Google released a phone backup system to Android and iOS users “wherever Google One is available” this week. This system is free, so long as you’re using less than the 15GB storage that comes free with a Google Account. You can attain a Google Account for free, and back up your smartphone’s data for free, … Continue reading Google One “free” phone backup now a reality, but beware the limits Continue Reading
When the Epic Games Store launched in December 2018, it launched in something of a feature-poor state. Epic promised to build out the store’s feature set over time, but it’s been a long, involved process that’s still ongoing. Epic has started rolling out a rather big feature that many other digital storefronts have – achievements … Continue reading Epic Games Store begins rolling out a fan-favorite feature Continue Reading
Niantic’s sent word this week on the possibility that the Pokemon GO universe has been rocked. Pokemon GO gifts sent by friends seem to have included more Pokeballs in the past than they have this week. According to a variety of users, gifts opened starting this week are giving a fraction of the amount of … Continue reading Pokemon GO Pokeball gifts in question Continue Reading
The Android app Google Camera (version 7.5) was revealed this week with a collection of new camera features. This new app doesn’t allow all of the features noted to work on every new phone – but it DOES indicate what Google will most likely focus on in the next big Google devices event. The first … Continue reading Google Camera app leaks next cool features for Pixel Continue Reading
EDITORS’ RATING: 9/10 PROS Ideal balance of power and handling Six-speed manual is a dream gearbox Upgraded suspension works for carving and cruising Surprisingly affordable CONS Styling feels like it’s trying too hard Artificial engine enhancement sound is unnecessary America was forced to wait for the Honda Civic Type R and now, having blessed us … Continue reading 2020 Honda Civic Type R Review – In-Your-Face Excellence Continue Reading
Plant-based food company Impossible Foods is heading to one of the biggest retailers in the US: Walmart. More than 2,000 Walmart stores located across all 50 states will sell the Impossible Burger, a plant-based ground alternative to traditional ground beef. This is the latest — and one of the largest — rollouts of this product, … Continue reading Plant-based Impossible Burger is heading to Walmart stores across US Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz is at it again. Slowly but surely, the German carmaker is highlighting the many different new features in its next-generation 2021 S-Class luxury sedan. Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz went to Facebook to showcase its latest augmented reality heads-up display screen (AR-HUD) complete with innovative graphics and animations. But now, Mercedes-Benz is talking about the S-Class’ optional rear-axle steering … Continue reading 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class previews rear-axle steering and E-Active Body Control suspension Continue Reading
If the rumors are correct, the Android-powered Surface Duo might finally be arriving on August 24. Initially slated for “late 2020” and then to July, Microsoft may finally be launching one of two incarnations of the stillborn Microsoft Courier device. For some, however, the phone-like Surface Duo is merely a shadow of that dream, with … Continue reading Surface Neo is officially not coming this holiday Continue Reading
NASA’s new Mars rover is headed out to the red planet, with Perseverance successfully launching this morning atop a mighty Atlas V rocket. The culmination of years of development and research, Perseverance will mark a number of firsts when it reaches Mars and begins its scientific exploration. Liftoff occurred exactly when NASA intended it to, … Continue reading NASA’s Mars 2020 launch runs like clockwork: Perseverance rover is on its way Continue Reading
Today we’re taking a peek at the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G in a series of leaked images that show front, back, sides, top, and bottom. This smartphone is the second in a line of foldable display smartphones from Samsung in the vertical fold collection. There’s also a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G images leak new details aplenty Continue Reading