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Long and short: Fujifilm announces two high-end X Series lensesLong and short: Fujifilm announces two high-end X Series lenses

Fujifilm has extended its X Series lens lineup with the announcement of two new lenses, an ultra-wide-angle zoom and a prime telephoto.

The ultra-wide lens is the Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens, a fast optic with a focal length equivalent to 12-24mm in the 35mm format. 

The lens promises outstanding edge-to-edge image-resolving performance.

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Business is booming for Microsoft, and even Bing is doing wellBusiness is booming for Microsoft, and even Bing is doing well

Microsoft has announced its fourth quarter earnings, and the numbers look good. Really good. According to Microsoft, it earned a net income of $8.9 billion and a revenue of $30.1 billion for the quarter, which ended on June 30. This brings the total revenues for the fiscal year to a mightily-impressive $110.4 billion.

These results are up 17%

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Bargain broadband: Plusnet has added £50 cashback to its cheap broadband dealsBargain broadband: Plusnet has added £50 cashback to its cheap broadband deals

It probably hasn't escaped you that having broadband in your home is now as essential as having electricity, running water and one of those singing fishes that you hang on the wall. But if you're the kind of person that isn't bothered about fast downloads or 4K streaming and just wants the cheapest internet available, then this new Plusnet

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Cisco reveals $100m investment in UK AICisco reveals $100m investment in UK AI

Cisco has announced a major investment into the UK's AI scene.

The networking giant has revealed a $100m (£77m) commitment that includes a new partnership with University College London (UCL) aimed at creating one of the world's largest AI research centres.

The facility will house between 200 and 250 masters students and researchers looking to take

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will have an iris scanner to replace the fingerprint sensorSamsung Galaxy Tab S4 will have an iris scanner to replace the fingerprint sensor

Some were surprised when leaks and rumors began to suggest there wouldn't be a fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. Surely Samsung needs to include some form of security tech, right

It's almost certain now that the company will include its Intelligent Scan feature - like on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus - using an iris

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could be the last NoteSamsung Galaxy Note 9 could be the last Note

We’re less than a month away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, but while it will probably be a good phone and a great seller, it could also be the last handset to carry the Note name, as Samsung is reportedly considering merging the Note and S ranges.

That’s according to sources in the ‘electronics industry’, speaking to The Bell, and

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