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New Google Pay rewards are powered by Rakuten

December 9, 2020
The new Google Pay comes with some pros and cons, but one big benefit is the addition of rewards. The automatic rewards are great, but at launch, some users were wary of how they worked. Now, we know that Google Pay rewards are powered by Rakuten. Odds are you’ve heard of Rakuten at some point, and you might even have the company’s popular Cash Back extension installed on your browser. It’s…
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Google is opening Fuchsia OS development to the public

December 9, 2020
For the past five years, Google has been developing a new operating system, Fuchsia, from the ground up. Starting today, Google’s Fuchsia OS is now being developed more openly, including accepting contributions from the public. For almost as long as it’s been in…
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Google rolling out the final Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL update

December 9, 2020
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL officially reached end of life status in October after three years of updates. Google promised one last release, but it did not come yesterday alongside the Pixel Feature Drop. The final Pixel 2 update is now rolling out. Similar to the first Pixel…
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Monarch unveils game-changing new smart electric tractor, driver optional

December 9, 2020
As if we needed any more evidence that electric vehicles are taking over essentially every form of vehicle, Monarch Tractor is announcing a new all-electric tractor. However, the term “tractor” doesn’t seem sufficient to describe this technology-infused and autonomous all-in-one farm tool. We’ve seen concepts for electric tractors thrown around by heavyweights like John Deere before.
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Latest Galaxy S21 leak shows off new design, colors, and cameras on video

December 9, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is launching earlier than ever this year, and now we’re getting our best look yet at what’s to come. The latest Galaxy S21 leak shows off the design and colors of all three phones on video and divulges the full camera specs. Last year’s major Samsung leaker, Max Weinbach, today posted to Android Police a trio of promo reels from Samsung itself that show off…
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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel on QuantumScape’s new fast-charging battery: It’s a ‘major breakthrough’

December 9, 2020
QuantumScape unveiled the data about its new solid-state battery technology today, revealing some impressive results with fast-charging and long-range capacity. It received praise from many battery experts, including Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, who described the result as “a major breakthrough.” QuantumScape QuantumScape is a San Jose-based battery company founded 10 years ago by Jagdeep…
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