Entries by Nicole Batac (11820)

Tuesday
Jun182024

Fujifilm unveils new instax Wide 400 instant camera

Photo: Fujifilm

A decade after the beloved instax Wide 300, Fujifilm is back with its successor, the instax Wide 400. This update boasts a fresh, modern design with a gorgeous sage green color option.

The instax Wide 400 captures the essence of instant photography with a twist. It shoots on instax Wide film, producing double-wide prints compared to the mini format. Each credit card-sized print (4.25 x 3.34 inches) develops in under two minutes, ready to share and treasure.

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Tuesday
Jun182024

Pinwheel launches a 'kid-safe smartphone' in Canada

Teens and even younger kids are diving headfirst into social media, but the risks of cyberbullying, predators, and sexting have parents and educators scrambling for solutions. School boards are suing social media giants, and Ontario recently banned phones in classrooms.

Enter Pinwheel, a U.S. company offering Canada's first "kid-safe smartphone" for ages 8-14. It boasts features like photo sharing, curated apps, texting, and games—all within a controlled environment.

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Monday
Jun172024

visionOS 2: Beyond the virtual theater

Image: Apple

The latest update to Apple Vision Pro's operating system, visionOS 2, goes beyond replicating a movie theater experience. It unlocks a new dimension of immersive computing.

visionOS 2 lets you breathe life into your memories. Convert any photo in your library to a stunning spatial photo, adding depth and realism. Navigate the system with intuitive new hand gestures, letting you jump to the home screen, control volume, and check battery life in a flash.

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Sunday
Jun162024

Zotac steps into the ring: The Zone aims for high-end handheld glory

Image: Zotac

Move over, ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI Plus! Zotac—the graphics card giant—has officially thrown its hat into the second-generation Windows gaming handheld ring with the Zone. This newcomer brings unique features to the table, setting itself apart from the competition.

The Zone boasts an OLED screen, a rarity in the PC handheld space (only the Steam Deck OLED offered it previously). It also features innovative two-stage adjustable triggers like an Xbox Elite controller, drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks, and symmetrical PlayStation-style joysticks. But wait, there's more! The Zone packs in programmable dials around each joystick, twin Steam Deck-like trackpads, a built-in kickstand, a secure Windows Hello camera, and conveniently placed USB4 ports on both the top and bottom.

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