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Google One for Android loses quick settings toggle to enable VPN

December 9, 2020
Earlier this year, Google One introduced a VPN for Android users on the 2TB+ subscription plan. At launch, it could be enabled from quick settings, but the latest Google One app update has oddly removed the VPN tile. The VPN launched with version 1.78/9 of the Google One client. An update (1.80) that widely rolled out yesterday removes the “VPN by Google One” tile from quick settings. As…
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Adobe Releases Lightroom for Apple M1 and Windows Arm, Adds Apple ProRAW Support

December 8, 2020
Adobe has announced that the latest version of Adobe Lightroom is now a native app for both Apple computers with the new M1 chip as well as Windows Arm platforms. The company says the app has been “rebuilt to take advantage of the newest performance and power efficiency benefits.” The rebuilt application will be able to run natively on Apple M1 computers such as the new Mac Mini, Macbook Air…
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Sony Updates SDK for E-Commerce Focus, Multi-Camera and MacOS Support

December 8, 2020
Announced today, Sony has released an update to the Sony Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows for custom imaging solutions with the company’s cameras. The update is designed to allow for automated photography for businesses and researchers to automate and standardize image capture. Sony says that the update to the SDK is particularly helpful to large e-commerce businesses that need to…
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Thoughts on the Nikon Z6 II for Wildlife Photography

December 8, 2020
I’ve had the Nikon Z6 II in my possession for the past three weeks and have been able to put the camera to use photographing birds, and I’d like to share my thoughts on the experience. Let me start by saying I am fully aware that three weeks isn’t necessarily long…
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Google Cloud expands edge computing to help companies leverage AI and 5G

December 8, 2020
Google Cloud is increasing its bet on edge computing by partnering with 200 application developers whose services will now be available from datacenters closer to business customers. By expanding edge computing, Google is hoping to entice even more enterprises to turn to the cloud for their computing needs. The move is timed to take advantage of the rollout of 5G networks, which promise far…
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