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Animal Crossing’s next summer update adds dreaming and cloud saves The promised second summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming very soon, and it brings with it some exciting changes. According to Nintendo, the two big gameplay additions are the ability to dream and new fireworks shows. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/28/21344877/animal-crossing-new-horizons-august-update-dreaming-cloud-backup

Nikon Announces the Full-Frame Z5 With a Sub-$1500 Price Last week, Nikon officially unveiled the Z5, an addition to the full-frame Z-mount mirrorless lineup that had previously only included the Z6 and the Z7. Continue Reading . . . https://www.mikezpix.net/post/nikon-announces-the-full-frame-z5-with-a-sub-1500-price

a7S III Camera Launch: The Way Forward | Shot on a7S III | Alpha Films | Sony Alpha Universe Available for pre-order at participating dealers for $3,498. Continue Reading . . . https://www.mikezpix.net/post/a7s-iii-camera-launch-the-way-forward-shot-on-a7s-iii-alpha-films-sony-alpha-universe

How to set up Microsoft Teams for personal life Microsoft recently started rolling out Teams for personal life in preview. Rather than a separate app, Teams for personal life is what appears when you sign into Teams with your personal Microsoft account on a supported device. Continue Reading . . . https://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-microsoft-teams-personal-life

Nikon Z50 firmware update captures pets' eye portraits, among other goodies Following the launch of the new Z5, Nikon has released a wave of firmware updates for its existing family of three Z-mount mirrorless cameras.  The Nikon Z50 can now detect dogs' and cats' eyes and faces, in addition to those of humans, thanks to firmware version 2. Continue Reading . . . https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/nikon-z50-firmware-update-captures-pets-eye-portraits-among-other-goodies

Mel Gibson was hospitalised with coronavirus in April The actor Mel Gibson spent a week in hospital after contracting coronavirus earlier this year, his representatives have confirmed. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph Australia, the spokesperson said: “He tested positive in April and spent a week in the hospital. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jul/24/mel-gibson-hospitalised-coronavirus-

A security breach opened up access to a genealogy site’s DNA profiles Over the weekend, a security breach changed the permission settings on millions of profiles in GEDmatch, a DNA database used by genealogists. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/gedmatch-cyber-attack-exposed-dna-police-190130728.html