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Umar Shakir

Umar Shakir

Former News Writer

Former News Writer

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    Umar Shakir
    DJI’s 2021-announced 8K professional camera is finally shipping.

    The Ronin 4D-8K combo rig comes kitted with a Zenmuse X9-8K gimble camera on a vertically-stabilized main body (4-axis stabilization), a LIDAR range finder, DJI’s 17-28mm lens, 1TB SSD, monitor, battery, and all the mounts and grips for $12,838. that’s more than the originally announced $11,499 price, but DJI says the 8K comes with a RAW license key, unlike the 6K version.

    camera rig with stabilized camera
    DJI’s Ronin 4D-8K combo is not for consumers or prosumers.
    Image: DJI
    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Drone follow cams and high fives to make friends, in Meta Horizon Worlds.

    Update v140 allows you to stay “present in the moment” and record yourself in the third person (rolling out now). You can also follow new people by high-fiving them for two seconds, like an iPhone NameDrop in the not real world.

    Even with the new high-five, there are new personal boundaries that keep people from feeling like they’re too close to you (adjust in Settings > Safety).

    avatar in a virtual phone recording self
    New “drone mode” hands-free video capture.
    Image: Meta
    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    So, what’s the statute of limitations on false advertising?

    The California DMV accused Tesla of misleading customers with brand names like “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” into believing the company’s EVs are capable of autonomous driving.

    Tesla’s defense is that the DMV was aware of the branding since 2014 / 2016 and gave “implicit approval” since it never said Tesla’s advertising was problematic after all these years.

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Those GM-partnered EV charging stations feel inspired.

    Skipping the gas station is one of the most freeing aspects of switching to an EV, but sometimes people miss it for the amenities — like using those squeegees to clean their windshields while refueling.

    Well, say hi to this GM Ultium-branded gas-station-looking EV charging hub in Ohio, which looks like it’s part of the recently announced EVgo and Pilot partnership. It’s got the familiar canopy, accessories, and the pull-up-at-the-petrol-pump vibe.

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    New Windows build on the street has WhatsApp in the (share) sheet.

    Today’s Windows 11 Insider Preview (Build 22635.2850) adds WhatsApp to the “Share using” sheet in the OS, according to a blog post about the update. Microsoft plans to add more apps to the share window over time.

    There’s also now a one-click install experience in the Windows Store app that lets you continue browsing as the app downloads and installs.

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    That camera bump is what’s gone ROG.

    Asus’ ROG phones are about gaming, never really about cameras. But now Asus just released a shadowy teaser pic of its new ROG Phone 8, and it’s got a thick camera plateau that I can’t imagine is comfortable to hold horizontally for playing.

    Judging by what’s visible, it looks like it might be a bit more subdued in its design compared to the loud and fun previous models.

    ROG Phone 8 coming soon, with a shadowy image of the phone rear and a “EST 2006” print
    A brightened version of the ROG Phone 8 teaser image shows a two-level camera bump with three lenses and a side USB-C port.
    Image: Asus / Umar Shakir / The Verge