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Samsung Unveils New 50MP Sensor with Next-Gen Dual Pixel Autofocus

February 23, 2021
Samsung has announced the next generation of its 50-megapixel sensor called ISOCELL GN2. It follows last year’s GN1 and promises significant autofocus improvements thanks to a new phase-detection advancement the company calls “Dual Pixel Pro.” Dual Pixel is a technology most commonly associated with Canon cameras and splits a pixel to allow it to sense a phase change on a per-pixel basis…
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Anker beats Apple to market, new iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible battery pack now available

February 23, 2021
The popular accessory maker Anker has officially released a new MagSafe-compatible wireless power bank for iPhone 12 users. This comes as rumors suggest Apple is developing its own similar accessory, but that it has faced some roadblocks in development. The Anker accessory was first teased at CES last month and is now available to order. The new Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank…
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Spotify Free accounts can no longer cast audio to Google Assistant speakers, Smart Displays

February 23, 2021
One of the biggest bonuses with the Spotify mobile app has always been the ability to cast audio from a “free” account to your Google Assistant-powered speakers and Smart Displays. A recent, quietly made change means that this privilege is now only reserved for Premium account holders. It’s not clear when this change was made, but now if you try to launch a podcast or playlist, then…
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Google Store gains refurbished options for Nest Learning Thermostat, Wifi, and Hello

February 23, 2021
For some time now, the US Google Store has offered an affordable refurbished option for a few select products, including the Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Protect. Today, the Google Store has gained three more refurbished options in the US, the Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Wifi, and Nest Hello. First up, the third- generation Nest Learning Thermostat is available for $159 refurbished on the Google…
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