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Facebook improves its AI that generates photo descriptions on iOS for visually impaired users

January 20, 2021
Facebook today announced a major update to its Automatic Alt Text (AAT) system, which automatically generates photo descriptions for people with visual impairments. Based on AI, the system can now recognize 10 times more objects and scenes in photos shared on Facebook and also Instagram, providing detailed descriptions for screen readers like Apple’s VoiceOver. According to Facebook, the…
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Americans’ electricity bills jumped nearly 10% from 2019 to 2020

January 20, 2021
Since COVID-19 officially arrived in the US, average electrical usage increased 9.3% from April through August 2020 compared to 2019, a reflection of people using more electricity while they stayed home, combined with wildfires in the West and heat waves across the US.  Electricity bills jumped in 2020 Electricity demand rose by 22% from March 10 to April 10 as people stayed home. This was…
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First look at Tesla’s new structural battery pack that will power its future electric cars

January 20, 2021
Electrek obtained the first picture of Tesla’s new structural battery pack with a honeycomb architecture that will power its future electric vehicles. Tesla structural battery pack At its Battery Day event last year, Tesla not only unveiled its new 4680 battery cell but also a new battery architecture built around the new cell. Inspired by the aerospace innovation of building airplane wings as…
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Review: Evelo Delta X is an adventure commuter e-bike

January 20, 2021
Evelo, a Seattle based e-bike company, has combined business and adventure with the Delta X. We’ve reviewed plenty of commuter bikes in the past, ranging from bargain legends, stealth beauties, and some strange brews that only justify their existence by calling itself a commuter. But the Evelo has made something more practical, and even more fun. The Delta X is actually a great mix of…
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