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X-Ray Video Shows How the Internals of a Zoom Lens Work

December 3, 2021
Using a digital X-ray detector, this video shows exactly what goes on inside a zoom lens as the ring is turned, revealing the mechanics that are responsible for moving the optical elements inside. Ben Krasnow is a host on the YouTube channel Applied Science where he shares various projects and experiments that answer curious questions about topics like electromechanical systems…
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Use AI to weather the upcoming data deprecation storm

December 3, 2021
Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other C-level and senior execs on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit this January 12, 2022. Learn more Last summer’s announcement that Google’s third-party cookie deprecation has been pushed out to 2023 drew cheers, yawns, and…
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Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?

December 3, 2021
We all know and love the Fujifilm film simulations. With the touch of a button, you can apply some wonderful looks to your photos. But which Fujifilm film simulation performs best in low light with high ISO values? Which ones perform the worst? For fun, I informally tested all the film sims on an X-T4. The results surprised me. For those of you new to Fujifilm or to photography in…
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Pokémon Go 120fps option now available on iPhone 13 Pro/Max

December 3, 2021
A Pokémon Go 120fps option is now available to take advantage of the ProMotion displays on the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Frame rates above 30fps are also available on older iPhones, but in both cases you’ll have to manually enable the option … The Verge spotted the…
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One UI 4.0 beta opens for Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 in South Korea

December 3, 2021
Samsung’s fairly impressive track record with device updates looks set to continue as the tech giant has now opened the One UI 4.0 beta phase for Galaxy S10 and Note 10 owners in South Korea. The 2019 flagship devices are destined to be updated to Android 12, and the One UI 4.0 beta is a solid first step to the stable upgrade over the coming weeks and months. According to SamMobile1, the…
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Google Photos ‘Locked Folder’ appears to be rolling out to more Android devices

December 3, 2021
Way back in June, Google Pixel phones were the very first Android devices to gain the ability to secure images and videos behind an on-device passcode or biometrics. After confirming that more devices would get access soon, it appears that the Locked Folder feature in Google Photos is now arriving on non-Pixel Android devices. As spotted by Android Police, the Lock Folder option is now starting…
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