Marvel’s shrinking heroes are coming to the smaller screen.
Google Pixelbook leaks and ads show smaller bezels, possible detachable keyboard
The leaks keep coming ahead of Google’s October 9th #madebyGoogle event, as multiple internet ads and a new video point to the possibility that a Pixelbook 2 is in the works. We’ve seen a stream of Pixel 3 leaks, but a second-generation Pixelbook has also been rumored since July, according to this tweet from Evan Blass.
The most tangible piece of evidence can be seen in the video above, which was pulled from the Chromium Bug Tracker by Brandon Lall, as reported by Chrome Unboxed. The short clip shows a device with smaller bezels, round keys, and the hamburger icon key on the top right, which is indicative that they are Pixelbook keyboards.
The video also shows Chrome OS with a rounded “shelf,” or task…
VinFast shows off first sedan, SUV ahead of official Paris debut – Roadshow
Vietnam came out the gate swinging, that’s for sure.
Mercedes-Benz’s new mobility concept is autonomous, electric, modular, and ugly
On Monday, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision Urbanetic, an all-electric, autonomous concept that the German auto giant thinks will redefine mobility. It’s a sign that smartphone makers aren’t the only ones that occasionally flirt with modular designs. Big automakers are increasingly interested in powertrain platforms — the undercarriage of a car or van — that can accommodate a bunch of different vehicle bodies on top.
The Urbanetic isn’t just one type of vehicle; it’s an oversized minivan that’s capable of seating 12 people for ride-hailing trips or used as a cargo van with two different levels for storage and a total volume of 353 cubic feet. Based on its function, the battery-electric “skateboard” chassis can detach and mate with a…
Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro rumored to switch from Lightning to USB-C
Aside from slimming down its display bezels and adding Face ID, Apple’s next iPad Pro could be making a major I/O change. As noted by 9to5Mac, reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the next high-end version of the tablet will switch over to USB Type-C.
Now, it seems pretty hard to believe that Apple would already start moving away from its own Lightning connector in 2018; my first instinct was that this report simply means they’ll be including a Lightning-to-USB-C cable and USB-C charger in the box. Frankly, that’s what I’d still bet on. We’re getting closer to this device’s announcement and this move to USB-C hasn’t been reported previously. But Kuo specifies that it’s the entire I/O that’s changing, and his reputation speaks for…
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The unlocked LG G6 Plus (128GB) is just $410 today – CNET
That’s an exclusive for Amazon Prime subscribers. This flagship phone includes extras like premium headphones and a two-year warranty.
iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pros, Macs and more: Everything Apple could announce on Sept. 12 – CNET
Apple’s pipeline may include an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone Xr — plus a new iPad Pro, MacBook, Apple Watch and more.
AT&T 5G network coming to Houston in 2018, LA and San Francisco in 2019 – CNET
This year is for mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, but 5G phones will arrive in 2019. Also: AT&T’s AirGig networking is a step closer to reality.
Scientists find stable sea levels during last interglacial
The magnitude and trajectory of sea-level change during the Last Interglacial, more specifically Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 5e, is uncertain. To date the consensus view has been that sea-level may have been six to nine meters above present sea level. However, scientists are now questioning if those sea level fluctuations are accurate.