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Samyang announces second-generation $799 85mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount

Samyang, which also goes under the Rokinon brand name, has announced the release of a second-generation Rokinon 85mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount camera systems. The lens is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups, including four high-refractive elements and one extra-low dispersion element. This appears, as least based on the specifications, to be the same optical formula used in its…
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Google lists screen protectors ‘certified’ to work with Pixel 6 & 6a fingerprint sensor [U]

With the Pixel 6 now just over a week old for most owners, the under-display fingerprint sensor has emerged as one of the bigger points of contention. Some are having issues with screen protectors, and Google now offers a list of brands that make accessories certified for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Update 7/29: With the Pixel 6a launch, Google has updated its list of screen protector “brands that…
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Backbone launches a licensed PlayStation-style controller for iPhone

Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. Backbone, the company behind the iPhone controller attachment of the same name, announced its newest product: A PlayStation-branded version. The new BackBone One PlayStation Edition is a frosty-white version of…
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This 28 mph Italian electric bike offers dual batteries on an eye-popping truss frame

The first time I saw the Fantic ISSIMO electric bike on a trip to Milan last year, I instantly fell in love with the design. And now that the company is offering a 45 km/h (28 mph) version that maxes out the legally allowable speed, I’m even more head over heels for this eye-catching electric bike. The ISSIMO 45 shares the same frame as the original ISSIMO, which is designed like a truss…
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