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Google’s ARCore reaches 1 billion install milestone

December 16, 2020
Augmented reality has become a big proponent of many of Google’s efforts throughout late 2019 and most of 2020, thanks to apps and even Search integrating the 3D experiences. This has clearly been a success as the ARCore, or Google Play Services for the AR “app,” has now reached the 1 billion install milestone on Google’s mobile platform. As spotted by the team over at Android Police…
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Tesla announces new CCS charging adapter but North America launch still unclear

December 16, 2020
Tesla has announced a new CCS charging adapter that this time can work with its proprietary connector. However, the availability in North America is still unclear. With the launch of the Model 3 and its Supercharger V3 in Europe, Tesla switched its main charging standard to CCS. The automaker ended up launching a CCS adapter for Model S and Model X owners to be able to use the growing CCS…
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The F-35′s interoperability tech strengthens US alliances

December 16, 2020
The U.S. State Department recently gave the green light to Finland and Switzerland to purchase the F-35 aircraft. It’s not a fait accompli — the F-35 still needs to win each country’s competitions — but it’s telling that two friendly, but non-NATO, European…
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Sryp Unveils the Genie Micro, a $160 Smart Controller for Your Camera

December 16, 2020
Syrp, most well-known for its innovative timelapse and motion control devices, has launched the Genie Micro, an all-in-one smart remote for mirrorless and DSLR cameras. The Genie Micro is Syrp’s take on a smart controller that connects and controls your camera. It rests on the hot shoe, connects via USB, and from there the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed can be controlled wirelessly (via…
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New Official Canon Drinkware Looks like EF and RF Lenses

December 16, 2020
Canon Japan’s “Official Fan Goods” online store includes mugs and tumblers that are modeled after Canon’s EF and RF lenses that would make a great gift for any Canon shooter. Added within the last day, Canon has listed a lens mug, lens tumbler, a mini cup set, and…
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Oppo A15s leaked renders show color options, waterdrop notch

December 16, 2020
Oppo’s A15 was released in October, and now the company is busy preparing the A15s for launch in India. We already know that it will be priced at INR 11,490, and some of its specs. Now though some official-looking press renders have been outed, showing us the front of…
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G appears in first official press image

December 16, 2020
We are about a month away from the unveiling of the Galaxy S21 lineup, but we’ve already seen leaked renders of the S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G which revealed their design. Now we are looking at the first official press render of the Galaxy S21 5G shared by Evan Blass, which doesn’t reveal anything new, but once again confirms that the smartphone will pack a punch hole…
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