Photo credit: Jin Store
We’re just a few months away from the official iPhone 12 reveal, which is expected to happen some time in September at an Apple press event. To kick things off this week, New Zealand-based Apple Premium Reseller Jin Store leaked some alleged mockups based on CAD models. They show the base 5.4″ iPhone 12, 6.1″ iPhone 12 Max, 6.1″ iPhone 12 Pro, and the largest model, a 6.7″ iPhone 12 Pro Max. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Samsung Electronics has partnered with BTS for limited edition Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ models. The smartphone features a purple glass and metal exterior, while the wireless earbuds as well as charging case are given a similar design. They both carry the band’s logo and purple heart iconography, enabling fans all over the world to show their dedication. Read more for additional pictures and information.
To celebrate a gradual return to normality in Monaco where lockdown resulted in the cancellation of the country’s annual F1 grand prix, Ferrari partnered with Claude Lelouch for a short film that tells the tale of an unusual rendezvous starring the SF90 Stradale. This stunning supercar captures the grand prix emotions, which is also features t he automaker’s first hybrid propulsion system used in a production model. Read more for the short film, additional pictures and information.
Amazon’s Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker now boasts an LED display with a built-in light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness so you can see the time, day or night, all for $34.99 shipped, today only, originally $59.99. You’ll also be able to Alexa for a timer and see the countdown directly on the display. Or, ask for the weather and you’ll see the temperature displayed instantly. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
SolarGaps has unveiled new smart solar blinds that automatically track the sun throughout the day, adjusting themselves to the optimal angles for generating electricity. These can be installed on windows in your home, apartment, office, or just anywhere that gets plenty of sunshine. They can generate up to 100W-150W of renewable energy per 10-squre-feet of a window, which is enough to keep thirty LED light bulbs or three MacBooks running. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
NASA’s New Horizons is around 4.3-billion-miles away from Earth, and the images it captured of nearby stars are in different positions than where we would normally see them here on Earth. It’s called the “parallax effect” and one can mimic this by holding a finger approximately an arm’s length from your face to see how it jumps when you close your left or right eye. Read more for a video and additional information.
Photo credit: Erin Sullivan
Los Angeles-based photographer Erin Sullivan wanted to make the best of stay-at-home orders these past few months,and that’s when the idea of these miniature nature photos came to mind. She discovered that normal objects, like broccoli, combined with toy figurines, can create some seemingly interesting photos, thus her “nature photography” series was created. Read more for additional pictures and information.
Photo credit: Andries van Overbeeke
Automotive designer Andries van Overbeeke realizes that F1 cars may change completely after this season, so using his experienced gained as an intern at Bugatti, he created this sleek race car. It’s approximately 13-inches wider than the ones competing this upcoming season, but its wheelbase was shrunk for a more balanced aesthetic. Read more for additional pictures and information.
Photo credit: Fábio Martins
Designed by Fábio Martins, the Etiron is what a Bugatti Chiron-inspired nespresso capsule machine might look like. For those who don’t know how these types of machines work, they basically use hermetically sealed capsules that when pierced inside the machine, hot water is pumped under high pressure into injector holes, thus brewing the coffee inside. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Razer’s Limited Huntsman Gears of War 5 Edition Gaming Keyboard features an Opto-Mechanical Switch, which utilizes optical technology for unmatched speed, and you can get one for $99.99 shipped, today only, originally $199.99. A key stabilizer bar ensures that every keypress is precisely accurate, and when combined with a new switch design, it’s the first clicky switch that actuates as well as resets at the exact same point for rapid performance. Product page. Read more for an unboxing video and additional information.