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Nikon Z7 II initial review

Introduction Product shots: Dan Bracaglia Nikon has just announced the Z7 II, the second iteration of its high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera. As the name implies, this is a refinement rather than a reimagining; so while the updates may not knock your socks off, we really enjoyed the original Z7 and this new model builds on an already successful formula. Jump to: What’s…
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Submarine maker to add jobs amid $39 billion backlog in work

GROTON, Conn. — General Dynamics Electric Boat plans to add 2,200 jobs this year in Connecticut and Rhode Island as it tackles a $39 billion backlog of work, the submarine maker’s top executive said Monday. Kevin Graney, Electric Boat’s president, made the announcement during a video briefing for stakeholders. He said the company is facing the largest backlog of work in its history…
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36 Awe-Inspiring Sun, Moon, and Milky Way Photos of 2020

The popular outdoor photo planning app PhotoPills has picked 36 of the best Sun, Moon, and Milky Way photos captured by photographers in its community over the past year. If you need some photo inspiration and enjoy night sky shots, this is the gallery for you. Photos in…
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Elder care, wireless AI, and the Internet of Medical Things

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series: AI and the future of health care As we age, we gradually agree to medical exams and medications that would have been unthinkable in our youth, until we become senior citizens — the point at which we frequently engage with doctors, and our health becomes a subject of constant concern. We’ve been trained to accept this as the…
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AI in health care creates unique data challenges

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series: AI and the future of health care The health care industry produces an enormous amount of data. An IDC study estimates the volume of health data created annually, which hit over 2,000 exabytes in 2020, will…
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Sigma’s New I-Series Hoodie Design Feels… Uninspired

If you’re a big fan of Sigma’s latest lenses, the company has just announced new ways to show that love. Sigma has added three new t-shirt designs and one new hoodie. While the t-shirts depict optical formulas, the hoodie design seems… uninspired? Sigma’s three new t-shirts feature the optical formulas for the 35mm f/2 DG DN, the 65mm f/2 DG DN, and the 24mm f/3.5 DG DN, all the newest…
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