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Apple could launch FIVE new products as soon as next month - including a brand new iPhone

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Apple unleashed some impressive gadgets last year including the iPhone 16 and the Vision Pro headset. Now, the tech giant is lining up its next set of gizmos – and the first five could arrive as soon as next month. According to reports, the company is about to unveil a new'affordable' iPhone – an alternative to the iPhone 16 which starts at 799/ 799. It's also preparing two new iPads, a new Mac and a brand new AI product, if rumours are to be believed. 'We've been off to a light start in 2025 in terms of Apple products,' says Apple news and rumours website 9to5Mac.


Viofo A229 Plus 3ch dash cam review: All the coverage with all the perks

PCWorld

For the money, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better three-channel dash cam system than Viofo's A229 Plus 3-channel. Strong 1440p front and rear captures, GPS, phone connectivity, and voice control are just some of the highlights. If you want maximum video coverage of your vehicle and its surroundings, you need a three-channel system such as Viofo's $280 A229 Plus 3ch. Its front, cabin, and rear cameras capture just about everything not blocked by your vehicle's roof pillars, and with colorful detail. Further reading: See our roundup of the best dash cams to learn about competing products.


Google's AI can't even get Google facts right, but it's coming to search

PCWorld

It's hard to trust Google's new AI-powered search vision when it can't even correctly summarize the details of its own products. At its Google I/O developer conference on Wednesday, Google laid out the foundation for revamping its iconic search engine, which has followed the same basic formula for years. The company aims to power Google search up with conversational and generative AI -- and, most importantly, put those responses before traditional links and everything else. For the most popular search engine in the world, this is a monumental change. The problem with that approach is that AI chatbots often make confident-sounding mistakes -- and, true to form, Google couldn't even get the details of its latest Google Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet products exactly right, including the price.


Pixel 6 and 6 Pro hands-on: Google's return to premium phones

Engadget

The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are finally here, and they're the most promising phones from Google in years. We've already seen plenty of pictures and videos of the Pixel 6, but now we actually have devices to play with and detailed specs to share. One of the highlights of the Pixel 6s are the cameras, which not only received a processing boost thanks to Tensor, but also a serious hardware upgrade. Additionally, these handsets bring faster-refreshing screens, Android 12-exclusive features and significant voice recognition enhancements. But the best thing about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is the reasonable price.


Google's Pixel 4 Dominates the Smartphone Camera Battle -- But Otherwise it's Pretty Boring

TIME - Tech

After years of pretty dull smartphone design, we're finally getting some interesting ideas, like foldable phones, that recall the weird, early days of rotating, flipping and docking devices. The new $799 Google Pixel 4 and larger $899 4 XL, however, are definitely in the "boring" category, at least on first glance. But that's because everything special about these phones lies under the hood. The Pixel 4's standout feature is its software, which closes the gap between itself and the competition, along with an improved pair of cameras that will show you everything your heart desires, even the stars in the night sky. No, really, this phone can take pictures of stars, as long as you're in the right place at the right time.


The best dash cam

Engadget

This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. After researching about 200 dash cams and testing 30, we've found that the Garmin Dash Cam 55 is the dash cam we'd want on the windshield in case something crazy happens when we're out for a drive. This camera produces crisp, detailed video day or night, and its compact body sits securely in a magnetic mount that's among the simplest to set up and use daily. The Garmin Dash Cam 55 records at a 1440p resolution, delivering better-quality video than most of the models we've tested, with sharp enough resolution to clearly read license plates and see other details in lighting conditions that other cameras struggled with. At only 2¼ by 1½ inches, the Garmin takes up less room on the windshield than most, and its small magnetic mount makes the camera easy to adjust, attach, or remove. You can perform basic functions through voice commands--a rare feature that helps make up for some awkward physical controls. It also has details common to higher-end units, like an integrated GPS receiver, Wi-Fi for connecting to a compatible smartphone app, and some handy driver assistance functions. On performance, the Nextbase 512GW and Nextbase 612GW 4K are actually better dash cams than the Garmin 55--but this brand, popular in the UK and new to the US market, has been available inconsistently so far. If you can find either of these Nextbase models, you'll get the best image quality--as well as one of the best mounts and smartphone apps--of any dash cams we tested. A few details differentiate this pair: the 512GW records at 1440p resolution, has touch-sensitive buttons, and a plastic body; the 612GW records at a crisper 2160p (4K) and has both an easier-to-use touchscreen and a sturdier aluminum body. You can also connect an optional rear camera to the 512GW.


The Samsung S10's cameras get ultra-wide-angle lenses and more AI smarts

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Unsurprisingly, one of the features that differentiates these models is the camera system. Gone are the days, after all, where one camera would suffice. Now, all the S10 models, except for the budget S10e, feature at least three rear cameras, and the high-end 5G model even goes for four -- and all of them promise more AI smarts and better video stabilization. All models get at least a standard 12MP rear wide-angle camera with a 77-degree field of view, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera for 123-degree shots and a 10MP selfie camera. The standard S10 then adds a 12MP telephoto lens to the rear camera setup and the S10 gets an 8MP RGB-depth camera. The high-end S10 5G adds a hQVGA 3D-depth camera to both the front and rear setup.


Papago GoSafe S810 dash cam review: It nails video, but lacks battery and integrated GPS

PCWorld

The Papago GoSafe S810 camera duo has more "safety" features than you can shake a stick at, including one I'd never even considered--stop sign recognition. It recognizes stop signs and pops the digital equivalent up on its display. Kind of fun, but as I'm wont to say: If you need this stuff, call a cab or wait for self-driving vehicles. Admonishment aside, the $170 S810 is more than just fancy features. It takes very, very good day and night video, and the rear camera, unlike some we've seen recently, actually captures enough detail to be useful.


The Pixel 3's dual cameras are a tacit admission that AI can't do everything -- yet

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Google's latest flagship smartphones -- the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL -- are finally shipping to customers, and the reviews are unanimous: The rear camera and dual selfie cams are best in class. But as good as those cameras might be, they're a bit puzzling -- and sort of paradoxical. The original Pixel and Pixel XL have two cameras: one front and one rear. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have two cameras: one front and one rear. And the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have three cameras: two front and one rear.