Umar Shakir

Former News Writer

Google’s Gemini AI will be all over the Paris Olympics broadcast

Umar ShakirJul 18, 2024

Boost Mobile is getting a $25 monthly unlimited plan

Umar ShakirJul 18, 2024

Umar ShakirJul 17, 2024

Overcast overhaul.

The popular iOS podcast app has been rewritten from the ground up by developer Marco Arment in time for Overcast’s tenth anniversary.

Overcast is now much faster and has a new interface, but it keeps the same audio engine, Arment says in a blog post. Streaming, however, was removed, because of bugs and problems caused by dynamic ad insertion.

The new interface is designed for easier reachability on new phone sizes.

Image: Marco Arment

A long-delayed hands-on with Essential’s skinny Android phone

Umar ShakirJul 17, 2024

Canon’s new pro cameras have eye-controlled autofocus and stacked sensors

Umar ShakirJul 17, 2024

Lucid claims its Air Pure electric sedan is the most efficient EV ever made

Umar ShakirJul 16, 2024

Google tests out Gemini AI-created video presentations

Umar ShakirJul 15, 2024

Ford’s answer to Texas blackouts: loads of generators on wheels.

Ford is taking the opportunity to advertise its Pro Power Onboard generators available in some F-150 models, including gas and Lightning EV versions, after Hurricane Beryl caused major outages in the Houston area. Product communications director Mike Levine posted a map showing where F-150 trucks generated at least one kilowatt of electricity.

Correction: Corrected the spelling of Mike Levine’s name.