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The UK’s Largest News Agency Just Switched to Sony Cameras

August 21, 2021
The largest and national news agency of the United Kingdom and Ireland is switching from DSLR cameras to Sony mirrorless cameras. Sony scored a big win for its camera business this week by striking a deal with PA (formerly known as the Press Association) to have its photojournalists shoot with Sony cameras and lenses. PA was founded 153 years ago, back in 1868. Its parent company is PA Media…
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Google Fi brings its built-in VPN to iPhone users [Update: Now available]

August 21, 2021
For the past few years, Google’s MVNO has long offered a built-in virtual private network as part of its monthly subscription. The Google Fi VPN is now rolling out to iPhone users.  Update 8/21: As of this week, the Google Fi VPN is widely available for iPhone users. Once rolled out, there is a new “Privacy & section” menu under Phone Settings in the main Account tab. The VPN is…
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Google Chat PWA rolling out straightforward dark theme

August 21, 2021
The standalone Google Chat PWA and website are getting a straightforward dark theme to match the Android and iOS clients. You can now enable dark mode for Google Chat on the web (chat.google.com) and the Google Chat Progressive Web App (PWA). Dark mode creates a better…
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Tesla more than doubles its non-refundable order fee

August 21, 2021
Tesla has updated its online configurator, and its non-refundable order fee has more than doubled to $250. In 2019, Tesla replaced its deposit system, when placing a new order for its vehicles, with a non-refundable order fee. Instead of paying $1,000 when placing the order and having this $1,000 be applied to the total price of the vehicle the buyer pays before delivery, Tesla charged a $100…
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First Ford Mustang Mach-E GT deliveries begin early

August 21, 2021
We’re now getting word that the first Ford Mustang Mach-e GT deliveries are happening. A Rapid Red GT Performance customer showed off his two-week early score in Iowa today. Are more on the way? According to the macheforums poster 0t60-3.5, the Rapid Red model arrived last…
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Tesla aims to launch Full Self-Driving Computer 2 with Cybertruck next year

August 21, 2021
Tesla plans to launch a new Full Self-Driving computer with Cybertruck electric pickup truck next year. The updated self-driving hardware should also include new cameras. Tesla’s self-driving hardware has been a point of controversy. Back in 2016, Tesla announced that all its vehicles going forward will be produced with all the hardware necessary to achieve full self-driving capability with…
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