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This Classic Lens Was Used For Army of the Dead’s Bokeh-Rich Shots

Filmmaker Zack Snyder reveals that the combination of an old lens mixed with his modern equipment allowed him to create the “dreamlike” and shallow depth of field sequences for his latest film, Army of the Dead. Snyder is known for the often polarizing visual style and flair in his movies. It is one of the reasons that many people are drawn to his features which are recognizable by unusual…
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iOS app rating flaw lets apps refuse to open without 5-star review

An iOS app rating flaw lets developers create apps that cannot be opened until the user gives it a five-star review. It’s the latest discovery by FlickType developer Kosta Eleftheriou, whose Twitter bio now describes him as “Professional AppStore critic.” Eleftheriou has indeed made a name for himself identifying high-profile scam apps that made it through app review, some of which have made…
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Google Career Certificates launch in UK with DWP backing

Google and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK have launched a new Career Certificates initiative to help citizens grow their digital skills. This partnership and Career Certificate program was announced in a dedicated Google blog post with some…
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Samsung May 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more. As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung has started its rollout to selected smartphones. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on…
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Android privacy changes are coming — are you ready?

Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. A few weeks ago, Apple made the change that app developers, advertisers, and Facebook have long fretted about: They moved access to the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) and the ability to “track”…
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Macro Photos of Freezer Ice Accumulations Reveal Beautiful Shapes

After a series of experiments, an art director has created a macro photo series of ice crystals after he happened to notice the interesting way they formed on the inside of his freezer. Montreal-based Christopher Dormoy has previously shared his ice-based photography and video work with PetaPixel. In 2020, during the pandemic, Dormoy created “Black Ice,” a visually soothing timelapse that…
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