‘Most likely, you won’t see it on a Leica M camera’: Leica hints that generative AI tools like Gemini Omni are at odds with its photography heritage, but says they ‘make perfect sense’ for phones like

These days, it’s not uncommon for phones to share two big selling points: a partnership with a trusted photography brand and flashy AI features. The Xiaomi 17T Pro, launched this week in Vienna, is no different, boasting Leica-tuned cameras and fresh new AI skills from Google’s text-to-video tool, Gemini Omni. Of course, Leica is a…

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Phones

The 5.7 HEMI Engine’s Greatest Hits: From Muscle Cars To Mopar Legends

Chrysler’s HEMI is one of the most recognizable names in automotive history, its reputation built primarily on the iconic 426 HEMI that powered muscle cars like the Dodge Charger R/T and Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda. But the 426 was also incredibly short-lived, only made available as a street car engine from 1966 to 1971; after that,…

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Cars

Google Health has taken over from Fitbit on my phone, but I still don’t trust AI enough to talk to me about my health

You might have noticed the furore around users being forced to switch from the Fitbit app to the Google Health app this month, and it’s an update that’s happened on my phone too now: five years after Google acquired Fitbit, the Fitbit app is now no more, though the brand name lives in with the…

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AI & Bots

‘Take your hand-crafted coffee to the next level’ — I tested Meraki’s prosumer espresso machine and its smart features helped me pour manual barista-quality coffees time and again

Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2: two-minute review The Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 is a manual coffee machine that sits more at the prosumer end of the market. Its whole raison d’être is around helping you make barista-quality coffee by hand and, it achieves this thanks to the assistance of some smart features that help…

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Smart Home

Keychron K3 HE review: a unique feeling analog keyboard with a few blemishes

Keychron K3 HE: One-minute review The Keychron K3 HE is an analog keyboard with a minimalist form that belies its wealth of features. The first thing I noticed was just how compact it is. Even for a board with a 75% layout, it’s small across all dimensions…. Check out the original article: [Techradar.Com] Keychron K3…

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Computers & IT

Toyota Recommends This Important Tip For Every 4WD Owner

Toyota’s lineup has a handful of four-wheel drive vehicles ready for off-roading adventures. Having full control of the drivetrain makes 4WD vehicles perfect for serious challenges. However, you probably don’t go off-roading all the time, even if you want to…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Toyota Recommends This Important Tip For Every 4WD Owner

Cars

This RTX 5060 Lenovo gaming laptop is the best deal I’ve seen all week — get an OLED display, Ultra 7 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and $400 off

It’s hard to find a great value gaming laptop these days with RAM prices so inflated. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t the occasional gem that crops up every now and again. I’d argue, for example, that this Lenovo Legion 5i at B&H Photo for $1,299 (was $1,699) is an exceptional deal in any context…….

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