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Do scratches on your lens affect performance? Barely, says Lensrentals, but keep your glass protected

Many filter makers sell special protective filters for lenses, often called UV filters. Should you use a UV filter on your lens? Part of answering that question depends on what you’re protecting your lens against. The primary concern photographers face is a scratch on the front of your lens. Lensrentals tested out some of its damaged lenses to see how a scratch on the front element affects…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II tops $1B in 10 days

Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit Next 2022? All sessions are now available for viewing in our on-demand library. Click here to start watching. Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is smashing franchise records as it hit $1 billion in sell-through in…
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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro renders show flagship duo design changes

Thanks to a series of design renders, we’re getting our first look at a minor redesign for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. The launch of the Xiaomi 12 Pro follow-up looks set to bring some minor changes to one of 2021’s best budget flagship devices. Renders shared by @OnLeaks in collaboration with lesser-known outlets Zoutons and lesser-known Compare Dial hint that the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi…
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Galaxy Watch 4 won’t turn on for some owners as recent update bricks the smartwatch

If you have a Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, you might want to avoid installing the latest software update, as it is bricking the device and leaving it unusable for some users. As picked up by SamMobile, there’s a growing number of reports of users from Samsung’s forums in Korea as well as reports on Reddit who have had their Galaxy Watch 4 bricked following recent updates. This…
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Elon Musk’s Boring Company begins testing full-scale Hyperloop system, with a twist

Elon Musk’s The Boring Company announced that it is starting testing on its first full-scale high-speed Hyperloop transportation system. The company might fulfill Musk’s vision for a new mode of transportation 10 years after unveiling it. But there have been some changes to the spec… Back in 2013, Elon Musk released a white paper describing what he called the “Hyperloop,” a new mode of…
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