Apple will be the first to use TSMC’s new 3nm chips for its M2 Pro processor, expected to be available with new Macs later this year. Previous reports suggested the manufacturer would delay production of this technology, but it has now reiterated that the 3nm expansion will maintain the original plan.
According to Taiwan’s Commercial Times (via MacRumors), TSMC is preparing 3nm chips for a…
Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid – looks like the future
August 18, 2022
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event helping the grid by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state. The event appears to have been a success as the distributed power plant looks like the future.
A virtual power…
Tamron has announced it’s developing a new 20–40mm F2.8 Di III VXD zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount camera systems. The forthcoming lens is expected to launch in Fall 2022.
Tamron doesn’t provide a full list of specifications for the lens, but does note a few key…
Some Google Fi customers cannot get RCS to connect on their Pixel phones after installing Android 13. That said, this does not appear to be a widespread issue.
Following the launch of Android 13 on Monday, a handful of reports have emerged about RCS not working on mobile data. Rich Communication Services functions normally on Wi-Fi for those impacted, but switching to cellular results in…
API plus AI helps speed up last-mile logistics
August 18, 2022
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Getting products and services from point A to point b is what logistics is all about. Being able to track, manage and plan logistics in a simple…
Momax enhances MagSafe iPhone chargers with futuristic transparent designs [Save 10%]
August 18, 2022
Transparent design in technology has always had a futuristic feel, and now Momax is bringing the aesthetic to MagSafe compatible iPhone charging accessories. Momax has paired transparent style with quality and affordability with its battery packs, charging pucks, and car…
Tesla has released a rare public comment denying a media report that claims an executive has left the company.
Over the last few years, almost every article about Tesla you read includes some version of the phrase “we contacted Tesla for a comment, but the automaker has not responded.” That’s because the automaker has stopped commenting on media reports over the last two years after…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 17, 2022
August 18, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Dodge has released photos of its Dodge Charger Daytona SRT “Banshee” Concept, a fully electric version of the iconic American muscle car.
Dodge has been teasing the potential for a fully electric muscle car for some time. We first heard about it last year, when Dodge…
Benjamin Dome did not have much hope he would ever see his grandfather’s film camera again after it was stolen in Ethiopia three years ago.
The Nikon F-E disappeared after a bus driver sped off with it while Dome was visiting the country to photograph the Mursi tribe.
“I went out there just before the pandemic, about three years ago,” the London-based photographer tells…
