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Gboard rolling out ‘enhanced voice typing’ with new Google Assistant on Pixel 5, 4/4a [Updated]

December 16, 2020
After we first spotted in August, Gboard is now rolling out an “enhanced voice typing” experience that features the new Google Assistant found on the latest Pixel phones. Update 12/15: “Enhanced voice typing” is back for most Pixel owners after the brief — and quickly pulled — rollout last month. You’ll be greeted with a “New! Save time typing” or “Tap the mic to chat hands…
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Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x sample gallery updated

December 16, 2020
The Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is one impressive piece of glass and a potentially powerful (though pricey) addition to the kit of any Micro Four Thirds system shooter. Sharp, stable and weather-sealed, it’s also reasonably compact and lightweight, given the massive…
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Gboard rolling out ‘enhanced voice typing’ with new Google Assistant on Pixel 5, 4/4a

December 16, 2020
After we first spotted in August, Gboard is now rolling out an “enhanced voice typing” experience that features the new Google Assistant found on the latest Pixel phones. Update 12/15: “Enhanced voice typing” is back for most Pixel owners after the brief — and quickly pulled — rollout last month. You’ll be greeted with a “New! Save time typing” or “Tap the mic to chat hands…
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Tesla launches new solar panel system size options

December 16, 2020
Tesla has launched new size options for its rooftop solar panel system, doubling the number of options for homeowners looking to go solar. Over the last year, Tesla has made some massive changes to its solar panel price structure and overall offering after introducing a new…
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Nikon Z6 II review

December 16, 2020
Introduction Product shots: Dan Bracaglia The Nikon Z6 II is an updated version of the company’s 24MP multimedia full-frame mirrorless camera. It gains more processing power to add improved autofocus and a few other tweaks to an already well-rounded…
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Elinchrom releases new iOS app for controlling a large collection of its strobes

December 16, 2020
Elinchrom has released a new app for iPhone and iPad devices that allows you to control compatible Elinchrom lighting equipment from your mobile device when paired using the Elinchrom Bridge. The Elinchrom app makes it possible to independently control strobes while also giving an overview of the lighting setup from the dashboard so you know the settings of each unit at a glance. There’s…
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LG’s CX is turning into the official TV of next-gen gaming

December 16, 2020
If you’ve hopped into the market for next-gen gaming hardware, you’ve likely also heard about the LG CX. The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Radeon RX 6000s, and Nvidia RTX 3000s all support HDMI 2.1. This is the newer connection standard that includes bandwidth for…
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Unity has acquired RestAR to enable AI-based 3D capture

December 16, 2020
Game engine maker Unity has acquired RestAR, a Tel Aviv-based computer vision and deep learning company that enables fashion brands, online retailers, and marketers to scan and render physical consumer products in high-quality 3D, using only a mobile device. This acquisition…
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Razer's Blade 15 gaming laptop is $450 off at Amazon

December 16, 2020
If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop to get you through a particularly rough winter, you might be in luck. Amazon is selling a well-equipped version of the Razer Blade 15 Base laptop for $1,350, or a steep $450 off the usual price. That money nets you a six-core, 10th-generation Core i7 chip, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, a 1080p 144Hz display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s $50…
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