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Google curiously creates separate Assistant settings for ‘Photos’ [Update: Smart Display list]

August 14, 2021
The Google Assistant preferences page allows you to sign in and select what services to use on Smart Displays and speakers. A small tweak today sees Google Assistant separate settings for “Photos” from “Videos.” Update 8/13: Google has expanded this Assistant preference with a list of your available Smart Displays to “Show your photos on this shared device.” This includes memories…
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Tesla Model Y electric SUVs spotted in Europe with odd ‘Not Model Y’ decal

August 14, 2021
A bunch of Tesla Model Y electric SUVs have been spotted in Europe sporting odd “Not Model Y” decals ahead of deliveries. Tesla originally planned to only launch the Model Y in Europe when it locally produced the electric SUV at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany. However, the automaker changed its plans last month and opened Model Y orders for September deliveries, but those vehicles are going…
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Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval

August 14, 2021
Elon Musk says that Tesla is aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, which is when the company hopes to get the final government approval. Tesla has had some issues navigating German bureaucracy in bringing its Gigafactory Berlin project to production. The automaker planned to start production of the Model Y at the factory in July, but it has experienced delays. Most…
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Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck delay, Model Y in Europe, $40,000 cap on tax credit, and more

August 14, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Cybertruck delay, the Model Y coming to Europe, and the proposed $40,000 price cap on electric cars to get the $7,500 tax credit. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying…
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