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Google Photos storage bug ‘inaccurately counted’ uploads for some on iOS, Google One refunds triggered

December 19, 2020
A Google Photos storage system “mistake” this year resulted in image and video uploads being “inaccurately” counted towards your cloud storage quota. This Photos issue, which is now fixed, was present throughout 2020 and Google is offering a refund for One storage during that period. The company, specifically the Photos team, reached out to those impacted today, noting that this problem…
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EGEB: FIA says Formula One will be net zero by 2030

December 19, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): FIA says Formula One will be carbon neutral in 2021 and net zero by 2030. A zero-carbon emission hydrogen fuel cell developer wins the 2020 NASA iTech Initiative Cycle II award. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links…
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Tesla is again forced to stop construction at Gigafactory Berlin due to missing $100 million deposit

December 19, 2020
Tesla is reportedly again forced to stop construction at Gigafactory Berlin due to the fact that they didn’t give a $100 million security deposit over the potential demolition of the project. It’s the second time that a missed payment has affected the project. In October, the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin project had its water shut off, which reportedly affected work, due to the fact that Tesla…
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Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 Review: Solid smartwatches w/ the fitness chops Google needs

December 19, 2020
The state of smartwatches on Android has been relatively unimpressive. Google’s Wear OS platform has a decent foundation but lacks any strength when it comes to health features. That’s why Google in the process of buying Fitbit. Over the past couple of months, I’ve been wearing the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3, the brand’s latest smartwatches, to learn what all the hype is about. While…
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Podcast: Tesla Model S/X production shutdown, battery cost fall, Toyota is over, and more

December 19, 2020
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shutting down Model S and Model X production shutdown, battery cost falling under $100 per kWh, Toyota missing the boat on EV, and more.  Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers…
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