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More inclusive emoji will come to iPhones in iOS 14.2

September 30, 2020
The latest iOS betas nearly always reveal a glimpse into what to expect when the rest of us update our iPhones. If you’re into emoji, then iOS 14.2 might be a treat. The new additions, detailed by Emojipedia, should be only a few weeks away, include transgender flags and the trans symbol, bubble tea and a ninja — finally. Sound familiar? Apple previewed some of its emoji updates back in July…
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EA removed a FIFA microtransaction ad that was aimed at kids

September 30, 2020
EA has pulled an ad that marketed FIFA microtransactions to kids in UK toy store Smyths’ magazine. The ad suggested children “use FIFA Points to open packs,” through which they receive a random selection of players in the Ultimate Team (FUT) mode. FIFA Points are the…
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ESL and DreamHack merge to create ESL Gaming

September 30, 2020
ESL and DreamHack announced today that the two esports companies have merged to create ESL Gaming. Modern Times Group (MTG) has owned both companies since 2015. ESL operates offline and esports tournaments around the world, and DreamHack hosts large esports festivals. Now…
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Funleader 18mm f/8: A $199 Cap Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

September 30, 2020
After raising nearly $35,000 through Kickstarter in late 2019, the Funleader 18mm f/8.0 Cap Lens is now available to the general public. It’s an ultra-compact walkaround lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. “FUNLEADER Cap Lens 18mm f/8.0 is an incredible camera lens that provides a joyful experience to you in photography,” Funleader states. “The 18mm powerful ultra-wide-angle lens gets…
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Canon Sets the World Record for the World’s Longest Digital Photo Print

September 30, 2020
Canon officially entered the Guinness Book of World Records this past weekend by setting the record for the world’s longest digital photo print: a massive 309-foot (109 meter) long collage that was printed at the Oberstdorf Photo Summit in Germany. The record was set and validated on September 26th, and Canon Germany shared the news two days ago. “Canon has officially set a Guinness World…
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Kobe Bryant Law Bans Photos of Dead by First Responders

September 30, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new “Kobe Bryant” law that makes it illegal for first responders to shoot unauthorized photos of dead bodies at the scene of accidents and crimes. The law resulted from the aftermath of the helicopter crash that killed NBA…
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This AI Generates Photos Using Only Text Captions as a Guide

September 30, 2020
Researchers at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) have created a machine learning algorithm that can produce images using only text captions as its guide. The results are somewhat terrifying… but if you can look past the nightmare fuel, this creation represents an important step forward in the study of AI and imaging. Unlike some of the genuinely mind-blowing machine learning…
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