NewsPhotography

Nikon Announces Development of the Z9 Full-Frame Flagship Camera

Nikon has announced an “unprecedented imaging experience” by revealing it is developing the Z9 full-frame flagship mirrorless camera. The camera will feature a newly-developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor, a new processor, and support 8K video. Nikon shared scant few details about the camera other than a front-facing view and a few vague talking points. That said, it’s par for the course…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Questions arise for corrupt postmaster DeJoy over USPS gas-guzzler contract

In the wake of USPS’ announcement to replace its vehicle fleet with mostly gas-powered vehicles, lawmakers are asking questions about possible insider trading and seeking to ensure that the fleet purchases a minimum percentage of all-electric vehicles, as reported by Bloomberg. Questions of insider trading Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio has asked the SEC to probe large trades into Oshkosh…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Quick Charge Podcast: March 9, 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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Read more
MobileNews

Google Assistant gains open support for smart home doorbells

Google has opened the door for more companies to offer a smart home doorbell that can integrate with the Assistant. Google maintains a fairly extensive list of the different types of devices that the Assistant can interact with, as part of their developer documentation.
DefenseNews

GM Defense has a new chief engineer

WASHINGTON — GM Defense has brought on Rick Kewley as its new executive chief engineer, who will be in charge of all engineering and program execution at the General Motors subsidiary, according to a March 10 company statement. Kewley has a long history at GM — a…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Aston Martin promises (some) battery EVs by 2025

Luxury automaker Aston Martin has committed to building two battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the UK, beginning in 2025. The two BEVs in development will be a sports car and an SUV. With hybrid models in the pipeline as well, Aston Martin is inching toward EVs within a faster adapting automotive market. While interviewing with the Financial Times, Executive Lawrence Stroll said the BEVs will…
Read more