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Review: I tried the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, but I won’t be buying it

Samsung is the current leader when it comes to foldables, and after spending a few months with the Galaxy Z Fold 2, I was eager to get my hands on the company’s other option, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. After the company opened up a 100-day trial, I figured it was worth a shot, but here’s why I won’t be buying the Galaxy Z Flip. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a one-trick pony Foldables have the ability…
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$10 Flea Market Leica Lens Sells for $50,000 in Under 24 Hours

A rare, collapsible version of the Meyer Primoplan 5cm f/1.9 LTM Leica M39 mm RF — valued at $50,000 — was listed for less than a day before the seller received a private offer to purchase it. Just a few months before, it was scooped up at a flea market for just $10. While the sale is pending, it shows just how hot the market is for rare, vintage Leica collectibles. Jean-Louis Beek who runs…
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Critical Vulnerability Affects Bluetooth-Enabled Cameras

A newly discovered vulnerability in the 4.x Bluetooth wireless standard has been shown to affect cameras that implement full remote control functionality. Demonstrated as viable in proof-of-concept laboratory testing, researchers believe that the exploit has the potential to…
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Snap It Bundles Disposable Cameras into a Subscription Model

Disposable cameras are all the rage, and the relatively new Snap It wants to make it easier to always have one on hand by mixing the retro-tech with the very modern subscription service business strategy. Snap It is blending a couple of different strategies that other companies have dabbled in recently. Like with Dispo, the idea is to try and “live in the moment” while still enjoying…
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WildArt Photographer of the Year Unveils Winners of its ‘Wet’ Competition

WildArt Photographer of the Year, a new international wildlife competition, has announced the winners of its first contest that is themed “wet.” It is the first of 10 competitions the organization is launching in 2021. The organization touts itself as a “competition designed by wildlife photographers, for wildlife photographers and judged solely by wildlife photographers.” WildArt says…
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