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Google wants to make Chromebooks of the future more intelligent and connected

The first Chromebooks launched a decade ago, and Google is celebrating that milestone with a big Chrome OS 89 update that introduces a ton of user-facing features. The company is also using this occasion to look at where Chromebooks will go in the future. Chromebooks today Where Chromebooks are going is best demonstrated by the two sets of features Google introduced with Chrome OS 89. “Better…
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VW announces its own Tesla-like battery day, will produce cells in Spain

VW has announced plans to have a “Power Day,” which is expected to be a Tesla-like battery day to announce the automaker’s plans to secure battery cell supply. Battery cell supply is believed to be the biggest bottleneck to accelerate the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles. Last year, Tesla held its highly anticipated “Battery Day,” an event during which the automaker…
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Tamron 70–300mm F4.5–6.3 Di III RXD sample gallery

Tamron’s 70-300 F4.5-6.3 is among the smallest and lightest full-frame telephoto zooms for Sony mirrorless E-mount. And priced at $550, this lens provides good sharpness and focal length versatility for the buck. Jump into our sample gallery to see the optical…
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Xbox boss: Some new Bethesda games ‘will be exclusive to Xbox’

Xbox boss Phil Spencer ripped off the bandage this morning. In an Xbox Wire blog post, Spencer confirmed that Xbox’s acquisition of publisher Bethesda will result in some games that are exclusive to Xbox and PC. And he once again reiterated that Xbox Game Pass is the focus for Microsoft and now for Bethesda’s studios as well. “With the addition of the Bethesda creative teams, gamers should…
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Microsoft: More Bethesda games are heading to Xbox Game Pass

With the Bethesda purchase now legally approved, Microsoft has posted an “official welcome” to its newest acquisition from Xbox boss Phil Spencer. This notes that more Bethesda games will be coming to Game Pass later this week. It also mentions Xbox’s philosophy about…
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Photos of a Rare Polka-Dotted Baby Zebra Spotted in Kenya

A wildlife photographer was shooting in Kenya when he captured photos of a rare zebra foal that had white spots on a dark coat rather than the typical black stripes on a white coat. Hong Kong-based wildlife photographer Frank Liu was visiting the East African nation in September 2019 when the strange-looking baby was discovered. A Massai guide and photographer named Antony Tira had noticed it the…
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