Sony Xperia 1 III vs 1 II vs Xperia 1: Differences compared

Sony Mobile revealed thethird generation of its flagship Xperia 1smartphone during an online event in April 2021. Continuing to follow the naming structure of the Sony Alpha cameras, the Xperia 1 III offers a very similar design to its predecessor -the Xperia 1 II- but with several upgrades. Here’s how the Sony Xperia 1 III compares to the Xperia 1 II and theoriginal Sony Xperia 1to help you work out which to buy and whether to upgrade....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1255 words · Nancy Rowe

Steve Jobs considered Apple car eight years ago

According to the famous iPod creator, former Apple engineer and Nest founder Tony Fadell, Steve Jobs did consider an idea of Apple building a car as far back as 2008, but ultimately decided not to move forward because he had other projects on his mind. In a video interview with Bloomberg, Fadellsaidthat Jobs and himself discussed how a hypothetical Apple car would we build, what features it would have, what a dashboard would be like and so forth....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Gary Lopez

That happened in the iPhone world today 9/20/08

These are some of the things that happened today in the iPhone world and even though we didn’t have time to blog about it, I thought that would be nice to share these news with you: Using the iPhone’s GPS without a network connection We know the iPhone 3G has “assisted” GPS that uses the phone’s Internet connection, but with some patience and preparation, you can still use Google Maps and the GPS to some degree without connectivity....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Steven Clark

The Nothing Phone (1) Arrives Tomorrow: What You Need To Know

The Nothing Phone (1) Arrives Tomorrow: What You Need To Know There hasn’t been this much hype about a single phone in a long time.Nothingsprang to the public’s attention with its unique marketing, drumming up excitement for a phone that’ll follow theNothing Ear(1) earbuds. With a lineage hailing from Oppo and OnePlus, the startup made a lot of noise about challenging the status quo, though a lot of this is considered hype and buzz, especially after a series of official teasers from the company....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Cynthia Rogers

These stylish smart sunglasses shade your eyes with adjustable tinted lenses

With summer on the way, the amount of timeyou’ll spend outdoors— and the number of rays you catch — will probably go up. Ampere wants to help you protect your eyes with Dusk, the world’s firstsmart sunglasseswith app-controlled electrochromic lenses. What does this mean? Well, think about Transitions lenses that darken in the light — these are like those, but you control the tint of the lens through your phone....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · David Jackson

Toyota's $13,000 Pickup Truck: A Look At The Pros & Cons Of Owning One

Toyota’s $13,000 Pickup Truck: A Look At The Pros & Cons Of Owning One Toyota is keen to redefine what it means to be cheap and cheerful in 2025. While the2025 Ford Maverick, one of which we test drove recently, is receiving heaps of praise stateside for its affordable sub-$30,000 starting price, Toyota has developed a pickup truck which cuts that price in half and then some. Before you go marching down to your nearest Toyota dealership to order one, it’s worth noting that the cost-conscious Hilux Champ is not available in America, and with the way it’s developed, it’s unlikely to ever arrive on American shores either....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Jessica Moon

Twitter Alternative – How To Find Your Twitter Friends On The Mastodon?

Mastodon is one of the manyTwitter alternativesthat came into the limelight a few years ago. But what makes it unique is that users can stay in touch with their friends on Twitter via Mastodon. Meaning, those looking to abandonTwitter, after TeslaCEO Elon Musk’s takeover, now have a viable alternative. Enter Twitodon, it is a service that stores a user’s Twitter and Mastodonaccount information. And the neat part is that Twitodon will automatically connect users with their friends that have previously logged into the service....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Carolyn Lopez

Upgrade your Xbox One’s game storage for as little as $52

Any loyal Xbox One console gamer knows that the built-in storage is never enough to hold all the games files in your personal collection. It hurts to delete old games that take up too much space after all the countless hours you’ve spent grinding, and we know the pain too well. Even if you find the bestXbox One dealson the market, without enough space to enjoy all yourcopied or downloaded games, you might be losing more than you are saving....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Janet Chandler

What Happened To The Trippie App From Shark Tank Season 9?

What Happened To The Trippie App From Shark Tank Season 9? We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With a clever narrative hook that gives would-be entrepreneurs a potentially make-or-break chance to secure financial backing for a burgeoning business venture, ABC’s hit reality show “Shark Tank” can sometimes pack a surprising emotional wallop. That’s particularly true in the triumphant moments when a pitcher manages to convince one of the panelists to pony up and invest in their product....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Jose Fox

WhatsApp now lets you use any emoji as a custom message reaction

WhatsApp custom reactions are here—users of the messaging app can now select any emoji when reacting to a message rather than be limited to six built-in ones. WhatsApp gains custom emoji reaction Following months of testing, WhatsApp in May 2022 introduced emoji reactions withsix built-in ones initially available. Today, the CEO of WhatsApp’s parent company Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, announced in apost on Facebookthat you can now choose any emoji you prefer to react to a message—just like on Instagram....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Frank Hamilton

Who Owns Chevrolet And How Long Has It Been Around?

Who Owns Chevrolet And How Long Has It Been Around? In the annals of the American automobile history, there are few names quite as revered as that of Chevrolet. There’s good reason for that, as the automaker has produced as solid a stream of cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles as any Stateside manufacturer. There have even been a few legitimate automotive icons in the company’s lineup, with names like Impala, Corvette, Silverado, and Suburban fronting the pack ofChevrolet’s most successful models....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Ashley Sampson

Why Apple Users Aren't Happy About iPhone 14's eSIM

Why Apple Users Aren’t Happy About iPhone 14’s eSIM Yes indeed, much to the chagrin of some and the ambivalence of others, Apple isditching physical SIM cards(specifically in U.S. models) in favor of an eSIM-only setup. Granted, eSIM technology is nothing new for Apple’s smartphones, but previous models have offered both a physical SIM and an eSIM option. The company sees this as a boon for users because it will allow them to easily switch between digital SIMs to manage multiple numbers on a single phone or switch to a more travel-friendly option when going abroad....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Amber Smith

xQc calls IShowSpeed “broken AI” as the streamers’ banter gets heated ahead of Sidemen Charity Match 2025

Kick streamer, xQc, claps back at IShowSpeed calling him “broken AI” after the latter made fun of his goalkeeping skills. Following the news that fellow Kick and Twitch streamer Félix “xQc” would return to the Sidemen Charity Match 2025, YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” responded. xQc had previously participated in the 2023 edition of the competition as a goalie for the YouTube Allstars squad. However, xQc did not like Speed saying that Felix is the “worst goalkeeper”....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Theresa Shaw