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QuantumScape update: Solid-state cells will cut EV charging time in half and increase volumetric density over 50%

April 27, 2022
In a letter to shareholders outlining its progress through Q1 of 2022, solid-state battery manufacturer QuantumScape has shared some exciting updates. These include a new 16-layer, solid-state cell – an initial proof of concept of the company’s proprietary cell format. Additionally, QuantumScape shared news of scaled manufacturing and plans for increased production capacity. There’s lots to…
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Quick Charge Podcast: April 26, 2022

April 27, 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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Burger King Sued Over ‘Misleading’ Ad Photos of Its Burgers

April 27, 2022
A group of customers has filed a lawsuit against the fast-food chain Burger King alleging that the company’s advertising photos make the food look bigger than what they were served up in reality. A South Florida lawyer representing the plaintiffs called Anthony Russo has filed a lawsuit against the global fast-food restaurant chain for misleading customers by misrepresenting the size…
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Unlimited Google Photos backup now available as Google One tier only on T-Mobile [U]

April 27, 2022
Just over a year ago, Google and T-Mobile (in the US) announced that they were working together on Pixel, RCS, and YouTube TV. Google One is also part of the partnership and T-Mobile customers will soon be able to pay $15 per month for Unlimited Google Photos backup. Update 4/26: As previously noted, Google One’s new “2TB + Unlimited Google Photos” plan is now available for T-Mobile…
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Google rolling out Android 13 Beta 1 for Pixel phones

April 27, 2022
Google usually launches the first beta of the next major version of Android at I/O in May. The cycle this year has been accelerated and Android 13 Beta 1 is rolling out earlier than normal for Pixel phones today. The install process is now just a simple opt-in, but there’s…
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How to install the Android 13 Beta on Google Pixel

April 27, 2022
Android 13 is following a different schedule compared to last year’s major update, and that’s resulting in the first Android 13 beta being released two weeks before its usual Google I/O debut. If you’re a Google Pixel owner, here’s how to install the Android 13…
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PSA: You don’t have to wipe your Android 12 QPR3 Pixel to install the Android 13 Beta

April 27, 2022
Today marks the first time that Google is running two Android Beta Programs simultaneously. Those running Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 on their Pixel do not have to wipe their device to get Android 13 Beta 1.  There remains a single Android Beta Website, but selecting a device to “Opt in” will present you with the option to either join the Android 12 or Android 13 Beta Program. Google explains…
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