Author: Zach_Wilson
Hasselblad X2D II: the luxury sports car of medium format cameras
We’ve spent most of the year talking about gadgets getting more expensive. Thanks to US tariffs, prices are rising every few months, and even small upgrades have come with big price hikes. So I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the new Hasselblad X2D 100C II will actually be…
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The Morning After: The most intriguing AI features inside the Pixel 10
After all the new Pixel 10 phones — expect to hear our review verdicts soon — we had time to take a closer look at the AI-centric software features Google often excels at. These include advances in Voice Translate, which can create a synthetic version of your voice speaking German.…
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A shocking lawsuit against Amazon makes me want to cancel my Prime Video subscription immediately
In a new proposed class action lawsuit against Amazon [via The Hollywood Reporter], the company has been accused of “bait and switch” (a type of fraudulent activity) on Prime Video. This means they are allegedly misleading consumers into thinking they’ve purchased content when they’re only getting a license to watch,…
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Spotify is adding DMs
Spotify is introducing a direct messaging feature that allows users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations with each other without leaving the app. Messages is rolling out in “select markets” this week, according to Spotify’s press release, and will be available on mobile devices for Free and Premium users…
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Matter Is Finally Ready to Deliver the Smart Home It Promised
After a turbulent beginning, smart home standard Matter feels like it’s growing up. And with big-name supporters like Google, Apple—and Ikea—behind it, a simpler smart home feels finally within reach. Source
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How They Make the Mario Kart-Style ‘Ghost Car’ for Auto Racing Broadcasts
Watch a Formula 1, Nascar, or IndyCar race and you’ll see a “ghost car” overlayed atop the real-life image. The sensors used to create it also collect heaps of data that teams can access and study. Source
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