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Thieves steal $45,000 worth of Tesla batteries that were later returned for $10,000 reward

December 5, 2020
A couple of thieves broke into a solar company and Tesla Powerwall installer to steal $45,000 worth of Tesla batteries. The owner offered a $10,000 reward to find them and explained how it’s not a good idea to steal them in the first place. ProSolar is a solar installer based Florida and in the Virgin Islands. Along with their solar installations, they are also certified Tesla Powerwall…
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MobileNews

These are the best Android TV devices [Late 2020]

December 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, streaming at home is more important than ever. If you or someone you know is in need of a new streaming box, Android TV is a great choice — Wonder Woman 1984 is coming, and HBO Max still isn’t on Roku. Here are the best ways to get…
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Pixel 4a shoppers are being pushed to the Pixel 4a 5G with revamped Google Store listing

December 5, 2020
Google’s two budget “a” phones this year are universally praised and highly sought after. The Pixel 4a launched first in August, while the 4a 5G followed with the Pixel 5 this fall. With the holiday shopping season under way, a change to the Google Store reflects how the premium version of this year’s 4a series is getting much more prominent billing. Following Black Friday and Cyber…
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DefenseNews

The Air Force wanted to mothball over 100 planes. Here’s what Congress says it will permit.

December 5, 2020
WASHINGTON — Congress is seeking to block the Air Force from retiring any of its A-10 Warthog attack planes, KC-135 refueling tankers and RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones this fiscal year. On Dec. 3, the House and Senate Armed Services committees put forward the conference report of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act — a final version of the defense bill that includes…
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DefenseNews

Defense Business Board members replaced with Trump loyalists

December 5, 2020
WASHINGTON — Nine members of the Defense Business Board, an advisory panel of outside experts for the Defense Department, have been replaced, the Pentagon announced Friday. Among the newcomers are loyalists to President Donald Trump, Some of the incoming DBB members are…
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Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) profit vs massive cap raise, software update, Lucid’s factory, and more

December 5, 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 making profits versus doing a massive capital raise, a new Tesla software update, Lucid’s factory, and more.  Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers…
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