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Latest technology news – from mobile, computing, gaming gadgets, gizmos & accessories to developments in fields like artificial intelligence & robotics.

Alphabet Scoop 112: Previewing Android 12

February 13, 2021

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the leaked Android 12 mockups, what new features are possibly coming, App Pairs, return of “Columbus”, and more. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon…

Google Meet gets fixed IP addresses for personal Accounts to help network configuration

February 13, 2021

Back in 2019, Google provided dedicated Meet IP addresses to help network prioritization. That was focused on Workspace domains, and Google Meet is now listing a range of official, fixed IP addresses for all other users. This will allow Google Workspace customers and…

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Tech companies venturing into electric vehicles: Sony, Apple, and more

February 13, 2021

Why would companies that manufacture phones, like Sony or Apple, want to get into the electric vehicle business? A better question to ask is, “why wouldn’t they?” While electric vehicles have only just begun to corner a small portion of the automobile market, the…

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Ola’s robotic-operated 2 million/yr electric scooter megafactory is already planning exports

February 13, 2021

Ola, often considered the Indian Uber, knows a thing or two about mobility. After committing to leading in the development of electric vehicle manufacturing with Ola Electric, we’re now getting a look at the company’s near-term plans. Ola Electric got a jump start on electric scooter design and manufacturing by acquiring the high-tech Dutch smart scooter startup Etergo. The company’s…

Chromecast with Google TV apparently adding ‘Kids Profiles’ soon w/ PIN protection

February 13, 2021

Recommendations are one of the best parts of the Google TV platform, and in turn, the new Chromecast, too. Since launch, users have been wanting the ability to create multiple profiles on the device, and in a coming update, Google TV is apparently set to grant that wish to…

Android Auto’s new killer feature is the ability to create custom Google Assistant shortcuts

February 13, 2021

in 2019, Android Auto got a redesign that put a new coat of paint on old features, but didn’t really add anything new. Now, nearing two years from the release of that redesign, Google is giving Android Auto a powerful new feature — custom Assistant shortcuts. This…

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Tesla expands test of limited-time discounts on Supercharging to reduce wait time during peak travel

February 13, 2021

Tesla is expanding its test of limited-time discounts on Supercharging in order to reduce wait time during peak travel times. Last year, Tesla started testing temporary Supercharger discounts in California. In that case, it looked like Tesla was trying to incentivize people at night to offset expensive peak demand charges. During off-peak hours, Tesla was charging $0.09/kWh – a significant…

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EGEB: 4 ways to update the US national grid to meet EV demand

February 13, 2021

As GM and other carmakers ramp up their electric vehicle plans, the US national grid needs a boost. Here’s how. US lawmakers who most vehemently oppose Biden’s energy plans receive the most money from the fossil fuel industry. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links…

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Gocycle releases teaser image of upcoming G4 sports car-inspired electric bike

February 13, 2021

Even though Gocycle-founder Richard Thorpe doesn’t work at McLaren anymore, he took his automotive engineering experience with him when he began his own high-end electric bicycle company. That has led to a very sophisticated series of urban-oriented commuter e-bikes…

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Elon Musk believes Bill Gates had a big short position on Tesla (TSLA) and lost a lot of money

February 13, 2021

Elon Musk revealed that he has heard that Bill Gates had a big short position on Tesla (TSLA), and he might have lost a lot of money on it. Billionaires Musk and Gates don’t always have good words to say about each other, but they do appear to share similar concerns about climate change. However, Gates made some strange comments about electrification last year, including that electric trucks…