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

November 7, 2022
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

November 7, 2022
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

November 7, 2022
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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MobileNews

Galaxy Watch 4 won’t turn on for some owners as recent update bricks the smartwatch

November 7, 2022
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

November 7, 2022
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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