You might not have to depend on Google Podcasts if you’re asking Assistant to play your favorite serialized audio show. Android Police and its readers have discovered that Google is adding support for third-party podcast services, starting with Spotify. You just have to visit podcast settings in Assistant to choose your provider.
We’ve asked Google if it can comment on the feature’s rollout.
Tesla is starting to export made-in-China Model 3 to Europe
October 19, 2020
Tesla is starting to export made-in-China Model 3 vehicles to Europe – something the automaker originally said it didn’t plan to do.
When Tesla started building its Gigafactory in Shanghai, in an attempt to reassure people that the automaker wasn’t just shifting…
Tesla battery researcher shows new test results pointing to batteries lasting over 2 million miles
October 19, 2020
A Tesla battery researcher showed updated test results pointing to batteries lasting over 15,000 cycles or the equivalent of over 2 million miles (3.5 million km) in an electric car.
Last year, we reported on Jeff Dahn and his lab, who are under contract to do battery…
Apple begins shipping first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders ahead of Friday release
October 19, 2020
The first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders have started shipping out to early buyers. As usual, this doesn’t mean you should expect your iPhone 12 order to arrive any earlier than the October 23 release date.
If you check your order status via Apple’s website, you’ll likely see that your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro is still “preparing to ship.” However, if you head to the UPS…
Reeder 5 RSS app now available for Mac and iOS with home screen widgets, iCloud syncing, more
October 18, 2020
Reeder is one of the most popular RSS readers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and this week it’s gotten a handful of new features. Reeder 5 is now available as a new purchase with support for home screen widgets, new feed syncing features, and more.
For iOS 14 users, Reeder…
This week’s top stories: iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more
October 18, 2020
Apple officially announced its new iPhone 12 lineup this week, alongside new MagSafe charging accessories and the HomePod mini. Read on as we recap the details of everything Apple revealed during its October event as part of this week’s top stories.
HomePod mini
Apple…
Samsung's Galaxy S21 phones might sport even larger camera bumps
October 18, 2020
If you’re not particularly fond of the big camera bumps on the Galaxy S20, its follow-up might not change your mind. OnLeaks and Pigtou (thanks to Xleaks7) have shared what they say are leak-based renders of Samsung’s Galaxy S21, or Galaxy S30, and the camera modules would be virtually inescapable on the upcoming phones. Even the standard version would have a three-camera bump that appears to…
Tuesday’s event left us with mixed feelings – Apple knocked it out of the park while simultaneously dropping the ball. The non-Pro iPhones now have OLED screens, the Pro Max has major upgrades on all its cameras compared to its predecessor and the mini is perfect for…
Startup installing free, solar-powered e-bike charging stations
October 18, 2020
Want to charge your electric bicycle or e-scooter for free, using solar power? The startup Swiftmile is making that happen with hundreds of new charging stations in the US and Europe.
But the idea for these free charging stations didn’t happen overnight.
Swiftmile’s…
Apple prepares safe iPhone launch season with Express Pickup locations and store reopenings
October 18, 2020
Express Pickup at Apple Aventura (Photo courtesy of @jgrano305)
Apple is significantly expanding its new Express Storefront pickup service to help safely serve customers in regions where full in-store service cannot resume due to COVID-19 conditions. The new accommodations arrive as Apple prepares to enter its busiest product launch season of the year. The iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 mini, new iPad Air…
