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Wyoming is the No. 1 US coal producer, but its largest utility is ditching the fossil fuel

August 31, 2021
Wyoming has been the US’s top coal producer since 1986. But while the state stubbornly clings to the fossil fuel, its largest utility is dumping coal in favor of renewables. PacifiCorp is ditching coal in Wyoming Rocky Mountain Power is Wyoming’s largest electric utility, and its parent company, PacifiCorp, announced on Friday, according to KPVI, that its biennial Integrated Resource Plan is…
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Google Assistant on KaiOS loses ability to send texts, make calls via voice command

August 31, 2021
While smartphones are increasingly approaching feature phone pricing, the latter category still has a place. As such, “smart” feature phones exist, and many are powered by KaiOS, though Google Assistant in recent months lost the ability to make calls and send texts through voice commands.  Smart feature phones are defined by the presence of internet-powered apps, with Google offering…
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GAC-Aion unveils 480 kW fast charger, well below previously rumored 600 kW

August 31, 2021
Chinese EV manufacturer GAC Aion has officially debuted its A480 fast charger, capable of charging its upcoming Aion V SUV from 30-80% in under five minutes. While still impressive, the fast charger’s top charging power of 480 kW sits well below rumors last week speculating this debut would showcase a 600 kW charger. Aion exists in China as a sub-brand of Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC)…
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Galaxy Z Fold 3 durability test shows just how far Samsung has come [video]

August 31, 2021
The first generation of foldable smartphones was infamous for durability problems, with the original Galaxy Fold being pulled before launch and redesigned due to some severe problems. A few years later, though, Samsung has come a remarkable way, even offering water resistance in new models. Now, a durability test is pushing the to its limits, and it’s holding up well. In one of its infamous…
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