To grossly oversimplify it, there are two challenges behind making an under-display camera (UDC): to convincingly hide the camera under the screen, and to produce images that look as good as traditional selfie cameras. With its third-gen UDC on the Axon 40 Ultra, ZTE has nailed the “hide the camera” part of that challenge. As… Continue reading The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra’s under display camera gets the display part right
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Taco Bell opens its first ‘Defy’ restaurant that prioritizes ordering via app
Today, Taco Bell opened the doors to its new digital-driven, two-story restaurant concept, Taco Bell Defy, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Taco Bell first told us about Taco Bell Defy back in August 2021. The location uses technology to speed up service, with a “bold goal of creating a 2 minute or less drive-thru experience for… Continue reading Taco Bell opens its first ‘Defy’ restaurant that prioritizes ordering via app
Ford surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded Teslas
Ford has been vocal about the new F-150 Lightning’s bi-directional charging capability that enables owners to use the electric truck’s massive battery to charge other EVs. And, now, the company is apparently including a new accessory so these Good Samaritan truck owners can help out stranded Teslas. A member of an online forum for new… Continue reading Ford surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded Teslas
Car companies haven’t figured out if they’ll let Apple CarPlay take over all the screens
Apple can’t seem to build its own car, so it’ll just have to take over everyone else’s. At its annual WWDC event on Monday, the tech giant announced that the next generation of CarPlay will soon break free from the bonds that confine it to the main infotainment screen and spread to additional screens within… Continue reading Car companies haven’t figured out if they’ll let Apple CarPlay take over all the screens
Google Meet for teachers can automatically transcribe lessons into a Google Doc
Google Meet is getting an automatic transcription feature for educators signed up to Google’s Workspace for Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade plans. The text-based documents should take up less space than a full recording for educators looking to store or share their past lessons and may also make it easier to review, search… Continue reading Google Meet for teachers can automatically transcribe lessons into a Google Doc
Waymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all wounds
Waymo and Uber, former legal foes and bitter rivals in the autonomous vehicle space, are teaming up to speed up the adoption of driverless trucks. Waymo is integrating Uber Freight, the ride-hail company’s truck brokerage, into the technology that powers its autonomous big rigs. This “long-term strategic partnership” will enable fleet owners to more quickly… Continue reading Waymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all wounds
NBA Top Shot seemed like a slam dunk — so why are some collectors crying foul?
In February 2021, Jesse Schwarz bought a Top Shot NFT of LeBron James dunking for $208,000, setting a record. It was the most expensive sale in the platform’s short history; at the time, the average price of a Moment — Top Shot lingo for an NFT — was $181.81, according to CryptoSlam. “To invest and… Continue reading NBA Top Shot seemed like a slam dunk — so why are some collectors crying foul?
Polestar’s first electric SUV will officially debut in October 2022
The Polestar 3, the aptly named third vehicle from the electric performance marque, will have its official reveal in October 2022, the company announced. It will be Polestar’s first sport utility vehicle and its first made in the US. The Polestar 3 marks Polestar’s attempt to break into the highly competitive and highly lucrative SUV… Continue reading Polestar’s first electric SUV will officially debut in October 2022
New CarPlay looks like what Apple Car could look like
Apple announced a complete refresh of CarPlay to better connect with a car’s instrument panel and a deep integration with the vehicle itself. CarPlay users will be able to swap what they see on the instrument panel with a very Apple-looking widget design. Users can add trip info, control climate in the car, see the… Continue reading New CarPlay looks like what Apple Car could look like
Biden will pause solar tariffs and invoke Defense Production Act for clean energy
In an executive action on Monday, President Joe Biden announced a number of measures aimed at boosting solar energy in the US, including a two-year “bridge” meant to alleviate a squeeze on the flow of solar equipment imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The moves come after a federal investigation into whethersolar manufacturers had… Continue reading Biden will pause solar tariffs and invoke Defense Production Act for clean energy