Samsung announces 50-megapixel camera sensor with faster autofocus
Samsung has announced a new 50-megapixel camera sensor called the ISOCELL GN1. It’s Samsung’s first sensor to include both dual-pixel autofocus and Tetracell pixel-binning, which the company says should offer a combination of fast performance and good low-light image quality.
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Day: May 18, 2020
Tesla’s ‘full self-driving’ package will cost $1,000 more in July
Tesla’s ‘full self-driving’ package will cost $1,000 more in July
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” package will get a price hike and cost $1,000 more worldwide come July 1st, Elon Musk has revealed on Twitter. The company chief didn’t mention an exact adjusted price for it, but the option currently costs customers $7,000.
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Walmart unveils ‘pro’ versions of its budget Android tablets
Walmart unveils ‘pro’ versions of its budget Android tablets
Walmart has been selling no-frills Android tablets under its Onn brand for a while, but the $65-plus slates have been basic, to put it mildly. There’s now a better option if you’re willing to spend a little more, however.
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Asus reveals new Google Meet videoconferencing hardware for offices
Asus reveals new Google Meet videoconferencing hardware for offices
Asus has announced new videoconferencing hardware designed to run Google Meet meetings (via 9to5Google). The new gear includes a small computer that runs the calls, an external speaker, and, depending on which configuration you buy, you can also get a camera and a touch screen.
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Asus reveals new Google Meet videoconferencing hardware for offices
Asus reveals new Google Meet videoconferencing hardware for offices
Asus has announced new videoconferencing hardware designed to run Google Meet meetings (via 9to5Google). The new gear includes a small computer that runs the calls, an external speaker, and, depending on which configuration you buy, you can also get a camera and a touch screen.
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TikTok’s new CEO is Disney’s former streaming leader
TikTok’s new CEO is Disney’s former streaming leader
Mayer played a key role in Disney’s internet strategy over the years. He worked on associated sites like Go.com and ESPN.com, but most recently rose to prominence as the overseer for the Disney+ launch.
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TikTok’s new CEO is Disney’s former streaming leader
TikTok’s new CEO is Disney’s former streaming leader
Mayer played a key role in Disney’s internet strategy over the years. He worked on associated sites like Go.com and ESPN.com, but most recently rose to prominence as the overseer for the Disney+ launch.
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Epic Games Store’s self-serve refunds get your money back without the wait
Epic Games Store’s self-serve refunds get your money back without the wait
There are some changes that may affect you even if you’re not experiencing buyer’s remorse.
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Delayed ‘PES’ Euro 2020 update will arrive on June 4th
Delayed ‘PES’ Euro 2020 update will arrive on June 4th
With so many live sporting events canceled due to COVID-19, fans are turning to esports. But even those are facing pandemic-related setbacks and delays. This spring, Konami promised that its free Euro 2020 update for eFootball PES 2020 would be ready on April 30th.
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Toyota’s 2021 Sienna minivans will all be hybrids
Toyota’s 2021 Sienna minivans will all be hybrids
Toyota’s new, 2021 Sienna is notable for two reasons. First, just look at this thing: It has plenty of sharp body lines and massive front grille that, while supposedly inspired by Japanese bullet trains, looks more like a tremendous scowl.
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Google’s Search app finally has a dark mode
Google’s Search app finally has a dark mode
2019 was the year of the dark mode. It’s now 2020, and in a “better late than never” move, Google is finally rolling out a light-on-dark option for its Search app.
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Square announces permanent work-from-home policy
Square announces permanent work-from-home policy
Square employees will be able to work from home even after the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders end, Jack Dorsey told workers. The indefinite extension of the company’s remote work policy echoes a similar announcement from Twitter last week. Dorsey is CEO of both companies.
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Instagram introduces ‘Guides’ for wellness tips
Instagram introduces ‘Guides’ for wellness tips
Instagram is introducing a new type of post that will be available to a small group of influencers, publishers and organizations: Guides, a new format the company says is meant to emphasize “wellness” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Google suspended a popular Android podcast app because it catalogs COVID-19 content
Google suspended a popular Android podcast app because it catalogs COVID-19 content
Podcast Addict, an Android podcast app with millions of users, was suspended over the weekend because it lists COVID-19 content.
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Google suspended a popular Android podcast app because it catalogs COVID-19 content
Google suspended a popular Android podcast app because it catalogs COVID-19 content
Podcast Addict, an Android podcast app with millions of users, was suspended over the weekend because it lists COVID-19 content.
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Walmart made a $99 tablet with Android 10 and USB-C
Walmart made a $99 tablet with Android 10 and USB-C
Walmart has released new versions of its Onn tablets, starting at $99 and including some uncommon features for Android tablets in that price range, as spotted by 9to5Google. The new Onn Tablet Pro comes in eight-inch and 10.1-inch models.
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Walmart made a $99 tablet with Android 10 and USB-C
Walmart made a $99 tablet with Android 10 and USB-C
Walmart has released new versions of its Onn tablets, starting at $99 and including some uncommon features for Android tablets in that price range, as spotted by 9to5Google. The new Onn Tablet Pro comes in eight-inch and 10.1-inch models.
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Quantic Dream’s Twitch add-on puts ‘Detroit’ gameplay in viewers’ hands
Quantic Dream’s Twitch add-on puts ‘Detroit’ gameplay in viewers’ hands
Streams for decision-driven games have been popular on livestreaming services as they give viewers a chance to influence decisions, and Quantic Dream wants to seize on that opportunity.
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AG Barr seeks ‘legislative solution’ to make companies unlock phones
AG Barr seeks ‘legislative solution’ to make companies unlock phones
Last December, a Saudi Arabian cadet training with the US military opened fire at Naval Air Station Pensacola, killing three soldiers and wounding eight others. The FBI recovered two iPhones, and after failing to access their data, asked Apple to unlock them.
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This virtual robotics camp is launching just in time for summer
This virtual robotics camp is launching just in time for summer
When campers sign up for a week, they get a UKIT robotics building kit to keep that includes servos, connectors, a main control box, and 300-500+ pieces. They’ll also receive 10-plus hours of live virtual instruction from experienced educators.
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