Damon Motorcycles is announcing today its latest electric motorcycle platform known as the HyperDrive.
We’ve been following Damon since the summer of 2019, back when it was still using an electric motor from Zero Motorcycles to power its prototypes.
Since those early days, the company has unveiled motorcycle concepts packed with interesting technology.
While it hasn’t yet delivered any…
OnePlus said the £179 Nord N100 had a 60Hz display, but it has a 90Hz display after all
November 19, 2020
OnePlus is back in the budget market with its Nord N100 and Nord N10 5G. Originally, OnePlus told the press that the Nord N100 had a 60Hz display, but now that the phone has launched, OnePlus is walking back and saying that the £179 phone has a 90Hz display.
Android…
Tesla is starting to hire leadership positions for its first full-scale battery cell factory at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany.
At its ‘Battery Day‘ earlier this year, Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to produce its own battery…
Like Assistant this morning, Google Fi is adding a trio of family features aimed at managing phone usage and safety.
The first lets parents block strangers from calling and texting a child’s phone. Available on Android, only saved and recent contacts will be able to reach these managed devices. The latter exception allows for return calls after intentional contact.
Those not on Unlimited…
Google’s new tool analyzes aerial imagery to find where cities need more tree shade
November 19, 2020
Trees play an important role in lowering street-level temperatures, especially in cities with heat islands that have a host of environmental issues. To help prioritize and make planting more efficient, Google has released the Tree Canopy Lab.
Google is able to “pinpoint…
The UK’s new Green Industrial Revolution: the energy standouts
November 19, 2020
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has released his 10-point plan for a “green industrial revolution.” Yesterday, Electrek wrote about the government’s plan for the UK’s electric vehicle transition by 2030. Here are the green energy highlights.
The UK’s energy…
Google Search honors Alex Trebek with Jeopardy easter egg
November 19, 2020
This month saw the passing of Alex Trebek, the longtime host of Jeopardy and a global icon. To honor Trebek’s life and legacy, Google Search has introduced a simple Jeopardy-themed easter egg.
Did you know that Alex Trebek was not the original host of Jeopardy? When the game show, created by Merv Griffin, debuted in 1964, it was hosted by Art Fleming, and Fleming continued as the host through…
COLOGNE, Germany — Dutch shipbuilder Damen has picked Thales to supply the combat management system for the four new German MKS 180 warships, the companies announced Wednesday.
The contract, worth an estimated €1.5 billion (U.S. $1.8 billion), includes Thales’…
Tesla (TSLA) is surging to a new, near-record high on investors buying big into the stock following the announcement that it will be added to the S&P500.
Even Warren Buffett is rumored to be buying into Tesla.
Over the last two days, since it was confirmed that Tesla…
Gmail for iOS adds home screen widget as Chrome makes multi-window support on iPad official
November 19, 2020
With the launch of iOS 14 in September, Google’s key apps were updated to support the latest platform features. After adding default email app support, Gmail now has an iOS home screen widget. Google is also highlighting how Chrome on iPad supports opening multiple windows.
Now, you can easily stay on top of your emails by adding the Gmail widget to your home screen.
Rolling out on version…
