DefenseNews

HASC Chair Adam Smith on a Democrat-led natsec policy, modernization goals - and a ’500-ship Navy'

October 19, 2020
WASHINGTON ― Expect artificial intelligence, command-and-control and survivability to be watchwords in the House Armed Services Committee going forward. Chairman Adam Smith says those topics will be his focus as he supports “smart” investments in national defense in the new Congress. In an Oct. 14 interview, the often outspoken Smith, D-Wash., had more to add about a looming defense…
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NewsPhotography

Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: Should you buy one?

October 19, 2020
My much-used Nikon Z7, purchased used from a friend (this guy) in late 2018. Please note that the following article is very much a personal take, written from the perspective of someone who has been using an original Z7 for some time. Your needs (and your experience) may well vary greatly from mine, and I’d encourage you to read our launch content to get a feel for how well (or not) the…
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MobileNews

Hot Take: iPhone 12 lineup

October 19, 2020
Seven years since the launch of the iPhone 4s, Apple didn’t launch its new iPhones in September. Instead, we got them last week, a whole month later than usual. But this year has been anything but usual, so why should we expect that from the iPhone launch? Regardless…
MobileNews

Xiaomi is working on 80W wireless charging

October 19, 2020
Xiaomi has announced its next salvo in the fast charging wars, a new 80W wireless method that the company claims beats out any other competitor. The 80W solution is said to be able to charge a 4,000mAh battery up to 50 percent full in eight minutes and 100 percent full in 19 minutes. The video above shows it in action on a modified Mi 10 Pro. Xiaomi already has the fastest wireless charging on a…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Win the new 2021 Tesla Model 3 while doing a good deed *ad

October 19, 2020
Although it’s been an uncertain year for Tesla’s production schedule and everyone’s personal finances, that likely hasn’t stopped anyone who wants one of their cars from thinking about it constantly. The 2021 Model 3 is finally rolling off the line, but the first vehicles are destined for overseas owners, and now might be a good time to hold off on major purchases with so many potentially…
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