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My technique for creating bizarre portraits will have your people pics looking like a Picasso

July 16, 2026
Unlike the aforementioned Frankenstein this particular portrait project doesn’t require you to scour mortuaries or dig up body parts from the local cemetery. All the facial elements are coming from the same person, but once assembled will produce something as weird or wonderful (but mainly weird) as you like. There are different ways of capturing each feature, as well, but the basic plan is to…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

US EV fast charging has entered 'Charging 2.0' – here's what that means

July 16, 2026
The US public fast-charging network continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, but a new report suggests the industry is shifting gears. The focus is no longer just on installing as many chargers as possible – it’s increasingly about reliability, customer experience, and building a profitable business. According to EV charging data platform Paren‘s just-released Q2 2026 State of the…
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DefenseNews

US launches new round of strikes against Iran

July 16, 2026
The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran’s coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports. The strikes mark the latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks launched by the two sides as they vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz…
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ComputersNews

This Windows Search revamp could win me over

July 16, 2026
The future of Windows Search looks a lot closer to what users have been asking for since day one: search. That’s it. No ads, no visual clutter, no promotional links to the Microsoft Store, or Amazon. Just search. That’s all. Microsoft might have put this vision of the…
ComputersNews

Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this instead

July 16, 2026
Do you still bring your laptop charger with you on business trips? I just realized that I do, and it’s a habit I need to break. I have the option of carrying a mouse, though I can use my laptop’s touchpad for navigation. Likewise, a USB-C hub gives me extra ports. But thirty years of covering tech has me treating my laptop charger as an absolute necessity — how else will I get power? That…
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