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Leica is announcing a new type of M-mount camera, its first that’s not actually a rangefinder. The new M EV1 is based on the M11-P from 2023, but it strips out the traditional rangefinder in favor of a 5.76-million dot electronic viewfinder — hence the omitted viewfinder window on its front. The new camera is launching in Europe and other markets today for €7,950, and coming to the US at a later time due to an FCC delay, where it’s expected to run $8,995.Since the M EV1 is based on the M11-P, it has the same processor, 60-megapixel full-frame sensor,…
Has Leica, long considered the last bastion of analogue photography, just had its “when pigs fly” moment? Not quite – but the new Leica M EV1 is a huge shakeup for the long-running mirrorless camera lineup. It’s the first to ditch the optical rangefinder for an electronic viewfinder. Lifelong Leica traditionalists needn’t despair, as it’ll be joining the existing range of M cameras with rangefinders rather than replacing them. The M EV1 will have less of a learning curve, but still play nicely with the extensive lineup of M-mount lenses. Manual focus isn’t going anywhere, either – leaving the Leica…
My front door unlocks automatically as I walk up to it, and the home security system disarms itself — no code or app required. The system has recognized me using the Google Nest Doorbell’s Familiar Faces, and confirmed I’m me using my phone’s location. The dual-factor authentication triggers the automatic disarming and unlocking, so all I have to do is walk inside.This hands-free Auto Unlock experience is powered by ADT Plus, the newest security system from America’s oldest security company. It features the usual hardware — a base, sensors, and accessories — but represents a major upgrade from fumbling for…
Consumer drones and water don’t mix. At least, that used to be the way of things, until Zero Zero Robotics’ HoverAir Aqua arrived on the scene. As the world’s first 100% waterproof self-flying drone, it’s built to make capturing surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and other water-borne activities for posterity as stress-free as possible. As someone who reviews drones for a living, I’m accustomed to seeing year-on-year advances in camera quality, flight capabilities and battery life – but it’s rare that something comes along that takes cheap, user-friendly drones in an entirely new direction. The HoverAir Aqua qualifies, by completely rewriting…
Most gadgets are iterative in the value they bring to our lives. The 15.6-inch Espresso Pro portable monitor is different, having utterly transformed the way I work remotely over the last month of testing.See, I spend a lot of time working from my van, which makes me miss my dual-monitor setup at home — it’s hard to adapt to a single 14-inch laptop display after regularly working on a pair of 27-inch monitors. Espresso lets me approximate that setup in tight spaces with a display that’s thinner and much lighter than the Mac or Windows laptop it enhances. And it…
Christopher Ward has just revealed the C63 Sealander Extreme GMT – a tougher, more luminous take on its popular Sealander GMT, built for people who’d rather be outside than behind a desk. It’s a tough watch designed to handle whatever the world throws at it, with boosted shock protection, legibility, and all-around durability. The most striking upgrade is the dial. As someone who loved the C60 Trident Lumière, the glow here immediately reminded me of that watch’s blocks of light. The enlarged Twin-flags logo, indices, and hands are made from Globolight – an advanced ceramic infused with luminous pigment –…
In one post, Amazon highlighted Blue Jay, a robot it calls “an extra set of hands that helps employees with tasks that involve reaching and lifting,” and its agentic AI system Project Eluna, which “acts like an extra teammate, helping reduce that cognitive load” while optimizing sorting to reduce bottlenecks.Blue Jay can move 75 percent of the types of items Amazon stores, and is eventually supposed to be a “core technology” powering Same-Day delivery sites. The company says it developed Blue Jay in just over a year based on AI, digital twins, and data from robots already in use, creating…
Just a week after rumors about Samsung canceling the Galaxy S26 Edge due to low sales of the ultra-slim S25 Edge, Apple is reportedly notifying its supply chain partners of plans to scale back iPhone Air production. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple is maintaining its overall production estimate for the iPhone 17 lineup, around 85 to 90 million units total, reports Nikkei Asia; however, those sources said iPhone Air production has been slashed to borderline “end of production” levels.While the Air’s battery life and the single camera are drawbacks compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, The Verge’s…
Criterion recently kicked off its semi-annual sale that slashes the cost of all of its in-stock Blu-rays, DVDs, and box sets. The sale will last through 12PM ET, October 23rd. This a great opportunity to save on deep cuts that aren’t typically discounted. However, it likely won’t be the last chance to get a deal on Criterion’s catalog of films; Barnes & Noble likely has another sale up its sleeves before the year’s end, and Black Friday is approaching. Read the full article here
Amazon has just revealed those “Amelia” glasses to the world — with a built-in display and an always-on camera to assist drivers as they go.They can help drivers find the right packages inside their delivery vans, give them turn by turn directions to the right address, and take a hands-free photo of a successful delivery instead of needing them to whip out a phone. (Ever had an Amazon driver tell you “please don’t take your package yet, I have to take a pic first?”)“If there are hazards, or a need to navigate complex environments like apartment buildings, the glasses will…
Amazon and Rivian are back together again.The e-commerce giant is collaborating with Rivian’s Also spinoff on a custom-designed, pedal-assisted, four-wheel cargo bike. The bike would likely be based on the TM-Q quad vehicle that was unveiled by Also today in San Francisco. Amazon says it wants to expand its fleet of micromobility vehicles with “thousands of quads” that it will deploy across Europe and the US.The deal signals the next phase in the partnership between Amazon and Rivian, which worked together on the EDV electric van for many years. For several years, Rivian’s van was exclusive to Amazon. But after…
Legendary luxury audio firm Bang & Olufsen is celebrating its 100th birthday in typical style with new ‘Centennial’ editions of three iconic headphones and speakers. The new Centennial Collection from the Danish sonic pioneers is inspired by classic designs from a lineage dating back to 1925. First up is a new variant of the brilliant Beosound A5 speaker, which offers a paper raffia woven, checkered grill pattern in beige and chestnut brown, which is designed to be reminiscent of the company’s first radios from the 1950s. There’s a century red leather strap and ‘Est. 1925’ anniversary engravings. The price is…