After an (American) holiday weekend largely dedicated to setting things on fire, we think it’s relevant to note something that caught on fire this weekend that absolutely shouldn’t have: namely, the sea.
Over the weekend, not only did a fire break out in the Gulf of Mexico but also in the Caspian Sea. Both incidents were, predictably, associated with fossil fuels.
The news of the Mexico fire…
Samsung is working toward a big launch this August that includes a new set of earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 have already leaked a couple of times, but the latest leaks show the earbuds off in our best look to date as well as teasing what to expect as far as sound improvements…
As Chrome OS continues to explode in popularity, Google is updating the platform with more features and bug fixes. Now, the company appears to be looking at fixing an issue that causes dramatic battery drain on Android phones using the Phone Hub feature on Chrome OS.
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Some of Samsung’s most popular smartphones are its most affordable, and this week, two new models have launched with the Galaxy M32 and Galaxy F22.
Both the Galaxy M32 and F22 are similar devices on paper. The Galaxy M32 is heading to the United Kingdom later this month as a budget option. It offers up a 6.4-inch 90Hz 720p display along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Samsung isn’t…
The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S is a short telephoto macro prime lens for the company’s full-frame mirrorless Z mount. Offering several upgrades over previous generations, the new Z 105mm is being pitched as a versatile prime lens for everything from macro…
The Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6.3 Di RXD III is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens for Sony’s E-mount. Its compact design measures in at just 147mm (5.8”) long, 77mm (3”) in diameter and weighs only 545g (19.2oz), making it ideal for travel and everyday photography.
Google has replaced their homepage logo with a Doodle celebrating the birthday of Ángela Peralta, an internationally recognized opera singer once dubbed “Mexican Nightingale.”
Ángela Peralta was born on July 6, 1845 — 175 years ago today — in Mexico City, and from a young age was found to have a talent for both singing and music in general. By the age of 8, Peralta got her start in…
I’ve been writing for Electrek for nearly two years now, and last week, I took delivery of a Tesla Model 3 – my very first electric car. Here’s how the whole process went, from the initial order to final delivery.
A disclaimer: This is my own personal experience, not…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 5, 2021
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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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most…
