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SkyPixel announces 6th annual drone photo and video contest

December 24, 2020
Last year, to commemorate its 5th anniversary online, SkyPixel announced a photography and videography contest aimed at creators capturing aerial imagery. Since launching in 2014, around the same time consumer-grade drones became mainstream, the platform has garnered over 18 million submissions from 140 countries. A few days ago, a follow up competition was announced. For SkyPixel’s 6th…
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Google told its AI research scientists to ‘strike a positive tone’ on sensitive topics

December 23, 2020
(Reuters) — Alphabet’s Google this year moved to tighten control over its scientists’ papers by launching a “sensitive topics” review, and in at least three cases requested that authors refrain from casting its technology in a negative light, according to internal communications and interviews with researchers involved in the work. Google’s new review procedure asks that researchers…
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Oppo to hold a proper event for Reno5 Pro+ 5G on December 24

December 23, 2020
Oppo mentioned the December 24 launch date for the Reno5 Pro+ 5G smartphone two weeks ago, but today we learned there will be a proper announcement with an event. It is scheduled for tomorrow at 15:30 local time in China (that’s 07:30 GMT). Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G key features The Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G has leaked multiple times, and combined with all the teasers the company posted tomorrow’s…
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Samsung announces One UI 3.0 beta program for Galaxy M31

December 23, 2020
Samsung today announced the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy M31, making it the first M series smartphone to get the company’s newest custom Android skin. Those interested in getting a taste of One UI 3.0 can join the beta program from the Samsung Members…
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Xiaomi posts official Geekbench results of Mi 11 series

December 23, 2020
The Xiaomi Mi 11 lineup is right around the corner, with the official launch taking place on Monday, December 28. We already spotted one of the phones being tested on Geekbench but today the company decided to take matters into its own hands and revealed official results…
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Meizu starts recruiting Android 11 beta testers for Meizu 17 series

December 23, 2020
Meizu has started recruiting Android 11 beta testers for its Meizu 17 series in China, which includes the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. The company currently has 3000 slots for each device and is already rolling out the first beta update for the Meizu 17 duo. Those interested can enroll in the beta program by heading to the > menu on their smartphone and fill in the required details. But do note…
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