Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here.
The much-hyped metaverse concept — once thought of as a futuristic, hypothetical online destination — is quickly becoming a new kind of internet. As more users interact with one another in these virtual environments, brands will realize new opportunities for engaging their…
AI Act: What does general purpose AI (GPAI) even mean?
September 16, 2022
Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here.
The AI space is laden with acronyms — but arguably, one of the most-discussed right now is GPAI (general purpose AI).
As anyone paying attention to…
Apple warns iPhone 14 users may experience issues activating iMessage and FaceTime out of the box
September 16, 2022
Apple today released a support document officially detailing potential issues for customers setting up their new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro today.
Due to activation issues in iOS 16.0, iMessage and FaceTime may not work properly out of the box. iPhone 14 issues include…
LIPOWER combines reliable off-grid power with solar energy and is currently offering up to $400 off
September 16, 2022
Portable energy provider LIPOWER continues to expand its range of ultra-efficient, low-noise power stations and solar generators and is celebrating by offering huge discounts up to $400 off. Its latest portable power station, the MARS-2000 is and rounds out an entire lineup of energy storage solutions to fit any need and budget. Have a look.
LIPOWER was founded a decade ago by a group of…
GM is investing half a billion to upgrade Indiana factory to support EV production
September 16, 2022
As part of GM’s plans to provide “EVs for everyone,” the automaker says it will be upgrading its Marion, Indiana, assembly plant. General Motors will invest $491 million to prepare the facility for the automaker’s transition to electric with new stamping…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 15, 2022
September 16, 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…
Nest Doorbell (Battery) long-term review: An imperfect option for Google Home enthusiasts [Video]
September 16, 2022
There are a vast array of wireless and wired doorbells that work with the Google Assistant and add greatly to your smart home setup. We’ve lived with the battery-powered Nest Doorbell for an extended period and here’s why it’s a great option for just about everyone — in the right situation.
A move to a new property meant I finally had the opportunity to add a front door camera for added…
Android 13 launched for Pixel phones just last month, but it’s already on its way to more smartphones, as Oppo is launching Android 13 to the Find X5 series.
Starting today, September 15, Oppo is rolling out the “official” version of Android 13 to some devices. The…
Upcoming features for Google Messages will let you read transcripts of voice memos, react to messages with any emoji you’d like, and more.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the…
Android ‘Adaptive Battery’: What it is and how to turn it on
September 16, 2022
Batteries used to be cut and dry in our phones, doing all of the heavy lifting to power our devices. Now, our phone’s SoC plays a huge role in regulating power so that we can stretch battery life out to the max. This guide will dive a little deeper into how Android’s Adaptive Battery feature works as well as how you can make sure it’s turned on for your device.
How does Adaptive Battery…
