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July 27, 2023
Leica announced an updated version of its Summilux-M 50mm F1.4 ASPH fast normal prime for its M lens mount in April 2023. The redesigned Summilux-M now has a closer minimum focus distance of 45cm (17.7″), down from 70cm (27.6″), 11 aperture blades (up from 9) and gains a metal hood that screws outwards, rather than the push/pull version on the older lens. Manual focus is also the only…
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 26, 2023

July 27, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Porsche opens its first EV Charging Lounge with snacks and a smart mirror for workouts

July 27, 2023
The luxury automaker is looking to upgrade the charging experience for Porsche EV drivers with exclusive “premium” amenities. The Porsche Charging Lounge comes complete with snacks and soft drinks, digital media, and even a smart mirror to get a workout in while on the road. Porsche opens premium EV Charging Lounge experience Porsche opened the first of several premium EV Charging Lounges…
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Lockheed, BWXT to build nuclear-powered spacecraft, engine

July 27, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and NASA selected Lockheed Martin and BWX Technologies to develop an experimental nuclear propulsion system that could provide a more efficient power source for future in-orbit maneuvering and Mars-bound…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 pre-orders on Amazon include a $200 gift card

July 27, 2023
Samsung has only just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, but there are already deals to be had if you lock in a pre-order on Amazon. Those who pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will get a $200 Amazon gift card as well as a free storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB. That should somewhat make up for the foldable’s high base price of $1,800. Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Moto Razr+: A clamshell comparison

July 27, 2023
Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest clamshell-style foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The new handset’s biggest change is a 3.4-inch cover display that is significantly larger than the 1.9-inch outer panel on last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 4. This should generally make the device more convenient when it’s folded up, as there’s now more space to reply to texts…
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