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Renewables met 100% of the rise in global electricity demand in the first half of 2022

October 5, 2022
Renewables met all of the rise in global electricity demand in the first half of 2022, preventing any growth in coal and gas generation, according to a new report published by London-based energy think tank Ember.  The rise in wind and solar generation met over 75% of the demand growth in the first half of 2022, while hydro met the remainder, preventing a possible 4% increase in fossil-fuel…
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Quick Charge Podcast: October 4, 2022

October 5, 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…
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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 specs leak

October 5, 2022
OnePlus is working on new high-end true wireless earbuds. The OnePlus Buds Pro debuted in August of last year, so we’ll probably see their successors appear very soon. Today some specs for the upcoming OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have been leaked by a usually reliable source. They are claimed to sport dual audio drivers per bud, one 11mm and one 6mm, in a similar fashion to Oppo’s Enco X2. They…
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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 leak, will support Google Fast Pair and LDHC codec

October 5, 2022
The successor to the OnePlus Buds Pro are right on the horizon – or so it seems. A recent leak of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 specs showcases an exciting list of capabilities that we’re looking forward to. Over a year ago, OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus Buds Pro, a pair of earbuds with a more-than-familiar design that packed some great sound in their tiny 11mm drivers. Related: Hands-on: OnePlus Buds…
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Apple-backed Matter smart home standard officially launches as iOS 16.1 adds support

October 5, 2022
The long-running push for the launch of the new smart home standard Matter is taking a big step forward. The Connectivity Standards Alliance announced today that it, along with members of the alliance, are formally releasing the Matter 1.0 standard and certification program. This opens the door to official product certification for the first Matter accessories, and it comes as the latest iOS 16.1…
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