Tesla has produced the first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production of the Model Y with the new structural battery pack technology.
Tesla structural battery pack
At its Battery Day event last year, Tesla not only unveiled its new 4680 battery cell but also a new battery architecture built around the new cell.
Inspired by the aerospace innovation of building…
Google ‘I/O Adventure’ is a virtual space for demos, chats, booking Office Hours, & easter eggs
May 17, 2021
One task for Google in 2021 is making I/O more than just a developer conference that strictly takes place over video livestreams. Google’s answer is a “virtual event experience” and digital space called I/O Adventure.
With a few days until I/O 2021 kicks off, Google…
For the past several versions, Google has been working on new Gboard themes that have rolled out to very few users. Gboard 10.6 from earlier this week reveals that a more significant redesign for Pixel phones running Android 12 is actively being developed.
About APK…
4 of the worst ways to use AI
May 16, 2021
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year.
As the pandemic further accelerates our digital transformation, companies are relying even more on automation and particularly on artificial intelligence. Two-thirds of CEOs surveyed last year by a major consulting firm said they will use AI even more than before for the creation of new workforce models. Even higher…
How AIOps can benefit businesses
May 16, 2021
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year.
“AIOps,” which stands for “AI for IT operations,” refers to the way data and information from a dev environment is managed by an IT team — in this case, using AI. AIOps platforms leverage…
WhatsApp for iOS is developing a disappearing mode to focus on privacy. This feature isn’t available yet for the public but WABetaInfo gave us the first look at this function.
According to the site, when the user enables the Disappearing Mode, new chats will begin with…
Streaming service Sling TV received a new update that enables AirPlay support to stream its contents from an iPhone or iPad to other devices.
With version 6.3.9, Sling TV now offers the ability to AirPlay content from your iPhone or iPad to the Apple TV, selected Smart TVs, and other devices that features AirPlay. This was first spotted by Appleosophy.
“You can now cast SlingTV from iOS…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 15, 2021
May 16, 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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
A Tesla Model S Plaid (or maybe even Plaid+) prototype with an insane retractable spoiler has been spotted on the Laguna Seca race track – trying to beat some record.
While Tesla has yet to deliver the new Model S, the hype is not dying down.
The new version comes with a…
Over the past year, Google has leveraged its large platforms to display useful, pandemic-related information. The latest is a simple encouragement in Google Maps about finding COVID-19 vaccines near you.
In Google Maps for Android, the pill-shaped field at the top of the screen prompts users to “Search COVID-19 vaccines.” This particular message does not yet appear on iOS, while the web…
