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A first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X console

September 10, 2020
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console demands to stand upright, loud and proud. At least that’s my immediate impression after getting an early look at a nonfunctional Xbox Series X unit, supplied by Microsoft. It’s not as big as I expected from the Series X photos, but the dimensions could make positioning it in your living room a challenge. The console is 151mm (5.9 inches) wide or deep and…
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro review: More than a hint of Apple flavor [Video]

September 10, 2020
In lieu of an IFA launch event, Huawei has held a slightly delayed annual Developers Conference and used that as the vehicle to launch some new products including the FreeBuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro, and some other notable hardware. Every single manufacturer now has their own version of wireless earbuds. It makes sense, create a total package that keeps buyers in your mini-ecosystem. The problem is…
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Ninja has returned to Twitch on a multi-year exclusive deal

September 10, 2020
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is back on Twitch. He has signed a multi-year contract with the platform where he made his name, and his first stream under the deal starts at 3PM ET. “I am excited to get back to streaming full-time and connecting with my loyal…
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Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets some of the Galaxy Watch 3's best features

September 10, 2020
A little over a month after it revealed the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung is bringing some of that wearable’s most compelling features to an older device. A Galaxy Watch Active 2 update is rolling out now, which adds features focused on health, communication and connectivity. Running Analysis digs into metrics including asymmetry, regularity, stiffness and ground contact time to help you boost your…
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This Universal Lens Hood is One Lens Hood to Rule Them All

September 10, 2020
The camera accessory company KUVRD has announced its new Universal Lens Hood. It’s a collapsible lens hood that’s designed to fit 99% of lenses on the market. KUVRD specializes in universal camera accessories, having launched a innovative lens cap in 2017 and a camera…
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Smartphones are Ruining Wildfire Sky Photos with Auto White Balance

September 10, 2020
Photographers in cities like San Francisco and Portland have been sharing apocalyptic images of red/orange skies as wildfire smoke literally blots out the sun. But many smartphone photographers trying to do the same thing have tried and failed over and over. It turns out Auto White Balance is ruining their shots. If you have friends or family in either of these cities, chances are you’ve been…
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