HoppAR was developed by Josef Grunig, a freelance developer and passionate space fan. The app was his passion project during quarantine and a gift to all fans of space exploration. Free to download on both iOS and Android, this is as close as you can get to viewing a launch in person without actually being there — you can also get far closer than you ever could to a real thing.
While there’s…
Nerds of the world, gather round. Magic the Gathering Arena is launching today for iPhone and iPad users. If you’re a fan of Magic, it has been possible to play Magic the Gathering Arena on your Mac since 2020, and now it’s here for iPhone and iPad.
Development of the…
You may already own 2020’s best OnePlus device and are casting an envious glance over at the latest releases. Is there enough of a difference to warrant switching from the OnePlus 8 Pro to the OnePlus 9 Pro?
As we’ve mentioned already in our other OnePlus 8 vs 9 series…
DIRT 5 is now available on Google Stadia [Updated]
March 25, 2021
Update 3/24: DIRT 5 hit other platforms and consoles in early November of last year, but today the game is making its formal debut on Google Stadia. Available right now for $59.99, Stadia players are at a bit of a disadvantage, as the game was recently on sale for 50% of that price pretty much everywhere else, though Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox have all since reverted to $59.99. Hopefully, a new…
One of the most popular games in the world has been Psyonix’s Rocket League, and under the umbrella of Epic Games, the game is expanding to new platforms. Later this year, “Rocket League Sideswipe” will arrive on Android and iOS devices.
Announced in a blog post…
Google Assistant ‘Memory’ supercharges saving and reminders on Android, in development [Gallery]
March 25, 2021
The very first iteration of Assistant for phones was focused on voice commands until Google in 2018 added Smart Display-inspired visual elements like on-screen controls. Last year, a Snapshot feed to show personalized recommendations and upcoming events was added. Overall…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
A climate group report shows fossil-fuel financing continues to rise despite Paris Agreement pledges.
The world’s largest coal mining company sets its sights on solar.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important…
Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y electric SUV in China last night after a successful launch in the market.
In January, Tesla launched the Model Y in China.
The launch of the electric SUV was highly-anticipated since the electric crossover/small SUV segment is…
Electrek spoke with Danielle J. Harris, director of mobility innovation at Elemental Excelerator, about innovative mobility industry solutions, how we can build robust electric infrastructure and encourage the mass adoption of EVs, and the importance of equity and…
This real-world e-bike testing reveals the truth about pedal assist electric bicycle exercise
March 25, 2021
The idea that electric bicycles are “cheating” has long since been written off. With the massive adoption of electric bicycles under way and multiple studies confirming that electric bicycles provide nearly as much exercise as pedal bicycles, a new real-world test is now helping us get a better idea of exactly how much exercise different levels of electric pedal assist can provide.
The…
