Solid-state battery maker QuantumScape has announced a plan to build a new pilot battery production factory in California.
QuantumScape
QuantumScape is a San Jose-based battery company founded 10 years ago by Jagdeep Singh, a computer scientist and co-founder of Infinera Corporation, a major telecom component supplier, and Tim Holme, a Stanford-educated mechanical engineer.
The short story is…
Hyundai reveals redesign to 2022 Kona Electric SUV
February 17, 2021
A press release from Hyundai USA has revealed a glimpse at its 2022 Kona Electric SUV, featuring a slight redesign. According to the automaker, these EVs will be available in the US some time this spring.
The Kona Electric first debuted in Korea and Europe in 2018, before…
Boston, Massachusetts-based AdmitHub, a startup developing a chatbot platform aimed at boosting student enrollment and graduation rates, today revealed it has raised $14 million in a series B round led by Rethink Education. The company, which also announced it will be…
How to turn off iPhone without the power button
February 17, 2021
Have a broken Top or Side button? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone without the power button. We’ll also look at how to use AssistiveTouch to lock your iPhone screen and more.
Originally arriving with iOS 11, you can power down your iPhone even if the power button isn’t working. This isn’t something you’ll likely need to use often, but if you drop your phone, have a malfunction, or…
Concept imagines multiple possibilities for the iPhone 13’s rumored always-on display [Video]
February 17, 2021
Over the weekend, we saw a new set of rumors that included the prediction of the long-awaited always-on display coming to iPhone 13. Now a new concept visualizes how Apple could differentiate its approach to the feature compared to what we’ve seen over the past years with…
iOS 14.5 beta 2 now available with Apple Watch Unlock, new Apple Maps features, more
February 17, 2021
iOS 14.5 beta 2 is rolling out today to developers alongside the second beta of iPadOS 14.5. The update, which includes includes a variety of new features for iPhone users, was first released over two weeks ago on February. Head below for everything you need to know.
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Apple introduced a privacy feature for iPad Pro last year that physically disconnects the microphone when compatible cases are closed. Apple will soon expand this privacy feature to work through software more iPad models that don’t support mic hardware disconnection.
Here’s how the already supported privacy feature works on 2020 iPad Pros:
iPad models beginning in 2020 also feature the…
iOS 14.5 adds over 200 new emoji to iPhone, including AirPods Max-inspired headphone design
February 17, 2021
Apple released iOS 14.5 beta 2 for developers today and one of the changes that will certainly get a lot of attention is over 200 new emoji. Follow along below for a look at everything coming with the latest iOS beta update.
Reported by Emojipedia, Apple has included 217…
What’s new in iOS 14.5 beta 2? Music app changes, new emoji, more
February 17, 2021
Apple has officially released the second beta of iOS 14.5 to developers, and it includes a handful of new changes and features compared to iOS 14.5 beta 1. There are changes to the Music app, new emoji, and more.
iOS 14.5 beta 2 is available to developers via an…
iOS 14.5 adds new Shortcuts actions for taking screenshots, changing orientation lock, more
February 17, 2021
iOS 14.5 beta has been surprising us with several new features, including new options to unlock the iPhone using the Apple Watch, changing the default music player for Siri, and more. With the release of iOS 14.5 beta 2 earlier today, Apple added new actions to the Shortcuts app for taking screenshots, changing orientation lock, and even changing cellular data mode.
With the “Take…
