AI & RoboticsNews

An AI program voiced Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ so James Earl Jones could finally retire

September 25, 2022
After 45 years of voicing one of the most iconic characters in cinema history, James Earl Jones has said goodbye to Darth Vader. At 91, the legendary actor recently told Disney he was “looking into winding down this particular character.” That forced the company to ask itself how do you even replace Jones? The answer Disney eventually settled on, with the actor’s consent, involved an AI…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Quick Charge Podcast: September 24, 2022

September 24, 2022
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. : Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights each month. US listeners can  by entering their VIN or license plate! New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday…
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GamingNews

Minecraft Legends will test how resilient fans can be

September 24, 2022
Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. The appetite for Minecraft seems pretty endless. Microsoft has to keep feeding fans…
MobileNews

iPhone 14 charging slowly? How to fast charge your iPhone

September 24, 2022
Is your iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro charging slower than your old phone did? The best way to fast charge is with a Lightning to USB-C cable and a 30 watt charger, either from Apple or a cheaper third-party option like Anker. Here’s everything you need to know about fast charging your new iPhone … Starting with the iPhone 12, Apple no longer includes a power adapter in the box at all. Earlier…
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MobileNews

Wear OS watches regain double-click shortcut for Google Wallet

September 24, 2022
When Google Wallet replaced Google Pay on Wear OS, some watches lost the ability to hit a predefined button twice to initiate tap-to-pay. Google has now fixed this issue and brought back the shortcut. Fossil Gen 5 – but not Gen 6 – and TicWatch devices let you quickly…
MobileNews

Google trade-in values for old Pixels skyrocket with Pixel 6a [U: Ends Saturday]

September 24, 2022
The US Google Store is running a rather notable trade-in promotion for the Pixel 6a that significantly increases the trade-in value of older Pixel, as well as iPhone and Samsung, devices. Update 9/24: This trade-in ends today at 11:59 p.m. PT with less than two weeks until the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are fully detailed. Google says “phones sent for trade-in must be received within 30 days of…
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