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Your photographs can inspire millions: Enter the Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition for free (shot on ANY camera, digital or film)

December 17, 2025
The Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition is officially open, inviting professional photographers worldwide to showcase their most creative, technically masterful and inspiring work. Free to enter and open to submissions captured on any camera system, the competition offers a unique chance to gain international recognition, win extraordinary prizes including €5,000 (approximately $5,900 / £4,400…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Here are the best last-minute stocking stuffers and gear for bike lovers

December 17, 2025
If I enjoy anything almost as much as riding electric bikes, it’s trying out new gear while I’m out on the road. With the holidays on us in full force, there’s just a bit of time left to share that excitement with the e-bike fan in your life. Below are some of the standout pieces of gear I’ve tested this year that would make excellent stocking stuffers for anyone who rides an e-bike – or…
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DefenseNews

Space Force wants advanced tech for space-based interceptors

December 17, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase inside the atmosphere, according to a Small Business Innovation Research solicitation. “The desired outcome is to develop…
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Thales touts mini-sonar for underwater drones ahead of UK Navy pitch

December 17, 2025
PARIS — French defense-electronics firm Thales has developed a miniaturized sonar that can equip underwater drones to detect submarines, with plans to demonstrate the system to the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy at an event on Wednesday. The new system brings a “dramatic reduction” in size and weight from traditional sonar systems, Ian McFarlane, sales director for underwater systems at…
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ComputersNews

Acemagic M1 review: A mini PC with big-time power

December 17, 2025
The manufacturer Acemagic is known for providing compact, powerful mini PCs that combine desktop performance and ease of use with an attractive price-performance ratio. On Amazon, Acemagic offers several models in the entry-level to mid-range segment, often with good ratings…
ComputersNews

HP OmniBook 5 16 review: An odd duck of a laptop

December 17, 2025
The HP OmniBook 5 16 is an odd duck. It is listed on HP’s website at $1,199.99 and, at that price, doesn’t feel remotely competitive. However, this laptop is also available at far lower prices from major retailers and, when that’s taken into account, it feels like a decent buy. Even so, I can’t help but feel the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U—a chip with just two performance cores and without…
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