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Peak, a managed AI platform for enterprise, nabs $75M

August 31, 2021
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! Peak, a U.K.-headquartered company offering AI-powered enterprise decision support software, today announced that it closed a $75 million series C. The tranche, which was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 with participation from MMC Ventures, Oxx, Praetura Ventures, Arete, and…
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10 of the Hottest 35mm Cameras You Could Buy in 1982

August 31, 2021
1982. Michael Jackson releases Thriller, E.T. hits the movie theatres and Cats opens on Broadway. It was a great time to be a fan of movies, music, and theater. But it was also an amazing time to be a photographer — there were innovations with every release and more around…
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A Variable 3D-Printed Extension Tube for Wide-Angle Macro Photos

August 31, 2021
Photography enthusiast and camera tinkerer Nicholas Sherlock has created a new 3D-printed variable length extension tube for macro photography using wide and ultra-wide lenses. The tube, which extends from 0 to 35mm, allows Sherlock to use his 14mm and 35mm wide-angle Canon EF/EF-S DSLR lenses on his Sony mirrorless camera and focus those lenses from infinity all the way to 1x magnification. The…
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Fujifilm to Release Two X-H2 Models in 2022: Report

August 31, 2021
Fujifilm has been rumored to be working on an X-H series camera for almost three years, but according to a new report, that wait may soon be over. Additionally, the successor to the X-H1 won’t be alone and will feature two different models. While FujiRumors has…
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Sony Alpha 7R II Appears Finally Discontinued After 6 Years

August 31, 2021
According to the product listings from multiple retailers, the Sony Alpha 7R II has finally been discontinued after six years of production even though it had been technically replaced by both the Alpha 7R III and Alpha 7R IV in recent years. As noticed by Sony Addict, the camera is now listed as no longer available by, for example, Adorama: The camera is listed as an active product on…
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Clubhouse for iOS adds Spatial Audio support

August 31, 2021
Spatial Audio fever is here. Clubhouse for iOS announced that it now supports this immersive surround sound feature in its iOS app. The once-viral audio conversation app Clubhouse is now adding more features to become more compelling against its competitors, like Twitter Spaces. “It’s like surround sound, but with your own headphones. A more vibrant, human experience! Plus makes it much…
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