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Lensbaby Unveils the 50mm f/2.5 Soft Focus II Optic

March 17, 2022
Lensbaby, a company known for making unconventional lenses that create unusual photos, has released a recreation of one of the company’s most popular swappable lens optics: the $280 50mm f/2.5 Soft Focus II. The original Soft Focus optic was launched about twelve years ago and quickly became one of the company’s most popular items until it was eventually discontinued a few years ago. The new…
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Google sponsorship leads to ‘Chrome wheels’ and Android logo on McLaren Formula 1 cars

March 17, 2022
In a rather amusing display of corporate sponsorship, Google is now an “Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and the McLaren MX Extreme E Team” with the Android and Chrome logos making an appearance on F1 race cars. This “major multi-year partnership” starts with McLaren Racing using 5G-enabled Android devices and the Chrome browser during practice sessions, qualifying, and…
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Google teases I/O 2022 w/ ‘SVD’ interactive puzzle

March 17, 2022
Historically, Google teases its annual developer conference at the end of January, but last year waited until April. The company this morning released the Google I/O 2022 puzzle that should reveal when the event takes place. Google Developers on Twitter revealed the…
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Google Play on tablets, foldables will prioritize high-quality apps & warn about unoptimized ones

March 17, 2022
Last year, Google announced that app ratings in the Play Store will be specific to each device type. The company is now continuing that work of improving the large screen experience by surfacing high-quality apps and warning about unoptimized ones . On tablets, foldables, etc., Google Play will prioritize applications that follow its large screen app quality guidelines: It encompasses a…
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How to check your internet speed from Google’s homepage and other sites

March 17, 2022
There are a lot of great ways to check and test your internet speeds. Maybe you’re trying to figure out your internet connection’s download and upload speeds to ensure your network is working correctly, or perhaps you just want to show your friends how fast your internet is for some reason. One great way to check your speeds, if you want, is to use Google. Of course, there are other options…
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