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First Chromecast with Google TV update of 2021 should reduce ‘corrupt data’ error and more

February 9, 2021
On Friday, the Chromecast with Google TV received its first update of the new year, and it packs a handful of big changes. We know what’s fixed because Google is now releasing a changelog with software releases. Google says the new Chromecast has improved 4K support for TVs and audio/video receivers, while there are Dolby Audio improvements for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus passthrough…
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Google shuts down Daydream Play Store, VR app discovery

February 9, 2021
Back in October, Google officially dropped support for its virtual reality platform with Android 11. Daydream is no longer receiving updates, and now can no longer access the Google Play Store or other VR discovery features.  Over the weekend, Daydream users on Reddit…
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Here’s how to bypass verification when sideloading Google Camera or Recorder

February 9, 2021
Ahead of the launch of the Pixel 5, the Google Camera and Google Recorder apps, among others, became unable to be sideloaded due to verification errors. Thankfully, a solution — if, perhaps, a temporary one — has been discovered. What’s happening When the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G launched late last year, Google also began rolling out updates to their Camera app, bringing it to version 8.0…
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Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD field review

February 9, 2021
Introduction The Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a very compact general-purpose lens for Sony’s APS-C, E-mount mirrorless cameras. Think of it as roughly equivalent to a 24-105mm F4 lens on a full-frame camera, but scaled down to match the APS-C sensor…
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Fujifilm X-E4 pre-production gallery updated with more samples

February 9, 2021
We’ve been shooting around more with our pre-production Fujifilm X-E4 and though its image quality is a known-quantity, we’re now getting a much better sense of of how it handles. In many ways, it feels like an interchangeable lens version of the X100V, especially in terms of size and shape. That said, the X-E4 is not as robustly built and offers fewer control points and a lower-res…
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EGEB: Amazon will reach 100% clean energy by 2025 with Shell’s help

February 9, 2021
Shell Energy Europe BV will supply Amazon with green energy from an offshore wind farm. Increasing US building retrofits with energy-efficient US-made products would create 170,000 jobs. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.
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