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Android is still beating the iPhone in a small (but important) way
The longstanding battle between Android and iOS may never end, but Android takes the win with one feature that iOS just can’t match.
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Google Pixel 6a review: cheap, small, and packing a big punch
The Google Pixel 6a is here. It has a fresh design, a custom Google chipset, and it now costs just $ 349. Is it a good buy in 2023? Here’s our full review.
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Pebble’s Alumni are leading a community project to develop a Small Android Phone
Pebble fans have long lamented about the smartwatch company shutting down, missing its simple but clever wearables. One of Pebble’s alumni, Eric Migicovsky, is involved with a “community-based project” to produce a new device, but hold your excitement, it aims to create a compact Android smartphone instead of resuscitating the Pebble watch brand. Thanks to […]
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The new Honor X7a is now on sale with big specs for a small price
While we wait for more details on the global release of its new foldable, we have news about Honor’s latest affordable smartphone which promises multi-day usage and an excellent viewing experience. The Honor X7a is priced from £179, packs in a larger-than-usual battery, a HD+ display, and a 50MP main rear camera. Powered by the […]
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Apple iPhone SE (2022) review: small in size, big in value
Is the iPhone SE (2022) the right phone for you? We revisit it after several months on sale to find out if it’s still a great value iPhone.
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Google reportedly making a small Pixel to replace the iPhone 14 Mini that never was
After the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro launch, Google might be getting back into the small phone market.
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The best tablets for small businesses in 2022
The desktop has had its day, and tablets are the device of choice for small businesses. But which tablets are best for business? We’ve picked a few favorites.
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The Zenfone 9 looks like the small 2022 flagship you’ve been waiting for
Asus seems to be trying its luck with a compact flagship smartphone for the second time in two years. This time, with a much better design.
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The Morning After: Our favorite small kitchen gadgets
As we wrap up our Cooking Week on Engadget, my purchase of a milk frother is just one part of the Engadget team’s surprisingly broad selection of essential small kitchen gadgets — big spenders can scroll down to Breville’s bonkers induction cooker.
But back to me: Nespresso’s Barista Recipe Maker heats and froths your milk (or milk alternative) simply to upgrade your espressos or moka coffees into flat whites, cappuccinos and more. I’ve owned mine for a couple of years, and I love how easy it is to clean. The spin mechanism is magnet-based, too, so it’s less likely to break and should last plenty of summers filled with iced macchiatos.
We’re also cheerleading digital scales, a not-so-digital Microplane and some other coffee-making upgrades. For all the other kitchen-centric stories this week, you can find them here.
— Mat Smith
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The villain in Reddit’s GameStop investor saga is shutting down
Melvin Capital couldn’t survive the meme stock wars.
Melvin Capital, the hedge fund considered the nemesis of the meme stock affair encompassing GameStop, Blackberry and several others, is shutting down. Investors were told the “appropriate next step” after steep losses was to liquidate assets and return cash to investors. Its public bet against GameStop and other struggling companies made it one of the largest victims of a GameStop-centric investing spree by people coordinating across Reddit and social networks. As a result, the fund reported a 53 percent loss in January 2021.
Roku teams up for its first outdoor TV
The 55-inch Element Roku TV is coming to Walmart.com for $ 1,300.
Roku has joined forces with Element to create a 55-inch outdoor TV, the companies announced. The Element Roku TV looks nigh-on identical to Element’s existing 55-inch Patio TV, just with a different OS. It offers a good but not spectacular 700 nits of brightness, along with 4K streaming and HDR. More importantly, though, it has tempered anti-glare glass to combat reflections and IP55 weather protection.
Tesla Autopilot under investigation following crash that killed three people
US safety regulators are now probing more than 30 incidents.
Another Federal probe into Tesla’s Autopilot system is underway. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into more than 30 incidents involving Tesla’s Autopilot.
This follows an accident with a Model S, which occurred on May 12th in Newport Beach’s Mariners Mile strip. The EV reportedly struck a curb and ran into construction equipment, killing all three occupants. Three construction workers were also sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police declined to say whether Tesla’s Autopilot was involved.
HP’s premium laptop revamp includes more OLED displays and new CPUs
Most Envy and Spectre notebooks are getting refreshed specs and features
HP is bringing upgrades and updates across practically all of its premium notebooks, including clamshells and 2-in-1s. The two stars of the updated Envy line are the Envy x360 13.3-inch and the Envy 16-inch. There are OLED display options for both, and all of the new Envy laptops are also getting upgraded 5-megapixel webcams with head tracking and beamforming mics to help you look and sound your best during video calls. You even get native handwriting recognition and a hidden magnetic stylus mount on the side of the system.
