Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list.
Samsung August 2021 security update…
OnePlus is seeking testers for a special closed beta program that is available to OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro owners.
The downside? This closed beta, unlike the OxygenOS Open Beta program, will be limited to just 200 people and comes with a few caveats. OnePlus has offered closed…
Tesla is holding its “AI Day” today, and the automaker might have to rely on a “one more thing” moment in order for the presentation to be impactful.
Over the last few years, Tesla started holding events, not really to unveil new products, but to present new…
OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8T, with this update touting a fairly prompt August 2021 security patch and some added features.
A fairly similar update to the one rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 brings all the customization options of the Bitmoji AOD feature, under-the-hood prep for the upcoming OnePlus Buds Pro, plus some other fixes for…
The nifty disappearing messages feature in WhatsApp could soon get expanded even further, according to the latest beta build on Android.
For those unaware, late last year, WhatsApp rolled out support for disappearing messages with a limit on when said message would…
Honda is making up for lost time by investing in a slew of new electric scooter models, each less expensive than the last. The new Honda U-BE electric scooter may take the cake for cheap seated electric scooters.
The U-BE follows on heels of the Honda U-GO (no, not the…
Google Pixel 6 specs: ‘Tensor’ chip, 120Hz display, 4x zoom, under-display fingerprint
August 19, 2021
Seemingly to outdo itself from two years ago, Google today announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in an early teaser well ahead of the formal launch later this year. While Google is keeping some specifics close to its chest, we’re getting a pretty good idea of what the Pixel 6 specs will bring to the table.
Google Tensor chip
To kick things off, let’s talk about the biggest thing these phones…
The story of folding phones thus far has been one of compromise. Choosing a folding phone over a standard slab design has generally meant you compromised on performance, durability, and most of all, price. They’ve been the domain of early adopters, the people willing to…
Leica M10 Monochrom vs Kodak Tri-X 400: B&W Digital vs Film
August 19, 2021
The Leica M10 Monochrom is a $9,000 digital camera dedicated to black-and-white photography, but how does it compare to a $10 roll of Kodak Tri-X 400 black-and-white film? That’s what the folks at Camera West TV decided to find out.
In the 10.5-minute video above…
Atomos brings EOS R5 8K ProRes RAW to its NinjaV+
August 19, 2021
Atomos has announced a firmware update for its Ninja V+ monitor/recorder enabling 8K output from the Canon EOS R5 to be encoded as ProRes RAW.
The upgrade allows the camera’s Raw video stream to be recorded for extended periods (typically up to the capacity of the Ninja V+’s media or the battery life of the camera), in an industry-standard format that reduces the need for import…
