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Google prototyped iris scanning during the Pixel 2 era

Like any other hardware maker, Google goes through a lot of ideas before the final product, and one such exploration involved putting an iris scanner on the Pixel 2.  Shared on Twitter yesterday by Internal Archive, we see a prototype Pixel 2 as evidenced by various identifying stickers and barcodes. However, the rear etched with various patterns is the more telling sign that this is an early…
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9to5Rewards: iPhone 14 Giveaway + Abode HomeKit Bundle

We’ve teamed up with Abode to give away Apple’s latest iPhone 14 to celebrate the launch of Abode’s new for a limited time. Head below to enter the giveaway now and get a closer look at Adode’s latest range of HomeKit accessories. Abode HomeKit Bundle 40%…
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Google brings back beloved multiplayer Halloween game w/ new maps, hats, and more

Over the years, Google has crafted some fun and spooky games for Halloween, and this year they’ve expanded The Great Ghoul Duel with hats, new maps, and so much more. While some may be partial to Magic Cat Academy, the single-player Halloween Google Doodle game series about drawing shapes to defeat ghosts, a little healthy competition keeps things exciting. Back in 2018, Google launched The…
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Weird Alibaba: Time to take this electric mobility scooter off some sweet jumps

One of the best things about scouring Alibaba for awesomely weird electric vehicles is that many of them seemingly start from something rather normal. There’s nothing strange about an electric tour bus, until it comes shaped like a tiger. Stuffed animals are rather normal, until engineers added wheels, motors and batteries to make them rideable. And a mobility scooter for old folks is a pretty…
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This oil giant and Hertz are building a massive fast-charging network for EV rentals starting at LAX

Bp Pulse, the global oil leader’s charging infrastructure unit, is teaming up with Hertz to build a network of EV fast chargers in high-demand locations such as airports. The project aims to accelerate EV adoption by providing charging solutions where they are most needed. In September, Hertz and Bp signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a national EV charging network. The plans…
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