Google is making a text box/compose field tweak to the Chat mobile and web apps that sees the Workspace communication service look more like the consumer Messages client for SMS/RCS.
For the longest time, the Chat text box was a simple field with a row of buttons underneath to access various tools. Those Workspace integrations are now hidden by default with a pill-shaped field that’s flanked…
How to save Pixel’s Motion Photos as a GIF in Google Photos
December 11, 2021
Motion Photos are incredibly useful to have. They provide extra shots just in case the first wasn’t right, and they can make great GIFs. Here’s how to export a Motion Photo in Google Photos as a GIF from your Google Pixel.
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What are Motion…
OnePlus pulls Android 12 update after ColorOS transition leaves it riddled w/ issues
December 11, 2021
Android 12 has only been available for the OnePlus 9 series for mere days, but the overwhelming response from users has resulted in OnePlus pulling the plug on its Android 12 update due to various issues plaguing the ColorOS-merger.
OxygenOS 12 is essentially a skin on top…
Google confirms ‘limited’ Android bug that prevents emergency calling with Microsoft Teams installed [U: App update]
December 11, 2021
Last week, a user reported that their Pixel 3 was not able to dial 911 (emergency services in the US). Google has confirmed that there is an emergency calling bug with Android under a “limited set of circumstances” and that there is a fix.
Update 12/10: Version 1416/1.0.0.2021194504 of Microsoft Team with the app-based fix is widely rolling out via the Play Store this afternoon. After…
Cosina announces its fastest full-frame lens, the Nokton 50mm F1 VM
December 11, 2021
Cosina has announced it will be releasing its new Nokton 50mm F1 VM mount lens in January 2022. This lens will be the fastest full-frame interchangeable Voigtländer lens Cosina has ever produced.
The lens is constructed of nine elements in seven groups, including a ground…
Cosina Unveils Super-Fast Nokton 50mm f/1 Lens for VM-Mount
December 10, 2021
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for VM-mount, which is the fastest lens it has ever produced for full-frame.
The 50mm f/1 lens is constructed of nine elements in seven groups and features a “grinding aspherical surface”…
This Woman’s Entire Business is Based on Close-Up Photos of Eyes
December 10, 2021
A photographer in Florida has fulfilled her dream and has launched a photo studio with one specific purpose: to capture macro shots of customers’ eyes.
Gia Roche started her photography career through portrait and event work, eventually diving into weddings and engagements, but never taking the plunge to pursue it full-time. Following her divorce, Roche got pushed further away from her…
The Best Architectural Photos of 2021
December 10, 2021
The Architectural Photography Awards (APA) has announced the 2021 winners of its annual competition that appreciates the art of photographing architecture and welcomes both professionals and amateurs alike.
APA has celebrated architectural photography since its…
The limitations of scaling up AI language models
December 10, 2021
Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other C-level and senior execs on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit this January 12, 2022. Learn more
Large language models like OpenAI’s GPT-3 show an aptitude for generating humanlike text and code, automatically writing…
The latest Google Home version 2.47.10 is now rolling out D-Pad controls for even more precise management of your Android TV or Chromecast with Google TV devices.
It was not until the previous v2.46 update that we saw the long-awaited built-in remote make its debut. Prior to this, a digital remote was only available via the Google TV app. Moving into the Google Home app made much more sense, as…
