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Jetpack Compose enters beta, making Android UI development easier

February 25, 2021
Jetpack Compose, Google and Jetbrain’s up-and-coming Kotlin-based UI toolkit for Android, is entering beta testing stage, meaning it’s now suitable for production-ready apps. Some could point to Jetpack Compose as an Android-native alternative to Google’s other UI framework, Flutter. In particular, Jetpack Compose and Flutter both use a “declarative” model, where developers can…
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Google Recorder web app arrives early, set to bring Pixel audio backups

February 25, 2021
In 2019, Google introduced a powerful Recorder app with real-time transcriptions for Pixel devices. The latest version, released alongside the Pixel 5, added editing and social sharing through video clips. A Google Recorder web app is coming soon with the ability to backup audio on your Pixel. Recorder.google.com, which differs from the old recorder.withgoogle.com landing page, just went live.
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Tesla prepares cloud-based driver profile ahead of ‘Tesla Network’ ride-hailing app launch

February 25, 2021
Tesla is preparing to move all driver data and settings into the cloud ahead of the launch of its “Tesla Network” ride-hailing app launch. Driver profiles exist in Tesla vehicles and are linked to keys (or phones through the Tesla app) in order to automatically have your seat, mirror, music settings, etc. set in your vehicles as you get inside. Now they are becoming increasingly important in…
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Star Wars: Republic Commando gets Switch/PlayStation 4 port

February 24, 2021
Nintendo Switch is getting another Star Wars game. This time it’s Star Wars: Republic Commando from LucasArts. Publisher Aspyr Media is porting the squad-based shooter just like it did with the Star Wars: Jedi Knight games. It is also releasing the game on PlayStation 4.
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Sigma Launches 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens

February 24, 2021
Sigma has announced the 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN zoom lens for Sony E-Mount and L-Mount. In contrast to what is commonly associated with Sigma lenses, the company says this new lens is the smallest and lightest full-frame f/2.8 standard zoom for mirrorless systems currently available. Sigma says that this new lens, though categorized under the Contemporary line, is based on the company’s famed Art…
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