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NVIDIA Shield update makes its 4K upscaling even better

August 27, 2020
NVIDIA has just released the latest Shield TV update, marketing the 25th time that the streaming device has been refreshed since the original model launched in 2015. The anniversary update includes a few interesting features like 4K AI upscaling tech with improved sharpness and higher frame rates. While it previously only worked on HD content at 30 fps, NVIDIA Shield TV will now do 4K upscaling…
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Nikon Z5 sample gallery

August 27, 2020
Nikon’s entry-level Z-mount full-framer is proving to be a fun and capable companion for everyday stills photography. And we’ve been busy enjoying the last licks of summer with it by our side. Take a look at our Nikon Z5 sample gallery, and check back soon for…
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ProteanTecs raises $45 million to apply AI to chip design and performance monitoring

August 27, 2020
ProteanTecs, which provides an AI platform to monitor chip reliability, today closed a $45 million funding round. The company says the fresh capital will bolster its go-to-market strategy and operations as it seeks to scale worldwide. Chip design and manufacturing is a high-risk, high-reward pursuit. Mistakes made during the earliest phases are often enormously costly — chip fabrication plants…
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Microsoft assigns Bungie veteran to help ship Halo Infinite

August 27, 2020
Joseph Staten, a veteran of the Halo series, has returned to the franchise and will work on the campaign for the upcoming Halo Infinite. The news was first reported by Bloomberg, and Staten confirmed the move on Twitter. “I’m thrilled to join @Halo to help them ship Halo…
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Canon releases FW 1.1 for EOS R5, with bug fixes and improvements to video shooting time

August 27, 2020
Canon has released firmware 1.1 for the EOS R5. Alongside a flurry of minor bug fixes, the new firmware also promises to improve video shooting times. We’ve had the new firmware for a few days, and prepared a test. Check out Jordan’s take on the new firmware in the video, above, and see below for Canon’s official description of the changes in FW 1.1.0 Download firmware 1.1.0 for…
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Hands-on with iOS 14 beta 6 changes and features

August 27, 2020
This week, Apple released the sixth beta for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, and like last week’s beta 5 release, beta 6 includes several new changes and features. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough for a look at what’s new. What’s new in iOS 14 beta 6? Create Shortcuts to…
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Treyarch and Raven Software get grilled about Call of Duty: Black Ops — Cold War

August 27, 2020
Dan Bunting of Treyarch and Dan Vondrak of Raven Software revealed the long-awaited Call of Duty: Black Ops — Cold War, a sequel to 2010’s Call of Duty: Black Ops. In a recent press briefing, the game development leaders described the new game, which debuts on PC and current generation consoles November 13. It’ll also be available on the next-generation consoles when they arrive, and players…
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