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8 devices other than the iPhone 7 Plus that used dual cameras — with varying success

apple-liveblog0490 The new iPhone 7 Plus is equipped with a pair of cameras where there once was only one. But while Apple’s implementation is, of course, special and unique, it’s not the first dual-camera setup by a long shot. Hell, it’s not even the first to be announced in the last 24 hours! Here are a few devices from over the years that established dual cameras as a trend — or at… Read More

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VideoBlocks wants stock media to keep it real, launches “The Authentic Collection”

A stock photo from VideoBlocks' Authentic Collection. VideoBlocks, the stock media company that gives subscribers unlimited access to its catalog of images, videos and audio clips for an annual subscription, wants stock media to look less whitewashed and more like the real deal. But no stock media marketplace can purge every image that reflects “conventional” beauty or caters to other stereotypes. (Those images have their time… Read More

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All the ways you are probably going to lose an AirPod

apple-liveblog0637 Apple has some wireless earbuds! They’re $159, and they aren’t connected by a cable to anything. They go right into your ear when they aren’t in a case that’s charging them. The battery lasts for 5 hours or so, and the case can charge them for 24 hours. Really cool, right? It’s like, straight out of the movie Her. But in Her, the characters are only wearing… Read More

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Apple Pay comes to Japan, New Zealand and Russia this fall; hits the web on September 13

apple-pay-japan_big Apple Pay will arrive in three more countries this fall: Japan, New Zealand and Russia, and will hit the web alongside the launch of iOS 10 on September 13th. The web version of Apple’s payments service will be made available to Safari users on any Mac introduced from 2012 on, which is also running the latest operating system, macOS Sierra. The company detailed the Japan launch of… Read More

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No, Apple, digital zoom still sucks

screen-shot-2016-09-07-at-11-12-32 Apple continues to dance a sexy dance for photographers all over the world, launching better cameras with more features and higher quality. But when Phil Schiller, VP of marketing at Apple stands on a stage saying that digital zoom is a good thing, real photographers won’t listen to him. Neither should you. Here is why. Read More

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Here’s your first look at Mass Effect: Andromeda gameplay on PS4 Pro

screen-shot-2016-09-07-at-3-47-57-pm If you’re not familiar with the Mass Effect series of sci-fi role-playing games, then you’re missing out. The new PS4 Pro that Sony unveiled today can handle 4K, and Bethesda used the opportunity of the event to give us our first look at Mass Effect: Andromeda gameplay, which does take great advantage of the added resolution capabilities. The latest Mass Effect game will support 4K… Read More

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Box introduces “New Box” at BoxWorks

BoxWorks Box has always been known as the irritant in the content management industry, that plucky cloud upstart ready to take on the staid and conservative on-prem competition, but after more than a decade in the business, a public company for 18 months, perhaps the company felt it was time to disrupt itself. Today, at the BoxWorks customer conference, it announced a “new Box” with an… Read More

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All of the videos from Apple’s iPhone event

apple-liveblog0490 Apple’s method of unveiling new products is methodical, but effective. With each new release comes a beautifully shot, usually narrated introduction video. If you’re looking for a quick way to digest all of the information from today’s big event, look no further. We’ve compiled all the videos in a single place for your viewing pleasure. iPhone 7 AirPods Apple Watch… Read More

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Sony announces the Pro, a more powerful PlayStation 4 with a $399 price tag

PlayStation lineup Sony is revealing the details of an upgraded version of the PlayStation 4. Sony Interactive Entertainment President Andrew House said the new version of the console — dubbed the Pro — is specifically designed to support 4K TVs and high dynamic range video. In other words, it can offer more beautiful, detailed graphics than the existing PS4. Sony’s Mark Cerny said… Read More

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The PS4 Slim is coming September 15 for $299

img_0096 Sony unveiled a new, sleeker version of its PlayStation 4 today as promised. The PS4 Slim is basically the same as its predecessor inside, but in a smaller shell and with a new price tag at $299 with a retail availability date of Sept 15. The new model is the “standard PS4 going forward,” according to Sony, and will replace the original console hardware. What they say is almost… Read More

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