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Soldiers on Combat Deployments, Pregnancy Profiles to Be Eligible for Temporary Promotions

November 25, 2020

U.S soldiers get as comfortable as they can as they prepare to fly in a C-17 Globemaster III to their deployed location in Afghanistan on April 16, 2011. A new policy will let deployed troops and those on pregnancy-related profiles be temporarily promoted even though they haven’t yet fulfilled their PME requirements. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Jonsgaard) Senior Army personnel…

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS add Microsoft Office editing

November 25, 2020

Following the web last year and Android in September, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS can now edit Office files. This capability is pitched as bringing the “collaborative and assistive features of Google Workspace to your Microsoft Office files” in a familiar…

Google sets the groundwork to allow new emoji without full Android system updates

November 25, 2020

Nowadays, emoji are essentially a part of our normal language. That’s why it’s frustrating that, as it stands today, Android requires a full system update to add new emoji, leaving some devices hopelessly out of date. Soon, though, that may change. As noted by the folks…

Google adding six Stadia Pro games for December 2020 including Hitman 2

November 25, 2020

After celebrating its one year anniversary, Google is marking the end of 2020 with six games joining Stadia Pro on December 1st. New titles include Everspace and Into the Breach, as well as HITMAN 2. After adding six Pro games for the past three month, Google is continuing that trend. December 2020 will see all the games come to the $9.99 membership on Tuesday. Four of the titles will be brand new…

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EGEB: Arizona utilities’ electricity to be 100% carbon-free by 2050

November 25, 2020

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The Arizona Corporation Commission requires state utilities to move to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050. US president-elect Joe Biden names John Kerry special presidential envoy for climate change. St. Petersburg…

The Vsmart Bee Lite is the cheapest Android Go phone to date at just $26

November 25, 2020

Android Go might only be aimed at those in emerging markets, which means modest internals and an even more modest price. The Vsmart Bee Lite is the cheapest Android Go device to date, though, with a staggeringly low $26 asking price. Now, just because it is cheap doesn’t…

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Tesla Semi electric truck to have up to 621 miles of range, says Elon Musk

November 25, 2020

Elon Musk made new comments about the Tesla Semi program, Tesla’s upcoming electric semi truck, and said that the vehicle will eventually have up to 1,000 km (621 miles) of range. This new range is going to be achieved, thanks to Tesla’s new in-house battery cells and battery pack technology. When launching Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker said that the production versions of Tesla Semi…

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Porsche is on track to make over 20,000 Taycan electric cars this year

November 25, 2020

Porsche announced that it is on track to make and deliver over 20,000 Taycan electric cars in 2020. This is a good start for the electric car that had some challenges. Taycan is Porsche’s first all-electric car. We have been impressed by the performance sedan and called…

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS add Microsoft Office editing

November 25, 2020

Following the web last year and Android in September, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS can now edit Office files. This capability is pitched as bringing the “collaborative and assistive features of Google Workspace to your Microsoft Office files” in a familiar…

Delay hits production decision for US Army’s critical battle command system

November 25, 2020

WASHINGTON — A production decision for the U.S. Army’s critical battle command system has been delayed, the service confirmed to Defense News. An Office of the Secretary of Defense-level Defense Acquisition Board review was scheduled for Nov. 17, but due to some administrative issues, the board was unable to make a decision on the way forward for a program that has already experienced years…