MobileNews

T-Mobile vs Verizon: Which carrier is the best pick for iPhone 14 buyers?

Considering switching carriers as you think about upgrading to iPhone 14? With market competition strong, the major US carriers are offering compelling incentives for new customers. Below we’ll specifically focus on vs Verizon including how they compare with speed, how to find real-world coverage maps, how to test both carriers for free instantly with an iPhone eSIM, and more. Table of…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

BYD may be about to launch a premium $145k+ EV

The Chinese automaking giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) is considering releasing a premium EV line as soon as this year, with prices starting at around $145,000. According to a new report from First Financial, a news outlet in China, BYD is planning to increase the price of its high-end brands to over 1 million yuan (around $145,000). Previously, BYD’s high-end models ranged between 800,000 and…
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NewsPhotography

Photographer 3D Prints $25 Wide-Angle Macro Lens Using CCTV Camera

Photographer Nicholas Sherlock 3D printed a $25 super wide-angle macro lens using glass from a CCTV camera and a 4x microscope. The DIY lens adapter builds on Sherlock’s last project, a 3D printed 4x telescopic macro adapter lens. A wide-angle macro lens allows users to take photos of insects up close but also captures the subject’s surroundings giving a unique perspective…
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Canon patent application shows variable apodization using electrochromic elements

A Canon patent application in Japan outlines the technology and optical formulas to achieve Defocus Smoothing using electrochromic elements (EC). With EC elements, a lens with variable apodization is possible. Before looking at the patent literature, it’s worthwhile to look at Canon’s existing Defocus Smoothing technology. In 2019, Canon released the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS lens. The…
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