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iPhone City lockdown after COVID outbreak; unclear whether total closure

The Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou – colloquially known as iPhone City – is entering a week-long lockdown from today, following a growing COVID-19 outbreak within the facility. Given that the plant was already operating closed-loop production, where workers live and work within the campus for up to a month at a time, it’s not immediately clear what form the iPhone City lockdown takes, but one…
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Etsy adds image-based search, but only on iOS for now

Etsy has begun testing visual search. The company suggests the feature is ideal for those situations where you’re not quite sure how to describe something. Whereas in the past you had to rely on keywords and a bit of luck, you can now tap the new camera icon in the search…
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Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra is $300 off right now

When we put together our ultimate list of current-model smartphones, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra easily won out as the best Android option. It’s on sale at Amazon right now for $300 off the list price, bringing it down to just $900. That’s only ten bucks…
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Radio Flyer launches small cargo electric bike that folds in half and carries kids on back

More than just little red wagons, Radio Flyer has spent the last couple of years upping its electric bike game. The company puts an emphasis on quality production while retaining an affordable price, and the new Flyer Folding Cargo Electric Bike certainly tracks with that design ethos. In the past, we’ve reviewed Radio Flyer’s midtail cargo bike with larger wheels and a bulkier frame. But…
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Dwarf Fortress Steam Edition is releasing December 6

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. Dwarf Fortress Steam Edition is releasing on December 6. The long-awaited release is exciting because it’s the same…
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Check the Google Home app for a possible 30% Nest Wifi Pro discount

Last week, Google emailed some Nest Wifi owners about a 30% Nest Wifi Pro discount, and the company is reaching out again through the Google Home app. Look for the “Save 30% when you upgrade from Nest Wifi to Nest Wifi Pro” card in the Google Home app’s Feed tab, which was redesigned earlier this year: “Get fast speeds at home and save 30%. Not compatible with prior generations of Nest or…
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Are these Ford custom EV builds dope or nope?

Ford teamed up with aftermarket builders and parts makers to deliver three custom EV builds – one Mustang Mach-E and two F-150 Lightnings – at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The automaker wanted to highlight how Ford EV drivers…
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Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers

Tesla is looking to replicate the massive success that it achieved at Gigafactory Shanghai in the United States by bringing some of its Chinese engineers to help improve production at Fremont factory. It’s hard to overstate the success that has been Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai. Tesla was extremely successful in ramping up production at Gigafactory Shanghai, which became the most productive…
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