The Release Candidate version of macOS Big Sur 11.2 is now available to developers. This comes after Apple issued the iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3 RC versions earlier today. Head below for the full release notes for macOS Big Sur 11.2.
As a reminder, Apple has moved away from the previously-used golden master naming for near-final beta releases. Instead, going forward, the company will use the term…
How to reveal your Tesla VIN number before it’s in your account
January 22, 2021
So you’ve just customized and ordered a Tesla vehicle. Congrats! You’ve scheduled a potential delivery date and you’ve already held a yard sale to clear a spot in your garage. Next, you’ll want to take care of the paperwork to ensure everything goes smoothly for a…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
“Charge EV,” an EV charging network in the Midwest, is working to install more charging stations.
Check out six innovative companies from the 2021 Global Cleantech 100 that won special awards.
UnderstandSolar is a free…
The DeLorean might be coming back as an electric car
January 22, 2021
The DMC DeLorean has been out of production for almost 40 years, but now we’ve learned that the iconic vehicle might be coming back as an electric car.
DMC DeLorean
The DMC DeLorean was the only vehicle produced by John DeLorean’s DeLorean Motor Company (DMC).
It became famous for being featured in the ‘Back to the Future’ series of movies, but it is also a well-known vehicle in the…
VW plans to produce a new flagship next-generation electric car called “Trinity” that CEO Herbert Diess says will “revolutionize Volkswagen.”
VW is looking to next-generation electric vehicles
Volkswagen started building an electrification effort beyond compliance…
The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris was always going to be a momentous occasion, but it saw the unexpected creation of a truly delightful meme involving Senator Bernie Sanders sitting down. A fun meme generator, powered by Google Maps Street View, lets you have…
Google Duo may soon stop working on uncertified Android devices
January 22, 2021
It seems Google Duo may soon cease to work on uncertified Android devices, following the trend set by the Google Messages app.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within…
Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR field review
January 22, 2021
Introduction
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a fairly compact wide-angle prime lens for the company’s GFX system of medium format digital cameras. Giving users an equivalent field of view to a 24mm lens on full-frame systems, the 30mm F3.5 is a great option…
Did you get a new device or two over the holidays? Sophos Home will help ensure your all your tech is protected from the latest cyber threats.
For the next few weeks, Sophos is running of Sophos Home to kick off the new year.
Sophos Home is a suite of cybersecurity…
Army chief teases new Arctic strategy
January 22, 2021
WASHINGTON — Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville teased the recently completed Arctic strategy emphasizing it would provide the U.S. with capabilities to compete and deter conflict in the region.
The Army’s strategy recognizes “where our national interests are,” McConville said during an Association of the U.S. Army virtual event on Jan. 19, “and we certainly have and share…
