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Kia’s upcoming Super Bowl ad promotes EV adoption with the EV6 and pet adoption with a dancing Robo Dog

February 4, 2022
Kia America announced that unlike Tom Brady, it will return to the Super Bowl this year with a new :60 spot that promotes both love for the environment and furry friends. In addition to showcasing the Kia’s new all-electric EV6 sedan, the campaign will also help shelter animals find a forever home. The Kia EV6 will arrive as the latest EV from Hyundai Motor Group on its E-GMP platform, and the…
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NASA and SpaceX say lagging parachutes on Dragon capsule are not a problem

February 4, 2022
NASA and SpaceX say they are looking into a recurring issue with lagging parachutes on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule — critical features the spacecraft needs to land when it returns from orbit. However, the two spaceflight partners are downplaying the seriousness of the problem, claiming that the parachutes are still behaving safely despite the behavior. The parachute issue cropped up during…
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The James Webb Space Telescope’s Cameras Are All Online

February 4, 2022
The camera system on the James Webb Space Telescope is fully online and operational, and NASA has begun the process of aligning the mirrors so that it can begin to capture its first photos. James Webb Telescope Reaches its Orbital Destination The James Webb Space Telescope reached its orbital Destination on January 24 and has since been working to power on all of its image capture…
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10 Vintage Lenses That Work Great on Mirrorless Cameras

February 4, 2022
Vintage lenses are more popular than ever, thanks in large part to the mirrorless revolution as well as affordable, high-quality cinema and hybrid video cameras. These lenses are regularly “cine modded” for video use due to their unique character and less clinical…
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K-Lens One Kickstarter campaign has been cancelled due to financial issues, backers will be refunded

February 4, 2022
The Kickstarter campaign for the K-Lens One light-field lens has been cancelled at the last minute due to ‘financial issues’. The campaign had raised almost €200,000 on a €75,000 goal and had orders for 95 units, but despite this it seems other behind-the-scenes funding fell through. In a statement the company says it was left uncertain about whether the lenses could be made, and rather…
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