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Sports and action: Our first sample images from the new Nikon Z9

October 28, 2021

We spent some time recently shooting with pre-production samples of the Nikon Z9. In a busy couple of days we took the cameras along to a rugby match, an athletics track, a velodrome and a tennis practice. Click through for our full gallery of sample images, from Nikon’s impressive new flagship. Look out for some sample images from the co-announced Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S too…

Samsung November 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

October 28, 2021

While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full…

Google warns that ‘high demand’ for Pixel 6 Pro has heavily delayed shipping, retail stock is scarce

October 28, 2021

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro seem to be Google’s best flagship devices to date, and as a result, they’re pretty popular. After initial interest took down the Google Store, the company is now saying that “high demand” for Pixel 6 Pro has put a big delay on shipping…

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Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO

October 28, 2021

Hertz CEO Mark Fields revealed that its deal to supply Tesla vehicles to Uber includes an option for 100,000 more Tesla Model 3s, which would double its total order to 200,000 vehicles. Earlier this week, Hertz announced that it ordered 100,000 Model 3 vehicles from Tesla as part of a new plan to electrify its fleet. In the last few days, we have been learning more about this deal. Yesterday…

KakaoTalk is now available on all Wear OS watches, likely thanks to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4

October 28, 2021

Different messaging apps are popular in different parts of the world, and in South Korea, KakaoTalk rules the market. Now, KakaoTalk is finally delivering a smartwatch experience on Wear OS, and it’s thanks to Samsung’s arrival on the market. In its latest Play Store…

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Opinion: Joe Manchin wants the world to drive coal-fueled Model Ts

October 28, 2021

In case people to the left of, say, Mitt Romney (Republican, UT) or Susan Collins (Republican, ME) needed an additional reason to despise coal-addict Joe Manchin (For Rent, WV), the most dependably conservative-abetting senator gave it to them this week in comments mocking…

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Nikon Z9 initial review: We take a detailed look at Nikon's new pro mirrorless camera

October 28, 2021

All images by DPReview The Nikon Z9 is a 45.7MP full-frame pro sports mirrorless camera: a high speed, 8K-shooting statement of intent from one of the industry’s biggest players. Nikon becomes the third brand to build a pro-grade mirrorless camera around a fast-readout, stacked CMOS sensor, and seems determined to show that has no intention of being an also-ran as the market moves to…

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Nikon is Developing Z-Mount 400mm f/2.8 with Built-In 1.4x Teleconverter

October 28, 2021

Nikon has announced that it is developing a new 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S prime lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount, which will be the first super-telephoto lens made for Nikon’s mirrorless system. The new Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S prime lens will…

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Nikon Launches Z-Mount 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 and 24-120mm f/4 Lenses

October 28, 2021

Nikon has announced two new zoom lenses for its Z-mount mirrorless system: the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S. The company also launched a second-generation FTZ adapter. The two new zoom lenses are the latest additions to the S-Line of…

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IPTC Updates Metadata Standards To Help the Blind ‘See’ Photos Online

October 28, 2021

The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) has released a new version of its Photo Metadata standard that includes two new properties aimed at making photos more accessible to those with disabilities, such as the blind. The IPTC says that web accessibility is extremely important in the current digital age, and as the number of images added online increases daily, the gap widens…