OnePlus might be going through a transition phase right now, but they’ve still managed to crank out a number of new devices plus another affordable pair of wireless earbuds in the form of the OnePlus Buds Z.
With so many firms now offering their own branded Bluetooth earbuds, it’s tough to actually discern which are right for you. Whereas the original OnePlus Buds were hard to recommend at…
New ‘Google Search Central’ site consolidates SEO resources, replaces ‘Google Webmasters’
November 12, 2020
Google is modernizing and revamping its resources for Search Engine Optimizers, web developers, and site owners. “Google Search Central” is replacing “Webmasters Central,” while there’s a new website and blog.
According to the company, the term “webmaster”…
Arriving soon: Electric aviation for passengers
November 12, 2020
Drone pilots don’t need to be told about the wonders of electric flight. But Scientific American believes electric aviation for passengers may be here sooner than we think as the industry struggles to decarbonize.
It’s one of the top ten emerging technologies the…
Tesla (TSLA) has achieved an impressive and somewhat surprising production surge at Gigafactory Shanghai in China.
It could explain the sudden change of strategy and the start of exports.
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) and the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) released their October 2020 data.
It shows that the Chinese auto market has increased by 12% —…
Android Auto is about to add support for wallpapers
November 12, 2020
Google’s Android Auto platform has seen some pretty big updates over the past year, and now it seems another major update is on the horizon. In Android Auto v5.8, Google is laying the groundwork for supporting wallpapers and more.
About APK Insight: In this ‘APK…
BMW has unveiled its highly-anticipated iNEXT electric SUV, which now becomes the ‘BMW iX’.
It features a range of more than 300 miles of range and strong performance.
BMW has been hyping the production version of the iNext as Tesla competitor for years now.
Now they…
Google Photos ending unlimited free backup next year, cites ‘growing demand for storage’
November 12, 2020
Google Photos launched in 2015 with unlimited backup at a reduced but good enough quality for most users. The company announced today that it’s ending this practice next year, though existing uploads will not be affected.
Starting on June 1, 2021, new photo and video uploads will count towards the 15GB of free storage included with every Google Account. This change is meant to keep pace with…
EGEB: BP launches first full-scale green hydrogen project
November 12, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
BP and Orsted launch a green hydrogen project at a German oil refinery.
Connecticut releases a statewide green energy jobs study. Here’s what the state found.
This Ted Talk explains how Africa needs to develop energy in…
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will count toward storage caps, new auto-delete policies announced
November 12, 2020
In addition to Photos ending unlimited free backup, Google is making a change to how Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other similar files are stored. The company also announced new auto-delete polices for inactive and full accounts.
Starting June 1, Docs, Sheets, Slides…
Here’s what 5 US green energy CEOs said about Joe Biden’s win
November 12, 2020
The green energy industry is obviously delighted about Joe Biden’s US presidential win. Biden wants to rejoin the Paris Accord, rapidly accelerate green energy, and create millions of green energy jobs. Here’s what five CEOs had to say about the president-elect.
Green energy CEOs on Biden
Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO, Solar Energies Industries Association: I want to personally…
