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Google details Project Starline tech & feedback, including photorealistic render comparisons

December 1, 2021
At I/O 2021 in May, Google unveiled Project Starline has a conferencing booth that can capture and display realistic 3D video. The company today shared more technical details about the effort and how it surpasses 2D calls.  Project Starline combines Google’s work in 3D imaging, real-time compression, spatial audio, and its “breakthrough light field display system.” The goal is to…
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Rocket League Sideswipe confirms crashing issue on Pixel 6 and Android 12; here’s how to fix it

December 1, 2021
The hit PC/console game Rocket League has made its way to mobile phones this week in the form of the simplified “Sideswipe,” but it seems not everyone can enjoy it equally. Just hours after the game’s launch, it’s become clear that Rocket League Sideswipe is encountering issues on Google’s Pixel 6 series and Android 12 in general. Launched worldwide just yesterday, Rocket League…
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Paranoid Android ‘Sapphire’ is based on Android 12, launches today w/ OnePlus support

December 1, 2021
The custom ROM scene isn’t as strong as it once was, but one name that has stuck around is Paranoid Android. Now, the team of developers behind the project has announced Paranoid Android’s take on Android 12 will be called “Sapphire” and launches today. Announced in a brief blog post, Paranoid Android “Sapphire” is based on Android 12 and brings with it the custom ROM’s additional…
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Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens

November 30, 2021
Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 manual focus portrait lens for full-frame Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE, and Nikon Z mounts. The company says its new portrait prime provides a medium telephoto angle of view, great control of depth of field, and the ability to render distortion-free portraits with well-controlled color artifacts. Zhong Yi Optics also says…
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