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GM investing $760 million in Ohio plant to build drive units for EV Hummer,  Silverado, and Sierra

September 23, 2022
General Motors is preparing for an all-electric future as the automaker announced Friday it would be investing $760 million into its Toledo, Ohio, plant as it gets the facility ready to produce drive units for future GM EV trucks. The automaker has been active these past few months as it gears up for what’s expected to be a massive transition to electric vehicles. Friday’s announcement is…
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NewsPhotography

Video: Venerable Canon 5D Mark II has nearly 2.3 million shutter actuations

September 23, 2022
The Canon 5D Mark II is an extremely popular camera that many photographers still use today. However, few 5D cameras have been as well-loved and oft-used as the one YouTuber FoxTailWhipz purchased from used gear retailer MPB. FoxTailWhipz purchased a camera with 2,269,757 total shutter actuations, far exceeding Canon’s shutter rating of 150,000 actuations. The Canon 5D Mark II was originally…
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GamingNews

EA Sports releases top 50 rated players for NHL 23

September 23, 2022
Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. We aren’t far from the launch of the latest installment of EA Sports NHL franchise…
MobileNews

WhatsApp Android tablet linking hinted at w/ latest beta update

September 23, 2022
The latest WhatsApp beta update hints that the highly anticipated companion mode is still in the works with evidence of a dedicated Android tablet (or foldable) linking screen. WhatsApp has made good on a number of promises in recent years, but in terms of features and functions, it still lags far behind many of popular third-party cross-platform messaging applications. With limits on the…
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MobileNews

Chromecast with Google TV (HD) can’t be powered by your TV’s USB port

September 23, 2022
The traditional Chromecast is dead, now replaced with Google TV. However, the new Chromecast with Google TV (HD) lacks one feature from the previous generation – support for being powered by your TV directly. Most TVs have support for a USB port alongside their HDMI ports, with that USB connection allowing for powering small devices. These ports generally output 5W speeds, which is just enough…
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