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OnePlus 8 on Visible has been stuck on Android 10 for months, but OxygenOS 11 is coming soon

April 13, 2021
It’s really no secret at this point that OnePlus is falling short when it comes to Android updates lately. However, the OnePlus 8 sold on Verizon’s Visible network is in a much worse situation. For months, the device has been lacking any updates and has been stuck on Android 10. The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro first picked up their Android 11 updates in October 2020, just a couple of months…
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MobileNews

Google will shut down Play Movies & TV app on Roku and LG, Samsung, Vizio TVs in June

April 13, 2021
After announcing Google TV last year, its predecessor had an unspoken expiration date. This week, Google has confirmed that it will kill off the Play Movies & TV app on several platforms in the near future. On select devices, Google will pull the plug on the Play Movies & TV app on a few key platforms. Specifically, Google will shut the app down on Roku as well as smart TV platforms from…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

REE Automotive announces collaboration with Magna

April 13, 2021
REE Automotive has announced a “strategic collaboration” with Magna International, which will allow both companies to explore the possibilities of fully modular electric vehicles (MEVs) and bring them to market. According to a press release, these MEVs will be based…
MobileNews

Google restores ‘Wellness’ tab on new Nest Hub as ‘Games’ section disappears [Updated]

April 13, 2021
Back in October, Smart Displays saw a big UI and navigation redesign. Google is now tweaking the order of tabs for some Nest Hub users to put an unfortunately large emphasis on Assistant games, though this results in a bug on a second-gen model that sees “Wellness” disappear. Update: The “Wellness” tab is back following a server-side update, while the “Games” section has disappeared…
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DefenseNews

Raytheon names new CFO

April 13, 2021
WASHINGTON ― Raytheon Technologies said Friday it has named Neil Mitchill as chief financial officer to replace Toby O’Brien, who has stepped down. Mitchill was the corporate vice president for financial planning, analysis and investor relations. He joined United…
DefenseNews

White House nominates first woman secretary of the Army

April 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — Christine Wormuth has been nominated to serve as the first female secretary of the Army, part of a trio of defense nominees announced Monday by the Biden administration. Defense News reported the Wormuth news ahead of the formal announcement. Wormuth…
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Tesla Model 3 modified by UP wins race against Porsche Taycan Turbo S

April 13, 2021
A Tesla Model 3 modified by Unplugged Performance (UP) has won a race in the All Japan EV Grand Prix against a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. To top it off, the top performance electric Porsche was on semi slick tires. The All Japan EV Grand Prix tries to promote electrification by putting some of the best EVs in the world against each other in a competitive race situation. Mostly Tesla vehicles are…
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