May 29
May 29
One of the things about Android is that beyond the two-year mark, there are no longer guarantees that your phones will receive the latest Android updates. This is understandable as Android manufacturers would prefer to focus their resources and efforts on their newer phones, although it is a bummer for those who’d rather hold onto their phones for longer periods of time.
However, the good news for those who own the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones, it seems that OnePlus has confirmed that these devices are indeed eligible for updates to Android Q when the update does eventually roll out to the masses. This was confirmed in a post on the OnePlus forums where OnePlus revealed that the Android Q Developer Preview was released for the OnePlus 7 Pro, 6, and 6T handsets.
According to the post, “We have already released Android Q Developer Preview on the forum for the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 6/6T, available. For those wondering, rest assured: Android Q will also make its way to the OnePlus 5 and 5T.” OnePlus has no ETA on when the update will make its way to the older phones, but we imagine that it will probably be a while.
This is because Google has yet to officially release Android Q, which we imagine will probably be later in the year with the Pixel 4 handsets, so expect it either very late 2019 or early 2020, assuming you haven’t already upgraded your phone by then.
OnePlus Confirms Android Q Will Come To Some Older Handsets , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
May 29
When it comes to side-scrolling shooters, one of the classics of the gaming world is Contra which has been around for decades. Despite it being an old game, the Contra series has managed to enjoy comebacks in many different forms over the years, but if you’d like to replay all of them, you’re in luck.
Konami has recently announced that they will be launching the Contra Anniversary Collection. As its name implies, this is a collection of all Contra games that have been released so far, including the original arcade versions of the game, to even SNES exclusives. This collection will be playable across multiple platforms such as the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and the PC.
The best part of this collection is that they will allow players to experience the game that they might not have had in the past, either due to geolocation restrictions or due to platform exclusives. Konami also announced that those who buy the collection will also be able to expect an update later on that will introduce six Japanese variants of Contra games.
As we have seen in the past, Japanese companies used to practice releasing certain titles exclusive to Japan, and then titles for the rest of the world. If you want to complete your Contra experience, then this collection could be worth checking out upon its release where it will set you back $20.
Konami Announces The Contra Anniversary Collection , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
May 29
Side mirrors on cars have been more or less a standard as far as we can remember. However, it seems that Honda believes that there could be a better solution in the form of cameras and they have since started to implement that with their Honda E compact EV, where they have taken the side mirrors off and replaced them with cameras.
According to Honda, “The next-generation camera technology helps the car retain a modern, clean and simple design, and complements the stepless A-pillars and flush ‘pop out’ door handles, also confirmed for the production version of the Honda e. Unlike conventional side mirrors, the cameras are contained within the width of the car and do not extend beyond the wheel arches.”
The company also claims that with the removal of the side mirrors, which can stick out a bit, it can help to reduce the drag of the car, which in theory should reduce the amount of energy required to move forwards, thus potentially extending the range of the car as a result. The cameras will transmit information to screens placed on the dashboard inside of the car.
One of the upsides is that drivers can choose between a “normal” view and a “wide” view, both of which are expected to offer an extended field of vision that will help make parking easier and also switching lanes. The side cameras are currently only exclusive to Europe due to the laws in other parts of the world, such as the US, where side cameras are still not yet allowed.
Honda’s Compact EV Will Swap Out Side Mirrors For Cameras , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
May 29
A rare form of Alzheimer’s disease that manifests at an atypically young age has been linked to high levels of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol. The findings were revealed in a new study out of Emory University and Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where researchers looked at specific genomic regions of more than 2,100 people. In addition to detailing a link between … Continue reading
May 29
Google Assistant can be pretty smart about the things you ask it but it has the limitation of requiring you to speak out your question or at least type it. There are things, however, that are not exactly to ask out loud and are better expressed through images. That’s where Google Lens comes in, sort of like the visual side … Continue reading
May 29
May 29
The president got widely trashed for his initial tweet, and his bid to undo the damage seems to have done little good.
May 29
May 29
Dementia is a tragic disease and growing public health concern, with officials warning that a solid treatment option is necessary to mitigate the large anticipated uptick in cases over coming years. Early detection is a key part of any future treatment that will prevent or reverse the disease, and we’ve seen a number of promising tests that may reveal the … Continue reading
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