Breville’s PolyScience Control Freak is a pricey yet precise induction cooktop
Also, it’s $ 1,500.
Whether it’s a single burner or a full cooktop, induction tops heat faster than regular stovetops and offer more precise temperature control. Yes, yes, you can get a standalone burner for under $ 100, but there’s also Breville’s PolyScience Control Freak: a $ 1,500 induction device that reaches exact temps quickly and holds them there. The burner has a temperature range of 86 to 482 degrees Fahrenheit (30 to 250 Celsius). This gives you the option of everything from low-heat slow cooking to high-temp searing. We had to try it.
The current-gen version of ‘The Witcher 3’ is now slated to arrive in late 2022
After many delays on what is a pretty old game.
The long-awaited PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt once again has a release window. The new edition, which is also coming to PC, is expected to arrive in the last three months of the year, according to CD Projekt Red. It will be a free upgrade if you own the respective last-gen version on PC, PS4 or Xbox One.
iOS 15 bug recorded a ‘small portion’ of Siri interactions
A bug in iOS 15 resulted in “many” users being recorded despite having opted out of the service.
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The best small smartphones you can buy in 2021
In a world of phablets, some of the smallest smartphones can still pack a punch. We take a look at some of the best smaller smartphones you can buy right now.
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How Google’s Magic Eraser changes history, one small human at a time
Google’s Magic Eraser tool on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro removes unwanted elements from photos, but is it any good? We take a close look at its ability.
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Rode’s PSA1+ boom arm works with small mics and cameras too
If you have a favorite streamer, chances are you've seen Rode's PSA1 hanging out in the corner of the frame. Or perhaps you are that streamer? Rode's boom arm has become a go-to for YouTubers, Twitch channels and podcasters alike. As handy as the PSA1 is, it isn't so good for lighter cameras and microphones — at least not without some DIY adjustments.
Enter the PSA1+ ($ 129). Unveiled today, it's a revised version of the ubiquitous mic arm that will handle devices as light as 94g / 3.3oz. That might not sound like much, but the original needed a lot more weight to keep its balance, effectively ruling out any microphone or camera under 700g / 24.7 oz. That excludes most webcams, all GoPros (which can now work as webcams) and a bevy of other more affordable mics. Sure, you can tighten the screws or meddle with counterweights, but that isn't always ideal or guaranteed to work.
Functionally, the PSA1+ feels a lot closer to something like Blue's Compass which holds itself in place even without weight thanks to a combination of hand-tightened friction hinges and its internal spring mechanism. Blue's offering might be better for lighter microphones and cameras but it doesn't adjust its position as accurately or smoothly as the PSA1 (although its cable management is better).
The extended device support on the PSA1+ isn't the only new feature. Rode claims the new arm is completely silent so you won't suffer errant squeaks or spring noises during your stream or recording. The company also states that part of this is thanks to a revised spring design along with the jazzy new neoprene cover (that kinda makes the PSA1+ look like it's headed to the gym). The cover makes for a more appealing design over the original's standard "desk lamp" aesthetic though. That said, there's some pretty strong branding printed on the side that'll likely catch your eye during videos. Sadly it doesn't seem like you can do much about that as the neoprene appears to be physically connected to the cable clips.
Those clips are a good thing though. As mentioned, cable management, which was functional but not pretty on the PSA1 (essentially it was velcro cable ties) now uses neater, sturdier plastic clasps which should be more reassuring. Now at least either your USB or XLR lead will mostly be out of sight.
The PSA1+ goes on sale tomorrow for $ 129.
