Google has launched a fantastic animated homepage Doodle featuring the letters of “Google” practicing COVID-19 prevention methods including wearing masks and staying socially distant.
Update 8/4/2020: After originally going live a week early, then being taken down, Google has now formally relaunched their “Wear a Mask. Save Lives.” Doodle.
Update 4/5/2021: Eight months after its initial…
Tesla’s problem with toxic fandom is starting to give the community a bad name as some stories of attacks against other electric vehicles go mainstream.
The Detroit Free Press came out with a new article today headlined, “Tesla owner with Mustang Mach-E reports threats…
Google acquires 3D audio startup Dysonics to develop new ‘audio hardware,’ possibly Pixel Buds
April 6, 2021
Perhaps in an effort to bolster future Pixel Buds or AR products, Google recently acquired Dysonics, a 3D audio startup.
Founded in 2011, Dysonics came out of the UC Davis Technology Incubator and started with a motion tracker for headphones. Google acquired the startup in…
Tesla introduces new 50% Supercharging discount at night in California to help with capacity
April 6, 2021
Tesla is introducing a new 50% discount for Supercharging during the night at Supercharger stations in metro areas in California.
It’s the automaker’s latest move to help with network capacity.
Last year, Tesla started testing temporary Supercharger discounts in California.
In that case, it looked like Tesla was trying to incentivize people to charge at night in order to offset expensive…
Assuming a normal release schedule in 2021, the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a 5G are nearing the end of their retail availabilities, though that’s not stopping Google from releasing an official comparison video today.
Google released the Pixel 4a in mid-August, while the Pixel…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is embarking on a competitive prototyping effort to acquire a new, all-terrain vehicle that can operate in the Arctic, with evaluations to take place in Alaska this year, according to Tim Goddette, the program executive officer of the service’s…
For years, Google Translate has been one of the better ways to quickly exchange information between two languages. Over the weekend, the Google Translate app for Android reached a whopping 1 billion downloads on the Play Store.
Given its incredible utility, Google Translate has gradually become less of an app that you install and more of an integrated experience throughout Google’s ecosystem.
Quick Charge Podcast: April 5, 2021
April 6, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Lockheed names new head of F-35 program
April 6, 2021
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin on April 5 appointed a new leader for the F-35 program who has experience in overseeing the jet’s sustainment enterprise, amid public criticism over the Joint Strike Fighter’s operations and maintenance costs.
Effective April 12, Bridget…
The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 is a true reincarnation of the so-called ‘nifty fifties’ of DSLR yore. Coming in at just under $200 USD, it’s an affordable way to get into fast-aperture shooting. We’ve taken it for a spin on Canon’s EOS R5, R6 and original R to give you a sense of whether this lens is the right pick for you and your camera bag – take a look.
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