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Vermont launches the first state e-bike incentive program in the US, plus other EV programs

May 4, 2022
Vermont is launching new electric bike and car incentive programs and is also continuing an existing EV incentive program for state residents. The transportation sector currently causes about 40% of the state’s carbon emissions.  The State of Vermont Agency of Transportation has selected the San Diego-based independent nonprofit Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to develop and administer…
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Google Maps beta tests preferred transport modes UI for directions

May 4, 2022
The latest Google Maps beta v11.28 appears to be testing the ability to let users pick their preferred transport mode for in-app directions. That’s not all as this change appears to show a previously tested route UI alteration that has a floating panel above the wider map view. Like this test from last year, instead of offering the usual tab or transport carousel underneath your current…
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Google Doodle celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day 2022

May 4, 2022
Today’s colorful Google Doodle is in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day in the United States, showing the many roles a teacher plays in a child’s life. In the United States, two holidays celebrate the impact of teachers in children’s lives. First established by…
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Dirty Pipe: What you need to know about the major exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices [Updated]

May 4, 2022
The security world has been abuzz about a new Linux exploit called “Dirty Pipe,” which also affects Android 12 devices like Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6. Here’s everything you need to know about “Dirty Pipe,” which devices it affects, and how best to avoid it. What can Dirty Pipe do? Recently disclosed by Max Kellermann as vulnerability CVE-2022-0847, “Dirty Pipe” is a security exploit…
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Twitter adds private Circles, taking a page from Google+

May 4, 2022
Twitter has recently announced that it’s adding a new feature for users who want to share tweets privately with others. The new feature is called “Circles” and seems awfully reminiscent of what Google+ had to offer, back in the day. Lately, Twitter has received a lot…
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Google explains why your Pixel isn’t getting the Android 12/13 Beta after enrolling

May 4, 2022
For the first time (in the modern era), there are two active Android Beta Programs, as well as the stable channel. Google explained today why there’s occasionally no Android 12 QPR3 or Android 13 Beta OTA immediately after signing-up your Pixel. There are currently a “few temporary restrictions in place starting today that may cause a delay in receiving the beta over-the-air (OTA)…
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