The OnePlus 8T has only just been unveiled, but its very first update is now rolling out in the form of OxygenOS 11.0.1.
As the OnePlus 8T is now official, the first post-release update should now be rolling out with the missing Canvas wallpaper Always-on display feature being the notable addition. It was first spotted by TalkAndroid’s Peter Holden over on Twitter, but we’ve since spotted it…
With speculation looming that Samsung may launch its S21 series as early as January we’re naturally expecting to get more details on the upcoming flagships. Well, we got just that thanks to the latest set of renders from which give us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy…
Samsung Galaxy S9-series start receiving One UI 2.5
October 19, 2020
Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Note9 received One UI 2.5, the Galaxy S9-series is joining it with some users reporting that the OTA is happening. This is supposed to be the Galaxy S9 and S9+’s last major update.
The firmware version of the software is G96xFXXUCFTJ2…
Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world
October 19, 2020
Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world using its batteries and renewable energy, according to a new comment from an executive.
Ever since the launch of Tesla Energy and its stationary energy storage products, Tesla started working on microgrid projects,
The idea is to have a self-sufficient energy system using self-produced renewable energy stored in batteries and supplying a…
iPhone 12 repair costs more expensive than iPhone 11
October 19, 2020
Depressing as it may be to discuss iPhone 12 repair costs before people even get their hands on the shiny new device, Apple has updated its support page to reveal the new costs and fees.
There’s a mix of good news and bad …
The good news is that screen repair costs…
HASC Chair Adam Smith on a Democrat-led natsec policy, modernization goals - and a ’500-ship Navy'
October 19, 2020
WASHINGTON ― Expect artificial intelligence, command-and-control and survivability to be watchwords in the House Armed Services Committee going forward. Chairman Adam Smith says those topics will be his focus as he supports “smart” investments in national defense in…
Now that Apple introduced 15-watt wireless charging with the iPhone 12, Xiaomi showed off a system that’s over five times faster. It demonstrated an 80-watt wireless charger that could bring a modified Mi 10 Pro with a 4,000 mAh battery from 0 to a 50 percent charge in 8 minutes, or up to 100 percent in just 19 minutes (via The Verge). That beats any other wireless system and even most wired…
Leica is reportedly working on a black-and-white sensor ‘Monochrom’ version of the popular fixed-lens full-frame Leica Q2. But not just working on, the latest reports indicate that this camera could be released as soon as next month.
According to Leica Rumors, several…
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: Should you buy one?
October 19, 2020
My much-used Nikon Z7, purchased used from a friend (this guy) in late 2018.
Please note that the following article is very much a personal take, written from the perspective of someone who has been using an original Z7 for some time. Your needs (and your experience) may…
Google today unveiled Lending DocAI, a specialized Google Cloud solution for the mortgage industry that ostensibly provides “industry-leading” accuracy for documents relevant to lending and processing income. The company says the solution can reduce mortgage processing times, streamline data capture and enrichment, and support various regulatory and customer data compliance…
