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Shoppable small business murals in LA, NY highlight Google Lens ‘Shopping’ capabilities

Google, in partnership with American Express, is marking Small Business Saturday this weekend with “shoppable murals” in four US cities that promote both local shops and Google Lens. Four artists across Los Angeles, New York, Boston, and Chicago created one-of-a kind murals to highlight their vibrant communities and local small businesses. They natively integrate a how-to in the form of…
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Comment: Why we’re skeptical that Google planned to release a Pixel 5 with Tensor

In a recent video discussing the history of Google’s phones – well worth a watch! – YouTuber MKBHD shared a tidbit about the development of the Google Pixel 5. However, we’re skeptical of the claim that Google switched the Pixel 5 from a Tensor chip to a Snapdragon one “at the last second.” Citing past conversations with Googlers, Marques Brownlee shares in the video that the Pixel 5…
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Apple debuts 2021 holiday ad ‘Saving Simon,’ shot entirely on iPhone 13 Pro

Apple today shared its highly-anticipated annual holiday ad for 2021. This year, the video was shot entirely using an iPhone 13 Pro. Entitled “Saving Simon,” the video comes in at 3-minutes long. Check it out below. Apple says that the video was directed by the father-son duo, Oscar nominees Jason Reitman and Ivan Reitman. A story for everyone who can’t wait for the holidays to get…
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Oppo Reno7 series confirmed to feature Sony IMX709 sensor

Oppo today confirmed that the Reno7 series arriving on November 25 in China will be the world’s first to feature Sony’s IMX709 sensor in the selfie camera, advertised to have a 60% increase in light sensitivity and 35% noise reduction compared to the selfie unit on the Reno6 Pro. Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 Pro will be the first smartphones to feature Sony IMX709 sensor Oppo says the Sony…
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