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Shot with an APS-C DSLR from 2008, this extraordinary image shows what macro photography can reveal

Macro photography never ceases to inspire the imagination, as it reminds us of how much of the natural world plays out under our noses but goes unnoticed. Microphotography or ‘extreme macro’ takes things a step further into the macro world, revealing even greater levels of detail. Photographer Javier Rupérez is an expert at using precise camera work to capture exquisite studies of…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Hyundai and Kia's low-cost EVs are crushing it

Hyundai and Kia are betting big on lower-priced electric vehicles, and so far, it’s paying off. With more arriving soon, the South Korean auto giant is laying the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be a strong run. Hyundai and Kia are betting on low-cost EVs. Since…
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Lucid's (LCID) luxury electric SUV is about to get much more affordable

Lucid Motors (LCID) just rolled out the first discounts on its new Gravity SUV. The limited-time offer shaves $3,000 off, but Lucid says an even more affordable version will be available soon. The Lucid Gravity SUV is getting more affordable The Lucid Gravity has it all. With up to 450 miles of driving range, a Chevy Suburban-sized interior, advanced software, and the soul of a sports car, the…
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DefenseNews

Singapore launches ‘Battlestar Galactica’-like warship with drones

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — When Singapore’s defense minister, Chan Chun Sing, spoke at the launch ceremony of a novel class of warship for his country’s navy this week, he likened the vessel to the fictitious spaceship Battlestar Galactica. “It isn’t just a ship by itself, but one that’s integrated with artificial intelligence and an evolving brain,” he said of the new 8,000-ton…
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ComputersNews

13 clever USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed

I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones…
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I turned my mini PC into a powerhouse with 2 easy upgrades

So there it is–my new mini PC, the A9 Max from Geekom. A smart little powerhouse, barely bigger than a sandwich tin, whisper-quiet and amazingly powerful. I unpacked it, plugged it in, and completed the initial setup. Everything works perfectly, as my test shows. And yet I realize after just a few minutes: it won’t stay this way for long. As soon as the software is installed, my fingers start…
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