The latest tweak to YouTube Music sees the mobile apps get the new “Add to playlist” UI that was first introduced on the web app. It’s still in testing and not yet widely rolled out.
Today, the “Add to playlist” sheet on Android and iOS is equally split between “Recent” and “All playlists.” You get a simple list view and a “New playlist” button at the very bottom.
This new…
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta now available with Universal Control, Face ID mask unlock, more
January 29, 2022
Following the release to developers, Apple is now rolling out the first public betas of iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and more to public beta testers. These updates include a host of new features, including Universal Control, Face ID support while wearing masks, and much more. Head…
iOS 15.4 comes with a variety of great new features like Universal Control for iPad and Face ID With a Mask for iPhone. Follow along for how to install iOS 15 beta to test everything out.
Apple has now released both the free public beta and developer beta for iOS 15.4.
Tesla launches ‘TeslaMic,’ a microphone for in-car karaoke
January 28, 2022
Tesla has launched a new product: a microphone called ‘TeslaMic’ designed for its in-car karaoke system.
It’s only available in China for now.
Today, Tesla started pushing its ‘Chinese New Year’ software update in China.
Like in the rest of the world, Tesla often bundles up features for a bigger end-of-the-year software update that most often includes some fun features.
For the Chinese…
Tesla doesn’t expect constraints in 4680 battery cell supply this year, current production capacity unknown
January 28, 2022
Tesla gave an update on the status of its in-house production of the 4680 battery cell. The company didn’t want to confirm a production capacity, but it did say that it doesn’t expect to have supply constraints from it this year.
In 2020, Tesla unveiled its new 4680…
BYD introduces a unique looking electric school bus for the US with vehicle-to-grid capabilities
January 28, 2022
Chinese mobility manufacturer BYD has introduced its new “Type A” electric school bus to transport up to thirty US students at a time. Furthermore, the new zero-emission bus is ADA capable up to 800 lbs and can travel 140 miles on a single charge. What may be most…
Come and get it – order books open for new flagship 48-mile Range Rover PHEV, full EV coming in 2024
January 28, 2022
Land Rover confirmed prices and opened orders for its new Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid model and exclusive Range Rover SV, which should be good for up to 48 miles of all-electric, über-fashionable roving down Rodeo Drive.
Since the newest Range Rover was launched outside the Royal Opera House in London, more than two million people have built their dream Rangie on the company’s online…
Here’s why EV charging infrastructure is an opportunity for utilities – and how sticking with fossil fuels could make them obsolete
January 28, 2022
Electrek‘s Michelle Lewis spoke with head of Enel North America Enrico Viale about why clean energy is better and cheaper than fossil fuels, and why modernizing the grid and battery storage are vital for EV charging and renewables implementation.
UnderstandSolar is a free…
After a production run of nine years and more than 250,000 units sold, the BMW i3, BMW’s first “I” brand EV, will cease production later this summer. Even so, the quirky little compact can go out with its head held high, because the electric future it predicted is…
Podcast: Tesla impresses with earnings/disappoints with product roadmap, new Cybertruck prototype, and more
January 28, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s Q4 earnings and product roadmap update, new Cybertruck prototype, 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 every Friday…
