Google Assistant is a powerful tool, but it’s only ever been available on the wrist via the company’s own Wear OS. Now, Google Assistant has arrived on Fitbit, and somewhat annoyingly, it works incredibly well.
Assistant on Fitbit arrives as the second voice assistant option on the fitness-focused wearables following Alexa’s debut on the Versa 2. Through a new app on the watch or the…
Tesla launches new microsite to boost hiring for its battery cell division: Tera is the new Giga
November 26, 2020
Tesla has launched a new microsite to boost its hiring for its fledging battery cell division, which is growing both in the US and in Germany, where the automaker is building its first full-scale factory.
It comes with a new tagline: “Tera is the new Giga.”
When Tesla…
Fujifilm Introduces GFX 100 IR for 100MP infrared imaging
November 26, 2020
Image shows standard Fujifilm GFX100
Fujifilm has announced a special version of its 100MP GFX 100, for infrared imaging. Photography is possible at up to 400MP, courtesy of a new ‘Pixel Shift Combiner‘ feature The new camera will be available for special…
Best cameras for videographers
November 26, 2020
There are a lot of photo/video cameras that have found a role as B-cameras on professional productions or A-camera for amateur and independent productions. These cameras provide a variety of tools to support filmmakers and output high quality footage at high bitrates.
Our pick: Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
The S1H’s stills-camera looks disguise one of the most video-centric stills/video cameras…
Panasonic has published a firmware update for all four Panasonic S full-frame cameras. The S1, S1R, and S1H all see improvements to autofocus to match that of the S5, while the S5 sees a major video upgrade along with better autofocus performance.
Panasonic is known for…
These Photos Document an Incredible 28-Hour, 62-Mile Open-Water Swim
November 25, 2020
On June 26, 2020, former Malta Olympian Neil Agius completed a 100 kilometer (~62-mile) open-water swim between Sicily and Malta in record-setting time. Photographer Kurt Arrigo accompanied Agius and documented the incredible feat.
Agius competed in the 2004 Olympics in…
Sigma has announced that it will present a new lens in the DN series for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras on December 1, 2020. The lens is rumored to be a compact wide-angle for Sony E and Leica L-mount cameras.
Sigma provided multiple ways to watch the live stream, which will be hosted by the company’s President Kazuto Yamaki:
Sigma’s Youtube channel “SIGMA Station”
Sigma’s…
Nifty Accessory Turns the Apple Watch into a Selfie Screen for Your iPhone’s Rear Cameras
November 25, 2020
If you want to use the higher-quality rear cameras on an iPhone for selfies or vlogging, you lose the ability to preview the image. But with this nifty little clip, the Apple watch can be transformed into a solution to that problem.
While the front-facing camera on the…
New AI Software Automates ‘Ghost Mannequin’ Images, Promises to Streamline Clothing Photography
November 25, 2020
Software company autoRetouch has debuted a new software feature that promises to reduce hours of post-production time down to seconds. Automating what is called a “ghost mannequin” photo, the software quickly creates composite images for use in e-commerce.
A Ghost…
Samsung Galaxy Note20 series One UI 3.0 stable release nears as beta program closed
November 25, 2020
The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra that was announced last month ended today in South Korea, which suggests the release of One UI 3.0’s stable version is very close.
However, Note20 series users in other countries might still receive beta updates as the program is not officially closed outside South Korea.
The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20…
