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Fiat 500 ‘Hey Google’ car series launched w/ cute tweaks and neat voice controls [Gallery]

March 31, 2021
Yes, you’re reading that correctly. Fiat has released three actual 500-series cars with “Hey Google” branding and integration directly with the Google Assistant. The partnership was confirmed in an official blog post from Google and Fiat respectively with some tweaks that outline just how these 500-series Hey Google vehicles differ from the regular fleet. A refresh of the classic bubble…
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DefenseNews

Air-Land chairman talks F-35 costs and ‘Buy America’ in the next defense bill

March 31, 2021
WASHINGTON ― Last year’s defense policy bill passed without language championed by Rep. Donald Norcross that would have gradually increased “Buy American” requirements for major defense programs to 100 percent by 2026. But the New Jersey Democrat, whose proposal faced criticism it would lock out allies, told Defense News in an interview last week that he plans to have the conversation…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Lexus unveils electric SUV concept that is ‘symbolic’ of its next-generation vehicles

March 31, 2021
Lexus has unveiled a new electric SUV concept, the “LF-Z Electrified,” but it’s not something it plans to bring to production. Rather, the automaker says that it is “symbolic” of its next-generation Lexus. Toyota, Lexus’s parent company, has notoriously been a laggard in the auto industry when it comes to battery-electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker has heavily invested in…
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MobileNews

Google Home 2.35 reveals new doorbell-shaped device, possible Nest Hello successor

March 31, 2021
Version 2.35 of the Google Home app is rolling out on Android and iOS with some user-facing tweaks. The Home companion client today also reveals the backside of a new Google Nest device, which could be a next-generation Hello doorbell. The most significant tweak today sees Google elevate “Accessibility” options for Smart Displays and Assistant speakers. In the main settings list, it appears…
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