As part of its Android 11 update, the Motorola Edge+ on Verizon is gaining a new “Ready For” desktop mode. It’s clear that some at the company still have an affinity for 2011’s Atrix-Webtop concept of having one device power and be the origin for all your other computing experiences.
Motorola calls Ready For a “versatile platform that amplifies the power of your smartphone beyond the…
Android 12 DP2: Google Pay surprisingly already works
March 18, 2021
Most people don’t install early Android developer previews due to the lack of contactless payments. Ahead of schedule, Google Pay is enabled and works in Android 12 DP2.
Under “top resolved issues” in the Android 12 Developer Preview 2 release notes, Google says it…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 17, 2021
March 18, 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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Torch.AI, a startup developing “network-centric” AI to deliver big data insights, announced that it raised $30 million. The company plans to put the proceeds toward growth as it acquires new customers, particularly U.S. federal agencies in the national security realm, including those operating in…
Creo unveils AI-based BioBulb for indoor plant walls
March 18, 2021
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Creo has unveiled its BioBulb platform that allows businesses to create appealing indoor plant walls with automated water and nutrient systems.
The system uses AI to create a smart…
A team made up of Textron Systems, Howe & Howe and FLIR Systems, Inc. debuted the Ripsaw M5 unmanned vehicle at the 2019 Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting. (Courtesy Textron)
Officials laid out a plan Tuesday to test Army Robotic Combat Vehicle…
A soldier with the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team peers around a corner during a May 8 urban training battle at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. The opposing force (OPFOR) armored vehicle has a flashing amber light indicating that it has been knocked out during the battle. Matthew Cox/Military.com
Army training officials said Wednesday that the…
How to type the Apple logo on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
March 18, 2021
Curious about conjuring up the logo? Follow along for how to type the Apple logo character on Mac, iPhone, and iPad including a keyboard shortcut.
There are a few different ways to type the Apple logo quickly and we’ll cover two of the most popular options below. If…
The popular instant messaging app WhatsApp was updated this week with a change that will impact some users who still have old phones. The latest version of the app has dropped support for iOS 9, which means it will no longer work on iPhone 4s.
Starting with version 2.21.50…
How well does FIFA 21 run on Google Stadia? [Video]
March 18, 2021
Stadia’s biggest sports game to date has arrived in the form of the EA’s classic FIFA 21. And as a game that relies heavily on reactions, quick decisions, and squad control, one of the biggest questions is just how FIFA 21 will run on the cloud-based Stadia.
We’ve played dozens of games at various difficulty levels to work out just how it runs on Google’s game streaming platform and…
