Google is upgrading its Discover feed with some new recommendation options, including a Google TV-like “What to watch” for movies, as well as beauty and apparel recommendations.
Earlier this year, Google relaunched the Play Movies & TV app as Google TV, pushing the cross-service content aggregation and recommendations to the forefront. Now the Google Discover feed — Google’s endless…
Why wait for the electric Honda Cub scooter? The CSC Monterey is better (and cheaper)!
December 18, 2020
California-based CSC Motorcycles has just unveiled the company’s newest electric scooter, the 2021 CSC Monterey. The vintage-inspired electric scooter it is exactly what we’ve wanted to see from companies like Honda for years.
2021 CSC Monterey electric scooter
The CSC…
US states file antitrust lawsuits over Google’s ad tech, how competitors appear in Search [Updated]
December 18, 2020
In October, the Justice Department alleged that Google paying device makers and browser vendors to make Search the default was monopolistic. States are now filing and preparing their own antitrust lawsuits focused on Google’s ad business and Search ranking.
Update 12/17…
EGEB: Joe Biden picks first US ‘domestic climate czar’ in 9 years
December 18, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
After a nine-year vacancy, Joe Biden names the NRDC’s Gina McCarthy domestic climate czar.
A 9-year-old girl has become the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death.
Australia’s newest coal-fired power plant has been written off as worthless.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar…
OnePlus has had an… interesting 2020. It started off with the very excellent OnePlus 8 and even better 8 Pro, but finished off with a pair of Nords that betray one of the biggest things we’ve loved about the company. Now, going into the new year, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has…
Volvo begins deliveries of its electric construction machinery
December 18, 2020
Volvo Group’s construction equipment division announced that it began deliveries of its first electric construction machinery to customers.
It’s an important step toward electrifying construction machinery.
It’s not just passenger vehicles that are getting…
Google argues that ‘rich results’ in Search provide more direct experience in antitrust suit response
December 18, 2020
Today, a second group of states filed a lawsuit that alleged Google Search “hinders” access to “specialized vertical providers” that provide travel and entertainment information. Google’s response to that antitrust claim is focused on how Search today is intended to benefit users.
Google says that users “prefer” all the features/sections — including “maps, links to products…
Swedish electric off-road motorcycle manufacturer CAKE is preparing to help combat endangered wildlife poaching in Africa.
The company has just announced a partnership with the South Africa-based Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) to establish the Electric Bush Bike…
Google finalizes shutdown of Android Things platform, set for 2022
December 18, 2020
In February of 2019, Google announced that it was “refocusing” Android’s IoT platform to just be for OEMs building Smart Displays and speakers. Google is now shutting down Android Things for non-commercial usage.
Google originally wanted to create an…
Google’s John Justice talks Stadia plans, data caps, Android TV, and not overpromising [Video]
December 18, 2020
Stadia’s first year saw a lot of changes, but Google continues to have a lot of hurdles to overcome in the gaming market. As the year comes to a close, Google’s Head of Product for Stadia, John Justice, was interviewed about the state of the platform and future plans where he revealed quite a few interesting tidbits, including talking about how Stadia won’t overpromise with its…
