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2023 iPhones will feature under-display Face ID and periscope telephoto lens, according to Ming-Chi Kuo

April 14, 2021
In 2023, Kuo expects even more drastic changes to the iPhone lineup. This apparently includes moving Face ID from a visible notch to being integrated under the screen. A periscope-style telephoto lens is also predicted. According to most reports, the iPhone’s notch will be getting smaller this year. Latest leaks show a notch that is about 10% smaller on the left and right side as Apple is…
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Canon announces 400mm F2.8L and 600mm F4L RF-mount lenses

April 14, 2021
Canon has announced two new telephoto prime lenses for the RF mount. The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM and 600mm F4L IS USM have the same optical makeup as their EF-mount equivalents, with 17 elements in 13 groups, including one Super UD and two fluorite special elements, along with Super Spectra and Air Sphere coatings. Canon claims that the optical I.S. systems reduce camera shake by up to 5.5 stops…
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Quick Charge Podcast: April 13, 2021

April 14, 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…
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The ultra-utility Hermes 75 is the minivan of the high speed electric scooter world

April 14, 2021
The Kabira Hermes 75 isn’t your typical sleek and sexy Vespa-style electric scooter. It’s all business. Just released by India-based Kabira Mobility, the new Hermes 75 focuses on packing as much utility into a two-wheeled vehicle as possible. The INR 89,600 (approximately US $1,190) electric scooter is designed for B2B applications such as food delivery drivers and package couriers. Riding…
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Video conferencing company Touchcast uses AI to add context to conversations

April 14, 2021
Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Video conferencing is increasingly becoming a commodity as technology giants like Microsoft and Google incorporate the feature into their free services. Touchcast is staying a step ahead of the giants by innovating on AI-powered services for premium users. Special effects are important, but the key differentiator…
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