The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more.
As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung has started its rollout to selected smartphones. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on…
Harley-Davidson’s next mystery electric motorcycle coming next month – here’s what it could be
June 4, 2021
Harley-Davidson is planning to unveil a highly anticipated electric motorcycle next month, and we’ve gone through the clues to try and determine what it could be.
For those that haven’t heard, last month Harley-Davidson announced the launch of a new all-electric…
Google Autofill is a fantastic time-saver and has developed to add even more layers of security when doing things like making purchases or accessing sensitive accounts online. Almost a year ago, the option was added to use biometric authentication to access password…
Ford is producing more Mustang Mach-E EVs than gas-powered Mustang in important milestone
June 4, 2021
Ford is already producing more Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles than gas-powered versions of the Mustang. That’s just months after the first Mach-E rolled off the assembly line in Mexico.
While it is technically an important milestone, it might not stay that way as the chip shortage and Ford’s priorities are likely having an impact.
When Ford decided to make its first [non-compliance]…
In 1998, Kodak sent out a set of promotional boxes to dealers, studios, and partners that contained four rolls of Portra Film along with a VHS with a promotional message from the company’s CEO. YouTuber Jamie Maldonado has uploaded that classic tape to his channel for…
I got something really wrong. I honestly believed that after the two year period of AirTag rumors, we would all forget about them until we actually lost something! Yet here we are with new AirTag news directly from Apple, and oh has it sent me down a rabbit hole of…
Tesla gives over $3 million to Canadian researchers to develop cheaper, longer-lasting battery cells
June 4, 2021
Tesla has donated over $3 million to a Canadian battery research team that it has been working with to develop cheaper, longer-lasting battery cells for its electric vehicles.
Tesla Advanced Battery Research
For the past five years, Tesla has been working with a battery research group in Canada, also known as Jeff Dahn’s research team, that has been helping improve its battery tech.
Dahn is…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has chosen Oshkosh Defense to build its new Medium Caliber Weapon System — a 30mm, unmanned turreted auto-cannon — for the Stryker combat vehicle.
The first delivery order covers 91 vehicles valued at roughly $130 million. The Army could…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 3, 2021
June 4, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
This episode of The Electrek Podcast is brought to you by the all-new…
Back in March, Google Fit rolled out camera-powered heart and respiratory rate tracking. Google is now adding a “Paced walking” activity for Fit that offers somewhat of a guided experience.
Paced — or brisk — walking “should leave you a little out of breath.” It involves taking “around 100 steps per minute” for most people.
Brisk walking is an easy way to fit exercise into…
