The growth in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) – solar PV modules that are flush with the existing roof and perform the waterproofing function of shingles or tiles – since Tesla announced its solar roof in 2016 has been largely disappointing. Since then, BIPV has been a niche part of the residential solar industry, perceived as too expensive or experimental compared to the cost of…
Comment: Google Pixel ads are falling behind Samsung on both quantity and quality [Video]
March 17, 2021
Most people hate the sound of ads, but whether they’re on the internet, billboards on the road, or commercials on TV, they’re a highly effective way of getting information to the public. Smartphone makers turn to all of these avenues to sell their latest models, but…
Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) is a commercial EV startup based in Detroit. Its focus on last-mile deliveries centers around its flagship EV, the Urban Delivery. In a press release today, ELMS announced it has received over 45,000 non-binding pre-orders for its Urban…
Adobe has announced updates for Lightroom, Lightroom for mobile and Lightroom Classic. Lightroom desktop (version 4.2) and Lightroom for mobile (version 6.2) include numerous new features, Apple ProRaw support and additional enhancements. Meanwhile, improved performance is the primary update to Lightroom Classic (version 10.2).
Looking first at Lightroom desktop (4.2), the software features a new…
Super Bomberman R Online has escaped the confines of Google’s Stadia. Konami announced today that it is launching the battle royale version of Bomberman R on Steam, Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. This online game gives players a way to compete online in 64-person…
Sony Unveils the 50mm f/1.2 G-Master Prime Lens
March 16, 2021
Sony has announced its 60th E-mount lens — the 50mm f/1.2 G-Master — that it hopes will prove that not only can it continue to make compact, lightweight primes but also can also do so while competing with the fast aperture lenses of both Canon and Nikon.
One of the…
Adobe Updates Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic
March 16, 2021
Adobe has announced an update to both Lightroom Classic (to version 10.2) and Lightroom (to version 4.2 on desktop) with a few new changes and performance enhancements. Both updates are available to download from Creative Cloud immediately.
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Starting with Lightroom Classic, Adobe has stated that in addition to performance improvements (faster load times), tethered view for…
GoPro has totally revamped its mobile app into a wholly new experience called Quik. The app still can control and manage GoPro cameras, but the company has expanded the interface to work with photos and videos from any camera on the market and has aspirations of being a…
Leica has quietly announced that it will be raising the prices across its entire product line by varying degrees, averaging around 2-5% on most items but getting as high as nearly 10% in the case of some of its cameras.
According to a report, while most products are seeing…
Starting next month, Apple will allow the Russian government to pre-install apps on iPhones, iPads, and possibly other devices like Macs in future.
In accordance with a new Russian law, Apple users will see a dialog box upon initial setup of new devices that features web browsers, antivirus, messenger, email clients, and more to be installed by default. The list of apps is provided by the…
