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Samsung August 2021 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list. Samsung August 2021 security update…
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Google testing an ‘app’ launcher on the Nest Hub Max [video]

In October 2020, a big Smart Display redesign that brought more interactivity, as well as a dark theme, widely rolled out. Google is now testing an “app” – though it’s more akin to shortcuts – launcher on the Nest Hub Max. Officially, apps on the Nest Hub Max are known as “Actions on Google,” and everything that launches is very simple, if not identical. Previously, you could open…
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Tesla claims its battery packs lose only ~10% capacity after 200,000 miles

In the latest news released as part of its impact report, Tesla claims that its battery packs lose only about 10% of their energy capacity after 200,000 miles. Battery degradation, which represents the loss in capacity and range over time with increasing mileage, is one of the biggest concerns of new electric vehicle buyers. It’s also an important part of the equation to make electric cars…
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Google provides a more detailed look at Nest Cam with floodlight, Doorbell set-up [Video]

The new Nest Cam (battery) and Doorbell (battery) will launch on August 24 in several countries, and ahead of that Google has released videos showing the set-up process. We also get to see more of the Nest Cam with floodlight variant. At a high-level, you set up the new security cameras by scanning a QR code with the Google Home app. On the Cam (battery), it’s found on the sticker covering the…
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