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Insider says new Heritage trim for Ford Bronco in the works – Driving
As if the entirety of Ford’s new Bronco wasn’t retro enough, recent leaked documents imply a special Heritage trim is being added to the model’s roster for 2022.
Reported by the nerds at Bronco6G, an unnamed insider apparently confirmed this Heritage trim will be available as either a two- or four-door model, designated by body codes E5G and E5H respectively.
Few other details were given but it’s a safe bet to assume anything with a ‘Heritage’ badge will ratchet up Bronco’s retro appeal even further. This could take the form of a simple white hardtop, as used to appear in many past Bronco iterations; or it may be something more involved like special headlight or grille treatments. Don’t discount the possibility of retro-inspired paint names, either; after all, Vista Orange and Boxwood Green are ripe for the taking.
The chances of big body modifications this early in Bronco’s lifecycle are slim-to-none, so don’t expect a Half Cab pickup version or doorless Roadster any time soon. Your author is jonesing for a Nite trim, recalling the blacked-out 4th- and 5th-gen models which included a too-’90s accent stripe fading from blue to purple. Perhaps I’m in the minority on that one.
Whatever it is, Ford is likely to sell every single one they make. Bronco has been nearly five long years in the making, having first appeared at the 2017 North American Auto Show in Detroit. Pre-orders for the off-roader have been robust, with the First Edition (not available in Canada) selling out quickly after its launch.
Even before it officially hits the streets, it has spurred Jeep to step up its game with the Wrangler, prompting that rival to tease several new options and a honkin’ big V8. In this case, competition is a good thing.
The Bronco well is deep, and Ford knows it. Expect plenty of special editions and retro-themed accessories before it runs dry.
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Nothing customer data leaked after apparent breach – MobileSyrup
The personal information of some Nothing customers has hit the web.
As discovered by Android Authority, a file on a text file-sharing website contains a bunch of Nothing Community profiles. While some of the data is here public information, like usernames, comments and join dates, private information, namely emails, are also visible.
Digging into it further, Android Authority says it couldn’t find any evidence of passwords being leaked. It also notes that the data appears to be from 2022 and affects roughly 2,250 Nothing Community profiles, including some for community managers.
Of course, despite Android Authority‘s investigation, there’s always the chance that other info could have been leaked. Therefore, you might want to keep an eye on your info for any strange activity on top of changing your password.
Android Authority says it’s still awaiting comment from Nothing.
Source: Android Authority
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BikeRadar Podcast | Sea Otter 2024 mountain bike round-up | BikeRadar – BikeRadar
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, George Scott and Jack Luke look back over the best MTB tech they sniffed out at Sea Otter 2024.
Neko Mulally’s bonded DH frame is discussed, alongside the much anticipated Maxxis Aspen ST tyres, which have been teased by professional riders over the past couple of years.
George and Jack also share their thoughts on Atherton’s new S-Range alloy bikes, with the S.170 making its trade show debut after being released in February.
We’ve also put together an article on all the new and oh-so-shiny MTB tech from the show, so be sure to check that out.
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Apple's FineWoven cases rumored to get one final release – AppleInsider
Apple has probably stopped production of its poorly-received FineWoven cases for the iPhone, but a new report from the same herald of its death says there is one last set of seasonal colorways coming.
Now according to leaker Kosutami, who first reported the cancellation, there could still be one more push for the FineWoven cases.
Pressed on the rumor, Kosutami emphasizes later in the same thread that if this is correct, it will be for only one more season. It’s now almost eight months since the launch of the iPhone 15 range, so it’s unlikely that there is to be a new mid-cycle color of the iPhone, but perhaps there can yet be new colors for the FineWoven cases.
Consequently, this rumor can at best be said to be possible, especially if Apple had already committed resources to the new colors. However, since FineWoven has proven to be startlingly poor at stain resistance or even just durability, it’s more believable that it is gone for good than it is that FineWoven will get a last hoorah.
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