Instead of first reaching out to support, some problems with today’s smart home devices can be resolved by looking through available documentation. To simplify that journey, Google has released two troubleshooting tools for Nest Cams and Thermostats.
We’re really excited to introduce two new tools to help make troubleshooting issues you might encounter with your Nest Thermostats or Cameras…
Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) capital raise, Toyota makes some EV moves, QuantumScape details, and more
December 12, 2020
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla (TSLA) going back to the well with a new capital raise, Toyota making some EV moves, and details on the QuantumScape…
Google Search adds 50 new 3D Animals, including many more dogs
December 12, 2020
One highlight of this year has been the immense popularity of AR creatures from Google that helps replicate the great outdoors inside. Google Search has now added 50 new 3D animals in the biggest drop yet.
Announced on Friday afternoon, there are “50 new AR animals to…
Teachable AI will help Alexa users set up preferences
December 11, 2020
Amazon today detailed a capability coming to Alexa called Teachable AI that will enable the assistant to ask questions to fill gaps in its understanding. First announced during the company’s September virtual press event, Teachable AI leverages machine learning to determine whether a request can be a trigger for a teachable moment. If Alexa makes this determination, it will ask a customer for…
Canon Patents Unusual 1.0x-2.0x Variable/Zoomable Teleconverter
December 11, 2020
Canon has patented a rather unusual product: a variable, zoomable 1.0x-1.5x-2.0x teleconverter that changes by moving a lever. Based on the design, it’s likely that a lens like the RF 100-500mm would be compatible with it.
The teleconverter is described in the patent as…
Oppo Enco X and Oppo Watch get special Chinese New Year editions
December 11, 2020
Oppo unveiled its long awaited Reno5 series and the brand also introduced special Chinese New Year editions of its Oppo Watch and Enco X TWS earbuds.
Oppo Watch and Enco X limited editions
Both come in red colors with the Oppo Watch sporting a limited red watch strap with…
Apple is developing its own modem for future iPhones
December 11, 2020
Apple has started developing its own cellular model this year, one of the company’s executives has revealed. According to Bloomberg, Apple hardware technologies SVP Johny Srouji told employees in a meeting: “This year, we kicked off the development of our first internal cellular modem which will enable another key strategic transition. Long-term strategic investments like these are a critical…
Samsung Galaxy M12 passes by Geekbench with Exynos 850
December 11, 2020
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M12 midranger was spotted in renders and a Bluetooth SIG listing and now the device has been found in a Geekench listing revealing it’s powered by the Exynos 850 chipset. The only other device to release with this SoC is the Galaxy…
Realme Buds Q2 to retain design, have similar battery capacity
December 11, 2020
Realme brought the Buds Q wireless earphones as a more elegant solution and an alternative to the Buds Air series. The first Realme Buds Q arrived with a 40 mAh battery in each bud, and now the successor Buds Q2 was certified by FCC, revealing the buds will inherit the…
Updatable GPU drivers are a common thing in the PC world and lately the mobile users have been getting in on the fun. Qualcomm has been doing it for a year and now Samsung introduced a software solution – an Android app called Game Driver that “enables the best gaming experience”.
Samsung Game Driver
The application is only for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note20 flagships. It should improve…
