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Here’s what 9to5Google readers said they prefer between fingerprint scanners and face unlock

October 11, 2021
With the Pixel series, up until now, we’ve relied on a capacitive fingerprint scanner save 2019, where Face Unlock was briefly added to the mix. Because the Pixel 6 is set to include software-based Face Unlock and an in-display fingerprint scanner, we wanted to know just what biometric security you prefer on your device. So to reiterate, as it stands there are a few core methods of securing…
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Google TV update will bring cards to Ambient Mode w/ info including weather, sports scores

October 11, 2021
Alongside the announcement of user profiles, Google TV is getting another fairly big upgrade in the near future. Soon, the Ambient Mode screen on Google TV will add support for cards that show information and content from select apps and services. “Glanceable” cards on the Google TV ambient mode screen will appear during the first few minutes the TV has been idle. Users will have the ability…
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Tesla officially starts its ‘wider release’ of Full Self-Driving Beta in the US

October 11, 2021
Tesla has officially started its “wider release” of Full Self-Driving Beta in the US, which consists of slowly allowing more owners to download based on their “safety score.” Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD) enables Tesla vehicles to virtually drive themselves both on highways and city streets by simply entering a location in the navigation system, but…
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Gogoro’s swappable EV batteries enter China, scooter makers unveil compatible new models

October 11, 2021
Gogoro announced plans to expand its battery-swapping system into China earlier this year. Now the company is making good on those promises, and its partners are already rolling out new electric two-wheelers to fit Gogoro’s batteries. Gogoro is the leading electric scooter company in its native Taiwan, but the company’s swappable batteries are perhaps the more important technology developed…
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