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Google may require AV1 codec support on all new Android TV devices starting March 31st

January 17, 2021
Google’s Android TV platform powers set-top boxes, dongles, projectors, and even TVs themselves. As the shift to Google TV has been ongoing, Google is laying down a new requirement for all new Android TV devices — they must support the AV1 streaming codec. If that sounds familiar, it’s probably because rumors of this news have been swirling for several months at this point.
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5 Signs Your Landscape Photos Are Way Too Busy

January 16, 2021
Figuring out the line between “good” and “too much” is one of the big challenges in photography, whether it’s making adjustments in post-processing or figuring out what to include in a composition. In this 14-minute video, photographer Mark Denney shares 5 things…
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Samsung Galaxy M62 gets FCC certified with 7,000 mAh battery

January 16, 2021
A Samsung device bearing model designation SM-M62F/DS and believed to be the Galaxy M62 has bagged FCC certification, revealing a 7,000 mAh battery in the process. Additionally, FCC revealed that SM-M62F/DS will ship with a 25W charger and feature a USB-C port and 3.5mm headphone jack. The documents on the US regulator’s website also include model code SM-E625F/DS, which is rumored to be the…
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This week’s top stories: Google Assistant goes Super Saiyan, Nova Launcher 7 demo, more

January 16, 2021
In this week’s top stories: we help the Google Assistant go Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z easter egg, take an early look at an upcoming revamp of Nova Launcher, catalog the best new features of OnePlus’s OxygenOS 11.0 update, and more. The Google Assistant sparked a good bit of joy and nostalgia this week as folks uncovered that the voice AI gained an easter egg themed after Dragon Ball Z.
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10 Tips and Tricks to Achieve Excellent Winter Photos

January 16, 2021
Winter photography can be difficult and even dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions to protect yourself and your gear. In this post I’ll show you how to take better snow photos and have a more enjoyable time in the cold while doing it. 1. Extra Batteries As many of you probably already know, the cold will have a negative impact on the life and performance of your batteries. Always…
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