Google only released Android 12 last week, and now it’s already announcing the next “feature drop” which it’s calling Android 12L. That L stands for Large screens, as the focus of this release will be all about better adapting the OS to tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS devices.
Android 12L will become available early next year, “in time for the next wave of Android…
Asus is recruiting Android 12 beta testers for Zenfone 8 Flip
October 28, 2021
Asus will begin rolling out the Android 12 stable update for the Zenfone 8 Flip from December, but if you can’t wait, you have the option to get a taste of the latest version of Android by enrolling in the Zenfone 8 Flip’s Android 12 beta program.
Those…
A misguided tip spreading around social media urged people lost with no signal to change their voicemail to reach assistance. While well-meaning, this is not what you should be doing if you find yourself in need of help.
Last week, Halifax Search and Rescue posted a…
Google Translate, an Android app that has been long overdue for an overhaul, has gotten a Material You redesign this evening, but it may be exclusive to the Pixel 6.
Last month, our APK Insight team uncovered work being done on bringing Material You to Google Translate’s Android app, even offering an exclusive first look at the redesign in action. As of this evening, an update for Google…
Getting NASA Data to the Ground With Lasers
October 28, 2021
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Getting NASA Data to the Ground With Lasers
Two optical ground stations, including one managed by JPL, will support NASA’s Laser Communications Relay Demonstration mission when it launches this fall.
NASA launches satellites…
How to Find Hidden Oceans on Distant Worlds? Use Chemistry
October 28, 2021
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How to Find Hidden Oceans on Distant Worlds? Use Chemistry
A new study shows how the chemicals in an exoplanet’s atmosphere can, in some cases, reveal whether or not the temperature on its surface is too hot for liquid water.
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Volvo’s prototype autonomous electric construction vehicle started out as a LEGO Technic set
October 28, 2021
Volvo CE is giving us a closer look into its research and development process, showing off an autonomous battery-powered prototype construction vehicle that’s currently in the works. Even more interestingly, the in-development Volvo LX03 also originated as part of a collaboration with the LEGO Group, making it the very first Technic set to become an actual machine.
Volvo CE showcases…
Geotab’s Smartcharge interfaces Tesla API directly, making EV charging free for many
October 28, 2021
I’ve been using the Geotab (formerly Fleetcarma) SmartCharge rewards program for almost five years as a way to save money on EV charging during my electric utility’s (New York’s ConEdison) off-peak time periods. I save at least 10 cents per kilowatt hour of charge…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 27, 2021
October 28, 2021
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.
Check out the , an all EV event taking place at Sonoma Raceway this November…
5 key things to know about the do-or-die COP26 climate summit
October 28, 2021
COP26, also known as the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, kicks off Sunday October 31, and officially runs until Friday, November 12. It’s being held in Glasgow at the Scottish Event Campus (pictured). Here are five things everyone needs to know about this crucial summit.
What’s a COP?
COP is pronounced “cop,” not C-O-P. The summits have taken place since 1995 – COP1…
