It's been a banner year for space imagery already. We've stared at a scenic hill on Mars and marveled at a fresh look at the Veil Nebula , and now we have an enchanting time lapse captured on board the Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft. It will take your mind off Earth for a few precious seconds. CNET Science From the lab to your inbox. Get the latest science stories from CNET every week. NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, one of 10 crew members currently on board the International Space Station, shared the time lapse on Monday . The short video shows a black and blue field of stars sliding across the frame. "I didn't think the views could get any better, then my crewmate Soichi Noguchi took this night timelapse from Resilience and I was blown away," Hopkins tweeted. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and shared a ride with Hopkins and two other NASA astronauts to the ISS as part of the Crew-1 mission in November. The four … [Read more...] about See the Crew Dragon time-lapse video that left a NASA astronaut ‘blown away’
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Google Photos for Android starts receiving new video editing tools
After rolling out a new video editor for Google Photo on iOS back in February, Google has finally updated the video editor in Google Photos on Android. According to a report by Android Police , the company is now rolling out a new update to the Google Photos app on Android which includes a new and improved video editor. The new video editor on Google Photos now allows users to trim, stabilise and rotate videos, similar to previous versions. The new addition with the update is that users can now crop the frame, export individual frames, change perspective and also add filters from image editing tools in the Photos app. Other granular editing options have also been added. Users can also control brightness, contrast levels, saturation, manage skin colour tone, shadows, tint, warmth, etc. The report says that there are around 30 new video editing options available now in Google Photos. The good news here is that the latest update which happens to be a … [Read more...] about Google Photos for Android starts receiving new video editing tools
Nokia 2.2 starts receiving Android 11 update
NEW DELHI: HDM Global, the company which holds the license to manufacture Nokia branded smartphones, has started rolling out Android 11 update for its Nokia 2.2 smartphone. The company made the official announcement on the Nokia Community Forum. The company confirmed that the smartphone will receive Android 11 update in 24 countries as part of the first wave. Presently, the countries which will receive Android 11 update for Nokia 2.2 include Cambodia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Thailand, and Vietnam. The software update weighs 1.2GB in size and it comes with the security patch for the month of March 2021. This is the second major software update for the smartphone as it received an Android 10 update last year. Nokia 2.2 specifications Launched in 2019, the Nokia 2.2 comes with a 5.71-inch … [Read more...] about Nokia 2.2 starts receiving Android 11 update
Google makes it easier for Android users to connect Bluetooth headphones
If you are an Android user then you would know that quite often pairing a Bluetooth device with your phone can be a bit challenging. However, it looks like Google is set to solve that issue with the rollout of a new feature. According to a report by 9to5Google, the tech giant is rolling out the Fast Pair feature on Android to make connectivity with Bluetooth headphones and other devices simpler. According to a tweet by the official Android account, Google has also partnered with brands like Sony, JBL and others to make it more convenient for Android users . “The new Fast Pair experience on #Android is here. With an updated, easier-to-use layout, see how it makes connecting Bluetooth devices to 100+ devices from partners like @JBLaudio and @SonyElectronics more simple and convenient all with a single tap,” read the tweet. The new Fast Pair experience on #Android is here. With an updated, easier-to-use layout, see how it makes connectin… https://t.co/mrCDxbktzD — … [Read more...] about Google makes it easier for Android users to connect Bluetooth headphones
Apple may launch a new device for your TV along with Google Nest Hub-rival
Apple is said to be working on a new device for your TV that will basically offer an upgraded Apple TV experience with an integrated HomePod speaker and camera for video calls. Apple may also launch a new smart speaker with a display like Google Nest Hub or Amazon Echo Show as per a report by Bloomberg. The upcoming Apple TV device will let users play games, stream videos, host video calls and offer better audio quality. There will be support for Siri and you will be able to play music as well. As far as the smart display is concerned, it will be a mix of HomePod along with iPad. Users will be able to watch content, make video calls, browse through photos and more while serving as high quality audio devices with support for Siri. There’s no official word from Apple about these two upcoming devices. “Development of both Apple products is still in the early stages, and the company could decide to launch neither or change key features,” said the report. … [Read more...] about Apple may launch a new device for your TV along with Google Nest Hub-rival