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Beetle-inspired Ora Punk Cat electric car raises some eyebrows in VW’s legal department

April 23, 2021
A new electric vehicle unveiled by China’s Great Wall Ora brand this week has attracted the interest of Volkswagen’s legal department for its resemblance to the classic VW Beetle. Great Wall Motors has a brand called Ora, which is better-known for small electric cars. At the Shanghai Motor Show, the brand unveiled the Ora Punk Cat. The vehicle is jumping on the nostalgia train with an…
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Elon Musk dismisses valid criticism of Tesla as ‘weird’ attacks from the media

April 23, 2021
Elon Musk, who has generally welcomed valid criticism, has now dismissed some serious concerns about Tesla as “weird” attacks from the media. We previously reported on how “Tesla superfandom is becoming toxic and negative for the electric revolution.” Part of that involves Elon Musk’s feedback loop, which has been extremely valuable for Tesla, getting corrupted by those…
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Tokina adds Canon RF, Nikon Z mount options for its $250 400mm F8 Reflex lens

April 23, 2021
In addition to releasing its two new E mount zoom lens, the optics manufacturer has also announced its SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF lens is now compatible with Canon RF and Nikon Z mount camera systems. The Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF lens was first announced back in July 2020. Rather than making different models for each camera mount, Tokina opted instead to use a T-mount…
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How to Take Gorgeous Smartphone Photos of the Lyrid Meteor Shower

April 22, 2021
The Lyrid meteor shower happens every year from April 16 through April 26, with the peak occurring typically around April 22. Taking great photos of the event does not require a high-end camera though, and you can get some great results with your smartphone by following these simple tips. The Lyrid meteor shower is the third most photogenic meteor shower, with over 8,500 photos posted on…
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