Google seems to have decided to fully drop the space and rebrand its desktop operating system to “ChromeOS.”
Update: Google has gone ahead with the rebrand, with the change appearing in pre-release builds of Chrome OS.
For over ten years now, Google and its partner companies have offered laptops that run an operating system that is centered around the Google Chrome browser. These devices…
Google has created a new emoji (variable) font with “Noto Emoji,” whose defining characteristic is a black-and-white design that tries to capture the “simplicity” of the format – and also happens to bring back the blobs.
Over time, emoji have become more…
Wireless Android Auto is incredibly convenient, but it’s still relatively rare to find this feature built into your vehicle. However, a simple wireless Android Auto adapter makes it incredibly easy to add the functionality — here are some of the biggest questions about…
Google has been cracking down on how Android apps handle payments, and that’s resulted in some big changes. Now, the Hulu app for Android has ditched the ability to make a new account or start a free trial within its app on phones and TVs.
In a change made sometime in the past month or so, the Hulu app for Android and the Hulu app for Android TV have both removed the ability to sign up for a…
Volkswagen reportedly considering a second US production site plus new battery cell plant
April 29, 2022
According to a recent report out of Germany, Volkswagen is flirting with the idea of opening a second US production facility, possibly in Chattanooga, TN, where its current footprint is. In addition to significantly expanding its capacity on US soil, Volkswagen is also…
Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles
April 29, 2022
Tesla has reduced prices on its two home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles being delivered. The automaker also added the chargers to its online configurator to remind new buyers to get one.
Last week, we reported on Tesla removing the included…
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 review: Here’s what’s hidden in Rad’s new fat tire folding electric bike
April 29, 2022
When the RadExpand 5 was first unveiled, I was surprised to see the company go in this direction and replace the RadMini with a new model. But now that I’ve spent some good time in the saddle, I see exactly what Rad was thinking, because the folding e-bike draws on some of the best parts of every other e-bike in the company’s wide lineup.
I’ll start by saying that it’s going to be hard…
Tesla issues ‘over-the-air recall’ on 48K Model 3 Performance vehicles over problem with ‘track mode’
April 29, 2022
Tesla has issued another “over-the-air recall,” and this time it’s on more than 48,000 Model 3 Performance vehicles over a problem with “track mode.”
Lately, Tesla has had to issue a lot of recalls, but most of them were minor issues that were fixed by simple…
Tesla has sent some Powerwalls to Ukraine in order to help power some “ambulant clinics” in Irpin and Borodyanka. Power has been unreliable since the Russian invasion – making battery packs like Powerwalls super useful.
Mykhailo Fedorov, vice prime minister of…
Podcast: Elon sells TSLA to buy Twitter, Electric Corvette, F-150 Lightning production, and more
April 29, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA) shares to buy Twitter, GM announcing an electric Corvette, Ford starting F-150 Lightning production, and more.
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