The Pixel Watch is launching with an extensive band and face collection, and Google has delightfully created a pairing guide of sorts.
For example, the default Active band is made of “waterproof fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating” that makes it “both durable and comfortable.” Google says it “goes well with” the Analog face that is described as “minimal yet chic,” while…
Valve releases redesigned Steam mobile app with QR code login
October 13, 2022
You can finally say goodbye to your dated and clunky Steam mobile app. Valve has rolled out the redesigned version of its Steam mobile app for Android and iOS, which it’s been testing since at least August this year. When it was looking for beta testers for the…
Microsoft's Seeing AI app can scan the boxes of Advil, Theraflu and more to read out details
October 13, 2022
Microsoft has been gradually updating its Seeing AI app since its launch in 2017, expanding language support and general functionality over the years. Today, the company is announcing a new feature that would let Seeing AI read out detailed information when users scan the…
Greece runs on 100% renewables for the first time on record
October 13, 2022
Greece was powered entirely by renewables for the first time ever last week, according to the country’s independent power transmission operator (IPTO).
?Based on #IPTO, electricity from #renewables in ?? hit an all-time record, covering 100% of electricity demand for 5 hours on October, 7 2022. ?See in more detail how the Greek electricity mix develops in our monthly “trends in…
School districts embrace electric buses as the 200th Proterra-powered EV bus arrives in Indiana
October 13, 2022
Electric school buses are rolling out across the United States as school districts look to keep their students and the communities they work in safe and free of harmful emissions. In a significant milestone, Thomas Built Buses announced Wednesday that it has delivered 200…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 12, 2022
October 13, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Measurements from EMIT, the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation, will improve computer simulations researchers use to understand climate change.
NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission aboard the International Space Station has produced its first mineral maps, providing detailed images that show the composition of the surface in regions of northwest…
NASA’s Mars Mission Shields Up for Tests
October 13, 2022
Protecting Mars Sample Return spacecraft from micrometeorites requires high-caliber work.
Micrometeorites are a potential hazard for any space mission, including NASA’s Mars Sample Return. The tiny rocks can travel up to 50 miles per second. At these…
Android 12L for Surface Duo shown off with Windows 11-esque design, set for this year
October 13, 2022
Following Samsung on its key foldables and tablets, Microsoft is the next OEM that we’re waiting on to launch Android 12L. Alongside other hardware announcements today, Android 12L was shown off for the Surface Duo 2 with design influences and customizations from Windows…
Google Stadia’s closure will sadly mark the death of one of its best exclusives, Outcasters
October 13, 2022
Earlier this month Google abruptly announced that Stadia would shut down in January 2023, but that left questions as to what would happen with Stadia’s exclusive games. Unfortunately for the super-fun title Outcasters, Google Stadia’s death will bring the game down with it.
On the date of its closing, Google Stadia had five remaining fully exclusive titles. Some games have been confirmed to…
