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Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update

October 20, 2020
Tesla and NHTSA have confirmed that a recall has been issued on some Model Y vehicles over a trailer brake light failure. The good news is that the fix is an over-the-air software update. NHTSA describes the problem related to the tow package in an update: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error…
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Quick Charge Podcast: October 19, 2020

October 20, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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iPhone 12 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max: Which should you buy?

October 20, 2020
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are similar phones, but with several key differences other than screen size. Read on as we walk through all the differences between iPhone 12 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max. In this comparison, we focus specifically on the 6.1-inch…
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Ilford Photo Darkroom Guide video series reveals printing techniques and more for beginners

October 20, 2020
Black and white film and paper manufacturer Ilford Photo has produced a series of videos to help beginners get to grips with essential darkroom techniques. Hosted by Rachel Brewster-Wright from Little Vintage Photography the collection of videos tackles some of the basics of common darkroom questions in a simple to follow format. So far, subjects covered in the 16-video playlist include…
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Chevron and Exxon boost campaign donations to Democrats

October 19, 2020
Chevron Corp (CVX.N) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N), the two largest US energy firms, have increased their share of campaign donations to Democrats in 2020, according to the latest filings. Big Oil campaign money Reuters reports: Chevron contributed roughly 28% [$4.9 million] of its political funds to Democratic candidates this cycle, from 26% in 2016. Exxon sent 41% of its contributions to…
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