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Postmaster General commits to only 10% of new USPS fleet going fully-electric

The Postmaster General for the United States Postal Service (USPS) recently committed to 10% of its new fleet going full-electric. The upgrade was announced this past week and will replace 50,000-165,000 vehicles over the next 10 years. The USPS’ current ICE lineup of LLV’s (long-life vehicles) is near 30 years old. As Electrek previously covered, the USPS’ initial contract was awarded to…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Medisafe raises $30 million for predictive AI that reminds people to take their pills

Medisafe, a startup developing a personalized medication management platform to help patients stay on top of their prescriptions, today announced it has raised $30 million. The company says this new investment will enable it to expand its solutions while accelerating revenue. According to a review in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 20% to 30% of medication prescriptions are never filled, and…
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Otter.ai raises $50 million for AI transcription

AI transcription startup Otter.ai today announced it has raised $50 million in a series B round that includes $10 million in convertible notes and was led by Spectrum Equity. With the funds, the company plans to triple its headcount over the next year as it hires across its AI, deep learning, natural language processing, frontend and backend engineering, and leadership teams. There’s no shortage…
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MobileNews

How to use burst mode with iPhone 11 and 12 cameras

The iPhone 11 and 12 bring some fantastic camera upgrades, including an ultra-wide lens, impressive Night mode, and more. However, there are changes to how some previous features work. Follow along for how to use burst mode with the iPhone 11 and 12 cameras. You’ve…
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EGEB: The state of Mississippi gets its very first wind farm

The state of Mississippi is getting its first wind farm, which will deliver 200 megawatts of power. Deb Haaland appears to be headed for confirmation for US secretary of the interior. 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 to shop for the best quotes. Click…
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