After years of its loyal community asking for a smartwatch, OnePlus has finally delivered with its $159 OnePlus Watch. We have a full review of the new product in the works, but in the several days I’ve spent so far with the OnePlus Watch, there’s been one major standout in the software; that’s not a good thing.
OnePlus Watch software is a glaring Wear OS clone
They say imitation is the…
OnePlus has updated these phones to Android 11
April 13, 2021
OnePlus might have promised the Android 11 update to a number of the firm’s former flagship devices, but just how many have received the latest OS build or when can you expect it to come to your phone?
This article will be continuously updated with new devices as…
Yamaha Motors has just unveiled a new oil-cooled electric motor combined with inverter and reduction gearbox with claimed industry-leading power density.
Despite Yamaha Motors being better known for its motorcycle development, the company has played an increasingly…
Google’s ADT partnership starts w/ expanded Assistant controls, Nest Mini & Hub installed by ADT
April 13, 2021
In late 2020, Google announced a massive long-term partnership with renowned home security company ADT, and now, we’re seeing the first part of that deal come to fruition. More ADT security systems now work with Google Assistant, and ADT is now selling select Nest gear.
As a part of the partnership, ADT will start installing select Google Nest products. To start, that’s the Google Nest Mini…
According to a report today from The Korea Times, Apple is apparently close to signing a deal with the joint automotive venture of LG and Magna, currently named “LG Magna e-Powertrain.”
The contracts would supposedly see the LG and Magna International venture produce the…
Polestar 2 electric car gets update with cheaper and longer range options, heat pump, and more
April 13, 2021
Polestar announced today the launch of new variants of the Polestar 2, the Swedish brand’s first all-electric car.
Cheaper and longer range versions are now available.
Polestar was Volvo’s performance brand, but it was rebranded and relaunched recently as an electric…
The Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X is one of the latest additions to a small club of third-party autofocus lenses for Fujifilm’s X-mount mirrorless cameras. At just $399 USD, it’s also one of the more affordable options too if you’re looking for a fast prime.
You can get a sense for overall image quality in the above gallery; expect pretty solid sharpness, even wide-open, but watch out…
For years now, industrial super-fast lenses have been on the back of my mind. But one thing always held me back, and that was the fact that most images I could find were frankly uninspiring, boring, fuzzy macro shots at best. So I couldn’t justify spending hundreds of…
Another sketchy photo gives us a look at the new spring colors for iPhone 12 MagSafe cases [U]
April 13, 2021
Earlier this month, some rumors began circulating on the web about Apple planning a spring refresh for its accessories lineup. More specifically, the iPhone 12 MagSafe cases are expected to get new colors. Now another sketchy photo gives us a closer look at what these new…
Tesla Semi: Tesla is looking to launch its ‘Semi Service Program’ starting with a surprising location
April 13, 2021
Tesla is starting to hire for the upcoming launch of its “Semi Service Program,” a service program for the Tesla Semi electric truck.
But the first location for the Tesla Semi service program is an interesting one.
After years of delays with the Tesla Semi program, the automaker is finally expected to make its first electric semi-truck deliveries to customers this year.
Last month, we…
