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Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated

August 27, 2021

Tesla has vindicated after a Model Y was wrongly blamed for a fire that happened earlier this year in Texas. A video emerged showing that the fire didn’t originate from the electric vehicle. In March, a fire started at a residence in Dallas. Smoke was visible from downtown and the media reported that it originated after a brand new Model Y “exploded.” Many insinuated that the cause of the…

Townscaper — the chill city-design game — is out now on Switch

August 27, 2021

A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next. One of my favorite little games from the last few years is Townscaper. It’s a Steam Early Access sandbox where players can quickly and easily build a city in the sea. When I played…

Snapchat for iOS adds revamped ‘Scan’ AR feature for detecting real-world objects

August 27, 2021

Snapchat is rolling out a major upgrade to its Scan feature and moving it so that it’s placed front and center in the application. As first reported by The Verge, the Scan feature can be used to identify a range of things in the real world, like clothes or dog…

App Store Connect for iOS now supports multiple TestFlight groups and build access

August 27, 2021

Apple has released a nice update for developers today with App Store Connect on iOS now allowing the creation of multiple TestFlight groups including the ability to configure build access for each group. App Store Connect 1.7 is available now with the improved TestFlight features being the headlining change. The update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements. The new TestFlight group…

Review: Satechi’s GaN charger lineup with up to 108W is perfect for MacBook, iPhone, and iPad

August 27, 2021

Last month Satechi launched a of compact and powerful USB-C chargers for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more. We’ve been able to test out all the models including the most powerful that features with 3 ports – enough to juice up a MacBook Pro while simultaneously fast…

Electrify America rolling out CarPlay and Android Auto apps for finding EV charging stations

August 27, 2021

Electrify America is upgrading its mobile apps to work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment systems starting today. The new feature helps electric vehicle drivers easily discover the nearest EA charging station, initiate and complete charging remotely, and view…

Apple’s Find My app leads police to arrest suspect after searching for lost iPhone

August 27, 2021

Apple’s Find My app is one of the key features of devices like iPhone and iPad, as it lets users track them even offline. This time, however, the app helped Colorado police find and arrest a man after a deputy “accidentally” dropped his phone on the suspect’s truck. As reported by Denver NBC affiliate 9News (via Gizmodo), Deputy Travis Peck was about to arrest Steven Sandoval, who was…

Google TV’s next ‘Watch With Me’ list highlights ‘Ted Lasso’ and favorites from comedian Hasan Minhaj

August 27, 2021

Following the feature’s introduction earlier this year, Google TV is adding another “Watch With Me” list. This time around, the Google TV section will focus on favorites from comedian Hasan Minhaj. Rolling out this week, the new “Watch With Me” section will…

Google Tasks tab redesign lets you quickly switch lists on Android, iOS [Update: Rolled out]

August 27, 2021

Google Tasks is a straightforward organization tool that’s tightly integrated with Gmail, Calendar, and other Workspace apps. A small redesign of Google Tasks for Android and iOS introduces tabs that let you quickly jump between lists. Update 8/26: We’re now seeing…

Google releases Pixel 5a with 5G ‘barbet’ factory images

August 27, 2021

With the Pixel 5a officially launching in the US and Japan today, Google has published the Android 11 factory images for customers that have already received the phone. There are two Pixel 5a with 5G builds today: RD2A.210605.006 for Japanese carriers and RD2A.210605.007 in the US. Both oddly run the June security patch, and it’s unclear whether Google will release an August update or wait for…