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Google can now show 250+ cars in detail using the same tech as 3D Animals [Updated]

December 22, 2020
The ability to see AR models of animals, scientific objects, and more in Google Search proved to be a viral trend and a useful tool amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and the tech is about to get an upgrade. Now, you can see 3D models of new cars in Google Search using the same AR tech that brought you 3D animals, but with a bit of a twist. Announced during October’s “Search On” event…
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Galaxy S21 rumors: What to expect at Unpacked 2021 [Video]

December 22, 2020
While 2020 might have been a year to forget for obvious reasons, 2021 looks a lot brighter. With rumors of a proposed Unpacked event planned for early January, Galaxy S21 series leaks are reaching a tipping point. The upcoming flagship series is coming earlier than ever…
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Material Gallery collaborative app migrating to Google Photos storage, quota

December 22, 2020
Material Gallery is essentially Google Slides for designers wanting to upload mockups and screenshots for collaborative feedback. Google is now moving Material Gallery’s backend to Google Photos early next year. An email to users today touts how “Gallery will now have the dependability of the Google Photos infrastructure for Gallery file upload and storage.” Google says this will provide a…
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EGEB: Vermont lowers solar net meter rates — thoughts, Bernie Sanders?

December 22, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Vermont’s Public Utilities Commission slashes solar net metering rates by 3 cents. Québec’s public utility Hydro-Québec launches EVLO, an energy storage system subsidiary. The UK breaks a green energy power generation record with high winds. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for…
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Motorola announces Android 11 plans for over 20 phones, for most their only update

December 22, 2020
At one time Motorola was as good as it got for Android updates, at times beating even Google’s own phones to the punch. That was back when Nexus phones were a thing, though, and a whole lot has changed in the years since. Now, Motorola is among the worst Android OEMs when it comes to updates, and the company’s Android 11 plans… well, they’re not helping that. In a blog post today…
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