Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes announced earlier this month that prices for its electric bicycles models would be increasing. The move is forced by major pricing pressures on the e-bike industry, including rising costs of raw materials like aluminum, a weakening dollar/RMB exchange rate and sky-high shipping costs.
Now the company has provided full details on the new higher prices.
The move could…
While we expected most Android 12 updates for Samsung devices to land in early 2022, the company is taking the last week of 2021 to hit a huge number of devices. Following some of its 2020 launches yesterday, Samsung is now rolling out Android 12 to the Galaxy S10, the…
Hyundai pauses Genesis hydrogen fuel cell project just days after ending ICE engines
December 29, 2021
Hyundai has suspended development of their Genesis hydrogen fuel cell vehicle indefinitely, according to Chosun Ilbo. The news comes hot on the heels of Hyundai announcing an end to internal combustion engine development.
While Chosun‘s article (as translated by Google)…
T-Mobile’s new Google TV dongle with built-in Ethernet is now available for $50 [Updated]
December 29, 2021
Google TV launched in late 2020 on the Chromecast, but it’s seen slow adoption in the time since with Sony, TCL, and Realme getting on board. Now, though, T-Mobile has quietly announced the TVision Hub, which is the second Google TV streaming stick to be sold in the United States.
Update 12/29: T-Mobile has quietly opened up with pricing confirmed at $50. The device is also available on a…
Northvolt becomes the first homegrown European battery company to achieve battery cell production in Europe with the first cells being assembled at its “Northvolt Ett” gigafactory in northern Sweden.
Northvolt is a battery startup founded by two former Tesla executives…
Ola’s first electric scooter customers share worrying photos of production quality concerns
December 29, 2021
Ola’s S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters were supposed to revolutionize the electric scooter industry. But now many of the first owners to receive their new scooters are sharing worrying details about quality concerns.
Ola’s electric scooters were unveiled with an…
Android 12’s next stop is the Asus ZenFone 8 series, rolling out now
December 29, 2021
Android 12’s rollout has been a bit of a weird one, with Google delayed a month, Samsung pushing the update to nearly a dozen devices already, and OnePlus seeing some major update issues. However, the rollout continues to pick up steam, with Asus today joining the fun by delivering Android 12 updates for its ZenFone 8 series.
As detailed on Asus’ forums (via XDA), both the ZenFone 8 and…
Oldest Lion in Kenya Captured in Stunning Photos
December 29, 2021
Professional wildlife photographer Leighton Lum was shooting in Kenya when he came across a lion known as Morani. At 14 years old, Morani is the current title holder for the oldest known lion in a national reserve in the East African country.
The 33-year-old…
Canon Confirms We’ve Seen Its Last Flagship DSLR
December 29, 2021
The age of Canon DSLRs is rapidly coming to an end. Canon has officially confirmed that the Canon 1D X Mark III will be its last flagship DSLR camera as it turns its attention toward a future of mirrorless cameras.
The Statement by Canon CEO Fujio Mitarai
In a new interview…
Update: Canon CEO confirms the 1DX Mark III will be the company's last flagship DSLR
December 29, 2021
Update (Tuesday, December 28): Canon provided a statement to DPReview regarding Fujio Mitarai’s comment. We have added it to the bottom of the article.
In an interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun, a major newspaper in Japan, Canon CEO, President and Chairman, Fujio Mitarai, confirmed the EOS-1D X Mark III will be the company’s last flagship DSLR camera as the company continues its…
