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Google, YouTube details response to the war in Ukraine across Play Store, Ads, more [U]

March 12, 2022
With the war in Ukraine ongoing, Google today detailed its company-wide response to the conflict with a focus on the “safety and security of our employees, users, and customers.” Update 3/11: Google announced this morning that it is “blocking access to YouTube channels associated with Russian state-funded media globally. This was originally just a measure in Europe, and is in the process…
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Some Google Pixel phones can’t make contactless payments after March update

March 12, 2022
After installing the Android 12L March Feature Drop and security patch, some Pixel devices have become uncertified and can no longer make contactless (NFC) transactions with Google Pay. This issue appears to be happening randomly after installing the latest Pixel update on Monday, though the problem does not occur immediately and may take a few days to arise. Once it occurs, you are informed by…
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Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine

March 11, 2022
Tesla appears to have produced a very interesting video showing how to use a Powerwall as a mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine. As we recently reported, Tesla has taken a few steps to help Ukraine, which is currently under attack from a Russian invasion. The automaker started by offering free Supercharging at some stations around Ukraine for electric vehicle owners…
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We got a sneak peek of the Arrival Van ahead of US production later this year

March 11, 2022
While its initial production will begin in the UK, the Arrival Van will eventually be produced on US soil as well. In the meantime, we were able to go see the commercial EV up-close in the Big Apple and learn more about its progress first hand from Arrival President Avinash Rugoobur and CEO of Arrival North America, Mike Ableson. Arrival is a growing EV startup focused on clean, urban-centric…
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