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iPhone with USB-C port: EU presses on with pointless law

August 13, 2021
Many of us would like to see an iPhone with USB-C port in place of Lightning, so that we can finally have a single charger type for all our main Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The European Union is trying to pass a law that would make this mandatory, despite the fact that it would be completely pointless… Background Way back in 2009, Apple was one of 14 tech companies to agree to switch…
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Samsung August 2021 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices

August 13, 2021
Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list. Samsung August 2021 security update…
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Samsung’s First Under Display Camera Appears to be a Mixed Bag

August 13, 2021
As part of its Unpacked event yesterday, Samsung announced two new folding smartphones. While there was a lot to “unpack” about each, one feature in the company’s new flagship Galaxy Z Fold 3 doesn’t appear to have flagship performance: its under-display camera. Under-display cameras, or camera under-display (CUP) as they are sometimes called, are seen as the natural evolution of…
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DefenseNews

Protesters block entrances to Raytheon plant

August 13, 2021
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — A group of activists blocked the entrance to a Raytheon Technologies plant in Rhode Island on Thursday morning to protest what they allege is the company’s role in the “killing of civilians” and “other human rights abuses.” Some members of…
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The Pentagon is exploring its options for a more efficient and powerful F-35 engine

August 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — As the Defense Department starts to put money toward advancements that will keep the F-35 relevant against Chinese threats, incumbent engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is making the argument that F135 propulsion system upgrades should be part of the equation. Over the next decade, the Pentagon is set to upgrade the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 with a suite of new weapons…
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