The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are solid refinements to last year’s 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, but there have been some let downs. There’s no high-refresh-rate display to be found, battery life has gotten worse, and Apple’s making the phone more expensive for those of you who don’t already own a USB-C power adapter and earphones. But is it still worth it?
Unboxing
The unboxing experience…
Peek inside your new iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max with iFixit’s X-ray wallpapers
November 21, 2020
Following up on its fun iPhone 12 and 12 Pro X-ray and internal wallpapers that it shared last month, iFixit has released versions of the same for the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max.
iFixit’s teams up with Creative Electron to get these sharp X-rays and as we previously…
How to take a screenshot on Android phones
November 21, 2020
There are countless reasons to take a screenshot. To save something on social media that might be deleted. To help someone with an app remotely. To draw arrows or circle things on your screen. Regardless of the reason, taking a screenshot is a basic function you should know…
RadMission e-bike review: Rad Power Bikes’ best (and most affordable) electric bike yet?
November 21, 2020
The RadMission electric bicycle from Rad Power Bikes is one of the company’s most interesting e-bikes to date. While it makes a few modest compromises to hit its impressive (and is on sale as a bundle right now through Black Friday), it scores big wins in most categories, making this an incredibly high bang-for-your-buck e-bike.
RadMission e-bike tech specs
Motor: 500W rear hub…
You’re wrong about Stadia — debunking the biggest myths about Google’s gaming platform
November 21, 2020
It’s been a year since Google Stadia was first made available to the public, and in that time, the service has proven itself to many despite still having some issues. While cloud streaming still has challenges to overcome, Stadia has proven itself as something that can…
Tesla Solar Roof is going to power smart neighborhood project – making Elon Musk’s vision come true
November 21, 2020
Tesla Solar Roof is going to exclusively power a “smart neighbourhood” project in Mississippi.
Elon Musk’s vision of a future where everyone has a beautiful roof that generates power will come true – at least for a neighborhood in Mississippi.
Over the last few…
Pixel 4a 5G first impressions: 5 things you’ll love on the ‘middle’ Made by Google phone [Video]
November 21, 2020
After an extended wait, the “middle child” of the late-2020 Pixel series is now here. Pixel 4a 5G units are now shipping out to those that pre-ordered early. We’ve spent 24 hours with our own retail unit to give you some of our Pixel 4a 5G first impressions.
So to summarize: The Pixel 4a 5G is slap bang in the middle of the confusing late-2020 Made by Google smartphone hardware lineup. It…
EGEB: Canada PM’s net zero by 2050 bill — is it doable?
November 21, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled plans for achieving net-zero in Canada by 2050.
Boston has announced a “Zero-Emission Vehicle Roadmap” to escalate support for electric vehicles.
How US coal country can adapt to…
Google purchases new site in Kirkland, outside of Seattle, to ‘support future growth’
November 21, 2020
Following reports from Business Insider and Bloomberg earlier this month, Google has confirmed the purchase of more land in Kirkland, Washington, as it looks to “support future growth” in the area.
Speaking to Geekwire, a Google spokesperson confirmed the purchase of…
Karma Automotive decided to sue Lordstown Motors over what they allege is theft of technology.
It’s the latest drama in the electric vehicle industry, which has seen a spike in these kinds of lawsuits.
Most of these lawsuits have been related to Tesla.
Last year, Tesla initiated a lawsuit against Guangzhi Cao, a former Autopilot engineer who quit to join Xpeng’s autonomous driving team.
In…
