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Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets some of the Galaxy Watch 3's best features

A little over a month after it revealed the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung is bringing some of that wearable’s most compelling features to an older device. A Galaxy Watch Active 2 update is rolling out now, which adds features focused on health, communication and connectivity. Running Analysis digs into metrics including asymmetry, regularity, stiffness and ground contact time to help you boost your…
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This Universal Lens Hood is One Lens Hood to Rule Them All

The camera accessory company KUVRD has announced its new Universal Lens Hood. It’s a collapsible lens hood that’s designed to fit 99% of lenses on the market. KUVRD specializes in universal camera accessories, having launched a innovative lens cap in 2017 and a camera…
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This Guy Converted His Nikon FM Into a Digital Camera with a Custom Sensor Cartridge

A Japanese tinkerer who goes by the name Sanasol has created something pretty cool. Using a homebrew sensor cartridge, he’s converted his classic Nikon FM SLR into a functional digital camera without having to alter the 35mm film camera at all. First spotted by Nikon Rumors, Sanasol says the mod is inspired by an idea that first popped up nearly two decades ago: the EFS-1. That product allowed…
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Part II: Lensrentals investigates the Canon EOS R5's heat emission

Image credits: Photos published with kind permission from Lensrentals. Following up on the Canon EOS R5 teardown, Lensrentals has published a follow-up piece investigating the heat emission of the Canon R5. Before digging into the investigation, it’s worth covering some basics. Electronics in cameras produce heat while operating and to ensure full, uninterrupted operation, heat must be…
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Huawei adds Qi wireless charging to its Watch GT 2 Pro smartwatch

Huawei announced a new smartwatch and a pair of wireless earbuds during its annual developer conference today. The Watch GT 2 Pro is an updated version of last year’s Watch GT 2, which can be recharged wirelessly using any Qi-compatible charger — a helpful inclusion that means you can recharge it using almost any mainstream wireless charger or even the back of certain smartphones like…
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