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I used Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting for the first time –here’s why I’ll think twice before focus stacking manually again

I’ve done my fair share of focus stacking in my time. Not only is it a laborious process, but you’re never quite sure you’ve got it right until you reach the editing stage, at which point, it’s too late to fix any mistakes. Cameras have featured automatic focus-stacking functions for years, but I’ve always done it the old-fashioned way, so I thought it was high time I gave my Nikon…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

The Genesis GV90 really does have coach doors [Video]

Genesis is raising the bar with its new ultra-luxe SUV. The GV90 is shaping up to be the brand’s most lavish vehicle yet, boasting premium features like coach doors. Genesis GV90 caught with coach doors in real life Remember the Neolun Concept from the New York Auto Show last March? It’s coming to life as the Genesis GV90. Genesis is billing it as an “ultra-luxe, state-of-the-art SUV,”…
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DefenseNews

Italy’s Avio shortlists three US states for new rocket motor factory

ROME — Italian propulsion firm Avio is a few weeks away from naming the U.S. state where it plans to build a factory employing up to 1,500 to satisfy growing demand for a solid rocket motors. “There are several states under active consideration, we are in the final stages of due diligence,” said retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. James Syring, CEO of Avio’s American unit Avio USA. Syring served…
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DefenseNews

Poland sets up first-ever military satellite launch

WARSAW, Poland — In a bid to secure an Earth observation system for the country’s armed forces, Poland is advancing a project to have its first three military satellites launched this month. Developed by a consortium of Finnish manufacturer ICEYE and Wojskowe Zakłady…
ComputersNews

Can Valve save VR gaming with the Steam Frame?

The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive flop. I haven’t heard anyone mention the Meta Quest in months, despite it getting a new model just last year. I can’t even remember the name of Samsung’s incoming Android-based headset. While virtual reality gamers remain…
ComputersNews

Stream for free: 7 best streaming services with free trials

Why pay for Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock, and other streaming services when you can give them a try for free? Many of the big streaming services will let you sample their wares for a limited time—generally a week, or sometimes even a month—for the ultra-low price of zip. These free streaming trials come and go, so you’ll want to grab them while they’re still available. Also, most free…
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