp, Google’s rollout of Material You is happening at a much faster pace. That Material You app update blitz comes amid a barrage of Pixel 6 advertising and that’s no coincidence. It’s the sign of a well-under-way vision at…
Omnar Lenses reveals its first lens, a 26mm F6 M-mount lens made from Canon P&S optical elements
October 2, 2021
Film photography publication 35mmc and manual lens specialist Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics have teamed up to create Omnar Lenses, a new lens manufacturer who has just revealed what will be the company’s first lens, the Omnar CN26–6, a 26mm F6 fixed-aperture M-mount lens.
The…
CineStill has announced a new limited edition medium format red scale film called RedRum. The images made with the film have a monochromatic red and yellowish tint that the company says makes for “spooky” imagery.
CineStill gas in the past said that its primary goal is to further advance the “analog renaissance” by increasing the production of analog photography materials and tools that…
Skies and Scopes has released the findings of its study which analyzed the equipment used to capture the photos that made it to the final shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition over the past three years.
The study analyzed almost 400 images across…
Five Tips to Make Better Beverages Photos
October 1, 2021
Here are a few tips to help you improve, or maybe get started with, drink photography. Drinks can be quite tricky: you have unpredictable liquids and glasses with reflections, so these tips may come in handy. Just remember, like all of my advice, these aren’t die-hard…
A $30 Million US Army Command Hub in Defense Bill as Military Steps Up Presence in Poland
October 1, 2021
V Corps Forward executes its transfer of authority in Poznan, Poland, on July 15, 2021. (Capt. DeLancie Horton/Area Support Group Poland)
STUTTGART, Germany — A $30 million U.S. Army command and control headquarters in Poland is among the projects being proposed to support the military’s expansion in the country, which has emerged as a focal point for coordinating allied defense efforts…
