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Nikon announces Z DX 24mm F1.7 a prime lens for APS-C mirrorless camera system

Nikon has announced the new Z DX 24mm F1.7, a prime lens for its APS-C mirrorless camera system that delivers a field of view equivalent to 36mm on full-frame. The new prime lens is a welcome addition to Nikon’s DX lens lineup, which, until now, consisted of variable aperture zooms. Its optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups, while it weighs 135g (0.3 pounds) and has a 46mm…
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Vectara aims to ground generative AI conversational search without hallucinations

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More Vectara is continuing to grow as an AI powered conversational search platform with new capabilities announced today that aim to improve generative AI for business data. The Santa Clara, Calif.- based startup emerged from stealth in Oct. 2022, led by the…
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Razer's new gaming earbuds include a low-latency dongle

Wireless earbuds aren’t usually your best choice for PC gaming audio between the lag and the lack of Bluetooth on some desktops. Razer thinks it has a simple solution, though: throw in a dongle. The company has introduced Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed buds that include a…
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Here's why sheep grazing on this Ohio solar farm is a no-brainer

Up to 200 sheep will be grazing at Oberlin College’s 2.7 megawatt (MW) solar farm this summer, ending the need for mowing – and creating a lot of other wins as well. Oberlin College’s ground crew have complained about how difficult and expensive it was to maintain the field upon which the 13-year-old solar farm sits. So the college’s campus energy and resource manager, Joel Baetens…
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NIO gathers nearly 30K pre-orders for its new ES6 in 3 days

After launching the second-generation ES6 last week, new data shows NIO (NIO) collected nearly 30,000 pre-orders after three days on the market. EV designer and manufacturer NIO continues building its brand in the ever-expanding Chinese electric vehicle market. NIO launched what may be its most important model yet, the second-generation ES6 electric SUV, last week. The ES6, initially introduced…
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