Technology

Months after its initial announcement, Nothing is finally releasing its first mobile phone product the Nothing phone (1). The Nothing phone (1) is slated to arrive in two colors, a classic white and black. The unique transparent back of the Nothing phone allows users to see the 400 parts used to construct the phone. Users are able to clearly see how each area of the phone is divided including lens, wireless charging, display light and charging coil on the back of the phone. The lighting system is highlighted and uses the Glyph Interface, which features 900 LED lights that bring different unique lighting effects to the phone. One of the more prominent features of the phone utilizes different lighting effects to identify callers, app notifications as well as display charging status. Each con...

Apple revealed a multitude of new hardware releases during its 33rd annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last month, notably revamping the MacBook Air with its newly-powered M2 chip. The laptop, made popular by its slim design and versatile functionality, has been improved from front to back, marking one of the largest updates to the device since its original debut. The M2 chip, the latest generation of Apple silicon, is constructed using a second-generation 5-nanometer technology and boasts over 20 billion transistors. With that power, the chip is capable of supplying 50% more bandwidth than M1 and hosting up to 24GB of unified memory. Notably, M2 is able to provide up to 18% higher multithread performance over M1, thanks to a next-generation 8- or 10-core CPU and advancements in...

Nintendo has acquired CG production company Dynamo Pictures, and will rename it to “Nintendo Pictures,” the company has announced. The new subsidiary will “focus on development of visual content utilizing Nintendo IP” and the “planning and production of visual content including CG animation.” The company’s IMDB page lists credits on dozens of titles, including motion capture work on Death Stranding and Persona 5, and post-production work on Metroid: Other M. The acquisition comes as Nintendo is gearing up for the most significant cinematic release in years; an animated movie based on the Super Mario Bros. franchise starring Chris Pratt. The film is currently scheduled to release in spring next year, almost thirty years after the last major cinematic adaptation: 1993’s live action Super Mar...

For years, the UK government has been cooking up legislation to more tightly regulate online spaces. Provisions in the Online Safety Bill include mandatory age-checks on porn sites and jail time for tech execs who withhold data from investigators. Now, these ambitious and controversial plans have been delayed, as the Conservative government faces a leadership election after the resignation of Boris Johnson as party leader. The Online Safety Bill was due to be voted on by the House of Commons next week, but this vote has now been delayed until after parliament’s summer recess, according to reports from BBC News and other outlets. The delay is — in theory — temporary, but could prove fatal for the bill if the next UK prime minister doesn’t consider it a priority, or if the next culture minis...

Realme has just released a new edition to its GT2 smartphone with DOOR and The North Face designer Jae-Jung. Powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform with the world’s first X7 display chipset, the collaboration celebrates travel and exploration with a travel trunk design. Made with four different types of materials that are durable and comfortable to hold, the phone’s exterior sees aerospace metal edges and vegan leather construction with bumpers at the corners. The back of the camera sees a triple camera setup with a main 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, a 150-degree FoV ultrawide, and a 2MP module for macro shots. Other features include 100W UltraDart Charging, a 5,000mAh battery, a 6.7-inch display, and shoulder keys on the right side for gaming applications. Priced at $600 USD, the Rea...

After 60 years of producing some of the industry’s most respected single-lens reflex cameras, Nikon has finally decided to end its run. According to reports, the esteemed Japanese company is seeing increasing competition from smartphone cameras which have evolved significantly over the past decade and has now decided to shift its focus on the older SLR technology to more digital-focused products instead, especially mirrorless models that offer unique features not often supported by mobile devices. Founded in 1917, Nikon adopted its current name some three decades later and began producing its first SLR by 1959. By the late ’90s, the company started offering DSLRs as digital sensors became more mature. Last year alone, it sold more than 400,000 SLRs, although the development of new DSLR mod...

Just a month after locking up some $12 billion USD in cryptocurrency due to “extreme market conditions,” Celsius has declared chapter 11 bankruptcy. In what they called a “difficult but necessary decision,” Celsius justified its halt on withdrawals citing that it would have led to even more chaos with the accelerated withdrawals, giving those who acted first a full payout while leaving other customers behind while it attempted to pull funds from illiquid or long-term assets. This Chapter 11 proceeding will allow for the company to stabilize and restructure the business as it looks to maximize value for its stakeholders. Alex Mashinsky, Co-Founder & CEO of Celsius commented, “This is the right decision for our community and company. We have a strong and experienced team in place to lead...

Working from home is just how things are done now for many people, whether you’re a full-time remote employee for the long haul or you have a hybrid role. It’s important to have a comfortable space to get your stuff done easily and efficiently, and with Amazon Prime Day ongoing right now, there are some great chances to save you some coin on the tech and tools you’ll use to make your moolah. It’s not just webcams and monitors you may want to consider — though those can be important. There are some ongoing deals for laptops, headphones, and even smart home tech that can make your work life at home a little easier. Here are some highlights of the best Prime Day tech deals for working from home going on at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and elsewhere. Deals on laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories...

These last few months, Drake has been spending a lot of time on Twitch sharing his gambling sessions on online casino Stake. Despite only gambling in browser, streamer Xposed decided to gift the Canadian artist with a fully decked out gaming PC. The rig was built by Paradox Customs and cost around $8,000 USD when it was originally paid for, but the recent price drop for PC parts now places the rig value at around $6,500 USD. A receipt from Paradox Customs reveals Drake’s gaming PC features an Intel i9-12900KS 16 Core Processor, G.Skill DDR5-6000 CL30 64GB ram, two 2TB NVME SSD Gen 4 hard drives and NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti 24GB graphics card, all housed in an ASUS ROG Z690 Maximus Formula case. If you’re wondering why Xposed gifted Drake the computer, the streamer helped put Drake’s stream toget...

All kinds of stuff are on sale when Amazon Prime Day lasts two whole days. Here are some things we love, some of our favorites, and even some utter crap. But one intriguing piece of tech that’s currently on a Lightning Deal is the Chipofy 6.6-foot USB-C 100W charging cable, complete with a freakin’ built-in display for power metering. This nifty little tool is on sale for just $15.32, a savings of $10.67 (41 percent) off its regular $25.99 asking price. It outputs enough wattage to power and charge even some full-size laptops, but the best part is you’ll know exactly how many watts are actually reaching your device. Read our hands-on impressions here. Chipofy USB-C cable with wattage display $15 $26 42% off This 6.6-foot USB-C to USB-C cable has a display that shows the wattage being deliv...