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Google Lens passes 500 million installs on the Play Store

January 20, 2021
Another core Google app has now reached the 500-million install milestone on the Google Play Store – this time, it’s the turn of Lens. After launching some three or so years ago, Google Lens is one of those often forgotten apps that has a ton of utility under the hood that you might not be actively aware of. The Google Lens app itself has only been available as its own separate entity since…
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LG might leave the smartphone market soon, CEO confirms

January 20, 2021
LG’s space in the smartphone market has been chipped away at for years, but next year the company might actually call it quits. That’s right, LG has officially confirmed that it’s considering leaving the smartphone market in 2022. A report earlier this week from The…
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OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 now available for OnePlus 7/7T series

January 20, 2021
After what has felt like an extended wait, the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series bringing with it all of the Android 11 trappings and features. OnePlus confirmed that we would see OxygenOS 11 on the OnePlus 7 and 7T series at some point in Q1 2021, and credit where it is due, the Chinese firm has delivered. Both updates for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series…
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Google Store stops selling the two-year-old Pixel USB-C earbuds

January 20, 2021
With the launch of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in 2018, Made by Google also released a pair of USB-C earbuds for $29.99. After two years on sale, the Pixel USB-C earbuds are no longer available for purchase from the Google Store and other retailers. The Pixel USB-C earbuds…
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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQA electric SUV with 265 miles of range and ~$46,000 price

January 20, 2021
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production version of the EQA, a new electric SUV that is adding to the German automaker’s EQ electric lineup. The first version of the EV offers 265 miles of range (WLTP) and starts at around $46,000 price. Mercedes-Benz EQA design Back in 2017, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQA concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show. It was a compact hatchback at the time. Last…
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Magnum Photos Has Finally Published Its Code of Conduct

January 20, 2021
In the latest in the ongoing saga involving Magnum Photos, the company has made good on its promise to publish its previously-private Code of Conduct. In it, the company specifically bans the publication of images without the subject’s consent but does not mention…
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2020.48.30/2020.48.35: What’s new in the latest Tesla software update?

January 20, 2021
We are just a couple weeks removed from Tesla’s “lit” holiday update (2020.48.26) and now have further improvements to share. This past week, certain Tesla drivers began to report a new software update available for download. So what’s new in Tesla’s latest release notes for 2020.48.35? Let’s break it all down for you below. Tesla release notes 2020.48.30/2020.48.35 Given Tesla’s…
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