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Fixed Prime Lens Photography — Zoom by Cropping

I haven’t lusted for a fixed prime camera because it’s so easy for me to mount a short prime lens on my ILC. But I am intrigued by the idea of walking around with a short prime on my camera, even though it is limiting compared to walking around with a zoom. We can zoom our prime shots by cropping. Most full-screen images published online are 1200 to 1500 pixels wide. My Sony a6400 sensor is…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Ukko raises $40 million to address food allergies with AI

Ukko, a 30-employee biotech company using AI to investigate solutions for food allergies and sensitivities, today raised $40 million in a series B round led by Bayer’s Leaps by Bayer. Ukko says the new funding will allow it to enter clinical trials with an investigational…
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Fujifilm Pokes Fun at ‘Leaked’ Cameras in Clever Commercial

As part of its launch for the GFX100S medium format camera, Fujifilm has published a commercial that pokes fun at the idea of “leaked” tech products. While it stops short of referencing rumor sites, it does play with an idea that has actually happened. In what seems like a clear reference to a case where an Apple engineer left a prototype iPhone in public in 2010. In the commercial, a…
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MobileNews

Tweetbot 6 arrives for iPhone and iPad with a subscription model

One of the best third-party Twitter clients now requires a subscription. Tweetbot 6, the latest version of developer Tapbots’ app, now costs 99 cents per month, or $5.99 annually. The old Tweetbot 5 client meanwhile, demanded a single $4.99 purchase on iOS and iPadOS. You…
GamingNews

Nintendo is releasing an ornate, limited-edition Monster Hunter Switch

Nintendo has released flashy special edition Switch consoles before, but its latest might be particularly appealing if you’re a fantasy fan. The gaming giant is releasing a limited edition Monster Hunter Rise Switch on March 26th (more on availability later) whose design can best be described as… elaborate. The Joy-Cons and the Switch back are festooned in patterns and symbols, while the…
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MobileNews

New Google Camera update lets you permanently turn off Auto Night Sight on the Pixel 5, 4a 5G

With the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G, Google introduced Auto Night Sight so that the signature feature can be accessed without having to explicitly enter the low-light mode. Some people found the automatic nature frustrating, and a new version of Google Camera this week addresses it. In dark environments, a moon with a corner “A” appears on the right edge of the viewfinder. This button lets you turn…
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