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Xiaomi commits to reducing  the plastic used in its packaging by 60%, is keeping the charger

October 20, 2020
Xiaomi tweeted that it has committed to reducing the plastic used in its packaging by 60%, starting in Europe. And it looks like the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is the first phone to make that step. Note that this the company is referring to just the retail box, not its contents – you will still get all the accessories. That includes the charger, a USB-C cable and even a case. The Mi 10 Lite (no T) got…
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ComputersNews

Parallels brings Windows 10 to Chromebooks

October 20, 2020
Chromebooks have become increasingly popular in both schools and businesses in recent years, but they still carry a bit of stigma when it comes to software compatibility. And it’s true that there are lots of apps you can get on a Mac or Windows PC that you can’t use on a…
AI & RoboticsNews

Microsoft researchers develop assistive eye-tracking AI that works on any device

October 20, 2020
Gaze tracking has the potential to help people living with motor neuron diseases and disorders extert control over their environment and communicate with others. But estimating a person’s gaze isn’t a trivial task owing to variables including head pose, head position, eye rotation, distance, illumination, background noise, and the presence of glasses, face coverings, and assistive medical…
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NewsPhotography

How to Shoot Otherworldly Macro Photos of Soap Bubbles

October 20, 2020
There are certain subjects in the macro world, which are so fascinating and absorbing that almost every macro photographer will point a camera at them at some point. No matter how many photos you take or see of these subjects, their charm does not seem to wear off. Just…
NewsPhotography

Loupedeck and Adobe Team Up on Bespoke Photoshop Plugin

October 20, 2020
Part of Adobe’s big Photoshop update today was the announcement of a new “plugin experience,” including a bespoke Plugin Marketplace and special Plugin Launchpad. And one of the first photography companies to take advantage of the new experience is editing console maker Loupedeck. In an announcement that went live exactly 5 minutes after the Photoshop news, Loupedeck unveiled a collaboration…
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MobileNews

Xiaomi Mi Watch Color Sports Edition adds more hues with familiar looks

October 20, 2020
A new smartwatch from Xiaomi debuted in China today – say hello to the Mi Watch Color Sports Edition. As the name suggests this is a sportier version of the Mi Watch Color which is known as the Mi Watch Revolve outside of China. The big difference comes in the casing which is made from aluminum instead of stainless steel and comes in black, blue, and ivory colors. There’s also home and…
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