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Hands-on with the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN
DP Review - 6 Aug 2020 14:30
Hands-on with the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN is the latest in the company's 'DN' (Digital Native) lens lineup, designed specifically for use with mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Like previou...
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Samsung's big promise that it can fix its foldable future
The Verge - 6 Aug 2020 18:28
Image: Samsung Samsung's first look at the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 2 during its Unpacked event seemed to spend more time focusing on how the new model fixes the flaws of the original rather than emphasizing whatever will ...
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: cool beans
The Verge - 6 Aug 2020 16:00
An unconventional design turns out to be a winner
Scientists Created the Brightest Fluorescent Material Ever Known
Motherboard - 6 Aug 2020 17:00
SMILES crystals, made from star-shaped lattices, are a solution to a 150-year old problem in materials science.
'Leaked' Porn Site Thothub Goes Dark Following Lawsuit
Motherboard - 6 Aug 2020 16:26
Thothub is down, after a lawsuit filed by Niece Waidhofer on Monday demanded that the site stop infringing on her copyright.
Trump Considering Replacing Pence with Confederate Statue
The New Yorker - 6 Aug 2020 16:30
Andy Borowitz jokes that Donald Trump, who has criticized efforts to remove Confederate statues, might use one to replace Vice-President Mike Pence.
Google Docs on mobile uses AI to suggest what to write
Android Authority - 6 Aug 2020 00:002020 27-Inch iMac Reviews: A Great Machine for Working From Home With Upgraded Camera, Speakers, Microphone and More
Mac Rumors - 6 Aug 2020 18:59
The 2020 27-inch iMac was announced earlier this week with updated 10th-generation Intel chips, new AMD 5000 graphics, a True Tone display, and an improved webcam, but unfortunately, the machine features no design change...
OWC unveils Rover Pro wheels for the Mac Pro
ZDNet - 6 Aug 2020 13:35
Apple's wheel kit will set you back $699. The Rover Pro wheels cost $249 but are currently available at the special pre-order price of $199.
Apple's Refreshed 27-Inch iMac Looks to Be a Powerhouse and the End of an Era
Gizmodo - 6 Aug 2020 18:00
I haven't used an iMac in years, but when I unboxed the 2020 refresh of Apple's 27-inch all-in-one desktop, I admit it: I smiled. It looks just like it always has (or at least the way it has for more than a decade): simp...
Canon R5 / R6 overheat claims tested: Stills shooting, setup quickly cut into promised capture times
DP Review - 6 Aug 2020 21:16
Testing conducted in Seattle by our Technical Editor Richard Butler. Real-world production experiences by Jordan Drake: the director and editor of many of our 'DPRTV' videos. Originally published Aug 3, updated Aug 6: co...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus hands on: Unfulfilled potential
Android Central - 6 Aug 2020 16:00
Can incredible hardware trump Android's tablet woes? Android tablets. What's there to say about them in 2020? We have our ultra-cheap Fire Tablets from Amazon, an array of budget and high-end offerings from Samsung, and ...
Insecure satellite Internet is threatening ship and plane safety
Ars Technica - 6 Aug 2020 00:31
Attacks that worked 10 years ago have only gotten worse despite growing use.
Genes related to down syndrome abnormalities may protect against solid tumors
EurekAlert! - 6 Aug 2020 06:00
(Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago) Scientists from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago discovered that a set of genes with decreased exp...
Facebook removes Trump post over coronavirus misinformation
Digital Trends - 6 Aug 2020 02:45
In a TV interview included in the post, Trump falsely said children are 'almost immune'
WhatsApp could soon bring its 'advanced search' feature to Android
Android Central - 6 Aug 2020 15:04
The feature makes it easier for you to find all the files shared within message threads. What you need to know WhatsApp is now rolling out the Advanced Search mode to some beta testers on Android. The feature allows user...
Porn Video Interrupts US Court Hearing for Accused Twitter Hacker
SecurityWeek - 6 Aug 2020 03:23
A court hearing held via Zoom for a US teenager accused of masterminding a stunning hack of Twitter was interrupted Wednesday with rap music and porn, a newspaper reported.
Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video for spreading harmful coronavirus misinformation - CNET
CNET - 6 Aug 2020 02:22
In the video, Trump says that children are "almost immune" to COVID-19.
Microsoft ends iOS xCloud testing, launching as Android exclusive
AppleInsider - 6 Aug 2020 02:10
Microsoft has confirmed that it has ended its xCloud game service testing on iOS -- on the same day it announced new partnerships with Samsung. Credit: Microsoft Project xCloud, a game streaming service akin to Google St...
YouTube bans almost 2,600 Chinese channels for influence operations - CNET
CNET - 6 Aug 2020 01:55
Some of the channels posted content about racial justice protests in the US.
Black Hat 2020: Linux Spyware Stack Ties Together 5 Chinese APTs
Threatpost - 6 Aug 2020 00:32
The groups, all tied to the Winnti supply-chain specialist gang, were seen using the same Linux rootkit and backdoor combo.
NanoAvionics triples revenue and expands product line
Space News - 6 Aug 2020 00:30
Revenues for Lithuanian Nanosatellite manufacturer NanoAvionics tripled in the last 12 months as the company signed contracts with startups and industry veterans. SpaceNews