PC accessory manufacturer Corsair has unveiled its first laptop, the 16-inch Voyager AMD Advantage Edition, that’s unabashedly designed for gamers and streamers. It’s an all-AMD affair, packing both Ryzen 6000-series processors and an AMD Radeon RX 680…
Sony WH-1000XM5 評測：打倒舊日的自己
最新推出的頭戴式 WH-1000XM5 已經有過多次進化，到底還可以怎樣再改進呢？Sony 就想到要「打倒舊日的自己」。
WhatsApp 將停止支援 iOS 10、iOS 11
手上還在用 iPhone 5、5s、5c、iPhone 6s 等老機器的朋友，真的是時候換新了。
小米、Leica 正式宣布合作，預告 7 月旗艦作
在華為和 Sharp 之後，經典德國相機品牌 Leica 再找到另一位讓小紅標在手機攝影出現的合作夥伴，這也是傳聞已久的小米。
Xiaomi and Leica to launch a co-branded phone in July
After some earlier rumors, today Xiaomi finally confirmed its “long-term strategic cooperation” with Leica, and that they’ve been co-developing a flagship smartphone ahead of its July 2022 launch. This will be the German camera firm’s latest mobile imaging collaboration after Sharp, Huawei and Panasonic.
Xiaomi isn’t the first Chinese phone maker to leverage the photography know-how from a renowned camera brand. In late 2020, Vivo followed the footsteps of Sony plus Nokia and joined forces with Zeiss, with the latest release being the X80 series. More recently, Oppo and OnePlus started releasing handsets that were jointly developed with Hasselblad, including the Find X5 series and the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Xiaomi hasn’t shared much else about this upcoming product, but our money’s on Qualcomm’s brand new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, along with the usual classic imaging aesthetics and filters from Leica’s side. Name-wise, it’ll either be “Xiaomi 12 Ultra” or possibly kickstarting a “Xiaomi 13” series. In the press release, CEO Lei Jun added that “this cooperation will provide a strong boost to Xiaomi’s imaging strategy.” We shall find out more in July.
WhatsApp will end support for iOS 10 and iOS 11 on October 24th
WhatsApp plans to end support for iOS 10 and 11. A new notification spotted by WABetaInfo prompts iPhone users to install the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system supported by their device to continue using the app after October 24th. A su…
Amazon 全新 Fire OS 8 將預載到新款平板電腦
Amazon 早前發佈了全新 Fire 7 平板電腦，帶來更強處理器、電池和 USB-C 的升級，但原來還會預載著全新的 Fire OS 8 系統出廠。
The FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds to 100 Mbps
The Federal Communications Commission is aiming to boost rural broadband internet speeds through proposed changes to the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program. The target is to improve minimum download and upload speeds to 100/20 Mbps in areas served by carriers that receive A-CAM support. The current baseline is 25/3 Mbps.
The A-CAM Broadband Coalition proposed the creation of an Enhanced A-CAM program. The goal is to improve broadband speeds to the levels specified in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) while avoiding the duplication of efforts across various federal programs.
The notice of proposed rulemaking, which commissioners approved, seeks comment on how the FCC could bolster A-CAM support under an enhanced program and whether the current A-CAM framework even still makes sense. It’s also seeking comment on how to align the Enhanced A-CAM program with Congressional goals and programs at other agencies.
As we consider the future of A-CAM, we seek comment on the buildout timelines. The $42 billion BEAD program has a 4 year timeline. I will be interested to see where A-CAM providers land. Here’s the point: we must ensure broadband is being deployed everywhere ASAP @FCC#broadband
— Geoffrey Starks (@GeoffreyStarks) May 19, 2022
“With additional funding and an expansion of the length of time under which electing carriers would receive support, these carriers would increase deployment speeds up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload in some of the most challenging and expensive areas to serve in the country,” Commissioner Geoffrey Starks said in a statement. “[Some] consumers served by A-CAM carriers could see a four-fold, 10-fold or even 20-fold increase in their speeds.”
Last week, using funding allocated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden administration launched a $45 billion project to bring all Americans online by 2030 and eliminate the digital divide. Officials have also teamed up with internet providers to subsidize the cost of broadband for low-income households.
Amazon’s upcoming tablets will include a more modern Fire OS 8
Amazon’s new Fire 7 tablets — due to arrive this summer — will be equipped with improved software. According to a report on AFTV News. tablets will come with Fire OS 8, an entirely new version of the Fire operating system that is based on Android 11. Given that Google no longer releases security patches or updates for Android 9, this will be welcome news for Fire tablet owners.
As Liliputing points out, most of what Fire OS 8 changes bring to the table seem to be under-the-hood security updates. But users can expect a new system-wide dark mode, which might make browsing your tablet late at night a bit easier on the eyes. The new OS will also support HEIF or (High Efficiency Image File) format images, an update to JPEGs that most Apple and Android smartphones have supported since 2018.
Fire apps will also now be able access your device’s location while running in the background, but you’ll need to give permission first. The update also includes a new set of privacy controls, including one-time permissions on location tracking. For a more nuanced breakdown of what to expect in Fire OS 8, check out Amazon’s updated developer guide.
Apple’s third-gen AirPods drop to $150, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
We’re one week out from Memorial Day weekend and we’re already starting to see the sales roll in. Apple’s latest AirPods are back down to $150 while a four-pack of AirTags remains discounted to $89. You can pick up a few Fire TV devices for less, inclu…