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EGEB: 25% of new cars in Europe will be EVs by 2025

September 15, 2020
One in four cars produced in Europe will be fully electric by 2025, according to a new study. The UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Environment makes the Green Alliance its secretariat. Scotland makes its interest-free Low Carbon Transport Loan available for used electric vehicles. Arcadia Power is committed to making clean energy work for the planet and your bank account — all…
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A first look at Samsung’s Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

September 15, 2020
Android 11 has arrived, which means Samsung’s custom One UI skin is also due for an update to incorporate Google’s latest software, One UI 3.0, which the company has started rolling out to selected developers in the US and South Korea in a “pre-beta” ahead of a…
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Minor tweak in Android 11 makes it easier to monitor and manage VPN connections

September 15, 2020
An admittedly modest UI change in Android 11 makes it much easier to manage and decipher any current VPN connections on your smartphone. The change was likely introduced with the last Android 11 Beta 3 build, but is live for all in the full release of Android 11 — which dropped officially last week. On Android 10, when connected to a VPN, you’d get a slimline notification confirming that you…
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Samsung launches luxury Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium edition

September 15, 2020
Samsung has now officially launched the Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium edition, which will go on sale in South Korea and other selected global markets from September 18. The smartwatch is essentially just the Galaxy Watch 3 with a new shell. It comes with a 45mm case but should provide a more lightweight fit, and comes with a metallic link bracelet strap rather than a leather or silicone band. That’s…
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EA’s Origin client to become the EA Desktop app

September 15, 2020
EA’s Origin desktop app is getting a rebrand and a visual refresh, GameIndustry.biz reports. The client is now set to be called the “EA Desktop App,” and it will be faster, simpler, and include more cross-platform features, EA tells GamesBeat. Other improvements…
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Motorola's 5G-capable Edge is $200 off right now

September 15, 2020
When Motorola introduced the Edge, it was attempting to make an affordable 5G smartphone. The problem was that at $700 the Edge wasn’t all that affordable, and several other mid-range phones — LG’s Velvet, OnePlus Nord, Samsung Galaxy A71 5G — undercut the price.
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Tesla to fix rapidly dying 12v batteries with software update, Musk teases more to come

September 15, 2020
CEO Elon Musk is teasing a fix to Tesla’s long-standing issue with its 12-volt batteries not lasting long inside its vehicles and more to come regarding the electric architecture. Like in most cars, the 12-volt battery system in Tesla vehicles powers the lights, media unit, windows, and more. For a while now, Tesla has had a recurring issue with its 12-volt batteries, especially in Model S and…
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