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YouTube for Android TV app adds support for 8K video playback

November 27, 2020
YouTube added support for 8K videos back in 2015 – long before 8K cameras or TVs were easily accessible. Five years later, flagship smartphones can shoot video in that resolution and there are some 8K TVs that, while pricey, are not completely out of reach. So, this update to the YouTube for Android TV app is a bit late, but better late than never. The changelog says that the new version adds…
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Tesla and Volkswagen to compete with new affordable electric cars at ~$25,000 to $30,000

November 27, 2020
The electric car market is about to be accessible to a lot more people as we now learn that Tesla and Volkswagen, the two market leaders for electric vehicles, have now both greenlighted electric car programs that are going to start at ~$25,000 to $30,000. In surveys about going electric, the price of new electric cars is always one of the top concerns of new buyers. When it comes to the luxury…
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Tesla is now under NHTSA scrutiny over Model S/X suspension after disputing recall in China

November 27, 2020
Tesla is now facing NHTSA scrutiny with a new preliminary evaluation over potential suspension failures in Model S and Model X vehicles produced between 2015 and 2017. The new investigation comes after Tesla started a recall over the issue for vehicles in China, but the automaker argues that there’s no defect and China is forcing an unnecessary recall. Earlier this month, we reported on Tesla…
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HTC to launch TWS earphones with 480 mAh battery

November 27, 2020
The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is the organization that oversees devices getting imported in the United States and from time to time its website gives us a bit of info on upcoming products. The latest finding is TWS earphones from HTC with a 480 mAh battery and…
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OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 teardown video shows how the sandstone back was created

November 27, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 game still hasn’t come out, but the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 limited edition launched in early November. A few units are still available if you want the phone, though if you’re just looking for something to pass the time while waiting for the game, check out this teardown video. The back is unique. It has the trademark OnePlus “sandstone” look, but it’s just that – a…
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