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Sigma’s Tiny Workhorse: A Bright, Versatile 20–60mm Zoom for Travel and Video
technology25 days ago

Sigma’s Tiny Workhorse: A Bright, Versatile 20–60mm Zoom for Travel and Video

Sigma’s 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary is a compact, lightweight zoom that covers 20–60mm with a bright f/2.8 at the wide end and strong sharpness across the range. It delivers excellent flare resistance, solid close-up performance, and a fast internal focus motor, making it a strong one-lens option for travel, gimbal work, or vlogging. Drawbacks include harsh bokeh, average sunstars, lack of built-in controls (no AF/MF switch), and some minor LoCA at the 20mm end. Priced at $849, it competes well against Sony’s and Panasonic’s equivalents, offering more light and comparable or better optics for a lighter, more portable setup.”}{

Ford's Flexible UEV Platform Could Spawn a Fiesta-Sized EV
technology1 month ago

Ford's Flexible UEV Platform Could Spawn a Fiesta-Sized EV

Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform is designed to underpin a family of vehicles—from the new midsize Fathom pickup to a Fiesta-sized compact EV—using flexible battery chemistries beyond LFP and offering rear- or all-wheel drive. Ford is investing about $2 billion to retool its Louisville plant for UEV production. While specifics and model names are speculative, the modular platform aims to revive affordable small cars and broaden Ford’s EV lineup beyond SUVs and pickups.

SanDisk Unveils Ultra-Compact 1TB 'Plug-and-Stay' USB-C Drive
technology11 months ago

SanDisk Unveils Ultra-Compact 1TB 'Plug-and-Stay' USB-C Drive

SanDisk has launched its smallest 1TB SSD, the Extreme Fit, a tiny 'plug-and-stay' USB-C drive weighing just 3 grams and measuring 18.5 x 13.7 x 16 mm, offering up to 400 MB/s transfer speeds. Despite its impressive miniaturization, it has slower speeds compared to larger portable SSDs and is primarily suitable for file transfer rather than intensive tasks. The drive is available starting at $14.99 for 64GB and $109.99 for 1TB.

Universities Reject Trump’s Education Compact Amidst Growing Dissent
education11 months ago

Universities Reject Trump’s Education Compact Amidst Growing Dissent

The Trump administration has issued a 'Compact for Academic Excellence' to nine colleges, requiring them to adopt policies such as banning transgender students from restrooms and sports aligning with their gender, freezing tuition, limiting international students, and requiring standardized tests, in exchange for federal funds. Most schools have declined to sign, citing disagreements with the principles and concerns over academic integrity. The White House has held discussions with some institutions, but key universities like UVA and Dartmouth have also refused to sign, emphasizing the importance of merit-based funding and academic independence.

Universities Reject White House's Higher-Ed Compact Invitations
education11 months ago

Universities Reject White House's Higher-Ed Compact Invitations

The White House's attempt to get nine universities to sign a higher-ed compact aligned with Trump's political priorities has faced multiple rejections, with universities citing concerns over academic freedom and government overreach. The initiative aims to promote conservative values and secure federal funding, but has been met with widespread opposition from academia and political figures.