Ahead of a “next generation design,” the Google Home app is rolling out a redesign of “controls for popular smart home devices.”
The changes are meant to provide “easier control,” and Google said fans, air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, blinds, TVs, and other “popular smart home devices” would benefit. The company is presumably referring to the page you get after selecting a…
Android 13 for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a prevents you from returning to Android 12 due to a security vulnerability. That’s still not changing for end users, but Google is now providing a path for developers to return to Android 12 on the Pixel 6 for app testing.
As we…
Over the last year, one of the iPhone rumors taking center stage is that Apple is working on new satellite connectivity features. A new report from Ming-Chi Kuo today indicates that Apple has “completed the hardware development” of the feature, but it’s still unclear…
The release of iOS 16 is just two weeks away, and the final beta testing is moving ahead. Apple today has released iOS 16 beta 8 to developers with a continued focus on bug fixes, performance improvements, and final optimizations for things like battery life and new features.
iOS 16 beta 8 now available
iOS 16 beta 8, build 20A5358a, is available to download now to registered developers via the…
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are coming next week during Apple’s “Far out” event on September 7. There are a handful of new features that are all but confirmed, but there are a few rumors out there that we aren’t quite sure about yet.
Head below as we recap a…
Thinking about switching carriers ahead of upgrading to iPhone 14? With competition strong, the major US carriers are offering compelling incentives for new customers. Below we’ll focus on vs AT&T including how they compare with speed, how to find real-world coverage…
Fox News trashes Prince Harry for idling in gas-guzzling SUV, not realizing its an Audi electric SUV
August 29, 2022
Fox News has made a segment on Prince Harry trashing him for “idling in gas-guzzling SUV” at the airport when in fact, he was sitting in Audi e-tron electric SUV.
From Taylor Swift to Elon Musk, the media lately has been on a trend of pointing out the hypocrisy in celebrities flying in private jets while making comments about climate change and sustainability; it’s something that is often…
Honda and LG investing $4.4B to build batteries in the US
August 29, 2022
Although many Japanese automakers are falling behind in the EV race, Honda is taking a big step today to solidify its place in the future of automobiles. Honda announced Monday that it will be forming a new joint venture with LG Energy Solution to build EV batteries in the…
Following President Emmanuel Macron’s re-election in France this year, he has begun making good on a promise he made during his campaign to make electric vehicles more affordable. The government is reportedly working out how quickly it can roll out a new measure that would…
Media goes nuts over Elon Musk calling for more oil and gas, but here’s the full quote
August 29, 2022
The media is going nuts over Elon Musk calling for more oil and gas at an energy conference in Norway, but the full quote is not being widely reported and brings some important context.
Earlier this year, Elon Musk called to drill for more oil, which raised a few eyebrows, but it was in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how it sent gas prices skyrocketing:
Hate to say it, but…
