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Kia reports strong demand for its sleek new EV6 electric crossover with starting price of ~$45,000

May 5, 2021
Kia is reporting strong demand for its sleek new EV6 electric crossover with over 30,000 show-of-interests within a month from the unveiling. The Kia EV6, like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, is one of the most anticipated new electric cars this year. It shares the same impressive specs as the Ioniq 5 since it is based on the same platform, but it features a different design and form factor that has been…
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Leica SL2-S Update Improves Autofocus, Adds Video Features

May 4, 2021
Leica has announced a firmware update for the Leica SL2-S, which sees a number of new features and enhancements including more video record options, a waveform monitor, LUT support, and improved autofocus performance in both photo and video. The full-frame mirrorless Leica SL2-S, released in late 2020, was the first Leica camera to feature a backside-illuminated sensor (BSI), making it a…
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The End of A-Mount: Sony Has Finally Discontinued The Last of its DSLRs

May 4, 2021
Sony appears to have finally and quietly discontinued the last of its DSLRs. The a99 II, a77 II, and a68 cameras show as “no longer available” through dealers and have been removed from the company’s official website. First reported by Sony Alpha Rumors, Sony’s full list of cameras on its official website no longer shows any A-mount DSLRs and the a99 II, a77 II, and a68 are no longer…
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Report: Android apps send student data to ‘very high-risk’ third parties 8x more often than iOS

May 4, 2021
A new study published today takes an in-depth look at how apps used in schools are sharing children’s data with third parties. The research found the majority of school apps transmit data and that Android is 8x more likely to be sending that data to “very high-risk” third parties than iOS. The new study was performed and published by the Me2B Alliance, a nonprofit with the goal of…
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