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"Canon's Crop Mode now means I don’t need to buy that $10,000 super-telephoto lens for my camera!"

December 15, 2025
The 1.6x Cropping/Aspect Ratio setting is available on every Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera including the EOS R6, R6 Mark II and R6 Mark III, and the EOS R5 and R5 Mark II, and yet it’s hardly ever talked about. Which I think is nuts as it’s a brilliant setting that instantly turns a 400mm lens into 640mm for mega telephoto reach. I’m not a Canon EOS camera snob and will happily…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be 'electrified'

December 15, 2025
Nissan is reviving the Xterra, the rugged SUV that once attracted a cult-like following, but this time it will be “electrified.” The Nissan Xterra will be electrified, but by how much? Earlier this year, Nissan offered a sneak peek of its upcoming lineup in a shadowy image previewing several new vehicles. Alongside the new 2026 LEAF, a plug-in hybrid Rogue, updated Pathfinder, and Sentra…
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The Ford Bronco EV is real, but don't get too excited

December 15, 2025
The electric Ford Bronco is rolling off the production line, but not in the US, as you would expect. This one is made in China. Ford Bronco EV production kicks off in China China gets another cool new electric vehicle that the US will miss out on. The electric Bronco is now…
DefenseNews

Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border

December 15, 2025
BERLIN — Estonia has begun installing the first concrete bunkers along its southeastern border with Russia as part of the Baltic Defense Line, marking a key milestone for the trilateral fortification project despite delays.​​ Seven bunkers were awaiting installation as of this week, with Estonian officials targeting 28 bunkers in the ground by year’s end, according to Krismar Rosin, press…
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ComputersNews

Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it

December 15, 2025
Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up memory, clutter the Start menu, and start additional background processes. This so-called bloatware includes pre-installed tools, trial versions, games, or optional components that enter the system without being requested. The result: more entries in the Start menu, more…
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