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How solid state EV batteries could cut emissions by up to 39%

Solid state batteries have the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of EV batteries by up to 39% compared with liquid lithium-ion batteries, according to the Brussels-based campaign group Transport and Environment (T&E). Transport & Environment (T&E) commissioned research from Minviro, a London-based company that specializes in raw material life-cycle analysis. Minviro compared…
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These Free Photoshop Enhanced Filters Put the Default Ones to Shame

Unsatisfied with the default selection of filters in Photoshop, developer Terry Johnson has created a set of enhanced filters that greatly improve on Adobe’s and can be downloaded as a set of free actions for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Johnson, aged 71 and from the United Kingdom, is one of the two developers responsible for Image Color Transfer, a browser-based application that…
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Pentax May Have Lucked Out as Nikon and Canon Leave DSLRs Behind

Pentax could now be in the strange and advantageous position as the main beneficiary of the demise of the DSLR as both Canon and Nikon prepare to exit the space. First, A Bit of History Pentax is a household name that can trace its history back to 1919. It became a global brand, manufactured all principal camera types, and became one of the largest optical companies in the world before…
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Zebedee raised $35M from investors including Square Enix for blockchain game payments

Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. Zebedee has raised $35 million in a new round of funding to further develop its Bitcoin-based payment systems for games and integrate with new partners. The Hoboken, New Jersey-based company hopes to transform…
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