Stories by Austin Blake

When Apple announced its new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, the company said the pro versions would the phone would include improved Night mode. Specifically, Apple said, "Night mode gets better with sharper details and more vivid colours, now powered by the Photonic Engine, including Night mode portraits, enabled by the LiDAR scanner." Now,...

SpaceX has today announced its satellite-based internet service Starlink now connects more than 2 million active customers in over 60 countries worldwide.

YouTube reviewers Max Tech have shared an excellent iPhone 15 versus iPhone 14 comparison across various metrics including design, display, performance, camera, and speakers. When it comes to design and display, the iPhone 15 takes a leap forward. The device features a matte back glass that is resistant to fingerprints, in contrast to the iPhone...

The Russian ransomware group LockBit is threatening to release internal data from Pelmorex, the parent company of The Weather Network, on the dark web. The threat follows a cyberattack that disrupted the Canadian company's operations for several days last week. Pelmorex, based in Oakville, Ontario, owns The Weather Network, MétéoMédia, El Tiempo in Spain, plus...

Microsoft recently held an event in New York City to announce a range of updates across its products, including Bing, Edge, and Microsoft Shopping, plus new Surface Go laptops. Divya Kumar, GM of Global Search & AI, detailed the company's latest innovations on Friday, particularly focusing on Bing Chat and the AI-powered SwiftKey mobile keyboard....

In a detailed comparison shootout by Mrwhosetheboss, Apple's latest iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung S23 Ultra (and its 200MP camera) were pitted against each other in a camera battle, to see which device would reign supreme for photographers. One of the most notable features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is its significant...

Microsoft has introduced a range of new Surface devices designed to add efficiency to businesses, prioritizing performance, security, manageability, and repairability.

At Amazon's Devices & Services Fall Event held at Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, today, the company announced a series of new Blink products aimed at enhancing outdoor security, featuring improved image quality, extended battery life, and greater customization options. The new lineup includes the Blink Outdoor 4 camera, Sync Module Pro, Blink Outdoor 4...

Amazon has announced the launch of Echo Hub, a new smart home control panel designed to simplify the management of smart home devices. The device is priced at $239.99 CAD and will be available later this year. Customers can sign up to be notified when pre-orders are open. The new Echo Hub was announced at...

Amazon has introduced a new generative AI model for its voice assistant, Alexa, aimed at enhancing user experience through improved conversation, real-world applications, personalization, personality, and trust. The announcement was made at the company's Devices & Services Fall Event at Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, where Dave Limp, Senior Vice President of Amazon Devices and...

A handful of new games are joining Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass this month, including Party Animals, Gotham Knights, Lies of P, Cocoon, Payday 3, and more.

Apple has just introduced a fresh line of FineWoven iPhone accessories. Comprising 68% post-consumer recycled material, they replace their leather counterparts.