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Google-backed study says newspaper revenues declined due to loss of classified print ads

June 4, 2021

The likes of Google and Facebook are often cited as the reason for declining newspaper revenue. A research study commissioned by Google is now pushing back against that belief and pins declining newspaper revenue on the loss of classified print ads. Western Europe News Media Landscape Trends was Google commissioned and published by consulting firm Accenture. The preface says Google did not…

OnePlus 9, Pro get new Android 12 beta after first release bricked some devices

June 4, 2021

OnePlus was among the small group of Android partners making Android 12 available early with both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro devices getting beta builds, but the first release caused issues on some devices. Now, an updated version is being made available. Confirmed in a forum…

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EGEB: ExxonMobil, Chevron suffer stunning shareholder backlash [update]

June 4, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): ExxonMobil and Chevron suffer shareholder rebellions over a lack of strategy for emissions reduction. Here’s the latest US Electric Power Monthly report, and what renewables are projected to do. UnderstandSolar is a free…

Waymo One now appears in Google Maps as a ride-hailing option for Phoenix

June 4, 2021

For the past few years, Waymo has been operating in Phoenix, Arizona, as a fully autonomous ride-hailing service. Those in the Metro Phoenix area will now see Waymo One as an option in Google Maps. This is part of the existing integration with third-party services when getting directions in Google Maps. Besides public transit, Google surfaces Lyft and bicycles/scooters. When navigating in the…

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Tesla recalls over 5,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over seat belt issues

June 4, 2021

Tesla has to issue two separate recalls on over 5,000 Model 3 (2018-2020) and Model Y (2019-2021) vehicles due to two separate seat belt problems. In the first recall notice posted to NHTSA’s website this week, Tesla disclosed a potential problem with 5,530 Model 3 and…

Apple announces AirTag privacy improvements, Android app coming this year

June 4, 2021

Apple has announced a handful of changes designed to improve the privacy of AirTag item trackers. The company is adjusting the time it takes for AirTags to sound an alert after being separated from their owner, and Apple plans to release an Android app for detecting AirTags…

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Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning are neck-and-neck in electric pickup demand, poll says

June 4, 2021

A new poll shows that Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning are neck-and-neck in consumer demand for electric pickup trucks. Over the last year since the unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck, the electric pickup truck scene has become more robust with the Rivian R1T getting a lower price, the Hummer EV becoming an option in the bigger and more expensive side of the market, and the launch…

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Check out these 3 fun US summer road-trip ideas (with charge points)

June 4, 2021

Seven out of 10 Americans plan on taking road trips this summer. Electric vehicle drivers can, of course, use navigation systems, apps, and websites to find places to charge up, but utility company National Grid, which serves New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, today…

Google Search iOS widgets can now be themed with backgrounds that update daily

June 4, 2021

With the launch of iOS 14 last year, many Google apps added support for updated homescreen widgets. The Google Search widgets are now adding nice customizable backgrounds for iPhone and iPad. The main Google app on iOS offers two widgets, starting with a simple 1×1…

Google Drive color coding now applies to folder shortcuts and shared drives

June 4, 2021

Google Drive already allows users to customize the color of folders that appear in “My Drive,” but that capability is now being extended to shared drives and shortcuts. Shared drives empower teams and organizations to store, access, and collaborate on files. Shortcuts are pointers to files that are stored in another folder or in another drive, which make it easy to surface content without…