At the end of 2019, Google Duo and WebRTC creator Justin Uberti became a high-ranking engineer for Stadia. The Google Distinguished Engineer announced today that he was joining Clubhouse, the audio social media app.
Justin Uberti (right in the above image) was “Chief Architect” at AOL (1997-2006) before joining Google. For 13 years, he worked on communication products:
Google Duo: Incubated…
I/O 2021 introduced a flurry of productivity-oriented features to bring Workspace apps closer together. Gmail is now adding a convenient “Save to Google Photos” shortcut for consumers.
On the web, attachments appear after the body of a message as a row/grid. When…
Ariel Rider X-Class 52V e-bike review: Having way too much fun on this 36 mph electric moped
May 27, 2021
The is one of those electric bikes that just straight up looks like it needs to be ridden. Everything about it screams, “Hop on and rip it!” so that’s exactly what I did.
If there’s one thing Ariel Rider knows how to do well, it’s making fun e-bikes.
There are…
OnePlus has new Android TV models incoming, reportedly w/ an external camera for Google Duo
May 27, 2021
Over the past couple of years, OnePlus has debuted a collection of Android TV devices in India that deliver high-end panels and unique features but at pretty reasonable prices. Now, it appears a new OnePlus TV is on the horizon with one really timely addition — a built-in camera.
The “OnePlus U1S TV” series is expected to arrive in India in the not-too-distant future, according to tipster…
Thanks to some excellent sleuthing by someone on a Rivian forum through the NHTSA database, we now have a Rosetta Stone in deciphering VIN coding on upcoming R1Ts. Furthermore, the motor options listed in the VIN document hint at the possibility of a more affordable…
A plan years in the making is finally ready to break ground. In a city council meeting today, Google was given the needed approval to start on its “Downtown West” campus in San Jose, California.
Shown off in concept art last October, “Downtown West” is Google’s…
Ford confirms upcoming electric Explorer, Lincoln electric SUV, and maybe even a Bronco EV
May 27, 2021
Ford has confirmed upcoming electric vehicles based on its new EV platform, including an electric Explorer and a Lincoln version based on the same electric SUV.
The automaker is even hinting at an electric Bronco.
Today, Ford announced an updated strategy focused on electric vehicles, connectivity, and commercial vehicles.
It included a new goal of 40% all-electric sales by 2030 and a new EV…
WASHINGTON — A battle is brewing over the fate of the MQ-9 Reaper, with a letter from the U.S. Air Force’s top civilian signaling that the service will again seek to curtail procurement of the General Atomics-made drone in the upcoming fiscal 2022 budget.
“Our…
At I/O 2021, Google announced several “Smart canvas” features that will better integrate the company’s various productivity apps. The ability to present from Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly to Google Meet is now rolling out.
To the left of “Share” at the top of…
Public fast-charging network EVgo has announced a new program called EVgo Reservations that gives drivers the freedom to claim their spot at a charger ahead of time. The initial rollout consists of 17 locations across California and the Seattle area in a pilot program that has already expanded.
EVgo remains one of the more prominent names in charging infrastructure, celebrating itself as the…
