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Tesla ‘massive recall’ in China is as ridiculously simple as adding a chime when activating cruise control

June 29, 2021
If you have been following the news about Tesla, you mostly likely heard that the automaker is subject to a “massive recall” of all the vehicles produced in China. The “recall” involves a simple over-the-air software update. Yes, but the software update is to fix a “major safety issue,” says the media. In fact, the whole thing is about a simple change to activating Tesla’s cruise…
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Tesla uses questionable practices in its intense end-of-quarter push

June 29, 2021
Tesla is using some questionable practices during its latest end-of-quarter push as the automaker is undergoing an intense effort to deliver as many vehicles as possible by Wednesday. Earlier this month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk asked employees to go “all out” for the end-of-quarter delivery push in a leaked email. Tesla has been known to have intense end-of-quarter delivery pushes due to its…
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Google showing cards on Chrome’s New Tab Page that remind you about recent searches

June 29, 2021
Back in November, Google announced a suite for new features for Chrome, from performance improvements to tab search and address bar actions. Another, which is seeing a wider launch now, helps “pick up where you left off” by surfacing cards in Chrome’s New Tab Page.  These cards appear at the very bottom of the New Tab Page on Chrome for desktop after the company logo/Doodle, search…
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The Best Places to Buy Used Cameras and Lenses in 2021

June 28, 2021
Ever since I became a photographer, most of the cameras and lenses I have purchased have been used. Most cameras and lenses only come with one-year warranties (though there are exceptions), and since some used gear sellers offer 6-month warranties, that extra half-year is often not worth the difference (to me). And, of course, some items — like vintage or discontinued cameras and lenses — are…
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