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Google Messages for Android rolling out the ability to star texts, photos/videos

If somebody sends you an important text/chat, your natural inclination today on how to save it is most likely screenshotting. Google wants to replace that behavior with the new built-in ability to star in Messages for Android. Google launching the Android Earthquake Alerts System globally over the coming year Gboard will soon offer Emoji Kitchen suggestions suited to your conversation Voice…
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Tritium partners with Loop to provide DC Fast Chargers to EV network

DC Fast Charging hardware and software manufacturer Tritium has announced a collaboration with Loop, a developer and operator of both public and private EV charging networks. The partnership begins with Tritium’s DCFC’s on Loop’s network on Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile, with plans to expand further in California followed by expansion to other states. Tritium is an Australian DCFC hardware…
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Texas is sweltering, and majority of power plants down produce natural gas

Texas has been hit by a heatwave, and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has asked residents to reduce electricity use until Friday because demand is up, but power supply is down. ERCOT stated yesterday, “Generator owners have reported approximately 11,000 MW [megawatts] of generation is on forced outage for repairs; of that, approximately 8,000 MW is thermal, and the rest is…
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Google Messages end-to-end encryption is now out of beta

Back in November, Google announced that it would start testing end-to-end encryption in Messages for Android. After being limited to the beta channel, E2EE is now rolling out to all stable users. With end-to-end encryption enabled, Google or other third parties cannot read…
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Google letting Fiber TV box customers upgrade to free Chromecast with Google TV

Over the past few years, Google Fiber has been replacing legacy aspects of its service and streamlining. The latest allows Fiber TV customers that own a dedicated box to upgrade to a Chromecast with Google TV. The “Fiber TV Upgrade” program involves replacing every Fiber TV Box you have with a free Chromecast with Google TV. Your old router (Network Box) will also be replaced with a Google…
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