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There’s still a place for the Note in Samsung’s Galaxy

August 17, 2021
For the first time in many years, August will come and go without the introduction of a new Galaxy Note smartphone from Samsung. Instead, with their lower prices and improved durability, the company is giving its latest foldables — the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 — a firm push into the mainstream phone market. With the Z Flip selling for a penny under $1,000, it’s certain to stand…
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My Color Grading Workflow for Raw Landscape Photos in LR and ACR

August 17, 2021
Color grading is a vital part of creating an eye-catching image, especially if you’re shooting raw. There are many ways to tackle it, of course, but in this 12-minute video and article, I want to show my personal Lightroom color grading process from start to finish. Step 1: Camera Profile & White Balance The very first thing I usually do is to change the used camera profile. For more base…
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A DIY Way to Fix Loose Rubber Rings on Camera Lenses

August 17, 2021
After purchasing Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens years ago, I started building my collection of vintage lenses, and because I don’t like spending a lot of money on them, I became a frequent visitor of thrift stores, flea markets, and online auction sites. The things I’m bumping…
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AI-powered travel tech platform Hopper raises $175M

August 17, 2021
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! Hopper, the heavily financed company best known for its AI-powered predictive airfare and hotel rate platform, has raised $175 million in a series G round…
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Canon Develops System That Improves IBIS When Shooting HDR Photos

August 17, 2021
Canon has designed a system that makes it easier and more reliable to capture high-dynamic-range (HDR) photos by better pairing an in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with shake detection algorithms that actively correct for changes in a scene at the point of capture. As spotted by Canon Watch, Canon’s patent describes a process where IBIS during automatic exposure bracketing is improved to…
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Qualcomm readies 5G and AI drone platform

August 17, 2021
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! Qualcomm is unveiling its platform that enables aerial drones to tap both 5G and AI technologies. The Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G platform will help accelerate…
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Supply-chain checks lend confidence in September iPhone 13 launch; 1TB storage tier

August 17, 2021
Reports that we’ll see a September iPhone 13 launch are given increased confidence by supply-chain checks on the number of units already assembled in readiness, says an analyst. All four models are expected to have September availability. Additionally, there are more signs pointing to a 1TB storage tier… Wedbush issued the investor’s note. Our recent Asia supply chain checks for 2H put…
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