Following this morning’s Tim Cook interview with Kara Swisher that focused on privacy, Apple has reminded developers to update their apps with the new AppTrackingTransparency framework before the release of iOS 14.5. AppTrackingTransparency, or ATT, is a new tool Apple is introducing to protect users’ data and prevent unwanted apps from tracking you across other websites and apps.
During Tim…
In a new interview with Kara Swisher on the Sway podcast, Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses the upcoming lawsuit with Epic Games, the controversy over iOS 14.5’s App Tracking Transparency policies, and more.
In regard to Apple’s interest in self-driving cars and autonomous…
In August of last year, Google announced that it would allow more kinds of Android Auto apps on the Play Store. Developers can now publicly release new navigation, parking, and charging apps for Android Auto.
In March, Google started the process by releasing the Android…
Back in November, Google announced that Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other Workspace files will count toward storage caps. This is set to start for personal accounts on June 1, but Workspace users will be given an extension into 2022.
Google Workspace accounts, like free personal users, are still set to have their High-quality uploads in Google Photos count toward their Drive quota in June. There…
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled today the specs of its upcoming EQS electric sedan and confirmed a range of up to 478 miles on a big 108 kWh battery pack.
The full unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz EQS isn’t planned until April 15, but the German automaker has been doing a slow…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
A new study finds that anglers see Block Island wind farm as an enhanced fishing destination.
The world’s largest solar company is entering the hydrogen market.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated…
While not as packed as last month’s quiet Feature Drop, the April security patch is rolling out today to address bugs on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5.
There are 19 issues resolved in the April security patch dated 2021-04-01 and 18 for 2021-04-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical, with the most severe relating to the media framework and a…
Himiway Escape electric moped review: Good, fast, and cheap – Can you really have all 3?
April 6, 2021
As the old adage goes, “Good, fast, cheap. Pick two.” While that’s largely been the case in the electric bicycle world, the Himiway Escape may just break the mold and offer up the elusive trifecta.
If the Himiway Escape electric moped looks familiar, that’s because…
Google has launched a fantastic animated homepage Doodle featuring the letters of “Google” practicing COVID-19 prevention methods including wearing masks and staying socially distant.
Update 8/4/2020: After originally going live a week early, then being taken down…
Tesla’s problem with toxic fandom is starting to give the community a bad name as some stories of attacks against other electric vehicles go mainstream.
The Detroit Free Press came out with a new article today headlined, “Tesla owner with Mustang Mach-E reports threats on social media from Tesla fans.”
It includes several reports from new Mustang Mach-E owners and reviewers receiving…
