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Sigma CEO confirms RF/Z mount lenses are a 'possibility,' estimates camera industry will stabilize this year and more

January 13, 2021
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, pictured at the CP+ 2019 show in Yokohama, Japan. Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki recently penned an article in the ICAN Management Review that confirms the Japanese company is looking at the ‘possibility’ of bringing Sigma lenses to Canon RF and Nikon Z mount camera systems. In addition to the possibility of new lenses, he also notes Sigma estimates the overall decline of…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Google trained a trillion-parameter AI language model

January 13, 2021
Parameters are the key to machine learning algorithms. They’re the part of the model that’s learned from historical training data. Generally speaking, in the language domain, the correlation between the number of parameters and sophistication has held up remarkably well.
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How to create dynamic wallpaper on iOS 14.3 and disable Shortcuts banner notifications [Video]

January 13, 2021
As we noted in our previous hands-on looks at iOS 14.3, Apple has brought back the Set Wallpaper action to the Shortcuts app. With this handy action, users are able to create dynamic wallpaper that can be triggered using automations, such as when connecting an iPhone to power, or at certain times of the day. In addition, this tutorial shows you how to (temporarily) disable the annoying Shortcuts…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

GM teases Chevy Bolt EUV, confirms full unveiling next month

January 13, 2021
GM is again teasing the Chevy Bolt EUV ahead of the full unveiling, which the automaker has now confirmed is coming next month. Chevy Bolt EUV Last year, GM had an “EV Day” during which we learned a lot more about their plans, including that it would finally launch a Bolt EV-based crossover called the Bolt EUV and a refresh of the Bolt EV. Both vehicles are set to enter production in…
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EGEB: Hawaii’s Kauai to pass 80% green energy with solar and hydro

January 13, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Hawaii’s Kauai island has agreed on a large-scale solar PV system with pumped hydro energy storage. The UK’s electricity system sees the best year on record for green energy in 2020. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so…
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