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Google updating the default Pixel ringtone, notification, and alarm sounds with Android 12

July 15, 2021
Besides wallpapers, Google lets owners customize the Pixel experience by making available a large collection of ringtones, notification, and alarm sounds. Android 12 Beta 3 introduces a trio of additions to the Sounds app, and they’re very likely the new/next Pixel defaults. At the start of this year, Google introduced a new tone when Cast is initiated on Smart Displays and speakers. Softer…
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EVgo acquires company behind popular PlugShare EV charging app, we ask some questions

July 15, 2021
EVgo announced today the acquisition of Recargo, a company better known for being behind PlugShare, a very popular EV charging app and website used for finding charging locations across networks and homes. Over the years, PlugShare has become the go-to app for electric car owners looking to find charging stations. It is sort of the Yelp of EV charging. About seven out of 10 EV owners in the US…
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 14, 2021

July 15, 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…
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How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?

July 15, 2021
When thinking about a future electric vehicle purchase like a Tesla, your first thought might be, “how much does a Tesla cost?” Well, we’ve already covered that for you. If you’re like many people and are new to the world of electric vehicles, your next question might be, “how much does it cost to charge a Tesla?” Excellent question, it costs $10. Just kidding, it’s unfortunately…
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Ride1Up Prodigy pre-orders opened for most affordable premium-level electric bike yet

July 15, 2021
Ride1Up’s electric bikes have always been known for offering great value with higher-than-typical quality components for surprisingly modest prices. Now, the company has opened pre-orders for the Ride1Up Prodigy, which is the company’s highest-spec model to date. The Ride1Up Prodigy pushes the brand to a new level with the introduction of not just the company’s first mid-drive e-bike but a…
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