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Comparing the Sony a7R Camera Line’s Different Shutter Sounds

January 21, 2021
The unique click of one camera’s shutter can be fun to compare against one another. In a series of short videos posted by Map Camera, you can listen to the slightly different sounds of the shutters from Sony’s a7R line. PetaPixel has featured numerous videos highlighting the different sounds shutters can make, like this one that compares a variety of DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, to one that…
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Another report of smaller notch in this year’s iPhones; sensor-shift OIS, too

January 21, 2021
A new report today echoes earlier ones that this year’s iPhones – possibly named the iPhone 12S – will have a smaller notch. We’re expecting the design of this year’s models to be very similar to the iPhone 12, but a MacOtakara report earlier in the month suggested that Apple would manage to shrink the screen notch … The company has also changed the position of the top receiver to…
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Firefox for Android makes it even easier to add new browser extensions

January 21, 2021
Although Chrome dominates the mobile browser space on Android, Mozilla’s Firefox is a decent alternative with added — but limited — support for third-party extensions that make it a potential candidate for your browsing needs. Adding new extensions has been a bit of a pain though for a while, so Mozilla has now decided to streamline the process and make it even easier to add or find…
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Sony Xperia 10 III renders hint at a familiar design

January 21, 2021
Sony may still be struggling to maintain a foothold in the smartphone space, but that isn’t stopping the release of new devices. Renders of the upcoming Sony Xperia 10 III have been shared online showcasing a familiar design and hinting at some internal…
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OnePlus and Oppo merge hardware R&D teams

January 21, 2021
According to a brand-new report, OnePlus and Oppo have merged their respective hardware R&D departments, with Oppo taking charge of the entire recruitment process. For those unaware, OnePlus and Oppo all fall under the jurisdiction of BBK Electronics — along with…
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Electric bicycles projected to outsell cars in Europe, and it’s sooner than you’d think

January 21, 2021
Electric bicycles already make up the largest growth sector in the bicycle market (and in some places, the only growth sector in the bicycle market). Now new figures indicate that the rapid growth in e-bikes could see them eventually outsell cars in Europe. Electric bicycles have already been rising in popularity for years. But the COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated their spread as…
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