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Razer's Blade 15 gaming laptop is $450 off at Amazon

If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop to get you through a particularly rough winter, you might be in luck. Amazon is selling a well-equipped version of the Razer Blade 15 Base laptop for $1,350, or a steep $450 off the usual price. That money nets you a six-core, 10th-generation Core i7 chip, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, a 1080p 144Hz display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s $50…
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Apple releases iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini

After debuting iOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, and more yesterday, Apple has released iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini. iOS 14.3 for Apple’s smart speakers comes with the generic and sparse release notes: “This update includes general performance and stability…
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New Google Pay gets simple dark theme on Android

The new Google Pay for the US launched almost a month ago in early access, and it’s now getting a straightforward dark theme on Android. At launch, the service’s new intertwined logo is briefly shown against a bright background before switching over to gray depending on your system theme. There is no in-app toggle to set independently. The dark mode applies to the main sheet and bottom bar.
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Google Photos using ML to predict depth and create new 3D ‘Cinematic photos’

Besides organizing and making your library searchable, Google Photos often generates videos, albums, and other fun works. Google is now creating 3D “Cinematic photos,” while more collage designs and Memories are rolling out. With Cinematic photos, Google uses “machine learning to predict an image’s depth and produce a 3D representation of the scene—even if the original image doesn’t…
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EGEB: US solar installations expected to jump 43% in 2020

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US solar industry surged in 2020 despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. ExxonMobil’s investors pressure the oil giant to cut emissions, and it underwhelmingly responded. Plans have been submitted for North Carolina’s first offshore wind farm. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your…
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