The OnePlus 8T is set to debut on October 14th with some revised specs and hardware, but also a new trick up its sleeve in the software department. The OnePlus 8T will ship with Android 11 pre-installed.
In a forum post, OnePlus confirmed that its 8T smartphone will be one of the first smartphones to ship with Android 11. Of course, the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G being announced later today are expected…
Twitch offers streamers a way to safely use licensed music
September 30, 2020
Twitch streamers are no strangers to DMCA music claims. Over the summer, the platform acknowledged a flood of takedown requests for older videos, which could’ve potentially put streamers in jeopardy of consequences under Twitch’s content policy. The company has offered a…
More inclusive emoji will come to iPhones in iOS 14.2
September 30, 2020
The latest iOS betas nearly always reveal a glimpse into what to expect when the rest of us update our iPhones. If you’re into emoji, then iOS 14.2 might be a treat. The new additions, detailed by Emojipedia, should be only a few weeks away, include transgender flags and…
EA removed a FIFA microtransaction ad that was aimed at kids
September 30, 2020
EA has pulled an ad that marketed FIFA microtransactions to kids in UK toy store Smyths’ magazine. The ad suggested children “use FIFA Points to open packs,” through which they receive a random selection of players in the Ultimate Team (FUT) mode. FIFA Points are the franchise’s virtual currency, and they’re bought with real money.
“We take very seriously the responsibilities we…
ESL and DreamHack merge to create ESL Gaming
September 30, 2020
ESL and DreamHack announced today that the two esports companies have merged to create ESL Gaming.
Modern Times Group (MTG) has owned both companies since 2015. ESL operates offline and esports tournaments around the world, and DreamHack hosts large esports festivals. Now…
Funleader 18mm f/8: A $199 Cap Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
September 30, 2020
After raising nearly $35,000 through Kickstarter in late 2019, the Funleader 18mm f/8.0 Cap Lens is now available to the general public. It’s an ultra-compact walkaround lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
“FUNLEADER Cap Lens 18mm f/8.0 is an incredible camera lens…
A Look at the Ginormous Gowlandflex Twin-Lens Reflex Camera
September 30, 2020
The Gowlandflex is a ginormous twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera invented by famous American glamour photographer Peter Gowland. The camera equipment shop Camera West got its hands on one through a trade-in and made this 3-minute video that offers a look at the unique camera.
Gowland was known for building his own camera and studio equipment, and he built various Gowlandflex cameras for photographers…
Olympus Concludes Sale of Imaging Business to JIP, Shares More Details
September 30, 2020
Late last night, Olympus officially finalized the sale of its Imaging business to Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) and released a detailed press release in which they share some of what we can expect from so-called “OM Digital Solutions Corporation” moving forward.
The…
Canon Sets the World Record for the World’s Longest Digital Photo Print
September 30, 2020
Canon officially entered the Guinness Book of World Records this past weekend by setting the record for the world’s longest digital photo print: a massive 309-foot (109 meter) long collage that was printed at the Oberstdorf Photo Summit in Germany.
The record was set and…
Kobe Bryant Law Bans Photos of Dead by First Responders
September 30, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new “Kobe Bryant” law that makes it illegal for first responders to shoot unauthorized photos of dead bodies at the scene of accidents and crimes.
The law resulted from the aftermath of the helicopter crash that killed NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others on January 26, 2020. Reports emerged soon after that eight sheriff deputies had snapped…
