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Tesla obtains patent for automatic tire inflation system for Tesla Semi electric truck

February 22, 2022
Today, Tesla was granted a patent for a new automatic tire inflation system enabling to adjust tire pressure in real-time in the upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck. We reported on Tesla applying for a patent on the technology back in 2018 – shortly after the automaker unveiled the Tesla Semi electric truck. While Tesla didn’t specify if it will be designed for cars or trucks in the patent…
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Sigma is in the Second Stage of Prototyping a New Foveon Sensor

February 22, 2022
Sigma has announced that it is currently on stage two of three in prototyping its new full-frame Foveon sensor. The company says that if Stage 3 goes well, it can start to verify its mass producibility. Roughly Three Stages of Initial Development Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki explains that the development of the three-layer image sensor, otherwise known as the Foveon sensor, is currently…
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Why Android Camera Apps Are So Bad Compared to iOS

February 22, 2022
Android phones appeal to many — from affordable low-end devices to higher-end models with all the bells and whistles. But why are Android camera apps still nowhere near as good as iOS? Are Android users always going to be a step behind? In January, PetaPixel…
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Tokina announces 8mm F2.8 fisheye lens for X-mount, E-mount APS-C cameras

February 22, 2022
Tokina has announced the impending release of its new SZ 8mm F2.8 fisheye lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E-mount APS-C camera systems. The fully-manual lens is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups, including an unspecified number of multi-coated elements. It features a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, offers an aperture range of F2.8 through F22 with a clicked aperture ring and has a…
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Apple's 2022 roadmap has 13-inch MacBook Pro and new Air with M2

February 22, 2022
In his latest newsletter, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg details his expectations of Apple’s computer roadmap in 2022. According to his report, Apple will release machines with last year’s M1 Pro and Max, a new, more powerful M1 Max version, and a new M2 processor. Breaking down the devices, Gurman expects: So this year, Apple will finally complete its transition to its own silicon. The iMac…
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