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 suspect the "Rebel" moniker kept people in the US away from the T6s (it was called the EOS 760D in most of the world). Because the new Rebel-free EOS 77D looks like just like it, plus the same updates that Canon brought to the T7i -- it gets the 24.2-megapixel Dual Pixel CMOS with 45-point phase-detection autofocus and the same metering system that are in the 80D. As such, it remains a marginally more advanced option than that with its slightly better build quality and top status display.

But it now fits even more awkwardly between the T7i and the 80D, because it's also just a cheaper, lesser-build-quality version that lacks any sort of weather sealing. And that's not even a given with real prices rather than Canon-set ones. So I suspect the 80D will either be replaced this summer by an updated model or by a "new" model that better occupies the middle ground between the 77D and 7D Mark II.

On the other hand, it's nice to have one less camera with three different names (Kiss in Japan, EOS xxx elsewhere and Rebel in the US)

It also gets the newbie-focused alternative interface with thumbnail-based indicators of how changes to settings will affect changes to the photo. Unlike on the T7i, though, this will be an optional rather default interface. Plus, the company also adds low-energy Bluetooth to maintain a persistent or quick-pairing connection for improved Wi-Fi connectivity.

To go with the 77D and T7i/800D, Canon also introduced a new kit lens, the EF-S 18-55mm f4-5.6 IS STM. It's a bit more compact than its predecessor: shorter by 0.6 inches (13 mm) and slimmer by 0.1 inches (2.5 mm). But oddly it's heavier by about 0.35 ounces (10 grams).

While "20 percent smaller" may sound like a lot -- and that's only the length, the width is 3 percent narrower -- it's a pretty trivial difference at that size. Especially given the the tradeoff of 1/3-stop; in other words, it lets in a third less light at 18mm.

It will cost the same, too: $250 (about £200 or AU$310 converted). It's also the first of Canon's new line of consumer f4 lenses. The good news is that it will work with Canon's $150 (£125, AU$230) PZ-E1 power-zoom adapter.

It's scheduled to be available in April 2017 at $900 for the body, $1,050 with the new 18-55mm f4-5.6 STM lens and $1,500 with the 18-135 STM lens. I don't have UK or Australian prices yet, but those directly convert to about £725, £840 and £1,200, or AU$1,180, AU$1,375 and AU$1,960.

Ezviz Mini 360 Plus review

when standard fixed-angle security cameras don't cover enough ground, pan/tilt models make smart alternatives -- they raise, lower and rotate to capture more of a room.
The $80 Ezviz Mini 360 Plus has a 340-degree panning angle and an 80-degree tilting angle that you can either adjust manually or set to "auto-tracking" mode to follow motion activity for you. It also works with IFTTT and comes with local as well as optional cloud storage for an additional fee. The Mini 360 Plus has limited availability in the UK and isn't currently sold in Australia; the price converts to roughly £65/AU$105 at the current exchange rate.
Unfortunately, the Mini 360 Plus wasn't particularly good at following motion activity -- one of its core features. I'd look instead to the $150 Zmodo Pivot for a true 360 cam that tracks activity without stumbling.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7

Samsung has released the Android 7.0 Nougat update and it should start rolling out to devices soon. We've seen unlocked phones already pick up the updates, and carrier locked phones are sure to be next. We'll update our review with impressions when we get the chance to play with the final build.

To use a tired cliche, Samsung has had a year of two halves. After the release of both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, things were looking strong. It had a phone that was better than the HTC 10, better than the Huawei P9 and it’s still better than the iPhone 7.

But then the exploding Galaxy Note 7 landed and Samsung took a bit of a hit. Is it enough to make you think twice about buying a Samsung device?

In a word, no. The Galaxy S7 is still the best phone we’ve reviewed this year. Maybe the Google Pixel phone will have something to say about that though?

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Even though the Galaxy Note 5 has been on shelves for over 6-months now, us UK dwellers have still yet to see an official release. We'd say the time has been and gone for the Sammy's latest 5.7-inch device ever hitting these shores, but fear not. We're already starting to hear rumours about the upcoming Note 6 and it sounds rather special. Early Internet talk speaks of a 4K display, 6GB RAM and 256GB storage, with a release day of 'mid-May'.

If you can't wait that long, you're not out of luck. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge boasts a 5.5-inch quad-HD display, though it feels much smaller, and packs a nicer overall build than the Note 5. You don't get the S-Pen, though.

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