Google Fit has leveled up as part of the March Pixel Feature Drop with some actually useful health tracking tools, including the ability to measure your heart rate and respiratory rate right from within the app.
Being able to measure heart rate on your smartphone is nothing new. It’s a feature that has been possible with third-party apps for a long time already or even with a…
CSC Motorcycles is perhaps better known for its affordable line of both gas-powered and electric motorcycles and scooters. But after entering the electric bicycle market last year with two impressive fat tire e-bikes, the company is now doubling down with two more e-bikes…
The latest virtual exhibit for Google Arts & Culture and YouTube takes a look at the history of electronic music from its inventors, artists, sounds, and technology. Google also built a fun AR Synth experience that lets you create a tune.
More than 50 international…
Google Meet tile view comes to mobile, starting on iOS
March 11, 2021
Last year, Google’s video calling app gained an improved desktop layout to help you see everyone in large meetings. The Google Meet tile view is now coming to the mobile apps, starting with iOS.
Google briefly announced the new Android and iOS view at the start of this month when laying out its plans for the future of work, and a new Workspace Frontline tier.
The mobile tile view lets you…
The Bezos Earth Fund’s new CEO Andrew Steer says it will spend its $10 billion by 2030, but he hasn’t yet provided a road map.
EV charging industry association ChargeUp Europe gains its 13th member, Portugal’s Power Dot.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you…
Anyone doubting Harley-Davidson’s committment to electric motorcycles should think again, as the company today announces its first ever chief electric vehicle officer.
The US motorcycle manufacturer named Ryan Morrissey as its first ever chief electric vehicle officer…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin pushes for production soon despite precarious permit situation
March 11, 2021
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is pushing to start production soon, and that’s despite a precarious permit situation.
The automaker is now installing production equipment, but it doesn’t have approval to start production.
As we previously reported, Tesla moved ahead with construction at Gigafactory Berlin without final approval for the project.
The company has faced some resistance from…
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro leak in official-looking renders w/ curved and flat displays, matte black, more
March 11, 2021
The OnePlus 9 series is set to debut in just a couple of weeks, and ahead of launch a huge leak has just revealed the designs, colors, and more details about the two core devices in the lineup.
WinFuture today published a huge gallery of images of both the base OnePlus 9…
Electrek spoke with Rick Bohan, VP of sustainability at the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The Portland Cement Association represents 92% of US cement manufacturing production capacity and has distribution facilities in every continental US state. Cement is the…
Google Home Essentials: Nexx adds Assistant to your garage door, no subscription needed
March 11, 2021
In the process of building out my smart home, one of the things I knew I wanted to do was have my garage door open up using Google Assistant. Unfortunately, one of the best options I saw also came with the potential of a subscription fee. Luckily, other options exist, and I’ve been tremendously satisfied over the past several months with a system from Nexx.
The Nexx NXG-200 is a pretty simple…
