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First ride: We tested Bosch’s ABS for electric bikes to see if it really works

Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) have been standard on cars for decades, and motorcycles have also long enjoyed the added safety of the technology, but bicycles have been the last major ABS holdout. Now Bosch wants to change that with its electric bike ABS that it showed off at Eurobike 2022. We had a front row seat to not only witness the new technology in person, but also get some saddle time to…
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Tamron is Developing a 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-Mount

Tamron has announced that it is developing a new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. The company says it will be the smallest and lightest in its class and support both photo and video applications. The lens, scheduled for release in the fall of 2022, is what Tamron describes as an “unparalleled” new fast aperture standard zoom lens that is also small enough to…
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Can You Edit Photos on a Steam Deck?

A little over a year ago, Valve announced a handheld gaming PC called the Steam Deck. In February of 2022, those who pre-ordered the device started to receive the handheld devices which have since had a huge impact on the gaming world. But what if you could do more than just…
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Snap isn’t Planning to Make More Pixy Camera Drones

Snap’s Pixy drone was announced only four months ago, but the company has already decided it’s not going to make more. According to the Wall Street Journal, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told employees that the company has decided not to continue developing on the…
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The Kyu is Less a Camera Bag and More a Daypack That Holds a Camera

The Kyu Daypack is a new bag that is best described as a minimalist backpack that can safely hold a camera rather than what is typically described as a “camera bag.” TranSe, a Japanese imaging brand, launched the Kyu on Kickstarter with the pitch that it is both functional for everyday carry — including cameras — but also minimalistic and simple so that it can “reasonably” fit…
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Gear in this story

Last year, we took Nikon’s Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S lens out for a spin, capturing a batch of test images around Seattle. The long-awaited lens promised to be a more versatile and affordable alternative to Nikon’s premium Z 24-70mm F2.8 S while offering better…
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Leica has announced its latest limited-edition camera, the Leica D-Lux 7 A BATHING APE® X STASH.’ This limited-edition version of the company’s D-Lux 7 compact camera was created in collaboration with streetwear brand A BATHING APE (BAPE) and American graffiti…
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Vivo announces V25 and V25 Pro smartphones with 64MP camera and 4K video

Vivo has announced a pair of new mid-range smartphones, the V25 and V25 Pro. The new phones prioritize style and, as is often the case with Vivo devices, photography features. The V25 series follows in the footsteps of vivo’s prior V series smartphones and promise flagship-level photographic performance. Both phones incorporate the same primary camera systems, including a 64MP primary camera…
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