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Samsung introduced its S Pen to the Galaxy smartphone sequence for the primary time this yr. This week, we had been in a position to take a look at the brand new S Pen/case combo for the S21 Extremely and we discovered it succesful however not as refined as we might have anticipated. We additionally performed round with Fujifilm’s mirrorless X-T4 and have good issues to report concerning the retro wanting digital camera. And talking of retro, players who nonetheless have their unique Sport Boy ought to try Deadus, an indie horror recreation which is taking pre-orders for a bodily launch.
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Samsung followers who additionally need a stylus have had a great possibility within the Galaxy Observe line, and the corporate’s S Pen is seemingly standard sufficient that Samsung introduced it to the new Galaxy S21 Ultra. The brand new S Pen/case combo goals to supply an extended life for the stylus by bundling it right into a case for the Ultra handset.
However Chris Velazco discovered this answer to go away a bit to be desired. That isn’t as a result of pen itself, which is extra ballpoint pen-sized than the standard stylus. Chris truly favored the pen: he discovered it snug to carry and use for writing notes and shortcut choices. Nevertheless, this model of the stylus lacks air gestures and digital camera controls (a Professional mannequin coming later this yr may have these options). The principle disadvantage right here was the case, which simply picked up varied bits of lint and dirt and made the sizable handset extra unwieldy. The left-handed location of the pen made it a bit awkward for right-handed customers, and Chris was involved concerning the sturdiness of among the trim across the charging ports. Because it’s the one case that homes an S Pen, it’s nonetheless a great possibility for these wanting to make use of the stylus with the S21 Extremely.
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When James Trew was on the lookout for one thing to replace his beloved however getting old Canon 550D, he naturally requested his coworkers right here at Engadget. They steered him to the Fujifilm X-T4, which Steve Dent reviewed last year. A mirrorless, 26.1 megapixel digital camera with a flip-out display and in-body stabilization, the X-T4 additionally has a retro styling that James notably likes. In his assessment, Steve referred to as out the digital camera’s high quality dealing with, glorious video high quality and quick capturing speeds.
Since he’s been utilizing it, James has likewise discovered loads to reward within the X-T4. He was particularly on the lookout for a dependable digital camera that had a strong assortment of lenses, that will work nicely for video and that would take up a ton of sunshine. He stories that the IBIS (in-body picture stabilization) helped produce photographs with spectacular readability and steadiness. The X-T4 provides him loads to experiment and work out — a course of, he says, that’s as rewarding as the nice pictures it produces.
Adam Birch
Deadus has been obtainable for some time now, incomes followers of those that take pleasure in retro gaming, darkish indie titles or each. Now it’s taking pre-orders for a bodily launch on the unique Sport Boy. Avid gamers like James Trew have loved the distinction of the Pokémon-like graphics and play fashion with the darkish themes of cult, ritual and homicide. Your character has three days, and 11 potential endings, to find out how one can appease an indignant, flesh-hungry god.
Although James stated it was potential to succeed in a full ending in lower than two hours, he additionally mentions that the time mechanic within the recreation brings new issues to search out and uncover with each new day. That can even change your technique as you uncover extra particulars concerning the narrative you’ve chosen to comply with. The sport’s creator, Adam Birch, is an artist by commerce and advised James that the concept for Deadus got here from a comic book he’s been engaged on. James stated the macabre and foreboding design of the sport pulls the participant out of the comfortable, RPG vibe and into the weirdness of the storyline — and that players who like both the {hardware} or the style ought to undoubtedly play it.
