[ad_1] For video, the X-A7 can now handle 4K at 30 fps rather than being hobbled at 15fps like the last model, and Fujifilm said it has less rolling shutter, too (a possible jab at Sony). 1080p shooting speeds are limited to 60 fps, however. The ISO range runs from 100-12,800, though it can be […]
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Hideo Kojima releases ‘Death Stranding’ briefing trailer in 4K
[ad_1] He’ll start with a 50-minute gameplay footage showing how Death Stranding’s “Strand Game” — that is, how the main character “Sam” reconnects people and a dying world — works on September 12th 3:30PM Japan time/2:30AM US Eastern time. On September 14th, he’ll present a 30-minute video showing gameplay in a specific location within Death […]
Watch Tesla’s record-breaking Laguna Seca lap
[ad_1] In 2016, Musk tweeted that Plaid would be reserved for the upcoming Roadster, so it appears that plans have changed. He explained today in another tweet that the triple motor Plaid setup is “about a year away,” with plans to make it available into the Model S, X and Roadster, but not the cheaper/smaller […]
Even ‘Civilization VI’ is getting a battle royale mode
[ad_1] Everyone starts with one civilian, one infantry unit and one machine gun unit, and you grow your faction mainly to crush others. You won’t be creating any wonders of the world here. The storm shrinks the safe space every few turns, so you can never become too comfortable — especially when you lose if […]
Alexa Auto adds offline capabilities that work in tunnels and parking garages
[ad_1] With the new SDK, users can ask Alexa to do things like turn on the AC, tune the radio or make a call — even when connectivity is intermittent or nonexistent. That’s thanks to a “Local Voice Control” extension that allows automakers to add a scaled-down version of Alexa’s cloud-based service to a vehicle’s […]
Uber intends to treat drivers as contractors despite California bill
[ad_1] For a company to treat its workers as contractors, it has to prove that they’re free from the control of the hiring entity, perform work outside the typical range of that entity’s business and regularly engage in an “independently established” business similar to the work they perform. It’s that second requirement that’s the most […]
The Pixel 4 XL is the worst-kept secret of 2019
[ad_1] To start, the video offers a detailed look at the white Pixel 4 XL. If you were a fan of the ‘panda’ model Pixel 2 XL, you’ll be happy to learn Google is bringing back the color variant. This version of the Pixel 4 XL features a white back contrasted by matte black front […]
Inside Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.3
[ad_1] It’s important to note (once again) that the ID.3 is not coming to the United States (boo). But, the layout we’re seeing in this car will more than likely end up in the ID.4. Or at least a very close variant of it will show up stateside. Either way, Volkswagen has produced a clean, […]
Intel is hosting an Olympics-sanctioned esports tournament in 2020
[ad_1] The final championship tournament — the Intel World Open — will be held on June 22-24th in Tokyo. Similar to the Olympics, players will play on teams that represent their nations. A total of 12 nations will be pre-selected to form national teams. Beginning in March, national qualifiers will determine the best four players […]
These days, Apple is content to follow trends, not set them
[ad_1] Take, for example, the new Deep Fusion computational photography feature that Phil Schiller described as “way cool.” It’s an image-processing system that taps the A13 Bionic’s neural engine and uses machine learning. According to Apple, this system will “do pixel-by-pixel processing of photos, optimizing for texture, details and noise in every part of the […]