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I’m a pro photographer and I still use aperture priority – but this one setting is a must to avoid ruined shots

January 27, 2026
There’s a common joke in photography circles that the aperture priority on a camera’s mode dial means “A for amateur.” But here’s the thing: I’m a pro photographer, and I still use aperture priority mode on occasion. Aperture priority isn’t a mode reserved just for photographers terrified of manual mode – but there is a lesser-known setting that needs to be adjusted in…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm

January 27, 2026
When storms roll through and the power goes out, most people think about flashlights, candles, or portable power stations. But there’s a backup power source sitting in a lot of garages that often gets overlooked: your e-bike battery. As a powerful winter storm sweeps across large parts of the US, millions of people are once again dealing with widespread power outages, icy roads, and limited…
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DefenseNews

Critics see ‘chilling effect’ of DOD crackdown on 8(a) small-biz deals

January 27, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Jan. 16 lambasted a decades-old contracting program that provides business opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses, calling it a breeding ground for fraud and disparaging it as a “DEI” effort. But experts and an executive from a firm that uses such contracts say the level of fraud critics like Hegseth alleged has been greatly exaggerated. Some…
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DefenseNews

Estonia nears decision on which missile defense system to buy

January 27, 2026
WARSAW, Poland — Estonia is gearing up to acquire a missile defense system, participating in broader efforts by the Baltic States to boost investments in expanding their air-defense network. The country’s authorities said they plan to select the supplier by the end of…
ComputersNews

Intel now faces a chip shortage at the worst possible time

January 27, 2026
Just when Intel seemed to be on the cusp of success, the company reported supply issues that will limit the number of available PC chips that PC makers will be able to buy. Moreover, Intel said that it’s prioritizing the higher-margin data center chips with what it can manufacture, leaving supplies of upcoming chips like the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) apparently constrained. Intel also…
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