In July, Canon announced a pair of super-telephoto fixed-aperture lenses for its RF lens mount. The new RF 600mm F11 IS STM and RF 800mm F11 IS STM lenses are distinct among Canon’s modern offerings but are reminiscent in design and philosophy to some of Canon’s R lenses from 1960.
Six decades ago, Canon released the R300mm F4, R400mm F5.6, R600mm F5.6, R800mm F8 and R1000mm F11…
Zeiss’ ZX1 Android-Powered Camera Costs $6,000
October 5, 2020
Announced nearly two years ago, Zeiss’ compact Android-powered fixed-lens camera finally has a price: $6,000. While this is likely more than most thought Zeiss would ask for the camera, Zeiss seems to be banking on the value of an all-in-one experience.
Because the ZX1…
Electronic Arts announced Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered today, an updated version of the 2010 racing game. The remaster comes out November 6 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Switch version follows on November 13.
Hot Pursuit was developer Criterion’s follow…
Cosina has announced (translated) the release of its new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II VM lens, an updated version of its predecessor, which was released back in June 2013.
The second-generation lens features an entirely redesigned optics system and a more compact body to match. It’s constructed of eight elements in seven groups, has an aperture range of F1.5-F16, uses…
Watch this 1.2 Megawatt electric motorcycle break the world record in 6-second drag race
October 5, 2020
When Danish racing team True Cousins got started with electric motorcycle racing, their first attempt was rather modest. But twelve years after fielding their first custom 12 kW electric motorcycle, the team returned to set a new world record with a new bike featuring 100x…
Magisk v21 and Magisk Manager 8.0 launch with support for Android 11, UI refresh, plus more
October 5, 2020
For Android tinkerers and those still entrenched in the “true” customizability of ROMs, there are few root solutions that match Magisk and Magisk Manager. To coincide with the wider rollout of Android 11, Developer topjohnwu has now released Magisk v21 and Magisk Manager…
Tesla Model 3 crushes Dodge Charger in 1-year review of cost of operation as police car
October 5, 2020
Tesla Model 3 is crushing Dodge Charger as a police car when it comes to the cost of ownership as the Bargersville Police Chief who pushed to electrify his fleet shares a 1-year review of the cost of operation.
Last year, we reported on the Bargersville, Indiana, police department updating their fleet with Tesla Model 3 vehicles.
Bargersville Police Chief Todd Bertram commented at the…
Despite being announced way back in September 2018, the Android-powered Zeiss ZX1 camera looks as though it is now available for pre-order with an eye-watering $6,000 price tag.
While smartphone cameras may be taking leaps each and every year, until there is a quantum leap…
California announced a ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles from 2035 on September 23. Two days later, New York state senator Pete Harckham from the Hudson Valley introduced a bill that would also require all of New York State’s sales of new cars and trucks to be…
Google is set to create a new Android security team to help ensure that apps on the Play Store that handle sensitive data do not have bugs or security flaws.
A job posting spotted by ZDNet has revealed the Mountain View firm’s plans to help ensure that COVID-19 tracing, election-related, and other apps handling sensitive data are secure and safe. This new Android security team will effectively…
