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We all know that using our mobile devices when behind the wheel is dangerous, yet many of us do it anyway. A fresh survey from Farmers Insurance points out just how many are partaking in chancy behavior while driving, and let me tell you it’s far too many.
Case in point: I was almost hit by a distracted driver just yesterday.
While returning home from an errand, I was preparing to make a left turn.
Mirrorless cameras are pushing DSLRs out of the market, and experts believe these newer systems are the future of photography. This is because mirrorless cameras bring significant improvements for capturing photos efficiently. These include faster autofocus, smaller bodies, smarter features, electronic viewfinders, quicker continuous shooting, higher-quality video, and more.
Mirrorless cameras are pushing DSLRs out of the market. Edgar Cervantes
Mirrorless cameras aren’t perfect, though, as the smaller form factor typically affects battery life and ergonomics, but that is a topic for another day.
If you’ve ever chatted with a Google Assistant speaker, you might know how frustrating it is to be told “I’m sorry, I don’t know how to help with that yet.” Luckily you don’t have to wait for someone to implement a missing feature — you can do it yourself! Google has an entire platform dedicated to helping you extend the functionality of Google Assistant by defining custom Actions.
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Mobvoi announced the TicWatch C2 Plus, a small upgrade over the original TicWatch C2 from 2018. The watch has more RAM and comes in three new colors. Judging by the specs and price, we’d recommend looking elsewhere for your smartwatch needs. It looks like Mobvoi is trying to get rid of some of its stock. Today, the AI-focused company announced the Mobvoi TicWatch C2 Plus, a slightly upgraded take on the same TicWatch C2 that launched nearly two years ago.
The Android Game SDK is a new set of libraries from Google, designed to help facilitate better game development. Or at least, that is what it promises to be in the not-too-distant future. For right now, the Android Game SDK is in fact just one library: the Android Frame Pacing Library, apparently also known as “Swappy.”
The announcement came at the start of December 2019 and could be considered a long-overdue inclusion.
Large smartphones are great for reading, browsing the web, and watching videos, but taking a call with a massive screen slapped against your face can look and feel a bit odd. For those of you having trouble wielding gargantuan handsets, Alcatel has a solution for you.
The company has unveiled its combo idea – its 6 inch Pop Mega smartphone and an accompanying little Buddy feature phone. The Buddy connects up to the main device via a standard Bluetooth connection, and can be used for conveniently taking calls without having to fumble around with the Pop Mega.
While traditional bulky, loud, and expensive projectors still exist, there are now more options for those looking for a slim, portable model. Mini projectors not only take up less room, but a smaller profile also makes it easier to enjoy movies away from home!
With so many options out there, it’s hard to tell which projectors are worth your cash. Worry not, as we have taken it upon ourselves to create a list with the best mini projectors around.
Google, which officially acquired Motorola Mobility in May of this year, has just announced that Flextronics will acquire Motorola’s factory Tianjin, China. Flextronics will also “assume the management and operation” of Motorola’s factory in Jaguariuna, Brazil. Who exactly is Flextronics? You know how Foxconn is the largest company that spits out consumer electronics? Flextronics is the second largest. Assuming both companies get all the required approvals, this deal will close during the first half of 2013.
The first smartphone running Huawei’s Android-rivalling “Hongmeng” operating system could launch as early as Q4 2019.
That’s the word from Chinese state-run publication, Global Times (via The Verge), as unnamed sources have alleged that the Shenzhen OEM is preparing a Hongmeng OS-powered phone for the same quarter as the Huawei Mate 30 series.
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Rather than being yet another Huawei flagship, however, the handset is reportedly a low-to-mid-tier phone with a lowly 2,000 yuan (~$288) price tag.
The Google Pixel USB-C earbuds are included with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Unsurprisingly, the Google Pixel USB-C earbuds are “Made for Google” — much like the Jaybird Tarah — ensuring complete compatibility with Google devices. Listeners can ask Google Assistant for directions, to set reminders, send texts, and more. Additionally, users may receive notification updates.
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