Google TV launched in 2020 with the goal of replacing the Android TV experience entirely within a couple of years. As the clock ticks away, more brands are getting on board with the Google TV experience, including long-time partner Philips.
Philips is a popular TV brand internationally more so than it is in the United States. The brand has been a long-time partner for Android TV, with some of…
Here’s how iMessage-like reactions on WhatsApp for iOS will work
February 2, 2022
It’s been months since WhatsApp started to develop iMessage-like reactions for its app. Now, the company seems almost ready to release this feature.
On its Twitter account, WABetaInfo posted screenshots of what reactions for WhatsApp will look like for iOS and Android…
Duolingo is one of the world’s most popular apps, consistently ranking in the top two or three educational apps, and a hugely popular way to learn a language.
All of which had, until very recently, been completely irrelevant to me. I’m generally a fast learner, and have…
Ford shares more details how its F-150 Lightning can replace the need for a Tesla Powerwall or loud, dirty generator
February 2, 2022
As Ford Motor Co. approaches first deliveries of its all electric F-150 Lightning this spring, it has shared new details regarding how future owners will soon be able to power their homes using the truck as a backup generator. Through a new partnership with Sunrun, F-150 Lightning customers will soon have a number of energy management solutions at their disposal through Ford or existing…
Tracking the most expensive electric vehicles on the planet
February 2, 2022
Previously, we’ve covered the most expensive consumer electric vehicles on the road in 2022, focused on vehicles you’re more likely to actually see on the road. Much of the feedback in the comments relayed that many of the EVs listed weren’t truly the most expensive.
Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article
February 2, 2022
Elon Musk is accusing an Associated Press reporter of being a lobbyist over an article about NHTSA’s recall of Tesla vehicles in the Full Self-Driving Beta program. Now his fans are attacking the journalist on Twitter.
The biggest news dominating the Tesla universe today…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 2022
February 2, 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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
A Look Inside Sony’s Camera Center at the 2022 Winter Olympics
February 2, 2022
The Winter Olympics are slated to start in just a few days and for the first time, Sony has provided a detailed, high-quality look at its operations to support professional photographers at the massive international competition.
During the 2020 Summer Olympics…
EA’s calendar Q4 bookings grow 7% to $2.577B
February 2, 2022
Electronic Arts met expected earnings today for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, as the game publisher saw big engagement with its existing games. But it lowered its annual adjusted sales forecast for the fiscal year that ends March 31.
Net bookings for the…
Xbox Game Pass adds CrossfireX and Edge of Eternity for February
February 2, 2022
Xbox today revealed the first group of games coming to Game Pass in February. It will add the eight new titles in batches on February 3, 10, and 14. The list includes the new titles CrossfireX and Edge of Eternity, both of which are day one Game Pass releases.
The first batch of releases rolls out on February 3 are Contrast, Dreamscaper, and Telling Lies. Contrast is a puzzle platformer set in the…
