Since launch, rooms in Google Chat have had conversations grouped into threads. This approach made sense for some, but was a barrier to high-volume teams and contrasted with Slack. Google is now adding the ability to have unthreaded Chat rooms.
Today, conversations in rooms must be grouped into threads. This change introduces a simpler type of conversation, without threads — giving you…
Tesla has received approval from the Chinese government to register its new Model Y made in China, pointing to the imminent start of production.
As we previously reported, Tesla has taken a new vehicle introduction strategy for Model Y. Unlike previous vehicle programs…
GM is kicking off its hiring effort and making construction progress at its Ultium battery factory under its new Ultium Cells LLC joint-venture with LG Chem.
The new startup is looking to hire over 1,000 workers that will support the production of GM’s future electric…
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy W21 5G in China as a slightly larger region-exclusive alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold2.
The Z Fold2 is an exceptional smartphone that showcases our folding tech future probably better than the original ever could. But for some reason, Samsung has decided that China deserves its own version of the upgraded foldable that is not only more expensive…
Canon Patents Designs for RF 50mm f/1.4 and RF 35mm f/1.4 Lenses
November 5, 2020
A new patent filed by Canon Japan shows multiple optical formulas for an RF 50mm f/1.4 and f/1.8 design as well as a new RF 35mm f/1.4. The patents deal with increasing focusing speed when using lenses with large diameter elements.
All the designs filed use a modern optical…
FFS, My Camera Should Be Better Than My Phone…
November 5, 2020
Dear camera manufacturers, I am deeply annoyed that my phone often takes better pictures than my DSLR (or any mirrorless) straight out of the camera.
I am not a professional photographer, nor am I a vlogger. I am a professional, I am an engineer, I’m educated, I’m…
Wine Country Camera has opened pre-orders for the 100mm Filter Holder V2, which has a new design that features a more secure and rotatable adapter ring attachment, improved installation for a polarizer, and an updated ND filter holder with better security.
Wine Country Camera (WCC) was founded by Rod Clack who built his company after leaving Formatt Hitech. He wanted to develop a better and…
The School of Photography has shared a detailed 19-minute video breakdown that explains how to color grade in both Adobe Photoshop and the latest version of Lightroom, details the differences between the two systems, and talks why you might want to use one or the…
As part of a larger announcement at its Mi Developer Conference in Beijing, Xiaomi announced a retractable wide-aperture lens technology that it says will improve its cameras’ light-gathering ability by 300%.
Xiaomi says that it drew inspiration for its latest…
Honor 10X Lite make its way to Russia
November 5, 2020
Already launched in Saudi Arabia, the Honor 10X Lite is now starting its global rollout, the company announced today. It will hit select markets with Russia being the first one – pre-orders there open tomorrow.
The handset bears more than a passing resemblance to Huawei’s P Smart 2021 and Y7a with the three being essentially the same phone under different names.
It packs a 6.67-inch IPS…
