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iPhone 12 Pro prototype shows early ‘Pacific Blue’ variant and nonUI version of iOS 14

January 14, 2021
An iPhone 12 Pro prototype has just surfaced and it gives an interesting look at the latest build of Apple’s nonUI version of iOS 14 called SwitchBoard along with an early version of what’s become the very popular Pacific Blue color. Guilio Zompetti shared two images of the iPhone 12 Pro prototype today on Twitter today. The first image gives a look at the latest version of SwitchBoard, a…
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Upcoming electric trucks: Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 EV, and GMC Hummer EV compared

January 14, 2021
As the world moves into 2021, electric vehicles are a major storyline. Even long-established and more traditional automakers (some with over 100 years of experience) have finally wisened up and pivoted toward EVs to stay competitive. In the next couple years, three major automotive brands, old and new, will release three highly anticipated electric trucks. We’re speaking about Tesla’s upcoming…
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This affordable HEPA air purifier is made for cars

January 14, 2021
Tesla models S and X offer HEPA air filtration, and some Model Ys in China are featuring it, too. But as a whole, electric vehicles don’t come equipped with HEPA – high-efficiency particulate air – filters. That’s where Scosche’s new FrescheAir Portable HEPA Air…
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EGEB: eLichens debuts its new indoor air quality monitoring station

January 14, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): French sensor tech company eLichens introduces its new indoor air quality monitoring station at CES. Eight new solar farms come online in Michigan. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best…
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Local Guides settings, opt-out moving out of Google Maps to new page

January 14, 2021
Google keeps Maps up-to-date with the help of “Local Guides” and rewards contributors through a tier system with various perks. A small change sees settings for Local Guides moved out of Google Maps to a new site. On the web, maps.google.com/localguides allows you to see your points score and a breakdown of how many reviews, photos, answers, etc. you’ve contributed. It also allows you to…
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