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Google bringing back Gmail’s old Compose button on the web

November 1, 2021
Earlier this year, the unified Gmail web client replaced the Material Theme “Compose” button. Google is now reverting that decision following user feedback.  At the moment, the red button for writing a new email appears to the right of the “Mail” dropdown menu. This “smaller, icon-only” approach was introduced in April “for all users of Chat in Gmail on the web.” It was easily…
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Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works

October 30, 2021
One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the search/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups, new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how the new Safari in iOS 15 works. The new Safari is on iPhone, iPad, as well as Mac with macOS Monterey. Apple says two of its…
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Film Friday: This pink, hand-painted Leica M4 celebrates Japan’s national flower, the cherry blossom

October 30, 2021
Japan Camera Hunter has revealed its latest one-off repainted Leica cameras in honor of JCH’s 10th anniversary. As noted by Kosmo Foto, the Sakura-themed Leica M4 has been hand-painted by Kanto, a specialist camera restorer based in Tokyo, Japan. The color and imagery is inspired by Japan’s national flower, the ornamental cherry blossom, known as Sakura. This is the fourth one-off camera Japan…
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GamingNews

EA’s game capture team snags visceral Battlefield 2042 images

October 29, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  When I’ve seen video game trailers with over-the-top action, I’ve often wondered who among the game developers creates these things. It turns out that…
AI & RoboticsNews

Microsoft acquires AI-powered moderation platform Two Hat

October 29, 2021
Microsoft today announced that it acquired Two Hat, an AI-powered content moderation platform, for an undisclosed amount. According to Xbox product services CVP Dave McCarthy, the purchase will combine the technology, research capabilities, teams, and cloud infrastructure of…
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Meal-prep service Gobble is serving curated courses with a side of AI

October 29, 2021
The booming meal kit segment of the food industry — the global market is estimated to hit $11.6 billion by 2022 — is leading to a crowded landscape. Gobble, a meal-prep service founded in 2010, distinguishes itself by focusing on delivering family-friendly meals that can be cooked in just 15 minutes. Gobble applies its Sprout algorithm to the weekly menu curation and recommendation process…
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