When the new Mercedes EQS sedan hits the road next year, it will feature a new and improved version of the automaker’s MBUX infotainment called the MBUX Hyperscreen as an optional upgrade. The company says the ultrawide screen spans the entire front dashboard of the upcoming EV and adds AI to the mix to make using the system more intuitive.
The automaker will detail the infotainment at its…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 21, 2020
December 22, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Reuters: Apple Car could begin production in 2024 with ‘breakthrough battery technology’
December 22, 2020
Apple Car rumors have been floating around for years, and a new report from Reuters today shed more light on the highly-secretive project. According to the report, production of the electric Apple Car could start as early as 2024, and Apple is once again planning to build…
Interest in electric cars increases, but survey shows big shift in consumer thinking yet to happen
December 22, 2020
A new US survey shows that interest in electric vehicles is increasing, but the expected massive shift in consumer thinking has yet to happen in the United States.
Electric vehicles are increasingly becoming mainstream, but the wider public still doesn’t believe in buying one for their next vehicle.
In a new survey of 3,392 American adults with valid driver’s licenses, Consumer Reports found…
Google announces new cloud regions for Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Chile, 12 now in development
December 22, 2020
Cloud regions let developers run hosted services closer to where their users are located for a faster, more reliable experience. Google Cloud today announced a trio of new regions for Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Chile.
The company in 2020 launched four regions in Jakarta…
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…
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 before, and there isn’t much left to learn ahead of this proposed Q1 launch period. You might have seen every leak or rumor…
The Galaxy S21 series is around the corner and expected to bring with it new specs, new features, and updated hardware. Now, we’re getting a look at the Galaxy S21’s wallpapers, which have been made available for download ahead of the launch.
While early releases for…
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…
Elon Musk confirmed that other automakers are now “low-key” using Tesla’s Supercharger network for their own electric vehicles.
The CEO didn’t confirm which automakers or the extent of the “low-key” agreement.
In the past, Tesla has often indicated that they are open to the idea of sharing the Supercharger network with other automakers, but it would be dependent on coming to an…
