Getty Images/Oscar Wong Singapore will begin letting travelers drive through its border checkpoints with a QR code next year, removing the need for passports. The move aims to ease immigration clearance between the country and its northern neighbour, Malaysia, at two land checkpoints located in Tuas and Woodlands. Also: Here’s how to keep your home… Continue reading Drive across this border with a QR code, no passport needed
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The best backup cameras of 2023
Auto-Vox CS2 Backup Camera tech specs: Screen size: 4.3 inches | Installation type: Dashboard mount, surface mount | The real angle of view: 110 degrees | Range: 33 feet | Power source: Reverse light | Image quality: 480P | Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.5 x 3.4 inches The Auto-Vox CS2 Backup Camera gets our vote for the best backup camera. In addition… Continue reading The best backup cameras of 2023
Logitech’s Project Ghost draws on old camera tricks for better video meetings today
June Wan/ZDNET I recently got a chance to check out Logitech’s Project Ghost, a video-conferencing booth that the company first unveiled in January and has now accelerated the development of for private demos and user feedback. It’s reminiscent of Google’s Project Starline, another roomy adaptation of the standard laptop-webcam combo for virtual calls. The goal… Continue reading Logitech’s Project Ghost draws on old camera tricks for better video meetings today
The Star Wars starter guide: Every movie ranked and graded
Chewbacca poses on May 15, 2018 during a photocall for the film “Solo: A Star Wars Story” at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images With Star Wars Day nearly upon us — May the 4th be with you (get it?) — a few folks… Continue reading The Star Wars starter guide: Every movie ranked and graded
VLC media player will now rev up your tunes in your car via Apple CarPlay
Getty Images/dusanpetkovic Those of you who use VLC media player and Apple CarPlay can now bring the two together to listen to music when you’re behind the wheel. Released early this week, the latest iOS version of VLC adds a host of enhancements, most notably support for CarPlay. This means you can now play songs,… Continue reading VLC media player will now rev up your tunes in your car via Apple CarPlay
Logitech’s Project Ghost is the most ‘I survived the pandemic’ invention yet
June Wan/ZDNET I recently got a chance to check out Logitech’s Project Ghost, a video-conferencing booth that the company first unveiled in January and has now accelerated the development of for private demos and user feedback. It’s reminiscent of Google’s Project Starline, another roomy adaptation of the standard laptop-webcam combo for virtual calls. The goal… Continue reading Logitech’s Project Ghost is the most ‘I survived the pandemic’ invention yet
The Apple products you shouldn’t buy this month: May 2023 edition
Getty Images It’s been a busy year for Apple, kicking off with a January refresh of the Mac Mini and MacBook Pro, kitting these out with the latest-generation Apple Silicon M2, M2 Pro, and M2 Max processors. As for the iPhone, the AirPods Pro, the Apple Watch, and the iPad and iPad Pro, well, these products saw a refresh… Continue reading The Apple products you shouldn’t buy this month: May 2023 edition
This $60 tool essentially gives you another pair of hands
A Stanley Maxsteel multiangle base vise. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’ve always said that good tools make jobs easier. This is why I highly recommend getting decent tools wherever possible. Buying the very best you can afford at the time is rarely false economy. Also: Car battery flat? This battery-less jump starter can get you out of a… Continue reading This $60 tool essentially gives you another pair of hands
Watch out, Roomba: This 2-in-1 vacuum can do just about everything
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra 4.5 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros 6,000 Pa suction Reactive 3D Obstacle Avoidance Stress-free, self-cleaning mop head Cons Expensive at $1,600 Only empties the dust bin at the end of a job more buying choices I have tested a few too many robot vacuums over the past year,… Continue reading Watch out, Roomba: This 2-in-1 vacuum can do just about everything
Drones will deliver medical supplies through this pioneering 5G service
Image: Getty Images/Gilnature M1 has unveiled four 5G offerings tailored for companies in the maritime industry, including a telemedicine service that can send out medical supplies — via drone — from shore to workers on a ship. Available as bundles that encompass devices such as routers and wearables, the service offerings will run on the… Continue reading Drones will deliver medical supplies through this pioneering 5G service