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Gear in this story

June 2, 2022
Sigma’s new 16-28mm F2.8 lens offers an ultra-wide focal length range, fast continuous maximum aperture and impressive close focus capabilities. All in a remarkably small and lightweight package. So how well does it perform? Check out our sample gallery, shot around Seattle and the Long Beach peninsula, here in Washington State, to see for yourself. View our Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN sample…
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MobileNews

How to turn off ‘Hey Google’ on your Pixel

June 2, 2022
One thing the Google Pixel does well is “Hey Google” detection. The problem is that if you have a lot of Google Home devices in your house or apartment, sometimes your Pixel can pick up your query when you don’t want it to. This guide will help you disable “Hey…
MobileNews

Google Assistant is losing the ability to set location-based reminders

June 2, 2022
Beyond a dark theme in September, Assistant reminders are rarely updated and Google is now getting rid of the ability to “set reminders at locations.” A common thing people do with voice assistants is set reminders. The system built-in to Assistant is officially called “Google Reminders” and found at assistant.google.com/reminders. Besides adding a date and time, you’ve long been able…
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Quick Charge Podcast: June 1, 2022

June 2, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
NewsSpace

5 Things to Know About NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector

June 2, 2022
Called EMIT, the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation will analyze dust carried through the atmosphere from dry regions to see what effects it has on the planet. Each year, strong winds carry more than a billion metric tons – or the weight of 10,000 aircraft carriers – of mineral dust from Earth’s deserts and other dry regions through the atmosphere. While scientists know that…
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AI & RoboticsNews

The role of AI in data privacy

June 2, 2022
In 2021, consumers became very aware of data privacy, especially as it is related to their rights regarding personal information gathered as they browse the internet and interact with websites. All companies, but especially ecommerce companies, are facing new challenges as consumers push inquiries into exactly what information is being kept from their shopping and browsing histories. Fortunately…
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