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Heart Aerospace unveils new electric aircraft; Air Canada invests and orders 30 planes

September 16, 2022
Air Canada announced that it invested in Heart Aerospace, an electric airplane startup, and it is ordering 30 units of a new version of its first electric aircraft. Heart Aerospace Battery technology has improved enough that short-range commercial planes are starting to make sense. Several startups are working on viable electric aircraft, and some are starting to get the attention of major…
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Google Lens now lets you launch directly into a filter

September 16, 2022
Ahead of expected announcements later this month, Google has made a tweak to Lens that allows users to launch a specific filter immediately. Since last year, opening Google Lens from the Search bar or homescreen shortcut on Android takes you to a three-part screen. The…
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Into the metaverse: How conversational AI will build its experiential foundation

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 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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