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Google Lens shortcut appearing for some in Pixel Launcher search bar

Google Lens has begun to appear in the Pixel Launcher’s search bar side-by-side with the Google Assistant, in a new test. For the last few years, the Google Search bar on the Pixel Launcher has had a fairly consistent design, offering the ability to quickly search or activate the Google Assistant. This search bar’s “G” has also served as a fun additional surface for artwork and…
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DefenseNews

US State Department clears Australia to buy MQ-9B drones

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Friday approved a $1.6 billion foreign military sale of MQ-9B drones for Australia. The package includes up to 12 MQ-9B aircraft made by General Atomics, as well as Honeywell engines, ground control stations, training…
GamingNews

Spire Animation Studios kicks off Epic Games’ new Unreal Shorts animated film program

Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Spire Animation Studios is one of the first recipients of a new Epic Games grant initiative and fellowship program called Unreal Shorts. It’s for companies that create animated films using Epic’s Unreal Engine, and Spire is one of 45 grant recipients so far. Spire is a new studio created by animation producer…
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Unseen Photos of 9/11 Attacks Found in Old Photo Album

A few years ago, a man named Liam Enea got his hands on a photo album from his late relative. Inside, he was surprised to discover a trove of never-before-seen photos captured during the infamous September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers in 2001. “These…
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Some Canon EOS R5 Users Report IBIS Bug That Causes Blurry Photos

A Canon EOS R5 user has reported a replicable glitch that appears to be caused by using the camera’s in-body image stabilization which results in blurry photographs. Canon Rumors reports on a negative experience one of its readers had with their Canon EOS R5 while shooting in a mode where in-body image stabilization (IBIS) is set to “always on.” The photographer explains that, as per the…
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How To Get Photoshop Extensions and Plugins to Work on M1 Macs

If you’re among the list of creative professionals who recently moved to the new Apple M1 Macs, you might have discovered that the latest version of Photoshop is missing something you’re used to seeing. In any other previous version of Adobe Photoshop under the Windows Menu, you would find your plugins and panels under “Extensions.” However, in the latest version of Photoshop, this menu…
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