Google has given its password manager a lot more attention in recent months, and things just keep evolving. Coming soon, it seems Google Chrome is adding the ability to “send” passwords.
Spotted by the watchful eye of Leopeva64 via Twitter, Google has added a new “send password” button to Chrome. The feature lives under an overflow menu next to each username and password…
Messages is pre-installed, but that doesn’t mean your US Galaxy S22 is using Google’s RCS backend
February 26, 2022
In a big win for Google, its Messages app is the default client for the Galaxy S22 in the US. However, Google’s RCS backend might not be powering your messaging experience and that might result in an extra step during the set-up process.
Yesterday, Google explained that…
Google details its response to the war in Ukraine, including increased account security
February 26, 2022
With the war in Ukraine ongoing, Google today detailed its company-wide response to the conflict with a focus on the “safety and security of our employees, users, and customers.”
In a Twitter thread by Google Europe this afternoon, the company announced that it…
The Galaxy Watch 4 is the current king of the hill for Android smartwatches, and it just got a major update earlier this month with a bunch of new features. Now, Samsung is rolling out yet another update for the Galaxy Watch 4, though a very minor one.
The update is rolling out now – at least in the United States. One of our Europe-based team members has yet to spot the update, but we’ve been…
iPhone & iPad: How to clear cache, history, and cookies
February 26, 2022
It doesn’t take long for caches to fill up on iOS. From the default Safari browser, to third-party apps, follow along for how to clear the cache, history, and cookies on iPhone and iPad.
While clearing the cache in Safari is quick and easy with one fell swoop, the…
Review: This mophie 3-in-1 is the quintessential travel charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods
February 26, 2022
Last month we saw mophie unveil a sharp-looking 3-in-1 official MagSafe travel charger that seemed like the perfect solution for powering up iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on the go. Spoiler alert, after testing it out for the last few weeks, it’s as fantastic as we…
The Tesla brand is attracting more and more Republicans
February 25, 2022
A new survey shows that Tesla is gaining steam as a brand with Republicans after being a darling of the Democrats for years.
In general, Tesla buyers, and electric car buyers, have always been more likely to be Democrat than Republican.
Left-leaning individuals are generally more environmentally cautious, though climate change concerns have been gradually gaining ground on the right in the last…
Tesla Roadster sold for over $250,000, a new record for the original electric sports car that is now increasing in value
February 25, 2022
An original Tesla Roadster sold for over $250,000, in a new record, as Tesla’s very first car is gaining in value as a collector item.
That’s more than Tesla plans on selling the next-generation Roadster for.
Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster was the now-famously…
This EV charger prototype could make US installation rollout much faster and easier
February 25, 2022
Tech giant Siemens and Vancouver, BC-based green building firm Nexii just debuted the VersiCharge XL, a turnkey electric vehicle charging prototype that can be installed in just a few days. Siemens says it can charge large numbers of EVs using either level 2 or 3…
Podcast: Elon Musk’s weird fight with the SEC, new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more
February 25, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk’s weird fight with the SEC, a possible new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more.
Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth.
The show is back live…
