Canon unveils the EOS R1, a 24MP flagship camera designed for professionals

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A black Canon EOS R1 digital camera body against a plain white background. The camera has a textured grip, a large lens mount at the center, multiple buttons and dials, and an LCD screen on the back.

After a long wait, a development announcement and an extensive teaser campaign, Canon has unveiled its new flagship EOS R System mirrorless camera: the Canon EOS R1. The EOS 1 series legacy finally makes its mirrorless debut. Described by Canon as “forward-thinking,” the Canon EOS R1 is a 24-megapixel camera aimed squarely at professional photographers … Read more

M5 MacBook models to get new compact camera module in 2025

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Apple will hire a new supplier of compact camera modules (CCMs) for future MacBook models powered by the next-generation M5 chip in 2025, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest investor note on Medium, Kuo said that Apple will turn to Sunny Optical for the CCM in its M5 MacBooks. The Chinese optical … Read more

Which Kindle should you choose for Amazon Prime Day?

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Kindle Paperwhite – now with color-adjustable light! Amazon Amazon has kicked off their two-day Prime Day sales event and as expected, they have some great deals on their own smart devices. For anyone in the market for a Kindle e-reader, this is a fantastic time to get a great price on an excellent device. Kindles … Read more

Shelby Cobra vs Dodge Viper: Two American icons battle it out… in Britain

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Live snakes, it’s Cobra vs Viper! Send in the screamers! These two should be roaring through Monument Valley, big pipes throwing bass beats into distant landscapes. Instead, we’re in Northamptonshire. The nearest village is called Husbands Bosworth. It’s all rather saccharine here, so Cobra and Viper stomp and roar around like knee-slapping, yee-hawing cowboys in … Read more

NYT Connections hints and answers (Wed, Jul 17)

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This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out the Connections hint and answer for Thursday, July 18th!

Would you like a tip for Connections today? Riding on the monumental success of the daily puzzle game Wordle, the New York Times has now released another fantastically popular word game. It’s called Connections, and if you haven’t played it before, now’s the time to start.

In this guide, we’ll give you a handy hint selection for today’s Connections puzzle on Wednesday 17th July, before revealing the group themes and the Connections answers themselves. We’ll also explain how to play Connections if this is your first time coming from Wordle!

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Is Concord on PS5 worth playing?

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Concord trailer screenshot

Concord – What did you think? (YouTube) Wednesday’s letters page suggests making a Tomb Raider survival horror game, as a reader looks forward to this summer’s indie releases. To join the discussions yourself, email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Almost recommendedI just wanted to give my verdict on Concord after playing it over the weekend and into Monday. I’d … Read more

The best Prime Day Kindle deals: save on e-readers and accessories

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We’re officially at the height of Amazon Prime Day, one of the hottest sales events of the summer. And if you’re looking for the perfect companion for your next vacation or those weekend getaways to the beach, don’t miss out on the best Prime Day Kindle deals . These ultra-portable, lightweight e-readers don’t exactly come … Read more

How I Could Have Saved Over $1,200 If I’d Waited Until Prime Day to Build My Dream PC Battle Station

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I did the math and man, I could have saved a ridiculous amount of money if I had waited until Amazon Prime Day. I’ll admit that I haven’t done all of the gear in my lineup; much of it is no longer produced and other pieces are out of stock. But it’s clear that the … Read more

All four of Google’s Pixel 9 phones are being lined up and fired upon (by regulators)

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Enlarge / I’m going to show you a series of photos of Pixel Folds. Feel free to tell me if you recognize any of them from the bank earlier today, okay? NCC/Android Authority Can you really call them “leaks” when Google’s Pixel phones are thrown across the web for months every year before they’re officially … Read more