Friday
Oct082021

New Google Pixel 6 leaks shares pricing and availability details

Google

Google has already shared a lot of information about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. But a German retailer revealed pricing and availability details ahead of Google's launch on October 19. The Pixel 6 will reportedly have 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 6.4-inch display, a 50-megapixel main camera, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. It's listed at €649 (around CA$938 converted) and is reportedly on sale in Germany on October 28, consistent with recent rumours.

Source: Gizmodo

Thursday
Oct072021

2016, 2017 LG smart TVs get scaled-down 'Apple TV+' app

Bartłomiej Wiśniowski

Select 2016 and 2017 LG smart TVs are getting a scaled-down version of the Apple TV+ app. The app is showing up in some countries in Europe. Its interface is similar to the standard Apple TV app, but it only has access to Apple TV+ content. You won't be able to access the iTunes Store and Watch Now tabs. There are only three tabs in the app: Apple TV+, Search, and Settings. 

The full Apple TV app lets you access Apple TV+ and à-la-carte ‌Apple TV‌ Channels, iTunes libraries, and buy or rent from the iTunes Store.

Source: MacRumors

Thursday
Oct072021

HMD launches first Nokia tablet

HMD

HMD has just announced its first Nokia tablet, and it's one promising a large battery and affordable price tag. The Nokia T20 comes equipped with a 10.4-inch display with chunky bezels, 2K resolution, and 400 nits of brightness. It's relatively thing at 7.8mm and light at 470g.

One of its biggest selling points is its large 8,200mAh battery, promising 15 hours of use between charges. It supports 15-watt charging, but it only comes with a 10-watt charger in the box. The tablet runs on a Tiger T610 eight-core CPU, up to 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and includes an 8-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front. There's an optional LTE version, but we don't know how much that costs. The Nokia T20 retails for US$250 (around CA$314 converted).

Source: Engadget

Thursday
Oct072021

Microsoft and adidas partner to create limited-edition Xbox sneakers

Microsoft is commemorating the 20th year of the Xbox console with limited-edition Xbox sneakers it's made in collaboration with adidas. The sneakers have the Xbox logo on them and come with translucent green details. It looks like Microsoft will use this version for giveaways. But there will be a different Xbox-inspired sneaker available for purchase later this year. 

"This is just the beginning of our partnership with adidas, and over the next few months, we'll continue to mark our 20th anniversary by launching additional sneakers inspired by past and present Xbox console generations, including the first-ever sneaker available for purchase by our fans later this year," explains James Monosmith, a marketing manager at Xbox.

Source: The Verge