For the past few years, Google’s MVNO has long offered a built-in virtual private network as part of its monthly subscription. The Google Fi VPN is now rolling out to iPhone users.
Update 8/21: As of this week, the Google Fi VPN is widely available for iPhone users. Once rolled out, there is a new “Privacy & section” menu under Phone Settings in the main Account tab.
The VPN is…
Back in June, YouTube Music for Android got a redesigned Now Playing UI that did a great deal to help modernize the streaming service, and it’s now finally coming to iPhones.
Update 8/20: Google has re-rolled out YouTube Music’s Now Playing redesign on iPhone. End the…
Google Chat PWA rolling out straightforward dark theme
August 21, 2021
The standalone Google Chat PWA and website are getting a straightforward dark theme to match the Android and iOS clients.
You can now enable dark mode for Google Chat on the web (chat.google.com) and the Google Chat Progressive Web App (PWA). Dark mode creates a better…
Tesla more than doubles its non-refundable order fee
August 21, 2021
Tesla has updated its online configurator, and its non-refundable order fee has more than doubled to $250.
In 2019, Tesla replaced its deposit system, when placing a new order for its vehicles, with a non-refundable order fee.
Instead of paying $1,000 when placing the order and having this $1,000 be applied to the total price of the vehicle the buyer pays before delivery, Tesla charged a $100…
US large-scale battery power capacity grew by 35% in 2020 and has tripled in the last five years, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Large-scale battery storage
The EIA notes the difference between battery power capacity and energy capacity:
The…
First Ford Mustang Mach-E GT deliveries begin early
August 21, 2021
We’re now getting word that the first Ford Mustang Mach-e GT deliveries are happening. A Rapid Red GT Performance customer showed off his two-week early score in Iowa today. Are more on the way?
According to the macheforums poster 0t60-3.5, the Rapid Red model arrived last…
Tesla plans to launch a new Full Self-Driving computer with Cybertruck electric pickup truck next year.
The updated self-driving hardware should also include new cameras.
Tesla’s self-driving hardware has been a point of controversy.
Back in 2016, Tesla announced that all its vehicles going forward will be produced with all the hardware necessary to achieve full self-driving capability with…
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including everything that came out of Tesla AI Day, like Tesla Bot, the Autopilot NTSA probe, and more.
The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET…
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.
QuakeCon happened, and Bethesda revealed yet another version of Skyrim that it wants to sell you, and the GamesBeat Decides crew came together to discuss the news.
Also, fans are getting an…
GM expands battery recall to ALL 2017-2022 Chevy Bolt EVs including EUV, blames supplier LG
August 21, 2021
GM Friday afternoon announced it would expand its Bolt recall to ALL Chevy Bolts including ones manufactured in the US and including the 2022 EV and EUVs. It looks like LG is being thrown under the bus here.
GM has changed its tone on the recall press releases, now putting the blame squarely on the battery supplier.
General Motors is voluntarily expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt EV recall…
