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Yongnuo has patented a modular camera system aiming to best smartphone cameras

Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo appears to be working on a modular mirrorless camera. Per Lighting Rumours, Yongnuo has filed a patent for a device combining a ‘mobile terminal’ and an external lens assembly. The mobile terminal appears to be similar to a smartphone in its shape and form factor. The device has a large display and a central, exposed image sensor. There aren’t…
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DefenseNews

This Retired Army General May Be Biden's Pick for Defense Secretary

Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, then-commander of U.S. Central Command, addresses the audience during the Resolute Support change of command ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 2, 2016. (Myles Cullen/Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) Retired Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, former commander of U.S. Central Command and a Silver Star recipient from the Iraq war, may become the…
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MobileNews

Samsung Galaxy S21 may see a price cut as more sources confirm death of Note lineup

As the new year approaches, we’re learning more about Samsung’s plans for 2021. Today, another major source is seemingly confirming the death of the Galaxy Note line as a fresh report hints that the price of the Galaxy S21 will go down. SamMobile reports that Samsung will drop the price of the Galaxy S21 series by around $100 or more. Where the Galaxy S20 was priced at $999 earlier this year…
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This software is ramping up remote solar and storage design

Aurora Solar, a San Francisco-based SaaS company that develops tools that enable solar professionals to design and sell solar remotely — rather useful in a pandemic, eh? — announced yesterday that it has raised $50 million in Series B, bringing the company’s total investment to more than $70 million. This round, which Aurora says is the largest single investment in this market, was led by…
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