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Android 12 QPR3 will make it much easier to find the Pixel Battery widget

The March Feature Drop introduced a system battery widget on Pixel, but it’s not the easiest homescreen object for people to add. To address that, Android 12 QPR3 makes it easier to find the “Battery” widget. Previously, the Battery widget was found under “Settings Services” in that main list with the same gear icon as “Settings” just above it. Settings Services is the app…
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Starlink’s new Portability feature brings internet to vanlifers

Starlink’s internet-from-SpaceX service has gone mobile with a new Portability feature. For an additional monthly fee, Starlink subscribers can now take their “dishy” anywhere on their home continent that provides active internet coverage. That opens up connectivity to remote places that will likely never be covered by 5G — a potential boon to the increasing numbers of work-from-anywhere…
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Google Assistant adds settings for ‘Your vehicles’ parking feature

Back in March, Google introduced the ability to pay for public parking with your voice. As part of this feature, Google Assistant has added “Your vehicles” settings. Meanwhile, the Google app has made a tweak to its preferences. The very last item in Google Assistant settings on Android is now “Your vehicles.” Your vehicle registration details for parking  This page will list license…
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Tesla to supply up to 8 MWh of Powerpacks for SpaceX’s Starbase solar farm

Tesla is going to supply up to 8 MWh of Powerpacks for SpaceX to expand its solar farm at Starbase in Boca Chica. It’s the latest of many collaborations between Tesla and SpaceX. SpaceX has a solar farm at its Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. It consists of 1 MW of solar power and 3.87 MWh of energy storage capacity. New documents uncovered by CNBC show that SpaceX plans to expand the solar…
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