It’s a big day for tech reviews. Besides the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, there are new action cams from both GoPro and DJI – and we’ve got detailed reviews on all of them.
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But let’s start things off with a 6.1-inch screen iPhone 14 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. With Apple’s use of higher resolution cameras, always-on displays, and smaller cropping screens – now known as Dynamic Island – there are new features, new technology, and more to appreciate. The new 48-megapixel camera doesn’t translate into significant improvements in photography (pictures and videos are still great!), but the new implementation of the cut-out screen is a clever distraction to what was once a notch. separate. Sure, we’re still using Lightning chargers and, yes, iPhones aren’t for everyone, but there are more obvious changes to this year’s Pro phones. Check out Cherlynn Low’s full review right here.
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While the GoPro Hero 11 looks exactly like the 10, there are some additional shooting modes, with SuperView available up to 5K 60fps and 4K at 120fps. There’s also a new 360-degree horizon-locking Linear mode and the ability to shoot in Full Frame. The second one is a tool to capture absolutely anything and then “punch” the aspect ratio you want. The Hero 11 Black costs the same as last year’s flagship: $399.98 with subscription or $500 without. Check out our full review from Engadget’s James Trew, who walked the camera through its paces.
More battery life and a new mount.
DJI wisely returned to the action cam form factor for its third Osmo action camera, addressing overheating and other complaints from users who purchased the Action 2. It also introduced superior features. superior to Hero 10, such as magnetic clamp holder and long time use, fast charging battery. However, it still doesn’t beat GoPro on the real point: the footage. But it’s a good option for many, especially at the $329 base price.
Not a year of upgrades for most.
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Contrary to this year’s Pro model, not much has changed to Apple’s base iPhone. Dump one for the iPhone mini, which sadly doesn’t last longer than two years. The iPhone 14 is quite similar to the iPhone 13, very similar to the iPhone 12. That’s not to say it’s a bad phone – it’s just an upgrade for anyone using a two-year-old new iPhone. For US readers, the move from SIM cards to eSIMs is probably the biggest change. Apple may have removed the SIM card tray soon, but it could give US carriers the boost they need to adopt the format. Compare it to the disappearance of the headphone socket.
The perpetrator is said to have a grudge against Mark Zuckerberg.
Northeastern University has found itself the victim of an unusual bomb attack related to technology. CNN reports that someone sent a bomb-like package to the Boston University virtual reality lab at Holmes Hall, causing a hand injury to the man who opened the container. The unknown attacker seems to have an aversion to VR and especially to Meta. CNN sources claim that a “random” note in this package criticized Mark Zuckerberg, the director of Meta as well as the connections between the academy and VR developers.
The base game won’t cost you a dime after October 18.
Almost eight years after it first appeared on PC, The Sims 4 will play for free. Starting October 18, publisher EA will not charge you to download the original game on Mac, PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. If you paid for the original release or decided to buy it before October. On the 17th, the company will also offer some free DLC. However, for all content in the 12 (!) existing DLC packs, you will have to pay a fee.
But it hopes its device experience division will get there by 2030.
Samsung has committed to achieving net zero company-wide carbon emissions by 2050 and will spend 7 trillion KRW ($5 billion) over the next seven and a half years to make that a reality. While their plans may not be as robust as those of Microsoft, which previously promised to be carbon negative by the end of the decade, they do plan to bring their devices business to net zero by 2030.
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