The Galaxy S23 Ultra is official… that 200MP camera is a beast, but it’s otherwise an incremental jump over the S22U. engadget.com/samsung-galaxy #SamsungUnpacked
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Reporter at Engadget, holding it down in the land of poutine and Beaver Tails. A veteran of Android Authority and other fine outlets.
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PR folks: if you won’t disclose who the company is before we agree to an embargo, that’s a red flag — that suggests you don’t have confidence in the brand involved, let alone the product.
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There’s someone in the neighbourhood who has a Polestar 2, and spotting it feels like spotting a Sasquatch; it’s so rare in a sea of Teslas and other larger-volume EVs.
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The big HomePod is back. A better value with the smart home tech, but it’s $399 Canadian — you still have to really like Apple Music to justify this over, say, a $269 Sonos One.
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The hottest mixtape in our house is Apple Music’s “Baby Sleep” playlist.
(Which happens to be great)
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I may be biased, but I say there’s quantifiable evidence our son has the best smile. @ Ottawa, Ontario
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The iPhone 14 may be a mild upgrade over the 13, but when you get a good deal for family members using the 11? Worth it for the cameras alone.
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It’s the year 2023. Where are my flying cars, I was promised flying cars!
So sad to learn that Maxi Jazz died. He wasn’t just a dance music legend with Faithless; he wore his moral compass on his sleeve.
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We had a wonderful first Christmas with our son. It’s totally true: he really is the greatest gift. @ Ottawa, Ontario
Not surprised by a power outage this morning, but still… hope it’s not a long one.
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It’s good to spend the tail end of 2022 with my budding family. (I’ll be on Twitter, Mastodon and Insta, but it’s safe to say I’ll be taking it easy.)
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Have to change my tune on the Pixel feature drop: my 6’s fingerprint reader seems more reliable. Still an iPhone main, but if I had to go full-time Android…
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Apple’s iCloud security changes are huge — including a change of heart on CSAM scanning. Arguably overdue in some cases, but welcome.engadget.com/apple-advanced #apple #security
Haven’t seen much improvement from the December feature drop on my Pixel 6, but that’s not completely surprising — the focus is mainly on Pixel 7 features.
Spacehog’s “In the Meantime” is about to get a big-time revival thanks to Marvel.
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Finally have a Mastodon account. Follow me at mastodon.cloud/@jonfingas if you like — I’m not bailing on Twitter, but it’s good to have options.
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I’ll fully admit that “Bundle of Joy” from the Inside Out soundtrack hits me extra-hard now that I’m a parent.
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It was Emrys’ first Christmas parade today! We had a blast seeing the floats, bands and dancers. And this isn’t the last parade this year. @ Ottawa, Ontario
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Canadians: Google has the Pixel 7 on sale for $649 (the 7 Pro and 6a are also on sale). Not an ad — just looks like a really good deal if you want a speedy phone without the usual flagship pricing.
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The Remembrance Day flyover just flew over my house. Makes it special.
You know that bit in Hamilton about seeing your son? “You knock me down, I fall apart / And I thought I was so smart.” Yeah, I know how that feels.
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Was sad to learn of Low’s Mimi Parker dying recently. She was massively influential without being a household name. Give Low a listen if you haven’t heard them before.
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Jerry Lee Lewis is gone (yes, it’s confirmed this time). Sad to see him go — he was part of that defining early rock and roll era alongside Elvis, Little Richard and others.
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You know you’re a parent when you play lullaby versions of Radiohead more than the regular albums.
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Voted. Please do too — municipal elections can have a real impact on your day-to-day life. #OttawaVotes
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The Year of the Four Emperors may have some fierce competition in the UK. #liztrusspm
The new entry iPad is more expensive than I’d like, but it’s easier to justify than an Air for many people. engadget.com/apple-ipad-202 #apple #ipad
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Listening to a Nick Cave set I recreated and… damn, it immediately takes me back. He’s excellent in concert.
We ought to settle new planets precisely because that's how we carry on when Earth is too crowded or hostile. We don't have to expand right now, but we can fix our world while exploring others.
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He noted that humanity got to where it is because it's an "adaptable species." We've thrived because we overcame hardship and reduced the risks that might have wiped out other animals. (2/3)
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Folks ask why we should invest in settling other planets when we have trouble living on the planet we're on. Carl Sagan had a great response to that. (1/3)
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Stadia’s shutdown isn’t unexpected, unfortunately — game streaming still has technical limits and a tough sell on the business model. engadget.com/google-shuttin #stadia
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PR folks: Please don’t ask for a read receipt. It’s intrusive, and won’t really be effective since we can decline receipts. Besides, aren’t replies and stories the real measure of interest?
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The iPhone 14 Pro wouldn’t make me upgrade from my 13 Pro, but older iPhones? You bet.
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Straight up: I’ll admit I’m upgrading to iOS 16 quickly for the prettier Lock Screen.
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The iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra are slick, but I’ll take my newborn child over those any day.
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