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New Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lets you adjust bokeh on-the-fly

Canon’s new RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens is the company’s first RF-mount lens designed for close-up photography. Its minimum focus distance is 26cm (10″), giving a maximum magnification of 1.4X. The lens’ image stabilization system switches to a ‘hybrid’ mode when focus distances are short, which activates shift (horizontal and vertical translation)…
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Video conferencing company Touchcast uses AI to add context to conversations

Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Video conferencing is increasingly becoming a commodity as technology giants like Microsoft and Google incorporate the feature into their free services. Touchcast is staying a step ahead of the giants by innovating on AI-powered services for premium users. Special effects are important, but the key differentiator…
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MobileNews

Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, public release expected soon

Update: iOS 14.5 beta 8 is also now rolling out to public beta testers. Apple has released iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, coming one week after the release of beta 7. iOS 14.5 packs a variety of new features, including the ability to unlock your iPhone using Apple Watch and new Siri voices.  This comes after Apple officially announced its April 20 event, where we expect Apple to formally…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

EGEB: The Navajo Nation finalizes leases for two more solar farms

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The Navajo Nation will build two more solar farms that will create jobs, revenue, and electricity. Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan includes funds for capping oil wells, but who should pay? UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price…
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