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The fun-looking Transformer is a small electric dirt ‘bike’ that fits in a trunk (and in your budget)

July 6, 2021
I ride and write about all sorts of light electric vehicles including electric bikes, scooters, motorcycles, and dirt bikes. But I have no idea where or how to classify the new Splach Transformer. It’s something of a hybrid light electric two-wheeler that not only fits in multiple categories, but allows users to easily modify it into more of one type of rideable or another. First, let’s…
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VW launches over-the-air software update coming to its ID electric vehicle lineup

July 6, 2021
VW has announced the launch of its over-the-air software update coming to its ID electric vehicle lineup. It’s an important step taken by the German automaker to address its software issues. Apart from Tesla, no automaker has truly figured out over-the-air software updates. A good example is Porsche recently announcing a recall on all Taycans for a software update that the automaker apparently…
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Hands-on: Here’s how Background Sounds work in iOS 15

July 6, 2021
Ahead of WWDC in June, Apple announced Background Sounds would be coming to iOS to help users find focus, calm, and rest. Now in the iOS 15 beta, the feature is available to test out. Read along for how to use iPhone Background Sounds in iOS 15, what you get, what you…
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PSA: Notes created with iOS 15 and macOS 12 might be unavailable in previous OS versions

July 6, 2021
Among all the new features in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Apple has introduced some great changes to its Notes app. However, if you have already installed the latest versions of the operating systems on your devices, be aware that some of the notes will not show up on earlier versions of iOS or macOS. The updates to the Notes app make it more advanced for group collaboration and also easier to…
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Google Chrome begins using Material You colors on Android 12 [Updated]

July 6, 2021
One of the hallmarks of Android 12’s Material You redesign is the usage of your current wallpaper’s colors throughout your favorite apps. Google Chrome is the latest app to begin respecting your Material You colors on Android 12. Update: Since first appearing, Google’s Material You retheme of Chrome for Android has reached more places including the address bar and tab switcher. For the…
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