Joshua Goldman

Parrot Anafi drone update adds new HDR, hyperlapse camera skills

Parrot launched its latest camera drone, the compact, lightweight Anafi, back in June, but since then it’s updated it with new features and improvements to keep its fans happy — and potentially woo buyers away from that other drone maker. Another big update arrives today with tweaks to the drone’s HDR, hyperlapse and dolly zoom.  …

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Google Lens can now ID items in image search results

Google Lens already lets you use your phone’s camera to copy text from a sign, identify plants and animals, scan bar codes and get details on a monument or building. Now Google is bringing the feature’s ID skills to search.  Tap on a Lens button in mobile image search and it will place dots over objects in images so you can …

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Skydio made an Apple Watch app to control its self

Skydio’s R1 camera drone doesn’t come with a controller because it almost entirely flies itself thanks to its 13 cameras, a powerful computer brain and a whole lot of software smarts. Using an iOS or Android app you launch the quadcopter — from the ground or your hand — and then tap on a subject to track. From there you …

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Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 gets an LTE version for $599

Samsung’s making it possible to keep its premium Chromebook Plus V2 two-in-one online all time, wherever you are.  The electronics giant is adding an LTE version of the Plus V2 to its lineup, so you can open it up and start working without having to hunt down a secure Wi-Fi network first. And while Chromebooks are no longer complete paperweights without a …

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Microsoft starts limited rerelease of Windows 10 update that deleted files

Microsoft’s rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) is back on again, sort of.  The tech giant paused the rollout after two days to investigate isolated reports of users missing files after updating. The update was only available to users who manually checked for updates in Windows settings. Following the reports, however, Microsoft pulled all version 1809 …

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Asus ROG gaming phone arrives Oct. 18 for $899

The upcoming Asus ROG gaming phone that first appeared in June at Computex now has a price and preorder date.  A New York event on Oct. 18 was teased Thursday on Asus North America’s Twitter page showing the back of the ROG Phone. Now, it appears this will be the official launch of preorders for the device, which will start …

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As T-Mobile’s 600 MHz spectrum LTE network continues to grow, we’re finally seeing devices made to take advantage of its enhanced coverage.  The 8-inch 3T 8 from Alcatel will be the network’s first to access the 600 MHz spectrum, which delivers better indoor coverage across a large geographic stretch. Powered by a 4080mAh battery, Alcatel claims up to 7 hours …

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OnePlus 6T will launch on Oct. 30

The OnePlus 6T has been officially announced and here’s our review. OnePlus‘ next flagship phone, the OnePlus 6T, has an official launch date: Oct. 30.  The Chinese phone maker teased the event on Twitter and its website on Monday — and said it will be its biggest event ever.  OnePlus will livestream the announcement starting at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT) …

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Leaked pics of Huawei’s updated Freebuds show wireless charging on Mate 20 phone

Looks like Huawei’s upcoming flagship phone, the Mate 20 Pro, might have company when it’s officially unveiled on Oct. 16.  Leaked pictures posted Wednesday on German site Winfuture.de appear to show an updated version of the company’s totally wireless earbuds, called Freebuds. The earphones, which look a lot like Apple’s AirPods, can be charged in their case by USB-C or …

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Verizon’s $180 GizmoWatch lets parents track kids’ location and activity

Verizon is growing its Gizmo line of kids’ tech products with a smartwatch that aims to keep your kids safe while helping them stay fit and entertained. The GizmoWatch, announced Thursday, is available now for preorder and in stores on Oct. 10. It’s a $180 4G LTE-connected watch made for 3- to 11-year-old children. It joins the GizmoTab connected tablet and …

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