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OnePlus’ cheap Nord phones are a hit at T-Mobile, Metro despite horrendous software support

February 18, 2021
OnePlus stepped into a new market in 2020 with the debut of the Nord lineup, and in the US that includes the budget-focused OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100. As it turns out, these affordable OnePlus Nord devices are big hits at T-Mobile. Wave7 Research reports that just a month after their release on T-Mobile and Metro (a prepaid network owned by T-Mobile), both phones have been selling big. Since…
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Ride1Up Roadster V2 review: The $995 belt-drive electric bike you need to know about

February 18, 2021
San Diego-based has long impressed me with its value-priced electric bikes. And the company’s Ride1Up Roadster V2 is the ultimate example of a value-packed e-bike, sporting fast speeds and a silent belt-drive setup When it comes to fancier e-bikes, Ride1Up has you covered with the Ride1Up LMT’D. But when you’re after something that is light, simple, and affordable, the Ride1Up Roadster…
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California’s PG&E accelerates energy transition via AI adoption

February 18, 2021
California’s Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will use global energy storage tech company Fluence’s AI-powered Trading Platform to optimize its battery energy storage system at Moss Landing. PG&E and AI In October, as Electrek reported, Fluence acquired San Francisco-based Advanced Microgrid Solutions, a provider of AI-powered software for utility-scale storage and generation…
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Google Meet adding emoji reactions, low bandwidth improvements

February 18, 2021
As distance learning continues, Google Meet is rolling out a handful of new features, including emoji reactions to help students better express themselves and more moderation controls for teachers. Google says its “first priority” in Meet is to “make sure meetings…
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Tesla launches Model Y in South Korea

February 18, 2021
Tesla is launching the Model Y in South Korea, which is becoming an increasingly important market for the electric automaker. The California-based automaker has had its ups and downs in South Korea. Tesla buyers didn’t have access to the very generous electric vehicle…
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Google Classroom for Android getting offline mode as usage nearly quadrupled in last year

February 18, 2021
As more and more students use Google Classroom, the portal is adding an offline mode on Android for those with limited internet connectivity. There are also a number of other improvements to the mobile apps and management experience. Google notes how more teachers are using Classroom as a learning “hub,” and in turn, “schools are treating it as their learning management system.”…
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