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Woah! These unusual photographs prove the power of perspective is about more than just camera angle

August 17, 2026
Photojournalists are witnesses to the world’s stories – but how the photographer chooses to frame the photograph is a key part of the story. This week, photographers around the world highlighted everything from community gatherings to watch the solar eclipse to the devastating impact of war and climate change. I’m a photographer and a journalist, and looking through the top news photos this…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Every 2027 GM EV will plug directly into Tesla Superchargers

August 17, 2026
GM is putting NACS DC fast-charging ports on its entire 2027 model-year EV lineup. Every 2027 GM EV from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC will come with a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, also known as SAE J3400. That means drivers will be able to plug directly into compatible Tesla Superchargers and other NACS fast chargers. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq has already made the switch.
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DefenseNews

Patriot makers hedge on Ukraine production deal as officials question cause of hold-up

August 17, 2026
KYIV, Ukraine — Though U.S. President Donald Trump promised Kyiv a license to build Patriot missile interceptors last month, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have begun putting the brakes on a joint-production deal as executives weigh what is “feasible” and the licensing runs into Washington’s red tape. American officials are backpedaling too. Trump on July 20 told the Financial Times that the…
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ComputersNews

USB connector types: The tier list

August 17, 2026
Adam and Alex let loose some magma-hot takes on the little metal bits that connect and power all our gadgets. Credit: Foundry I have a visceral hatred of MicroUSB. Back when I was writing about Android phones, there was a needlessly long transition from…
GamingNews

Why the X-Men Don't Exist in Marvel's Wolverine

August 14, 2026
While there are many mutants famous for being members of the X-Men in Marvel’s Wolverine, in the video game’s story the X-Men do not exist. Rather, Logan is a former member of Team X, the mutant black ops unit that includes the likes of Sabretooth and Mystique. Yes, Jean…
GamingNews

Everything New We Learned About Marvel's Wolverine From Our Big Interview With Insomniac

August 14, 2026
We recently got the chance to sit down with developers from Insomniac to talk about PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine, and learned a whole lot about the studio’s approach to making the game, what fans can expect, and what is — and isn’t — included. Our interview with Mike Fitzgerald, head of technology at Insomniac, and Jess Reiner-Reed, senior project director, is below. We…
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