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Venus Optics announces $499 Laowa 58mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO for four mirrorless mounts

September 22, 2022
Venus Optics has announced the released of its latest fully-manual lens, the Laowa 58mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO. This manual focus macro lens is designed specifically for mirrorless camera systems and offers a maximum 2:1 magnification ratio for larger-than-life macro photos. The 58mm lens is constructed of 14 elements in 11 groups, including 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and 3…
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Chromecast with Google TV (4K) is getting updated to Android 12 soon

September 22, 2022
It’s actually happening. After nearly two years and very few updates during its lifespan, the Chromecast with Google TV is getting updated to Android 12. Google confirmed to 9to5Google this week that the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) will be updated to Android 12 in the not-too-distant future. An exact timeline was not provided, but the update is incoming. Why is this such as big deal? The…
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Here’s every app that supports Material You’s themed icons on Android 13

September 22, 2022
Google debuted the ability to have themed icons on the homescreen in Android 12, designed to help go all-in on Material You theming. Now, in Android 13, third-party apps can get in on the fun of themed icons; here’s an ongoing list of apps that support the functionality. Themed icons are designed to create a uniform look for homescreen icons that match the system theme. Available in Android 12…
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iPhone 14 Pro has a hidden toggle to enable black-and-white always-on display mode

September 22, 2022
The iPhone 14 Pro always-on display does not work like most Android phone always-on display modes (consisting of mostly black pixels with an always-visible clock). It works more like the Apple Watch, where the always-on mode is almost identical to the standard lock screen – the same colorful wallpaper and information-rich widgets, just dimmed. Many people getting their hands on the new iPhones…
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