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Google Pixel 6 applies HDR to each frame of video, apparently gives an edge over the iPhone

August 3, 2021
While Google’s Pixel phones have been famous for their killer cameras, video has always been a sore point for the lineup. Today, Google has confirmed that its new “Tensor” chip will make some big improvements to video on Pixel 6. Google shot a demo video on the Pixel 6 to compare it to the Pixel 5 and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The video was a simple pan on the beach, showing the sun setting.
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Google Pixel 6 specs: ‘Tensor’ chip, 120Hz display, 4x zoom, under-display fingerprint

August 3, 2021
Seemingly to outdo itself from two years ago, Google today announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in an early teaser well ahead of the formal launch later this year. While Google is keeping some specifics close to its chest, we’re getting a pretty good idea of what the Pixel 6 specs will bring to the table. Google Tensor chip To kick things off, let’s talk about the biggest thing these phones…
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IAI and Hensoldt team up for German ballistic missile defense radar

August 3, 2021
JERUSALEM — Germany’s Hensoldt has won a contract to supply new radars to the country’s military, according to a July 26 statement from the sensor specialist, with Israel Aerospace Industries also contributing toward the ultimate goal of modernizing Germany’s ballistic missile defense capabilities. The €200 million (U.S. $236 million) contract comes in the wake of a June deal with IAI…
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Google’s redesigned emoji rolling out to Chat for Android

August 3, 2021
Last month, Google announced a revamp of all its emoji — nearly 1,000 characters — coming to Android 12 this fall and Chrome OS 92. These new emoji designs are also set to arrive in Google Chat over the coming weeks. Google set out to make its emoji more “globally…
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Gallery: Photos of Sony’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics service center — a1 bodies, GM glass and more

August 3, 2021
1 2 3 4 5 6 Sony’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics service center We’ve already had an inside look at Canon and Nikon’s service centers inside the Main Press Centre the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but they’re not alone. Sony also has a service center, which repairs and loans out equipment to photographers capturing the Olympics. Thanks to Canadien photographer Dave Holland, who managed to…
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