I had to buy Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold from eBay for $4,399 and I’m pretty sure that’s because Samsung doesn’t want anyone to actually have this phone. I’m also afraid to turn it on. Not that turning it on does much good. Whenever I tap “start” to set it up, a prompt to supply a […]
The MacBook Neo Triumphs
It was a little surprising to see Apple decide to leap fully into the affordable laptop market, to try and compete with devices the company typically prefers to just look down its nose at. It was also a little surprising to see Apple basically nail it on the first try. On this episode of The […]
Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical
Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the action. The launch of this feature comes just months […]
Peacock Ventures into AI-Driven Video, Mobile-First Live Sports, and Gaming
Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.
FBI Investigates Malware Hidden in Steam Games
The FBI believes a series of video games published on Steam in the last two years were embedded with malware by the same hacker.
The iPhone Fold Might Not Measure Up as an iPad Substitute
introduce the iPhone Fold later this year. The company’s inaugural foldable gadget is believed to possess a 7.8-inch inner screen and adopt a comparable strategy to the Galaxy Fold with a suggested price of around $2,000. As the launch date nears, a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman discloses additional information regarding the software for this device. Per the publication, Apple will implement a tailored version of iOS, which will incorporate some features from iPadOS, although it will not serve as a substitute for a genuine iPad, as it will be devoid of effective multitasking features and iPad apps.
Gurman states that Apple will design this device to be enticing for video viewing, and developers will need to adjust to Apple’s sidebar for these new iOS applications, akin to what users currently experience with the iPad and the Mac. Although WWDC 2026 is imminent, it is improbable that we will receive information regarding this modification to the iPhone software, despite the possibility of Apple providing clues prior to the official launch to allow developers time to modify their applications for this novel experience.
The iPhone Fold will miss the iPad’s top feature
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Ending that Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight Always Envisioned
“Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight is joined by Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan to discuss the long-awaited finale of the epic Netflix story.
Apple MacBook Neo: More Affordable and Easier to Repair Than Other Macs
Apple’s MacBook Neo is cheap both in starting price and repair costs, according to a new report.
Four Reasons Why Automatic License Plate Readers Produce Mistakes
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Automatic License Plate Readers are apparatus that employ specific cameras and software to capture, analyze, and store the license plate details of vehicles that pass by. Often employed by law enforcement as a tool against crime, ALPRs can generate records of vehicular activity and cross-reference license plate information with governmental databases concerning vehicles of interest. While some of these systems have attracted enough controversy to incite vandalism of traffic cameras, they can also serve as effective investigative instruments when, for instance, police aim to find a stolen vehicle.
Nonetheless, ALPRs are not infallible, and various factors can influence their accuracy. A build-up of grime may obscure a license plate. Meteorological conditions, such as rain or snow, or inadequate lighting can lead to poor image quality. Misplacement of the camera could result in distorted characters or difficulties in reading plates of vehicles varying in height.
These issues might cause a vehicle or individual to be misidentified by the system, leading to increased scrutiny from law enforcement. Below, we present four common reasons Automatic License Plate Readers might err when interpreting a vehicle’s license plate.
Characters on the license plate that look alike
“Pixel 10 Pro’s 100x Zoom Rebranded, Prompting Curiosity Regarding Its Initial Designation”
Google has lately implemented a subtle yet significant modification to its Pixel 10 Pro smartphone series. The tech behemoth has rebranded the 100x zoom feature from “Pro Res Zoom” to just “Pro Zoom.” This alteration is part of the rollout of the Pixel Camera version 10.3 update. The update does not bring forth major new functionalities but seeks to simplify the naming structure of the zoom feature on Pixel 10 Pro devices.
Originally introduced with the Pixel 10 Pro lineup, the AI-enhanced 100x zoom capability was a notable enhancement compared to the Pixel 9 series, which allowed zooming up to 30x. The rebranding to “Pro Zoom” is evident across multiple platforms, including the Pixel Camera settings, help documentation, and Google Store listings for the smartphones.
This adjustment underscores Google’s ongoing commitment to refining its product range and improving user satisfaction. The update is being progressively released to Pixel smartphones, and users are advised to update their Pixel Camera application to observe the changes in their interface. Moreover, this isn’t the sole camera-centric update from Google this month, as the Android 16 QPR3 update also tackled a camera crash issue impacting Pixel 9 and later models.
