MobileNews

Magisk v22.0 adds support for Galaxy S21 series, app hiding improvements, plus more

February 24, 2021
For those still happy to root and tinker on their Android devices, Magisk is an essential. The latest Magisk v22.0 build is now available, and it adds support for the recently released Galaxy S21 series alongside a few extra tweaks. Previous updates to the tool have added Android 11 support, with beta releases also adding support for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. The Magisk v22.0 update is now…
Read more
MobileNews

Huawei wearables will soon support third-party apps

February 24, 2021
While Huawei smartphones have been a hard sell across the globe due to hard US sanctions limiting Google Mobile Services access, the Chinese firm’s wearables division had grown substantially. One major criticism of Huawei’s LiteOS-powered wearables has been the lack of…
DefenseNews

The Lockheed-Aerojet deal hampers hypersonics

February 24, 2021
Recently, Lockheed Martin announced its intent to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne to create a vertically integrated company that would, in effect, corner the hypersonic propulsion market. For Lockheed. this may be a good idea. However, in defending America, other factors must be considered. It would be wise for the Department of Defense and the Federal Trade Commission, which must approve the…
Read more
NewsPhotography

Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN sample gallery

February 24, 2021
The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN is a compact standard zoom for full-frame L- and E-mount bodies, designed from he beginning for mirrorless digital imaging. Potentially a highly attractive ‘step-up’ lens for mirrorless shooters, Sigma promises that image quality from…
AI & RoboticsNews

Enterprises customize Clinc’s conversational AI to connect with their customers

February 24, 2021
Conversational AI platform company Clinc has experienced significant product pivots since it was founded by a group of University of Michigan computer scientists in 2015. It has also undergone leadership changes and investigations into its former CEO’s alleged pattern of sexual harassment. Now the company is carving out a niche within the financial services market, where its customizable…
Read more
NewsPhotography

Why You Should Use a 100-400mm Lens for Landscape Photos

February 24, 2021
Photographer Michael Shainblum is known for some truly impressive landscape images and in previous videos has strongly advocated for the use of telephoto lenses. In this 10-minute video, he shows how he captured two days worth of images with mainly a Sigma 100-400mm. Before…
DefenseNews

US Soldier Loses Appeal to Have $1,500 Drone Returned After Taking Photos of 2019 Oktoberfest

February 24, 2021
An aerial view of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. (Stars and Stripes) GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — A U.S. soldier who was fined 500 euros and had his electronics confiscated after shooting aerial pictures of the 2019 Oktoberfest in Munich has lost his appeal to have his drone returned to him, court officials said Monday. The service member, whom German media reports and the Army have…
Read more