Ford is planning to double production of their upcoming F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, according to Reuters. The move comes in response to strong early demand, with Ford already racking up 120,000 customer reservations for the vehicle in advance of its Spring 2022 release.
Ford’s new plan includes a ramp to 15,000 vehicles in 2022, 55,000 in 2023, and 80,000 in 2024. Ford will then…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 23, 2021
August 24, 2021
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…
Rivian says that its R1T electric pickup is basically ready for production and it is now waiting for government approval to start deliveries.
The R1T was supposed to be delivered earlier this summer, but Rivian has run into some production issues as is to be expected when…
Electric bodyboard/water scooter review: Firduo’s electric jet board rips through the surf!
August 24, 2021
Bodyboarding the old-fashioned way is plenty of fun, but what if the sea is too calm (or you’re in a pool or lake)? Then an electric bodyboard can give you the same thrill no matter what type of water you’re in. I just had the chance to test out Firduo’s electric bodyboard, and I haven’t stopped smiling since!
The Firduo electric bodyboard is unlike anything I’ve ever tried…
With all the talk of robots and AI lately, we felt it topical to showcase the same technology producing art. Polestar has teamed with musician and robotics engineer Moritz Simon Geist to create a whole new type of music. The songs were produced using robots configured from…
Tesla (TSLA) rises on market digesting AI Day, primed to ‘tackle world’s hardest problems’
August 24, 2021
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rising significantly today after the market had more time to digest what happened at AI Day.
The company is seen as being in the right position to “tackle the world’s hardest problems.”
After Tesla held its AI Day, the market didn’t seem…
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now!
Facebook Gaming said it’s reopening applications for the Black Gaming Creator Program, an initiative announced in December that supports the Black gaming community through $10 million in funding. This is for the second wave of applicants.
The two-year program aims to equip the…
How AI will reshape software development
August 24, 2021
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now!
The impact artificial intelligence will have on the digital universe should not be understated. Not since the development of the electrical grid have…
Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 13?
August 24, 2021
It’s that time of year again — we’re just a month away from the expected introduction of Apple’s flagship iPhone 13 lineup. This year, we’re expecting a focus on camera upgrades, performance improvements, and a smaller notch. With the iPhone 13 looming, should you…
Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works
August 24, 2021
One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the search/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups, new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how the new Safari in iOS 15 works.
The new Safari is coming to iPhone, iPad, as well as Mac with macOS Monterey. Apple says two…
