HTC has very quietly unveiled the Desire 21 Pro 5G, a lower mid-range device that offers superfast networking but might not spread beyond Taiwanese borders.
This device had leaked prior to being launched with absolutely zero fanfare, but it was unclear just when HTC would share more details. Given that the firm has effectively left the high-end smartphone space, a focus on the lower portion of…
Dell adds LTE connectivity to the popular Chromebook 3100 series
January 13, 2021
Dell has refreshed the popular Chromebook 3100 lineup to add LTE connectivity, making the entry-level devices a solid option for at-home learning or learning on the go.
Given that a solid Wi-Fi connection isn’t always something everyone has direct access to and…
Google investigating issue w/ COVID-19 API on Android that causes endless ‘loading’ notification
January 13, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit globally, Google and Apple worked together on a new API for Android and iOS devices that would make contact tracing both easy and secure. Right now, though, the Android API for COVID-19 seems to be causing a “loading” notification error for…
Ather 450X showcased at CES 2021, claimed to be ‘quickest two-wheeler in 125cc category’
January 13, 2021
Ather Energy took to this year’s all-digital CES 2021 to showcase the company’s latest electric scooter, the Ather 450X.
The flagship electric scooter from the Bangalore-based startup is rated for a top speed of 80 km/h and a range of 116 km (72 miles).
It also features zippy acceleration with a 0-40 km/h (0-25 mph) time of 3.3 seconds.
The company claims that the Ather 450X is the quickest…
Tomorrow Samsung will officially reveal the Galaxy S21 series to the world, but the leaks haven’t slowed down because of that. The folks over at WinFuture had a few more tidbits to share including the ability for Galaxy S21 buyers to choose from some additional colors for…
Hyundai releases new images of the IONIQ 5 electric car, makes vague claim about fast charging
January 13, 2021
Hyundai released new images of the IONIQ 5 electric car ahead of its launch next month and makes a vague claim about its fast-charging capability.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Last year, the Korean automaker announced that “IONIQ” will become a new EV brand and confirmed three new…
First ride: We tested the new SONDORS e-bikes: Rockstar, Cruiser, LX, and MadMods e-moped
January 13, 2021
Electric bicycle company SONDORS has been busy over the last six months, unveiling a handful of new e-bikes and rushing them into production. We got the chance to test out the company’s latest four models including the SONDORS Rockstar, Cruiser, LX, and the upcoming SONDORS MadMods electric moped.
On a sunny Los Angeles morning earlier this week, Electrek team member David O’Connell (aka…
App Annie: Mobile games could grow 20% to $120 billion in 2021
January 13, 2021
Mobile game spending could grow 20% to $120 billion in 2021, according to a report by mobile data and analytics provider App Annie. The firm also said that overall mobile app spending hit $143 billion in 2020.
The San Francisco company’s State of Mobile 2021 report showed…
Razer showed off a smart mask, a futuristic gaming chair, and two new Razer Blade laptops that use Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics processing units (GPUs).
The gaming brand made the announcements at the virtual CES 2021 tech trade event. The gaming chair is dubbed…
This Company is Making Wholly Original, Affordable, Customizable Medium Format Film Cameras
January 13, 2021
In 2016 and again in 2018, PetaPixel featured the work of Dora Goodman, a woman who was adding hand-crafted elements to analog cameras. Fast forward to 2021, and Goodman has gone steps further and finally created cameras of her own design.
When Goodman started her project almost five years ago the business was built around reskinning cameras with wood, leather, or any special material. Though a…
