Monday, October 19, 2020

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The Morning After: Bigger camera bumps on your next smartphone

Posted: 19 Oct 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Welcome back to The Morning After. As I mentioned last week, we've probably hit Peak Smartphone for the year, but that doesn't stop the powers that be from teasing what's already on the horizon. That might be bigger camera bumps capable of even bette...

Xiaomi's wireless charger can fill a 4,000mAh battery in under 20 minutes

Posted: 19 Oct 2020 01:22 AM PDT

Now that Apple introduced 15-watt wireless charging with the iPhone 12, Xiaomi showed off a system that's over five times faster. It demonstrated an 80-watt wireless charger that could bring a modified Mi 10 Pro with a 4,000 mAh battery from 0 to a 5...

Google Assistant will play podcasts from third-party services like Spotify

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 02:02 PM PDT

You might not have to depend on Google Podcasts if you're asking Assistant to play your favorite serialized audio show. Android Police and its readers have discovered that Google is adding support for third-party podcast services, starting with Spoti...

Tesla restores free premium in-car internet for some owners

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 12:12 PM PDT

Tesla currently reserves some of its in-car internet features for paying subscribers, but it might be making an exception for some owners. Drivers talking to Electrek say they're suddenly receiving Premium Connectivity features for free, including sa...

China's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kids

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 11:13 AM PDT

China is implementing stricture measures in its bid to keep kids away from addictive digital content. The state-backed news agency Xinhua reported (via Reuters) that China has voted for revamped law that will ban internet products and services which...

A lifetime of WhiteSmoke’s grammar tool is now $40

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 10:55 AM PDT

Your first impression is your strongest, and with the amount of virtual communication we use these days, you best be sure that your writing is top-notch. People will judge your character based on how well you can articulate your thoughts on paper, so...

Facebook turned down 2.2 million ads meant to interfere with US voting

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 10:12 AM PDT

Facebook really, really wants you to know it's cracking down on attempts to interfere with voting in the 2020 US election. Global affairs VP Nick Clegg told Le Journal du Dimanche in an interview (via The Guardian and AFP) that Facebook had rejected...

Samsung's Galaxy S21 phones might sport even larger camera bumps

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 08:55 AM PDT

If you're not particularly fond of the big camera bumps on the Galaxy S20, its follow-up might not change your mind. OnLeaks and Pigtou (thanks to Xleaks7) have shared what they say are leak-based renders of Samsung's Galaxy S21, or Galaxy S30, and t...

After Math: Apple's unveils its inaugural 5G phone amid a week of firsts

Posted: 18 Oct 2020 08:30 AM PDT

The news cycle has been especially hectic as of late, filled with major revelations, announcements and product premieres seemingly happening right on top of one another. From Apple unveiling the iPhone 12 to Sony revealing the PS5's user interface —...

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