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AirPods Max teardown reveals removable headband, iOS 14.4 hints at ‘headband type’ identifier

January 20, 2021
iFixit shared an initial look at its AirPods Max teardown last month, and now it has completed the intricate process. The final result has revealed some really interesting details about AirPods Max like the headband actually being user-removable which could hint at customization, how the electromechanical hinge hardware works, and that they are “actually fairly serviceable.” 9to5Mac has also…
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FTN’s new electric motorbike puts a Kiwi spin on electric motorcycles

January 20, 2021
New Zealand-based FTN Motion is preparing for the launch of the company’s first electric motorcycle. While New Zealand might not strike you as a two-wheeled EV powerhouse, the plucky island nation is no stranger to electric motorbikes. But unlike the workhorse electric motorbikes we’ve seen before, the country’s latest electric two-wheeler is a retro-inspired moped. The moped designation…
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GM’s Cruise self-driving startup raises $2 billion led by Microsoft

January 20, 2021
GM announced that Cruise, its self-driving startup, has raised a new $2 billion financing round led by Microsoft. The software giant is putting some skin in the self-driving game. GM Cruise Unlike other automakers having their automated driving divisions, GM went a different route and acquired Cruise, a San Francisco-based self-driving startup. They have been heavily investing into the company…
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EGEB: China debuts 385 mph prototype magnetic levitation train

January 20, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A high-speed prototype maglev train has debuted in China – and it’s clean energy transport. New Jersey’s Ocean Wind offshore wind farm will feature GE’s huge Haliade-X 12MW wind turbines. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price…
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