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Google One for Android loses quick settings toggle to enable VPN

December 9, 2020
Earlier this year, Google One introduced a VPN for Android users on the 2TB+ subscription plan. At launch, it could be enabled from quick settings, but the latest Google One app update has oddly removed the VPN tile. The VPN launched with version 1.78/9 of the Google One client. An update (1.80) that widely rolled out yesterday removes the “VPN by Google One” tile from quick settings. As…
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Benchmarking Performance: Lightroom on M1 vs Rosetta 2 vs Intel

December 8, 2020
Today Adobe publicly announced native support for Apple Silicon, which means you won’t have to emulate with Rosetta 2 to edit photos if you have a new M1-equipped Mac. But is there a noticeable improvement over emulation, or even over Intel-based machines? After testing, we have some answers. The below test was run by DL Cade, former Editor of PetaPixel and current product testing specialist.
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Sony Updates SDK for E-Commerce Focus, Multi-Camera and MacOS Support

December 8, 2020
Announced today, Sony has released an update to the Sony Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows for custom imaging solutions with the company’s cameras. The update is designed to allow for automated photography for businesses and researchers to automate and standardize image capture. Sony says that the update to the SDK is particularly helpful to large e-commerce businesses that need to…
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Thoughts on the Nikon Z6 II for Wildlife Photography

December 8, 2020
I’ve had the Nikon Z6 II in my possession for the past three weeks and have been able to put the camera to use photographing birds, and I’d like to share my thoughts on the experience. Let me start by saying I am fully aware that three weeks isn’t necessarily long…
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Google Cloud expands edge computing to help companies leverage AI and 5G

December 8, 2020
Google Cloud is increasing its bet on edge computing by partnering with 200 application developers whose services will now be available from datacenters closer to business customers. By expanding edge computing, Google is hoping to entice even more enterprises to turn to the cloud for their computing needs. The move is timed to take advantage of the rollout of 5G networks, which promise far…
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