Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z-mount DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Nikon positions it as a high-power zoom lens that is extremely compact and easy to carry, making it an ideal travel or everyday lens.
According to the company, the new 18-140mm compact zoom lens from Nikon measures just 3.6 inches (90mm) long, weighs approximately 11.2 ounces (315 grams), and…
Here’s a first look at HTC’s ‘Vive Flow’ VR headset
October 13, 2021
HTC teased on Tuesday its new VR headset “Vive Flow,” which is expected to be officially unveiled on October 14. However, well-known leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared exclusive marketing images of the product on Twitter ahead of HTC’s official event.
While the…
Assistant Driving Mode adds Bluetooth auto-launch as old Android Auto disappears for more users
October 13, 2021
With Android 12, the “Android Auto for Phone Screens” experience is going away in favor of Google Assistant. That transition is happening for more users as of late, while Assistant Driving Mode can now auto-launch when it connects to your vehicle’s Bluetooth.
For…
Nikon announces DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR for APS-C Z-mount
October 13, 2021
Nikon has announced the Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR, the all-in-one standard-to-telephoto zoom listed on its Z-mount roadmap.
The 7.8x zoom for APS-C cameras provides a flexible lens with greater reach for users of the Z50 and Z fc. The relatively complex optical formula is made up of 17 elements in 13 groups, including two aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements.
Minimum…
Google’s latest 3D animals are endangered species from Sweden, including the arctic fox
October 13, 2021
In partnership with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, Google has launched a new collection of its popular 3D animals that includes five endangered species, including the arctic fox.
While Google’s 3D animals have been popular for their ability to let families…
Fujifilm announces $150 Instax Link Wide Smartphone Printer for larger instant prints on-the-go
October 13, 2021
Fujifilm has announced its new Instax Link Wide Smartphone Printer. Link Wide, as it will be known, sits alongside Fujifilm’s original Mini Link and is the company’s first smartphone printer to use the larger-format Instax Wide instant film.
The printer connects over…
Tesla has been spotted deploying the first Megacharger to charge its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada.
With the unveiling of the Tesla Semi in 2017, Tesla unveiled its plan to deploy ‘Megachargers,’ a more powerful version of its Supercharger network, to charge its electric trucks. The plan was ambitious.
Tesla wanted a new charging station that could add 400 miles…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 12, 2021
October 13, 2021
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…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Hexicon’s tilted towers floating wind power platform earns a European patent.
The Solar Energy Industries Association launches a new diversity certification program.
The Argonne National Laboratory is offering a free…
GM and LG announced that they came to an agreement over who is going to take on most of the cost of the battery recall over potential fire risk for the Bolt EV.
LG is going to be left with almost the entire cost.
For months, we have been reporting on the mounting pressure to have GM recall the Bolt EV after several cars caught on fire while charging.
Everything pointed to a similar battery…
