• Sony Xperia 1 VI launch event rumored to take place on May 17

    Sony announced the Xperia 1 V on May 11 last year, and it seems like the Japanese company is planning to stick to almost exactly the same timeline in 2024. According to a leaked poster from Weibo, Sony will be holding an Xperia launch event on May 17. The poster itself doesn't say which phone(s) will become official on that date, but it's pretty easy to assume that one (or the only one) will be the Xperia 1 VI, which has been leaking quite a bit lately. The next Xperia flagship is expected...

  • Pergear's New 25mm f/1.7 APS-C Lens Is Available Now for $69

    Pergear has announced a new 25mm f/1.7 manual focus lens for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Better still, the lens is only $75 ($69 until May 17), making it one of the most affordable and accessible lenses on the market. [Read More]

  • Sony G 16-25mm f/2.8 Review: This is the Wide-Angle Zoom Lens To Get

    Do you want a compact lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture? Does it have to be as sharp as a G-Master lens without the high price? Sony may have just given you what you asked for, provided that you don't need an extensive zoom range. [Read More]

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    Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G Lens Announced - a Compact f/2.8 Wide Zoom

    Sony announces a new f/2.8 wide zoom lens. The new FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G will complement Sony’s recent FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G with similar physical and optical attri

  • The Boring Phone repurposes the flip phone for a new generation

    HMD and Heineken has teamed up to announce The Boring Phone, which repurposes the flip phone for a new generation. This team up between the Finnish manufacturer behind Nokia's latest phones and the Dutch lager maker (as well as streetwear brand Bodega) essentially markets the lack of social media access as a killer feature, so you can go out and drink more beer with your friends. It sounds like an April Fools' Day prank, but we're about a fortnight late on that one. The phone itself...

  • Your Pixel Phone Just Grabbed Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update

    Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android 15 Beta 1.1 and will land on your devices shortly over-the-air. The main focus of the update appears to be on NFC, since that was super busted in the first … Continued Read the original post: Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

  • Screen Skinz raises $1.5M seed to create custom screen protectors

    There has been much evolution in the personalized phone protector market, but nothing has truly captured screens yet. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Samsung India is offering free screen replacements for Galaxy S and Note series phones with green screen issues

    Samsung India is now offering a one-time free screen replacement for smartphones affected by the green screen issue. The devices covered by the new program include the entire Galaxy S20 series, the S21 series (excluding the FE model), S22 Ultra, Note 20, and Note 20 Ultra. Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra Owners of these devices have until April 30 to book an appointment with Samsung India Service Center to get their complementary screen replacement. Samsung will also offer a complimentary battery...

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    New Orleans shooting that killed 1, injured 11 renews calls for changes to new concealed carry law

    A shooting outside a New Orleans nightclub that left one woman dead and 11 other people wounded prompted renewed calls Monday for changes to a pending Louisiana law allowing concealed carry of a handgun without a permit.

  • Sonos' new app has all your music on the Home screen

    Sonos has streamlined its mobile app, making it far more customizable. The company also launched a web app to control your system.

  • Got a new phone? This is the SIM you need to pair it with

    If you’re looking to pair your new phone with a hefty amount of data then look no further than this outrageous offer. SIM-supplier Smarty has just unleashed its latest inflation-busting deal, letting you get a massive 50GB of data for just £8 a month. This deal is made possible as a limited time expansion of Smarty’s 16GB SIM, effectively getting you an additional 34GB a month for the first 15-months of your contract. Unlike most data plans however, this Smarty SIM operates on a rolling...

  • Why Sony needs to make a new handheld PlayStation

    With the handheld gaming market exploding, it's time for Sony to re-enter the fold with a true PlayStation handheld.