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German newspaper encourages people to literally bet against Tesla (TSLA) in insane article

May 5, 2021
German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine published a fairly crazy article in which it literally encouraged readers to bet against Tesla (TSLA) through a short position in order to bring Elon Musk “to his knees.” Tesla has had a long history with short sellers, which are people who take short positions on stock betting that it will go down. At times, Tesla’s stock was the most shorted stock…
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Leica brings substantial AF, video improvements to SL2-S with 2.0 firmware update

May 5, 2021
Leica has released a major 2.0 firmware update for its SL2-S full-frame camera, adding a collection of new and improved features, especially for video shooters. The first improvement Leica notes in its 2.0 firmware update for the SL2-S is a new autofocus algorithm that it says improves eye/face/head/body recognition as well as tracking performance. On the video front, Leica has added…
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Kia reports strong demand for its sleek new EV6 electric crossover with starting price of ~$45,000

May 5, 2021
Kia is reporting strong demand for its sleek new EV6 electric crossover with over 30,000 show-of-interests within a month from the unveiling. The Kia EV6, like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, is one of the most anticipated new electric cars this year. It shares the same impressive specs as the Ioniq 5 since it is based on the same platform, but it features a different design and form factor that has been…
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Leica SL2-S Update Improves Autofocus, Adds Video Features

May 4, 2021
Leica has announced a firmware update for the Leica SL2-S, which sees a number of new features and enhancements including more video record options, a waveform monitor, LUT support, and improved autofocus performance in both photo and video. The full-frame mirrorless Leica SL2-S, released in late 2020, was the first Leica camera to feature a backside-illuminated sensor (BSI), making it a…
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