It’s been a decade, kind of, since GoPro crested into the mainstream because the identify in small, moveable, rugged motion cameras. Since then, the corporate has continued to refine its flagship product, all whereas defending itself from cheaper fly-by-night rivals. Our James Trew has reviewed the brand new GoPro Hero 10 Black, which may shoot footage in 5.3K and take 23-megapixel stills from inside that notoriously sturdy housing.

We gained’t spoil the bones of his overview, however suffice to say the enhancements in {hardware} and capturing expertise are actually welcome. Sadly, you would possibly see successful in battery life, however GoPro says prospects aren’t making an attempt to shoot theatrical films on a single cost. If there’s one factor James actually wasn’t a fan of, although, it was the value, which is $50 greater than the final mannequin, even for those who subscribe to GoPro’s limitless cloud backup service.

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But beware the hazards of the gamer tax

IKEA and ASUS’ Republic of Gamers division teamed up final 12 months to construct extra gamer-friendly furnishings and equipment. Now, the product of that union is coming to the US and Europe after making its debut in Asia. The vary features a sculpted picket hand to carry your headphones (or, at a push, VR headset) gaming chairs, storage and even a powered sit–stand desk. Bear in thoughts, nevertheless, a number of the merchandise are simply common IKEA doodads painted black, with $3 added to the value.

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The firm is leaning laborious into its ‘meme stock’ standing.

AMC CEO Adam Aron has introduced the theatre chain will quickly settle for extra than simply Bitcoin at its money registers. In a tweet, Aron stated, by the top of the 12 months, AMC would additionally settle for Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash for ticket purchases and at concession stands. The transfer is more likely to enhance the corporate’s relationship with the military of meme-stock merchants who supplied succor to the beleaguered firm within the worst of the pandemic.

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500 shops will provide repairs to Protection subscribers.

T-Mobile has introduced it’ll begin providing in-store repairs at 500 of its places on November 1st. Customers who pay for the month-to-month Protection bundle can get their damaged smartphone repaired on the identical day. The firm says that “highly credentialed” Assurant technicians will do the work utilizing components authorised by the producer. It’s an excellent begin, particularly since getting your telephone repaired could be an insufferable chore. Hopefully initiatives like this, coupled with some respectable right-to-repair laws, will make it much less of a headache in future.

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The firm has 150,000 reservations for the electrical truck.

Ford will make investments an extra $250 million to extend manufacturing capability for its F150 Lightning electrical truck. The automobile, which appears staggeringly common, presently has round 150,000 reservations ready to be fulfilled. That money will go on recruiting extra staff each to supply the automotive and the parts wanted to make it work, like drivetrains and batteries. Sadly, it gained’t be till 2022 that Ford will see the good thing about that funding, nevertheless it must do one thing to make sure it doesn’t lose gross sales to its EV pickup-truck rivals.

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For comparability, Tesla’s Model S with a 100kWh battery pack has a 402-mile EPA vary.

Don’t shoot the messenger, EV followers, however Lucid says its Air EV has an EPA vary of 520 miles on a cost. That’s 100 miles or so greater than you possibly can anticipate out of a totally specced Tesla Model S LRP with the 100kWh battery pack. CEO Peter Rawlinson was bullish, saying its battery administration and drivetrain expertise is tremendously environment friendly. Then once more, it’s simple to make guarantees: The actual proof shall be after we can do this automotive out for ourselves.

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