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CSC Monterey first ride: Retro electric scooter performance at an e-bike price

I’ve got a thing for vintage design, and the Honda Super Cub-inspired CSC Monterey fully scratches that itch for me. But while vintage design often goes hand in hand with a jump in price, this retro electric scooter costs less than many electric bicycles and offers twice the performance. I’ve only spent a week on the CSC Monterey so far, but I’m already in love. It’s got some downsides…
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Google working to support COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on wearables, probably for Wear OS

An update to Google Play Services beta points to smartwatches and possibly other wearables being used to collect and share COVID-19 exposure notification info. About APK Insight: In this ‘APK Insight’ post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to…
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Google releasing $499 Pixel 4a 5G in Clearly White, ending mmWave exclusivity

Back in September, Google released an mmWave model of the Pixel 4a 5G that was only available at Verizon. Besides the cellular radio providing access to faster speeds, it’s available in “Clearly White,” though that color is now coming to the unlocked Pixel 4a 5G. The “Just Black” Pixel 4a 5G is fairly straightforward save for a light blue lock button. At launch — like with the $349…
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Video: A behind-the-scenes look at how Kodak manufactures its film

For anyone wondering what the inside of the Kodak film factory looks like Bill Manning’s video tour of parts of the plant might offer a bit of an insight. Bill, from film-enthusiast website Studio C-41, was invited to see the film manufacturing process at the company’s Rochester headquarters and made a video that combines a little history of the Yellow Giant as well as some behind the scenes…
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