Rewards programs can vary in usefulness, and some aren’t worth using at all. Google Play Points has some hidden usefulness that can fly under the radar – unless you’re looking for it. This guide will take you through how to use Google Play Points to redeem and pay for things like apps and perks.
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Tesla has to respond to an inquiry from NHTSA regarding the increasing number of phantom braking complaints that it has been receiving.
Back in November of 2021, Electrek released a report called “Tesla has a serious phantom braking problem in Autopilot.” It…
Elon Musk clarifies that Tesla layoffs are just for salaried employees, still hiring hourly workers
June 3, 2022
Elon Musk has clarified that Tesla laying off 10% of its workforce only applies to “salaried employees,” and that the automaker is still hiring hourly workers.
Earlier today, we reported on Elon Musk telling Tesla executives in an email that they need to cut 10% of the…
Contrary to popular belief, air-source heat pumps can work very well in cold climates. They’re now the best choice for energy efficiency and reducing heating bills, and that’s why their adoption is going to grow quickly in colder countries.
Growth potential for cold-climate heat pumps
Even when it’s below zero, there is still heat in the air, so during colder months, heat pumps extract…
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed the Tesla layoffs, VW releasing the price of the ID.Buzz, the BMW iX1 unveiling, and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m.
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Freymann trained roughly 200 Ukrainian soldiers on the Javelin. (Courtesy Chris Freymann)
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Freymann never thought he’d have such a direct role in the fight against Russian forces invading Ukraine. But as the war raged, he…
As a photographer, you might be out on the street or at a vantage point in the landscape. You raise the viewfinder to your eye, compose the framing that you envisioned, then click the shutter. You have a picture that was acquired using the technical elements at your creative disposal: focal length, shutter speed, and aperture. But where was the camera?
If love is in the eye of the…
Pet photographer Uldis Krievs captured a series of remarkable images of dogs flying through the air while colorful powdered Holi paint flew from their fur to create dramatic shots.
Speaking to PetaPixel, the 29-year-old photographer from Leicestershire, England says…
Photoshop and Lightroom are mainstays in most photographers’ workflows for a reason. While other options abound, no other set of programs matches the popularity and widespread adoption of Adobe’s signature photography software. But while Photoshop’s manipulation…
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Capcom revealed today a new trailer for Street Fighter 6, the latest entry in the famous fighting series. It’s set to launch sometime in 2023. It also revealed an improved the logo for the game.
The State of Play…
