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TiVo isn’t done with Android TV yet, even though Google copied the Stream 4K’s big selling point [U]

May 13, 2021
About a year ago, the TiVo Stream 4K dongle made its debut, bringing Android TV to all for an affordable price and with a neat piece of software that could recommend and organize content. Sound familiar? Now that Google has built features just like this into its Android TV platform, it sounds like TiVo is planning to turn away. Update 5/13: TiVo has confirmed explicitly that they are not done with…
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Google may be blocked from selling smart speakers, YouTube Music in Germany

May 13, 2021
The tech behind Chromecast, once known as Google Cast, is available in everything from TVs to soundbars and speakers from variety of different brands. As a result of an ongoing lawsuit with Sonos, though, Google may soon need to stop selling smart speakers and other cast devices in Germany. An injunction issued by a German court in late April could spell trouble for Google in the country for a…
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Samsung has updated these phones to Android 11

May 13, 2021
It usually takes Android OEMs a fair bit to get the latest version of the OS on older devices, but Samsung has been getting better and better at this every year. For Android 11, the official update schedule kicked off in early December and continues to expand. Here’s every…
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Tesla Model S Plaid buyers are starting to get some delivery dates for next month

May 13, 2021
Tesla Model S Plaid has seen a few delivery delays, but now buyers are starting to get some delivery dates for next month as the new version of Tesla’s flagship sedan is finally coming. In January, Tesla introduced a refreshed version of the Model S and Model X that brings a new powertrain, new interior, and updated exterior design to Tesla’s two flagship electric vehicles. When launching…
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH sample gallery

May 13, 2021
The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH is a premium standard zoom lens for L-mount, offering a fast maximum aperture, great build quality and, Leica claims, ‘outstanding optical performance’. Designed for use by everyone from wedding photographers to…
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Nikon Has Discontinued Several F-Mount Lenses: Report

May 13, 2021
It appears that Nikon is beginning to discontinue its F-mount lenses. Seven lenses are now appearing as “old product” on Nikon’s official website, which is a term used to describe products that have been officially discontinued. As originally reported by by Asobinet and noted by Nikon Rumors, Nikon has listed a total of seven F-mount lenses as “old product,” six of which are new at the…
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