Cleantech & EV'sNews

Podcast: Tesla price cuts, Chevy Bolt EV and EUV unveiling, and more

February 20, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s price cuts, the unveiling of the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the…
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DefenseNews

US antitrust regulators extend review of Lockheed-Aerojet deal

February 20, 2021
WASHINGTON ― U.S. antitrust regulators have extended their probe into Lockheed Martin’s proposed $4.4 billion purchase of rocket manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne so that the two companies can provide more information to the government, the companies announced Friday. …
GamingNews

Facebook Gaming will host more than 90 community tournaments

February 19, 2021
Facebook Gaming said it will work with community partners such as Real Time Strategies and Community Gaming New York to host more than 90 online community events. These are small events that are open to the public. Each features a $1,000 prize pool, small enough not to attract esports stars but surely enough to be a draw for your neighborhood amateur gamer. Interested competitors can find and…
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NewsPhotography

Researchers Release Improved 3D Models Made From Tourists’ Photos

February 19, 2021
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning advancements have allowed researchers to build detailed 3D models of real-world locations by using the reference data of thousands of tourists’ photos. The finished models have cleanly removed unwanted objects and even normalized lighting conditions. The project and associated paper are titled Neural Radiance Fields for Unconstrained Photo…
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MobileNews

Apple reportedly developing MagSafe battery pack for iPhone 12

February 19, 2021
Apple is apparently developing a MagSafe battery pack accessory for the iPhone 12, according to the latest report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. With previous iPhone models, Apple has released Smart Battery Cases to compete with the likes of battery cases from Mophie and others, that offer protection and give your iPhone extra juice. For the iPhone 12 generation, Apple is yet to release its own…
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