Month: May 2020
Americans still don’t trust self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are having a really rough time gaining our trust. This is not a total shock considering autonomous vehicles remain theoretical and elusive for most people. The limited number of self-driving cars on the road today are mostly test vehicles that aren’t available to the riding public. Combine that…
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Samsung announces 50-megapixel camera sensor with faster autofocus
Samsung has announced a new 50-megapixel camera sensor called the ISOCELL GN1. It’s Samsung’s first sensor to include both dual-pixel autofocus and Tetracell pixel-binning, which the company says should offer a combination of fast performance and good low-light image quality. The pixel size is 1.2μm, closer to what you’d find…
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Tesla’s ‘full self-driving’ package will cost $1,000 more in July
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” package will get a price hike and cost $1,000 more worldwide come July 1st, Elon Musk has revealed on Twitter. The company chief didn’t mention an exact adjusted price for it, but the option currently costs customers $7,00… Source
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Walmart unveils ‘pro’ versions of its budget Android tablets
Walmart has been selling no-frills Android tablets under its Onn brand for a while, but the $65-plus slates have been basic, to put it mildly. There’s now a better option if you’re willing to spend a little more, however. The 9to5Google team reports… Source
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Oculus Quest is about to feel like the future with controller-free games
Oculus Quest is about to take a huge step in becoming a completely controller-free system, as the VR headset’s hand-tracking feature exits beta later this month. Starting May 28, three Oculus Quest games along with two animated VR films will support this new controller-free mode, and the trend should continue.…
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Asus reveals new Google Meet videoconferencing hardware for offices
Asus has announced new videoconferencing hardware designed to run Google Meet meetings (via 9to5Google). The new gear includes a small computer that runs the calls, an external speaker, and, depending on which configuration you buy, you can also get a camera and a touch screen. The hardware could be useful…
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