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November 2, 2022
Alongside the release of its new X-T5 APS-C mirrorless camera system, Fujifilm has also announced the XF 30mm F2.8 Macro, the company’s third XF macro lens, joining the XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro and the XF 80mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro. The lens offers a 46mm full-frame equivalent field of view and is constructed of 11 elements in nine groups, including three aspherical elements and two Extra-low…
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November 2, 2022
The Fujifilm X-T5 is a photography-focused 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera that continues the company’s line of cameras with traditional control dials. 40MP BSI CMOS sensor with X-Trans color filter array Up to 15fps continuous shooting 6.2K or ‘HQ’ 4K from…
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Google adding Assistant parental controls and four kid-friendly voices

November 2, 2022
Given that kids like to use Assistant, Google is rolling out new parental controls, as well as new kid-friendly voices and Kids Dictionary. These Google Assistant controls let parents choose which music and video services children can use, and which kinds they can watch/hear (all, non-explicit only, or none). Besides YouTube (main, Kids, and Music), access to news and podcasts can also be…
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Samsung will update these Galaxy devices to Android 13

November 2, 2022
After launching on Pixel phones earlier this year, Android 13 is now headed to Samsung Galaxy devices outside of a beta program. Here’s what devices have already received their update, and which ones will probably get it over the coming months. What’s new in Android 13…
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Google expands flood and wildfire tracking to more countries

November 2, 2022
In line with the UN’s COP27 conference this week, Google is announcing expansions for flood and wildfire tracking to new countries as climate change continues to global conditions. Starting with floods, Google is bringing flood forecasting and alerts to 18 new countries this week. The expansion moves into countries within Africa, Latin America, and also Southeast Asia. Google uses these tools…
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Etsy adds image-based search, but only on iOS for now

November 2, 2022
Etsy has begun testing visual search. The company suggests the feature is ideal for those situations where you’re not quite sure how to describe something. Whereas in the past you had to rely on keywords and a bit of luck, you can now tap the new camera icon in the search bar and snap a photo of a product in hopes of finding similar items. In my testing, the feature works surprisingly well. I…
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