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Xbox Series X temperature test: How hot does it get?

October 15, 2020
The Xbox Series X runs so hot that you risk combusting into flame if you get within a few feet of it. Or, at least, that is what people who have never used the system would have you believe. But what is the reality? The short answer is that it runs cool compared to other devices. And I tested that to give you an understanding of the advancements of the next-generation consoles. Microsoft and Sony…
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Xbox Series X Seagate Expansion Card teardown

October 15, 2020
Both Microsoft and Sony are making a big deal about the storage technology in their upcoming next-gen consoles. And they should. They’re both using cutting-edge NVMe SSDs that are an order of magnitude faster than what we had in the Xbox One or PlayStation 4. But this…
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Fujifilm adds 18mm F1.4 and 70-300mm to X-mount roadmap

October 15, 2020
Fujifilm has updated its roadmap of lenses for the APS-C X-mount system. The latest version adds the XF18mm F1.4 wide-angle prime, along with a fairly long, moderately fast 70-300mm F4-5.6 OIS telezoom. Both lenses are shown as being due for launch in 2021. The 18mm will be…
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Fujifilm announces redesigned Fujinon XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

October 15, 2020
Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR. Updating the older XF 10-24mm, the new lens keeps the optics unchanged, but adds weather-resistance, improved optical image stabilization and a physical aperture ring. Covering an equivalent focal length range of 15-36mm in full-frame terms, the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is a high-quality wide-angle option for Fujifilm X-series shooters. Now…
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Balto raises $10 million to analyze call center conversations with AI

October 15, 2020
Balto, which is developing a conversational AI platform for call centers, today announced the close of a $10 million round. A spokesperson said the capital will enable Balto to triple the size of its go-to-market team while bolstering product development. With customer representatives increasingly required to work from home in Manila, the U.S., and elsewhere, some companies are turning to AI to…
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Fujifilm X-S10 initial review

October 15, 2020
Introduction When you first catch a glimpse of the Fujifilm X-S10, your first thought might be ‘this is a Fujifilm?’ With a deep grip, more pronounced viewfinder ‘hump’ and a big dial that adjusts your shooting mode rather than the shutter…
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Nikon Updates Z Lens Roadmap, Adds 85mm, 400mm and 600mm Primes

October 15, 2020
In addition to announcing the new-and-improved Z6 II and Z7 II full-frame mirrorless cameras, Nikon also released an updated Z-Mount lens roadmap this week. The new lineup includes three prime lenses we haven’t seen before: an 85mm (probably f/1.2), a 400mm (probably f/2.8), and a 600mm (probably f/4). All three of these lenses were added to the updated roadmap, which was posted by Nikon Global…
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