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Macro Photography with a $20 3D Printed Microscope Lens

A photographer 3D printed a 4x telescopic macro adapter lens and sent it to a photographer for a field test who produced stunning results with the custom-made glass. Nicholas Sherlock, sent his creation to YouTuber Michael Widell who took the 3D printed lens outdoors to track down tiny insects to practice the lens on. The adapter, which Sherlock has put up on Thingiverse and was spotted by…
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Sonic Origins review — way past cool

Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Learn more. I grew up on the original Sonic games. I liked them then. I like them now. I’ve also…
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Netflix reportedly in talks with Google to bolster ad-supported tier

Netflix confirmed earlier this year that it is preparing an ad-supported streaming tier, and it seems the company is considering Google as a partner for those ads. CNBC reports that Netflix and Google have had talks about the upcoming ad-supported tier, but that no deal has closed at this point. Sources told CNBC that Netflix has met with Google, which makes most of its revenue from ads. It has…
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MobileNews

New Google Home Feed tab widely rolled out on Android and iOS

Announced in March as part of a flurry of updates, the Google Home app has now widely rolled out the new events Feed tab. The updated Home Feed tab will automatically show the newest and most important events in your home. Here you’ll also find ways to get more out of your…
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Galaxy Watch 5 pricing leaks, hints at a slight increase overall, and hefty cost for Pro

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 was a great device on the whole, and it was also a pretty good value. Now, we’re getting our first hint at the price Samsung is asking for the Galaxy Watch 5, and it suggests a slight increase. According to Roland Quandt of WinFuture, Samsung may be slightly upping the price on its upcoming Galaxy Watch 5. That conclusion is based on the prices in Europe, where it…
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MobileNews

iOS 16 beta 2 now rolling out to developers

iOS 16 beta 2 and iPadOS 16 beta 2 are now rolling out to developers, two weeks after iOS 16 was officially unveiled at WWDC. iOS 16 packs a range of new features, including the biggest upgrade to the iPhone’s Lock Screen ever, revamped notifications, new features for Messages, and much more. Head below for the full details on what to expect from iOS 16 beta 2. iOS 16 beta 2 is here Apple…
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