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Google testing an ‘app’ launcher on the Nest Hub Max [video]

August 12, 2021
In October 2020, a big Smart Display redesign that brought more interactivity, as well as a dark theme, widely rolled out. Google is now testing an “app” – though it’s more akin to shortcuts – launcher on the Nest Hub Max. Officially, apps on the Nest Hub Max are known as “Actions on Google,” and everything that launches is very simple, if not identical. Previously, you could open…
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Tesla claims its battery packs lose only ~10% capacity after 200,000 miles

August 12, 2021
In the latest news released as part of its impact report, Tesla claims that its battery packs lose only about 10% of their energy capacity after 200,000 miles. Battery degradation, which represents the loss in capacity and range over time with increasing mileage, is one of the biggest concerns of new electric vehicle buyers. It’s also an important part of the equation to make electric cars…
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Google provides a more detailed look at Nest Cam with floodlight, Doorbell set-up [Video]

August 12, 2021
The new Nest Cam (battery) and Doorbell (battery) will launch on August 24 in several countries, and ahead of that Google has released videos showing the set-up process. We also get to see more of the Nest Cam with floodlight variant. At a high-level, you set up the new security cameras by scanning a QR code with the Google Home app. On the Cam (battery), it’s found on the sticker covering the…
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Google Camera points to 50MP Samsung sensor on Pixel 6

August 12, 2021
The latest version of the Google Camera app suggests that the Pixel 6 series will use a 50 megapixel sensor made by Samsung. Android 12 Beta 4 released earlier today, and with it, the Google Camera app was bumped to version 8.3.252. While nothing changed on the surface…
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How to preorder the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3

August 12, 2021
Like in previous years, Samsung used its latest Galaxy Unpacked event to announce a slew of new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. The two smartphones are already available for preorder starting at $1,799.99 and $999.99, respectively, and will launch alongside the Galaxy Buds 2 and a handful of other devices on Friday, August 27th. Related How Samsung beefed up…
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