As electric motorcycles grow in popularity, American riders can find substantial savings this year in the form of extended tax credits for e-motorcycles.
10% tax credit on electric motorcycles
It was initially feared that a US federal tax credit for 10% of the purchase price of an electric motorcycle would expire at the end of 2020.
But in a pleasant surprise for the industry, the tax credit was…
Jeep teases the upcoming unveiling of a new Wrangler all-electric BEV concept vehicle, which could soon lead to a production version.
At Electrek, we rarely report on FCA, which is now part of the new Stellantis entity created by FCA’s merger with PSA, because their…
Coming as absolutely no surprise, the latest Samsung Galaxy S21 series is now officially joining the Google ARCore support list alongside over 20 other devices from various OEMs, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, HTC, and Oppo.
The latest Galaxy S21 series is joined by the HTC…
Google’s MVNO has offered a virtual private network since the service had “project” in its name. As part of Safer Internet Day, the Google Fi VPN will soon be available for iPhone subscribers.
With the Fi VPN, you’re able to stream, browse and download on an encrypted, private connection — meaning that websites can’t use your IP address to track your location and you’re shielded…
Canon Unveils the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Version 2
February 9, 2021
Canon has announced the availability of the ST-E3-RT Version 2, an update of the original model. This new version enables a few new features like wireless second-curtain sync, new FE memory mode, and support for low-power “micro flash.”
The wireless second-curtain sync…
How to Modify a Monitor Arm into an Overhead Camera Mount
February 9, 2021
Though there are multiple off-the-shelf solutions for over-head camera angles, DIY-er Jay Doscher decided that there was a better way. By combining a VESA mount monitor arm with a few “universal” parts along with some 3D printed pieces, he made his own.
Initially…
Fior Markets, a self-described futuristic market intelligence company, is predicting a massive boom in underwater cameras. In its forecast, it’s anticipating the market to reach a value of $15.3 billion by 2027.
Right now, underwater cameras are pretty niche and usually considered a bonus feature of action cameras outside of specialized cameras like the Olympus TG-6. But as the sale of action…
Here's our first look at the Android 12 redesign
February 9, 2021
Google’s Android 12 is coming this year – this fall, if the company sticks with its past release timing. Before that, we should see a few betas, the first of which, again going on what happened for past versions, should appear within a few weeks.
While we…
Xiaomi announces global MIUI 12.5 release time frame
February 9, 2021
Today was a big day for Xiaomi, with the company unveiling the Mi 11 for global markets. At the phone’s Chinese launch back in December, MIUI 12.5 was also unveiled, along with China-specific update plans. Similarly, today we have an idea of what to expect regarding…
Apple’s iOS 14.5 beta lets you set third-party music apps as default player for Siri
February 9, 2021
Apple’s iOS 14.5 beta enabled users to unlock their iPhones with Face ID with a mask on (provided they are wearing an Apple Watch). Almost a week has passed and a number of users using the beta have discovered another change that arrived with the update.
When users ask Siri to play a track, Siri will now ask you which app you want to play it on. In addition, you can Siri to always play queries…
