MobileNews

9to5Rewards: Last chance to win the iPhone 13 Pro from Survivor

November 20, 2021
This is the last chance for 9to5 readers to enter our iPhone 13 Pro giveaway courtesy of Survivor. Readers have just one week left to enter for their chance to win the new device. Check out Survivor’s new cases for iPhone 13 and hit the giveaway form to enter, below. Survivor created a sustainable collection of cases made entirely from recycled materials for the launch of Apple’s new…
Read more
MobileNews

YouTube rolls out animated Android 12 splash screen [Updated]

November 20, 2021
Every app open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience.” One aspect of this is an animated icon on the splash screen, with Drive being the first Google app to support this on Android 12. Update…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Ford and Rivian cancel plans for joint EV

November 20, 2021
Ford and Rivian had been planning to develop an electric vehicle together, but those plans have been canceled, Ford CEO Jim Farley told Automotive News. Previously, the two companies had been planning to develop an electric Lincoln SUV, but those plans were canceled last…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Tesla suffers worldwide app server outage, owners can’t connect to their cars

November 20, 2021
Tesla is currently suffering from a nationwide (update: now worldwide) app server outage -resulting in owners not being able to connect to their cars. Update: some functionally is now returning. The Tesla mobile app is an important part of the Tesla ownership experience. Phones are used as a key to unlock and start Tesla vehicles and Tesla owners can access a lot of controls through the mobile…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

The US’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm breaks ground

November 20, 2021
Vineyard Wind 1, the US’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, has officially broken ground. It’s also the first project of its kind in the Americas region. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 806 MW Vineyard Wind 1 took place yesterday, November 18, at Covell’s Beach in Barnstable, Massachusetts. That’s where Vineyard Wind 1 will connect to the national grid on land. The first…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Ford’s Lightning order numbers don’t include fleet buyers, which means it’ll be sold out forever

November 20, 2021
Ford is going hard on electrification, with a solid showing at this year’s LA Auto Show and big reservation numbers for the F-150 Lightning. Ford has declared its intent to be the biggest EV maker in the world with a big increase in production in the next few years. But even with all of that, it’s still not enough. By our estimates, with Ford’s planned production ramp, F-150s won’t be…
Read more