Quick review: Aukey’s Omnia 100W GaN wall charger is incredibly small and insanely fast
We’re big fans of Aukey’s charging products here, and we’ve recently had a chance to play with one of their newer Gallium Nitride (GaN) chargers. These newer kinds of chargers have been developing at a rapid pace, delivering faster speeds than ever in small form factors. We’ll cover Aukey’s 100W GaN charger that’s designed […]
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Aukey Minima 27W PD wall charger review: Small form, fast charge
Newer phones are charging faster and faster, which is great. But you can’t just use any old wall adapter to get some of those truly fast charging speeds, since that technology needs more juice to work properly. That’s where you run into a dilemma. Faster wall blocks are, well, faster, but they’re generally much bigger, […]
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DJI’s Mavic Mini is so small it doesn’t require FAA registration
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Android TV’s YouTube app gets a small redesign, includes video quality control
Google likes to tweak their YouTube interface, especially on mobile devices. However, their Android TV interface always seems to lag behind, even next to other set-top boxes. With that being said, it looks like Google has pushed a YouTube update on Android TV that further tweaks the latest, non-Material Design aesthetic and brings some features […]
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MIT’s $10,000 robotic furniture is making its way to small homes
A few years ago, MIT designed a piece of furniture worth $ 10,000 — not because it's made of luxury materials, but because it can transform at the press of a button. Now, that piece of robotic furniture called "Ori Systems" is available for pre-order…
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Rocket Lab is almost ready to take small payloads into space
Rocket Lab is ready to start testing the rocket it developed to ferry small payloads to space. The US- and New Zealand-based company has decided to launch its Electron rocket anytime within a 10-day window that starts at 5PM Eastern on May 21st. It w…
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Moto Z2 Force video and renders reveal small details and bigger changes
A few days ago a low quality render surfaced that appeared to show the forthcoming Motorola Moto Z2 Force and earlier today news surfaced that the device may not be a Verizon exclusive. New renders and a video reveal much more detail about the device and although the overall device is similar to last year’s […]
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One small sip for man: Engineering students aim to brew first beer on moon
Conducted as part of TeamIndus’ Lab2Moon competition, a group of engineering students at UC San Diego hopes to become the first to brew a batch of beer on the moon. The project also intends to study yeast’s reaction in space.
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How Carnival’s small, wearable Medallion crafts a cruise just for you
Princess Cruise ships will be the first Carnival Corporation brand to offer wearable technology that unlocks new interactions for passengers before, during and after a cruise. The quarter-sized Medallion seamlessly connects guests with the ship’s entertainment, dining, navigation and payment systems and offers artificial intelligence that adapts to every choice that’s made in real time.
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Small text won’t be an issue with Virgin Media’s huge 14-inch TellyTablet
British company Virgin Media unveiled the TellyTablet, an Android tablet equipped with a huge 14-inch display. The company positions the tablet as a “personal” smart TV that has access to Google Play.
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Small furry mammals inspired researchers to create groundbreaking wetsuit material
Could your next wetsuit be fashioned after the fur of hairy, semiaquatic mammals like beavers and sea otters? Quite possibly yes, if these researchers have anything to say about it. Here’s why their work is exciting.
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Uber wants to fly you to work in a small autonomous aircraft
Uber says it’s interested in launching a city-based air service to give riders access to faster modes of transport. But instead of using a good ol’ fashioned helicopter, it wants to develop a much quieter machine that can fly autonomously.
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Final Cut Pro X helps small company delight world’s biggest clients
When Trim Editing started creating music videos over a decade ago, just paying the rent was a huge accomplishment. Now, the small East London company is crafting award-winning visuals for big brands — like Audi, Nike, Adidas, and Guinness — propelled by the power of Final Cut Pro X. The video editing software’s comprehensive features allow Trim Editing to organize film and audio clips, pull together compelling projects, and make changes on the fly. “When I’m playing back an edit for a director, they’ll say, ‘Okay, let’s go and make those changes I talked about.’ I’ll say, ‘Oh, no, they’re already done,’ and we’ll jump back and watch it again. People can’t believe that I’ve magically done the change before we even finish playback,” says editor Thomas Grove Carter.
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The iPhone SE vs. the competition: Small but strong
In the ongoing march to larger screen sizes, the new iPhone SE might seem like a step backwards. But it's welcome relief to people who find large handsets unwieldy. However, even if few phones aren't as little as the new 4-inch iPhone, there are stil…
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Today’s Instagram update contains just small cosmetic changes
Earlier today, Instagram started pushing out a small update to users of its Android app. It includes just two small cosmetic changes that the average probably won’t even notice.
Notice anything?
If nothing jumped out from the screenshot above, I’ll just tell you what Instagram changed:
- Icon for Instagram Direct, the feature that allows direct messaging between users, now sits within a circle of a lighter shade of blue
- Timestamps have moved from the top of posts to beneath the comments section
In 2016, Instagram has been pretty active pushing out little updates like today’s in addition to implementing new features. Multi-account support came in February and Instagram started showing video views days shortly after. Then Instagram brought in two-factor authentication to enhance security for users worldwide.
Instagram actually started the year by hiring Twitter’s Kevin Weil as its Head of Product. Since then, the Facebook-owned service began cracking down on users who promote other social media profiles on Instagram.
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DARPA’s new drone will be able to take off and land on small Navy ships autonomously
A new unmanned aerial system program developed by DARPA and the U.S. Navy aims to launch and land on small Navy ships completely autonomously. The program just entered its next phase of research and testing.
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