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Chevron and Exxon boost campaign donations to Democrats

October 19, 2020
Chevron Corp (CVX.N) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N), the two largest US energy firms, have increased their share of campaign donations to Democrats in 2020, according to the latest filings. Big Oil campaign money Reuters reports: Chevron contributed roughly 28% [$4.9 million] of its political funds to Democratic candidates this cycle, from 26% in 2016. Exxon sent 41% of its contributions to…
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iPhone 12 series doesn't support 5G in dual SIM mode

October 19, 2020
A leaked listing on Apple’s Sales Web (ASW) page, which provides detailed information on all of Cupertino’s products, revealed an important detail on the new iPhone 12 series’ 5G connectivity. You be able to use dual SIMs while on 5G. You can either have your regular SIM card and eSIM working at up to 4G LTE speeds or use one of them on 5G. Dual SIM connectivity will automatically drop new…
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Meizu launches premium UR Live Special Edition earphones

October 19, 2020
Meizu just launched a pair of Premium wireless earphones in China with neckband. Starting at CNY 1,299 ($195), the Meizu UR Live Special Edition are among the most expensive products in this form factors. The earphones are marketed as compact without sacrificing audio…
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EGEB: Honda axes diesel cars in the UK

October 19, 2020
Honda stops selling new diesel cars in the UK and will phase out gas cars by the end of 2022. US oil giants Chevron and Exxon increased their share of campaign donations to Democrats this year. Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot project is ready to…
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First unboxing videos offer closer look at blue iPhone 12 and graphite iPhone 12 Pro

October 19, 2020
The first iPhone 12 unboxing videos have started to hit the web today. These videos come from various sources who have access to iPhone 12 shipments ahead of Friday’s public release, and they offer a real-world look at new color options and more. The first video was initially shared on Twitter by Duan Rui, and it shows the graphite iPhone 12 Pro being unboxed. In the video, you can see the…
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Samsung Galaxy A51 also get One UI 2.5 update

October 19, 2020
Samsung continues rolling the One UI 2.5 to more and more of its phone. Most recently the Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy S9 duo got their serving and now Galaxy A51 is joining in on the fun. The popular midranger is reportedly getting the A515FXXU4CTJ1 update alongside the October…
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5G on the Moon? NASA backs Nokia’s space communication network starting with LTE

October 19, 2020
NASA recently unveiled the winners of its fifth round of Tipping Point technology innovators. Most funding goes toward demonstrating ways to refuel vehicles in space for sending heavier payloads to the Moon. One experiment being funded by NASA, however, is focused on bringing an essential Earth experience to space. Bell Labs, Nokia’s research arm, will be awarded $14.1 million to develop and…
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