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HDRist NX for the Mac revved to version 1.1

Ohanaware has announced HDRtist NX 1.1, an update to the company’s High Dynamic Range Imaging software. It provides128-bit image processing utilizing multi-core processors and accelerated graphics hardware.

HDRtist NX sports a large live editor with a split view, providing near real time performance while the images are being edited. One-Click Styles allow you to pick and choose a pre-made style. (you can also create and share your own). Version 1.1 supports RAW images from Apple’s Photos app, a new RAW processor, and several optimizations.

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ADATA updates external hard drive range

ADATA Technology (www.adata.com) has launched the HD710 Pro external hard drive alongside an addition to the HD650 range. The HD710 Pro improves on its HD710 predecessor by exceeding IP68 dust and water proofing plus military-grade shock resistance.

It’s available in four colors. The HD710 Pro offers up to 4TB capacity. The refreshed HD650 arrives in a light blue-over-black color scheme, also providing 4TB capacity. They’re compatible with macOS, Windows and Linus systems. Pricing starts at $89.90 for a 2TB drive.

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Chinese players pursue $3.4 trillion international digital payments opportunity

A new study from Juniper Research (www.juniperresearch.com) highlights the increasing dominance of Chinese companies in digital payments, with players such as Alibaba, Tencent and UnionPay seeking to bolster their revenues through international expansion.

According to the research group, digital payment transaction values are expected to reach $5 trillion by 2021, up from $3.6 trillion this year, of which $3.4 trillion will come from sales outside mainland China.

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Apple’s first store in Taiwan opens Saturday

Apple Taipei 101 opens Saturday at 11 a.m., bringing Apple’s products, services and in-store experiences to customers in Taiwan for the first time.

At the heart of every Apple Store is the drive to educate and inspire in a space where the community can come together to learn. Apple Taipei 101 will host new “Today at Apple” programs, including more than 60 free hands-on sessions designed for customers of all ages to take their creative skills to the next level around topics including photography and video, art and design, music, coding and more.

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Recommended reading: ‘Gray Hat C#’

The latest addition to No Starch Press’s lineup of security books, “Gray Hat C#” ($39.95, 304 pages) aims to help computer security professionals streamline their workday and bulk up their security toolkit.

This practical guide to C#’s powerful set of core libraries shows readers how to build tools to automate security tasks, like writing offensive exploits, automating scans for infrastructure vulnerabilities, reading offline registry hives, and creating custom cross-platform payloads.

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