Monthly Archives: August 2022

Snapchat brings ‘Dual Camera’ recording to in-app camera

Snapchat is the latest app to add dual camera functionality. The app is launching the “Dual Camera” recording feature it previewed during its Partner Summit earlier this year. The update enables users to snap photos and video using their phone’s front-facing and rear cameras simultaneously. It’s available now on iOS for iPhone XS and newer…

Can invasive species ever be ‘good’?

After being introduced to Australia in the 1800s, European red foxes have pushed dozens of the continent’s native species toward extinction. But new research argues that humans should consider the benefits of some invasive species as well. Deposit Photos Nature has been globalized—with a big boost from humankind. There are thousands of plants, animals, fungi,…

India says no proposal to restrict Chinese phonemakers in sub-$150 price range

India is not proposing to restrict Chinese smartphone manufacturers from operating in the sub-$150 price range, a key minister said Monday, providing relief to scores of international giants in the world’s second largest handset market. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India’s junior IT minister, said at a press conference that while the nation feels an obligation to ensure…

The Dark Pictures Anthology wants to see what your insides look like in this upcoming ode to the slasher genre

Supermassive Games’ upcoming title The Devil In Me is landing in November, and it’s going to be a bloody good time according to director Tom Heaton. Following the success of Man Of Medan and other interactive horror games on Supermassive’s roster, Gamescom 2022 was the perfect opportunity for The Devil In Me to make its…

Samsung may be working on a dual-screen phone with a transparent display

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is evidence that Samsung likes to innovate and experiment with its smartphones, and based on a patent filing that has just been registered by the company, even more ambitious handsets are on the way. According to the patent application (via XDA Developers and SamMobile), Samsung is exploring…

Goldman Sachs’ healthcare team is bleeding bankers as the junior ranks bemoan longer-than-usual hours and weaker bonus checks

Hi. I’m Aaron Weinman. In Dolly Parton’s classic tune “9 to 5,” the country and pop music pioneer said she would pour herself “a cup of ambition, yawn and stretch, and try to come to life.” Well, it seems some Goldman Sachs bankers — many of whom are also very ambitious — have taken the…