Opening a PDF uploaded to Google Drive provides a basic preview. You’ve long been able to edit PDF files by selecting the “Open with Google Docs” option, and the import experience is now offering improved support.
Google cites a “range of updates that will make PDFs converted into Google Docs better.” There are three areas of improvement:
Image imports, including the image itself and…
These are the best Android smartphones [Late 2020]
December 1, 2020
As the end of the year approaches, new phones are on the minds of many between holiday discounts and buying gifts for family members. If you’re looking for the best Android smartphones available today, here are our top picks.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung is the most…
BAE Systems gets $3.2 billion deal so British forces can reload
December 1, 2020
LONDON – Munitions worth $3.2 billion (£2.4 billion) are to be supplied to the British military by BAE Systems over 15 years in a single-source deal announced by the Ministry of Defence Nov 30.
The program, known as Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS), will…
Maserati is ‘electrifying’ its entire lineup, but expect hybrids
December 1, 2020
Maserati says that it plans to “electrify” its entire lineup within the next five years, but it is using the safe “electrify” word, and we should expect many hybrids.
The Italian luxury automaker is part of the Fiat-Chrysler organization, which has notoriously been slow to move to electrification, and it also suffered from FCA’s slow start with electric vehicles.
That’s despite the…
Earlier this month, Olympus announced its latest Pro lens: the 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro. With its high price and wavering public sentiment around Olympus’ future, it was easy to question if the lens would be popular. However, Olympus looks to have oversold its…
Canon Confirms August Ransomware Attack: Troves of Employees’ Personal Information Were Stolen
November 30, 2020
Canon has published a notice that confirms a ransomware attack on its servers that took place between July 20 and August 6, 2020. The company notes that the attack targeted a server containing a significant amount of its employees’ personal information.
Initial reports…
Under its new owner OPC Optics, the Meyer Optik Görlitz brand today announced the rebirth of another “legendary lens”, the Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II. Following launches of lenses in the Trioplan and Lydith lines, this new lens marks the start of the new Primoplan series.
Vintage pre-owned Primoplan 75 lenses can be found on eBay for thousands of dollars.
“Primoplan 75 has always been one of…
Yongnuo Patents Unusual Smartphone and Camera System Combo
November 30, 2020
Yongnuo has already released a mirrorless camera system designed to be used in tandem with a smartphone, but the company seems to be interested in iterating on that design further. According to a new patent, the latest design looks more seamless and…
Sony Overtakes Canon in October Camera Sales Numbers Out of Japan
November 30, 2020
October sales ranking from the six leading dealers in Japan has been released by Phileweb showing the Sony a7S III outsold both the Canon EOS R5 and R6 last month, but Canon still beat out Nikon in the DSLR category.
The Sony a7S III sold better in Japan than either Canon…
Samsung's Galaxy S20+ hits an all-time low of $899 for Cyber Monday
November 30, 2020
If you weren’t ready to pull the trigger on either the Samsung Galaxy S20 or Galaxy S20+ when Amazon discounted them to $950 and $800 two weeks ago, an extra $50 might do the trick. For Cyber Monday, the retailer has made the two phones even more affordable, pricing the base 128GB models at $899 and $749, respectively. Both of those prices represent all-time lows for Samsung’s early 2020…
