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e-Ink iPhone display could combine Apple quality with near-zero impact on battery life

A report this morning says that we may see in the future an e-Ink iPhone display, as a secondary screen on a folding iPhone. The most likely interpretation of a follow-up tweet is that Apple is testing a type of color e-ink display that offers crisper text, brighter displays, and richer colors than conventional technology … Background e-Ink or ePaper displays are best known for their use in…
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US solar is under threat from a DOC inquiry, but the commerce secretary won’t step in

A US Department of Commerce (DOC) probe — investigating whether Southeast Asian solar cell manufacturers are using parts made in China that would normally be subject to a tariff — is destabilizing the US solar industry, which relies on solar module imports to meet growing demand. Bipartisan lawmakers wanted answers from US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at a hearing last week, but she…
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Quick Charge Podcast: May 16, 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. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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DNP’s New Camera Captures the Action From Challenging Angles

DNP has launched a new action-oriented camera system called the Action Capture. Designed for adventure-style businesses, it addresses the desire for selfie photos in environments where taking one with a smartphone might prove difficult or dangerous. DNP Imagingcomm’s Action Capture system allows revelers to press an inviting red button at the perfect moment so a strategically-placed camera…
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You can connect Fitbit & Google Fit with Assistant, but not yet live on Nest Hub

We spotted how the Nest Hub is getting deeper Google Fit and Fitbit integration to let you see step count and other activity stats at the start of this month, and you some users can now connect either service to Assistant settings. Compared to the start of this month, visiting Assistant settings > Wellness > Activity lets you connect Google Fit and/or Fitbit. [Update: This is not yet widely…
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