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LG’s CX is turning into the official TV of next-gen gaming

December 16, 2020
If you’ve hopped into the market for next-gen gaming hardware, you’ve likely also heard about the LG CX. The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Radeon RX 6000s, and Nvidia RTX 3000s all support HDMI 2.1. This is the newer connection standard that includes bandwidth for 120Hz at ultra HD 4K. And among the short list of displays that support HDMI 2.1, the LG CX has received nearly universal praise.
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Razer's Blade 15 gaming laptop is $450 off at Amazon

December 16, 2020
If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop to get you through a particularly rough winter, you might be in luck. Amazon is selling a well-equipped version of the Razer Blade 15 Base laptop for $1,350, or a steep $450 off the usual price. That money nets you a six-core…
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Apple releases iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini

December 16, 2020
After debuting iOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, and more yesterday, Apple has released iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini. iOS 14.3 for Apple’s smart speakers comes with the generic and sparse release notes: “This update includes general performance and stability…
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How to up your photography game with ProRAW on iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max cameras

December 16, 2020
Apple has launched its RAW photo format called ProRAW with iOS 14.3 for iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. The new format brings the traditional benefits of shooting RAW but also includes Apple’s iPhone image processing. Follow along for why and how to use ProRAW on iPhone 12 Pro. Apple’s ProRAW on iPhone 12 uses the universal DNG file format. If you’re not already aware, file sizes for RAW or in…
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New Google Pay gets simple dark theme on Android

December 16, 2020
The new Google Pay for the US launched almost a month ago in early access, and it’s now getting a straightforward dark theme on Android. At launch, the service’s new intertwined logo is briefly shown against a bright background before switching over to gray depending…
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Google Photos using ML to predict depth and create new 3D ‘Cinematic photos’

December 16, 2020
Besides organizing and making your library searchable, Google Photos often generates videos, albums, and other fun works. Google is now creating 3D “Cinematic photos,” while more collage designs and Memories are rolling out. With Cinematic photos, Google uses “machine learning to predict an image’s depth and produce a 3D representation of the scene—even if the original image doesn’t…
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Google One’s 10, 20, & 30TB plans get 50% price cut, now starting at $49.99/month

December 16, 2020
Last month, Google announced that Photos would drop free unlimited backups as part of cross-service changes to storage that also impacts Docs/Sheets/Slides. This means that more people will be paying for cloud space, and Google One is now getting a significant price cut on higher-tier plans. Moving forward, Google One’s 10TB plan is $49.99 per month from $99.99, which is what the 20TB tier now…
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