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Google extends Hello theft replacement policy to battery-powered Nest Doorbell and Cam

August 6, 2021
One emerging critique of Google’s new camera lineup is focused on how the magnetic-only nature of Nest Cam (battery) means it can be easily stolen. A third-party Anti-Theft Mount is sold separately, but Google also maintains a Cam replacement policy.  This Cam theft replacement policy is not new and something that Nest first offered with the Hello video doorbell, which launched in early…
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Google Wifi app delisted from Play Store and iOS App Store

August 6, 2021
Earlier this year, Google said it was replacing the old Wifi companion app with the unified Home client. This involves shutting down most controls and removing it from Google Play and the App Store. The latter has finally occurred after originally being scheduled for…
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Olympus M.Zuiko 8-25mm F4.0 Pro field review

August 6, 2021
Introduction 89% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 Pro is a compact, high-end lens designed for photographers using Micro Four Thirds camera bodies. Covering a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 16-50mm and boasting…
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Comment: Google is moving away from smaller phones with the Pixel 6, and that’s a wise choice

August 6, 2021
Smartphones have been getting bigger and bigger over the past decade or so, with phones like the Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 12 Pro Max packing massive displays, and in turn, big footprints. Google’s Pixel lineup has been a reliable place to go for a smaller-size device for a while, but the Pixel 6 is bucking that trend entirely. Good. Small phones are rare in today’s market. Your average…
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Google One will soon offer a discounted Play Pass bundle

August 6, 2021
Google One, Google’s subscription service that gives you increased storage for Drive and Photos, is set to become available in a discounted bundle with Play Pass. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application…
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Nikon's Q1 FY2022 results: Revenue, operating profit up with 220K ILC units, 390K lens units sold

August 6, 2021
Nikon has shared its financial results for the first quarter of its 2022 fiscal year (Q1 FY2022), which ends March 2022 and spans from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. 1st quarter of the year ending March 31, 2022: Financial Highlights by Segment. Click to enlarge. Nikon’s Imaging Products Business shows revenue of 50 billion yen ($457 million) and an operating profit of 9.2 billion yen…
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How To Photograph Beer and Successfully Retouch in Photoshop

August 5, 2021
In this 18-minute video, photographer Dustin Dolby explains many of the tricks beverage photographers use and shows how anyone can achieve professional-level beer photos with just a few speedlights and some entry-level camera gear. Dolby says that every little detail matters when it comes to creating the perfect shot for advertising beverages.While beer photography tutorials come in all shapes…
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