Google I/O 2022 threw up a ton of interesting product announcements, which is why we asked you – 9to5Google readers – just what you think was the best unveiling. Here’s just what you had to say.
It probably comes as no great shock that the Pixel Watch took the biggest vote share in our original poll. However, given the recent revelations about the usage of an older Exynos 9110 processor in…
Software is one of the best parts of the Galaxy Watch 4, with a messy but very functional mix of Samsung and Google’s strengths. Now, Samsung is looking at the next step for its Wear OS skin, “One UI Watch,” with a beta coming to the Galaxy Watch 4 in June.
Announced…
Apple Music is the latest streaming service to partner with Waze. With that, users can seamlessly integrate both services, so they can keep their eyes on the road while enjoying the ride.
Here’s how Waze describes this partnership:
With a direct connection between the…
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, a wacky, must-play adventure game, is available now on Android [Updated]
May 24, 2022
“Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion,” a Zelda-like adventure game with an off-the-wall sense of humor, is coming soon to Android.
Update: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is available now in the Google Play Store.
First released on Steam shortly after tax season last year, “Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion” starts with the titular hero tearing up an exorbitantly high tax bill. From there, an…
Google is updating Lens in desktop Chrome so that it doesn’t open as a new tab and keeps you on the same page via a new side panel.
When you right-click on an image, “Search image with Google Lens” will open a side panel instead of opening a new tab. In fact, this is…
We last year saw an Apple patent showing that the company was exploring the possibility of creating a titanium iPhone, iPad, and MacBook – and another one has been granted today.
Specifically, today’s patent grant describes a process for creating a textured surface on…
Google Maps Street View gets historical browsing on Android & iOS, Studio tool, compact camera
May 24, 2022
To mark the 15th anniversary of Street View, Google Maps is rolling out a slew of features including the ability to view historical data on Android and iOS, as well as a new camera system.
Google Maps on the web introduced the ability to see older Street View captures in 2014. This ability to “travel back in time” is now coming to the Android and iOS app. Upon launch, there will be a “See…
Swedish EV maker Polestar and Israel-based electric vehicle battery startup StoreDot today announced that they have entered a strategic partnership.
Polestar and StoreDot partnership
Polestar, which will invest in StoreDot, will investigate using StoreDot’s extreme…
The transportation sector accounts for approximately 30% of carbon dioxide emissions in the US alone. As the United States and the rest of the world for that matter, continue to lean into the paradigm shift of BEV transportation, more and more countries, states, and their…
Shortcut to a motorcycle license? This European country is giving electric-only motorcycle classes
May 24, 2022
I’ve been calling for an electric-only division of motorcycle licenses for years, now that e-motos are gaining in popularity. We aren’t there yet, but at least now some new riders can learn to ride and get their motorcycle license entirely on an electric two-wheeler.
It’s happening in France, where Philippe Monneret’s Easy Monneret training center in Puteaux, right outside of Paris, is…
