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Building electric bikes in Detroit? Behind the scenes look as FLX begins ‘US-based e-bike production’

March 14, 2022
The Babymaker II electric bike from FLX was unveiled last month when it went on pre-sale, and it shocked the market with more than just an edgy name and low price. The bike was also said to be destined for US manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan. Now that early production has begun, and we’re getting a behind the scenes look at just what goes into assembling these e-bikes in the US. FLX…
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Scientists figured out a way to clean dust off of solar panels without using water

March 14, 2022
Dust on solar panels reduces their output significantly, so they need to be kept clean. But what’s the best way to do that? Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have a solution. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to…
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How to Sell Your Used Camera Gear

March 14, 2022
Camera gear. As photographers, we all love and obsess over our beloved gear; the bodies, lenses, filters, and accessories. Many of us develop a collector’s mindset and tend to amass multiple pieces of gear.  But often, we come to our senses (reluctantly), and realize that as much as we’d like to keep everything we have, we don’t need those extra camera bodies or lenses with…
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People Have No Idea What a DSLR Actually Is

March 14, 2022
Even though the heyday of the DSLR is well behind us, it does not seem like we’re going to shed the acronym any time soon. A newly-published shopping guide by the New York Post confirms as much: nearly half of its picks for “Best DSLRs” are actually mirrorless cameras.
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How Journalists Decide Which Sensitive War Photos Get Published

March 14, 2022
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nary a day goes by without the press publishing distressing war images, from slightly upsetting to the downright graphic. But, how do newsrooms decide on which war photos will get to see the front page and which ones will be shelved? Warning: This article contains graphic and distressing images. As the war in Ukraine remains ongoing, the…
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