For some reason, people like to take sides on things that really don’t need to have sides at all. You’re a fan of iPhones? Cool. You’re more comfortable with Android phones? Use it in good health. But we live in a competitive society, and so the one company that produces iOS-based phones and the myriad… Continue reading Brand new iPhone features that Android already has
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EcoFlow Delta Pro battery review: maximum solar power for an uncertain world
It’s hard to imagine, but there could soon come a time when a 100-pound battery on wheels that costs $3,699 is something you’ll want or even need. Maybe it’s because you want to take out some insurance in the form of emergency backup power now that the public grid is increasingly under siege by heatwaves,… Continue reading EcoFlow Delta Pro battery review: maximum solar power for an uncertain world
United Airlines invests $15 million in electric aviation startup, orders 200 air taxis
United Airlines is investing $15 million in Eve Air Mobility, an electric aviation startup owned by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. As part of the deal, United will purchase 200 of Eve’s electric air taxis, which can seat four passengers and take off and land vertically like a helicopter. This is the second major investment from… Continue reading United Airlines invests $15 million in electric aviation startup, orders 200 air taxis
How the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus compare to the Pro models — and the iPhone 13
It’s official: the iPhone 14 is here. Following months of leaks and speculation, Apple formally announced the latest addition to its smartphone lineup during its “Far Out” event on Wednesday, where the company also gave us a glimpse of the long-rumored Apple Watch Ultra, a new Apple Watch SE, and the second-gen AirPods Pro. Apple’s… Continue reading How the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus compare to the Pro models — and the iPhone 13
Some Withings products are about to get more expensive
A banner has appeared within the storefront of the Withings website announcing that several products within its lineup will see price increases over the coming weeks. If you click through, you’ll find the entire Withings catalog with tags applied to identify which products will be affected by the changes. In the US, it notes that… Continue reading Some Withings products are about to get more expensive
Here’s how the new Apple Watches compare to each other on paper
During its “Far Out” event, Apple announced the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, new AirPods Pro earbuds, and a whole slew of new Apple Watches. We’re used to seeing an annual refresh of the Apple Watch, where a Series flagship begets another flagship — but this year marks the introduction of three new models: the… Continue reading Here’s how the new Apple Watches compare to each other on paper
New accessibility and sharing features are coming to Android devices
Android is introducing a clutch of new features to improve accessibility, personalization, and productivity across various devices. One of the major announcements is that Nearby Share — Google’s AirDrop competitor — is getting a much-needed update that allows users to easily send files between their own devices. After you opt in to use the new… Continue reading New accessibility and sharing features are coming to Android devices
1,000 photos with Hasselblad’s new 100-megapixel camera
Hasselblad’s new $8,199 X2D 100C is utterly Hasselblad: an incredibly well built digital medium format camera that takes stunning photos pretty damn slowly. It’s not a workhorse; it’s a luxury cruiser.And in the mirrorless camera megapixel race, the X2D 100C’s 100 of them are only beaten by the 102 megapixels of Fujifilm’s GFX 100 and… Continue reading 1,000 photos with Hasselblad’s new 100-megapixel camera
Ford will update BlueCruise driver assist with hands-free lane changing
Ford is rolling out its first major update to its BlueCruise advanced driver-assist system, adding hands-free lane changing and several other new features, the company announced Thursday. BlueCruise, which Ford is positioning as a viable competitor to GM’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s Autopilot systems, first launched in 2021 with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and has… Continue reading Ford will update BlueCruise driver assist with hands-free lane changing
EV startup Bollinger acquired by Mullen Automotive for $148.2 million
Mullen Automotive has acquired a controlling stake in electric vehicle startup Bollinger Motors, buying up 60 percent of the struggling company’s stock for $148.2 million, the companies announced Thursday. Mullen said it will add Bollinger-designed medium-duty trucks and sport utility trucks to its inventory. The deal “positions Bollinger to capture the electric sport utility and… Continue reading EV startup Bollinger acquired by Mullen Automotive for $148.2 million