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Nest Cam Review: Google’s versatile battery & floodlight design is held back by its app [U]

December 4, 2021
Do-it-yourself home security has been the way to go for many, with the costs of cameras and other smart home gear coming down and getting more reliable. Google’s Nest lineup has long been among the best in this arena even though it comes at a cost. After several years, Google is finally refreshing its Nest Cam lineup with the arrival of a brand-new lineup that’s headlined by the Nest Cam…
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Here’s how to set up and use SOS on your Galaxy Watch 4

December 4, 2021
It goes without saying that anything can happen, and being prepared is important. That’s where the SOS feature on your can prove to be invaluable. Here’s how to set up and use it. Table of contents How SOS works on the Galaxy Watch 4 Setting up and configuring…
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Canon says it could take half a year for your EOS R3 order to ship

December 4, 2021
The ongoing chip shortage and general supply chain constraints has impacted nearly every camera and lens manufacturer. Just last week, Sony announced it would no longer take orders for some of its older mirrorless cameras. Now, Canon has published a notice informing consumers that orders for its flagship EOS R3 mirrorless camera could take up to six months to ship. In the announcement, shared on…
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NASA funds three companies to develop commercial space stations

December 3, 2021
NASA announced the selection of three US companies that will receive government funding to further develop private space stations on Thursday. From a set of 11 proposals, NASA selected Blue Origin, Nanoracks LLC, and Northrop Grumman to receive over $400 million in federal…
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Canon Warns EOS R3 Orders Could Take More Than Six Months to Fulfill

December 3, 2021
All camera manufacturers are struggling to produce enough supply to meet demand, and Canon is no exception. The company has published an apology stating that it could take more than six months before it is able to deliver on new EOS R3 orders. Canon has published the notice to its website as an apology. As has been the case with most of these warnings of low stock or lack of supply, the…
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X-Ray Video Shows How the Internals of a Zoom Lens Work

December 3, 2021
Using a digital X-ray detector, this video shows exactly what goes on inside a zoom lens as the ring is turned, revealing the mechanics that are responsible for moving the optical elements inside. Ben Krasnow is a host on the YouTube channel Applied Science where…
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Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?

December 3, 2021
We all know and love the Fujifilm film simulations. With the touch of a button, you can apply some wonderful looks to your photos. But which Fujifilm film simulation performs best in low light with high ISO values? Which ones perform the worst? For fun, I informally tested all the film sims on an X-T4. The results surprised me. For those of you new to Fujifilm or to photography in…
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