You might not know that Google has operated a 3D model sharing website, Poly, for the past three years. Today, though, Google has announced that Poly will be shutting down next year.
Launched in November 2017, Poly has provided APIs and a place to share 3D models to creators. The site also provided free 3D objects that could be used in virtual and augmented reality projects.
Poly will be shut…
Pixel 5 buyers with Google One can expect their Google Store ‘cashback’ credit this week
December 3, 2020
With a 2TB (or higher) Google One subscription, you get 10% back on all Google Store purchases. It’s supposed to arrive 30 days after an order has shipped, but Pixel 5 pre-orderers have yet to be credited. Google told us today that Pixel 5 Store credits will be available…
LG Chem plans to apparently more than double its battery cell production in order to support demand from one of its newer customers: Tesla.
For the longest time, Tesla only used cells from Panasonic in its vehicles, but it validated cells from other manufacturers for the…
Samsung unexpectedly starts official Android 11 rollout w/ Galaxy S20 series on Verizon
December 3, 2020
Well, this one came out of the blue. After releasing beta updates for Android 11 over the past few weeks, Samsung and Verizon have just started releasing the official Android 11/One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series.
Noted by the folks over at Android Police, Verizon has just published documentation on the Android 11 updates for Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. This only applies to the…
Toronto-based Daymak is already known for a wide range of light electric vehicles ranging from e-bikes and mobility scooters to light electric motorcycles. But now the company is unveiling a much higher-end product range known as the Avvenire line that will be manufactured…
Earlier this year, Google’s 2FA authentication app received a big Android update that modernized its design. That dark theme, along with an account transfer feature, is now available in Google Authenticator for iOS.
The app provides 2-step verification codes when…
Audi announces an acceleration of its electric vehicle investments to $12 billion through 2025
December 3, 2020
Audi released its new budget that goes through 2025 and announced that it is accelerating its electric vehicle investments to $12 billion.
The Volkswagen group as a whole has been accelerating its investments into electrification, but Audi has been leading the way in some regards.
With the e-tron electric SUV, Audi was the first Volkswagen brand to release a next-generation electric vehicle.
Now…
Earlier this year, Google added a “COVID-19 alert” from the CDC to hospital and other healthcare provider listings. Google Health is now piloting a general tool to help plan your hospital visits.
Google worked with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency…
EGEB: New Zealand government agencies now required to buy EVs
December 3, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern makes EVs part of its climate emergency solution.
Scottish households will be the first in the world to use 100% green hydrogen.
Ford is building Michigan Central, a 30-acre mobility…
In addition to taking a picture with the Android statue and Stan, any visit to the Googleplex in Mountain View is not complete without a gift shop visit. Fortunately, you can browse the Google Merchandise Store online, and we’ve compiled the absolute best gifts to buy.
Going through each of the merchandise categories, let’s start with apparel. My pick for the best headwear goes to the…
