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Why Are Pickup Trucks Called ‘Utes’ In Australia? By most measures, America is the undisputed king of pickup truck popularity. From working rigs to luxurious family haulers, pickup trucks fill our roads, our parking lots, and our dealership showrooms. The almighty Ford F-Series pickup has been at or near the top of America’s car sales rankings for decades, with its GM and RAM competitors usually close behind. And thatF-Series sales dominance shows no signs of slowing....

Why Are Some Houses Blurred On Google Maps? Google Maps has revolutionized the way we navigate the world. It offers seamless ways to find where something is located, and ways to get from place to place, even using complex routes. It also has a feature called Street View, which effectively shows you what the world looks like from whatever spot on the map you pick. When using Street View, you may have noticed some houses are blurred, while others are clearly visible....

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in the conversation around breaking content and experiences out from a device’s display, and into a new world of perception and interactivity. Virtual reality is something that we are familiar with, thanks to devices likeGoogle Cardboardat the very simple end of the scale, through toOculus RiftandHTC Viveat the top of the experience. Microsoft made a lot of noise around its holographic augmented reality system -HoloLens- before moving into a more mainstream position with a new wave of “mixed reality” devices....

One of the most ingenious inventions over the past 20 years is being able to pay without even taking out your wallet.Using your phoneto tap on a contactless payment reader and go about your day makes the process so much smoother. Storing yourcredit cardinformation in your phone can seem scary, but the added security in these features can make it much simpler overall. Apple Pay is the premiere way to do this for iPhone users and just a few clicks on the side button will let you go about your day....

5 Useful John Deere Products That Aren’t Tractors When you hear the name “John Deere,” the first thing that comes to mind is probably amassive, expensive tractor. This is understandable; tractors, as well assimilar equipment like riding mowers, are the bread and butter of the John Deere brand. If you see someone riding around on a big green tractor out in a field, there’s a good chance you’ll see that little yellow deer logo on there somewhere....

Baldur’s Gate 3 Berserker Barbarian Build Guide– In thisBaldur’s Gate 3 Berserker Barbarian Build Guide, I’m going to cover myBarbarian Build, and show you what I’ve found to work best. I’ll be doing moreBuild GuidesforBaldur’s Gate 3, but for now, let’s look at how you may use aBerserker Barbarianeffectively. Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Barbarian Builds Features Baldur’s Gate 3 Berserker Barbarian Build Guide The Berserker Barbarian is a very strongSubclasssince they deal damage that’s sustainable, thanks toFrenzyat Level 3, andExtra Attackat Level 5....

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 11 has a lot of traits,augments, items, and synergies that might confuse some players about the best direction to secure a win. Thus, I’ve made a list of the best TFT comps for Set 11 to help you gain a spot at the top. Top solo queue and double up Teamfight Tactics builds for Set 11 These TFT builds are compiled from my personal opinion, player data, the win rate percentage, and the top ten chosen builds for patch 14....

you may now get Dark Souls 2 and other titles for under $10 in the Playstation Store Flash Sale. Buy Dark Souls 2 for $10 at PS Store Flash Sale Playstation Store have announced via thePlaystation Blogthere are number of titles under their Flash Sale which startsJune 21st ends June 24th at 8:00 AM PT. This includeDarks Souls II: Scholar of the First Sinfor $9.99, Furi for $5.99, Layers for Fear for $4....

Buy This, Not That: Amazon Kindle Vs. iRex iLiad We’re trying out something new on SlashGear today. It’s called “Buy This, Not That” and with it we hope to focus in on two similar products and give you the lowdown on which is the better buy. You with us so far? Good, let’s dive right in. Let’s start off with the e-book reader everyone knows about already. The Amazon Kindle has gotten quite a bit of press already, but for many, it is the only e-book reader they’ve ever heard of....

During today’s Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom revealed more information about the upcoming DLC for Resident Evil Village. This was highlighted by an announcement for a 60-minute demo that allows players to try out the game in the third-person view, which is part of the DLC. Players now have the opportunity to switch between the first-person and a third-person mode for Winters' Expansion. The Winters' Expansion can be purchased separately for owners of the original game, or can find it all bundled together with Resident Evil Village: Gold Edition....

Bill of materials for the entry-level 16GB iPhone 5 has been estimated at just $167.50, according to an analysis published Friday by UBM TechInsights. In comparison, UBM TechInsights estimated that the 16GB iPhone 4S has a bill of materials of $132 ($112 for the iPhone 4). The $36 difference between the iPhone 5 and its predecessor covers new technologies Apple built in, including the larger four-inch Retina screen that leverages thein-cell assembly process, the speedier A6 chip, some new sensors and mics and 4G LTE modem from Qualcomm, to name a few…...

ThoughSpectremay not have been the massive critical and financial home run thatSkyfallwas, the fact of the matter is that the film was still very financially successful and Sony and MGM appear to really wantDaniel Craigback for at least one more James Bond adventure. However,Craigappeared to be very worn out on the role during the press tour forSpectre, and there were a lot of indications he was totally done with the role....

There have been several new features added to every game mode, with EA leaving no stone unturned and no corners taken quickly. One game mode that received plenty of attention is EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team, as the developers work hard at transforming and improving the experience for loyal FUT players and those looking to join the Worlds Game. One feature that has players excited for what’s to come is Player Evolution....