Tamron has announced that it is developing its first Fujifilm X-mount lens: the all-in-one 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD. The lens will also be available in Sony E-mount.
Tamron’s language says that this is the first Fujifilm X-mount lens, which seems to indicate that the company plans to make additional ones in the coming years.
The forthcoming 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD will…
Elon Musk confirms Tesla plans to open Superchargers to other automakers later this year
July 21, 2021
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla plans to open its Supercharger network to other automakers later this year.
It’s something that has been in the works for a while.
It’s hard to put a number on that value, but there’s no doubt at this point that Tesla’s…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 20, 2021
July 21, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Tesla has dropped the price of their FSD Computer/Hardware 3.0 upgrade to $1,000, from the previous price point of $1,500. This applies to vehicles that still have Hardware 2.0/2.5 computers and want to try the new Tesla FSD subscription service rolled out this weekend.
The move comes after significant criticism from Tesla forums and from us here at Electrek, who pointed out that Tesla is…
One of YouTube Music’s oldest (and best) features is an “Offline Mixtape” that can be quickly played on Android. Over the course of today, the app shortcut has disappeared for users.
The Offline Mixtape is set by Smart Downloads with users able to choose how many…
Tamron announces 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A2 VC VXD for Sony E mount and Fujifilm X mount
July 21, 2021
Tamron has just announced the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A2 VC VXD for APS-C. This superzoom lens will be available for both Sony E mount and (for the first time) Fujifilm X mount, raising the tantalizing possibility of even more third-party X-mount lenses in the…
An on-the-ground look at Blue Origin’s motley crew
July 21, 2021
Today, Wally Funk, 81, and Oliver Daemen, 18, made history as the oldest and youngest people ever to go to space. They hitched a ride with Jeff Bezos and his brother, Mark, aboard the New Shepard, a rocket made by Bezos’ company, Blue Origin.
Blue Origin will eventually sell seats, though Bezos declined to say how much they’d sell for. “We’ll be announcing that later,” Bezos said, when…
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Journey to the Center of Mars With the InSight Lander Team
Scientists will talk about new findings in a question-and-answer session with the news media and public.
Scientists working with NASA’s InSight Mars lander will share…
Samsung has officially announced when it will hold its next Unpacked product event: August 11th at 10AM ET / 7AM PT. It is widely expected to announce the next version of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 — both of which have already leaked quite a bit. Samsung’s…
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Signs of Life on Mars? NASA’s Perseverance Rover Begins the Hunt
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After testing a bristling array of instruments on its robotic arm, NASA’s latest Mars rover gets down to business: probing rocks and dust for evidence of past life.
NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has begun its search for…
