Trendspotting: Outlook for digital camera market not looking so good
Shipments were down 22% last year and things aren’t like to improve anytime soon for the flailing digital camera market. According to a Japanese report,…
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: An energy efficient option for video editing PC builds
The Ryzen 7 3700K is here. With only 65W TDP could it be a sleeper chip for energy efficient video editing builds?
Trendspotting: MacBook Pro 13-inch on sale for only $1,099
If you’re shopping for a MacBook Pro now might be the time to strike. Amazon has the popular 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro on…
Apple Recall: Your 2015-2017 MacBook Pro may have an unsafe battery
UPDATE: Those who have recently sent in a MacBook Pro to replace a faulty butterfly keyboard probably already have the replacement battery per the below…
Palm attempts to prove less is more, sells unlocked $350 3.3″ Android phone
Mobile minimalism.
Trendspotting: Internet user growth slows, smartphone shipments decline + other trends (Mary Meeker Report)
Global internet user growth is still growing, but slower than before. Per Bond Capital partner Mary Meeker, year-over-year growth slowed to +6% versus +7% the…
Amazon Showcases Latest Prime Air Drone Design: 15 mile range, 5 pound payload, 30 minute deliveries
And you thought same day delivery was fast?! Amazon today took the wraps off its latest update to the much-hyped Prime Air. Designed to travel…
Apple watchOS 6 adds app store — I’m not so sure I like the idea
Unlike Google and the mess that is Wear OS, Apple has kept things simple with watchOS. A dedicated "app store" for the Apple Watch seems…
Camera News: Panasonic’s $4,000 S1H rounds out full-frame line-up with 6K filmmaker focused camera
Like Sony, Nikon and Canon, Panasonic is focusing on up-market full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Smart Home News: Amazon Echo Show 5 smart speaker takes on Google Nest Hub
Say hello to Amazon’s new, compact smart display, the Echo Show 5. Given the success of smart home devices — and especially smart speakers —…