Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla Cybertruck owners will be able to power a camper with their electric pickup trucks.
When unveiling the Cybertruck, Tesla announced some impressive specs, including a range of up to 500 miles and a towing capacity of up to 14,000 pounds:
With the ability to pull near infinite mass and a towing capability of over 14,000 pounds, Cybertruck can perform in almost any…
Google adding quality, performance guidelines for smart home devices that work with Assistant
March 12, 2021
Google Assistant capabilities created by third-parties, including developers integrating smart home devices, are known as “Actions.” The company today announced an updated Google Assistant Actions policy that introduces device quality and safety guidelines.
Google…
Following Pixel 4a success, Google focusing on wider India availability and price for 2021 successor
March 12, 2021
For the past several years, Google has not provided meaningful details about the progress of its smartphone division beyond occasionally touting the popularity of its cheaper devices. A new report today sheds some light on the Pixel line, including the 4a, in India.
A…
Samsung clarifies that its extended ‘regular’ Android updates only arrive twice a year
March 12, 2021
If the past year has shown anything, it’s that Samsung is finally taking Android updates seriously, those both big and small. Now, we’re getting some clarification on Samsung’s long-term support, specifically the last year of Samsung Android update support.
As of this year, Samsung is offering four years of support to almost its entire library of Galaxy smartphones and tablets, something…
GM has revealed today the latest developments with its next-gen lithium-metal battery cell prototypes and announced a new joint-venture with SolidEnergy Systems.
During Washington Post’s Live virtual conference today, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed more…
Google has shared a release date for the beleaguered Stadia port of Terraria, along with announcements of two more games, Trine 4 and Blue Fire.
One of the more anticipated game launches for Stadia has been that of Terraria, bringing the sorely missing genre of sandbox…
Microsoft’s acquisition of Zenimax, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, id Software, and more, has come to fruition today, bringing many exciting games like Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to Android and more through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Much of the attention around Zenimax being acquired has centered on whether the various studios’ future games would become exclusive to Xbox…
Tesla delays new Model S Plaid Plus orders to ‘mid-2022’
March 12, 2021
Tesla has delayed new Model S Plaid Plus reservations to “mid-2022” in an update to its online configurator.
Last night, Tesla updated its online configurator to change pricing on several models, including a $10,000 price increase on the Model S Plaid Plus.
A few hours…
Fujifilm GFX 100S sample gallery
March 12, 2021
The Fujifilm GFX 100S packs an image-stabilized 100MP medium format sensor into a body about the size a typical full-frame camera. It delivers great image quality in a walk around camera, and also includes a new film simulation: Nostalgic neg.
Take a look into our sample…
Google’s Pixel phones are the first Android 11 devices to get stringent MDF security certification
March 12, 2021
From getting major Android releases that improve privacy first to monthly patches and the Titan M chip, security is often an under-discussed selling point of Pixel phones. The latest security advantage sees Pixel devices on Android 11 get Common Criteria’s Mobile Device Fundamentals Protection Profile certification.
Companies turn to independent certifications to verify their product’s…
