The California Energy Commission’s five-member panel voted unanimously yesterday to require solar panels and battery storage in new commercial buildings and certain multifamily residences beginning January 1, 2023.
Mandatory solar in California
The types of buildings that are included in the proposal are, according to the New York Times, “hotels, offices, medical offices and clinics, retail…
I have a hunch that if you were to ask 100 random petrolheads which ICE car would be the most sacrilegious to convert to electric, there would be one overwhelmingly popular answer. A few would perhaps select some naturally aspirated Lambo or Ferrari, but the rest, without…
Tesla has started to give back Supercharger access to owners of salvaged Tesla vehicles, reversing a move that angered many owners and that was contrary to Tesla’s mission.
When vehicles are totaled in crashes, they are sold as salvaged vehicles.
Some tech and mechanic…
Foxconn, a major assembler of the iPhone, announced plans to build EV manufacturing plants in the US and Thailand next year, with mass production scheduled for 2023. With this move, Foxconn looks to leap from the slowing wave of smartphone manufacturing to the tidal surge of EV demand.
Foxconn is a worldwide leader in electronics manufacturing with nearly 50 years of experience. It’s known for…
Tesla pushes new Model 3 Standard Range Plus orders to 2022
August 13, 2021
Tesla has now pushed new Model 3 Standard Range Plus orders to 6 months out, all the way to January 2022. There are likely several factors at play.
Today, Tesla has updated its online configurator to push the delivery timeline for new Model 3 Standard Range Plus orders all…
Army Lieutenant General Gets Fourth Star and Becomes Second Female Combatant Commander in History
August 13, 2021
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson. (U.S. Army photo by Monica King)
Army Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson was confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous voice vote on Wednesday to become the next commander of U.S. Southern Command, which will make her just the second woman in…
First unveiled at CES back in January, LG’s new high-end UltraFine displays are expected to arrive sometime this summer. Now a new product listing at BH Photo says that the 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro display could arrive on July 16.
Update 8/12: The 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro display is now available priced at $3,999.
Arriving a bit later than expected, the UltraFine OLED Pro 32-inch version…
Android 12 Beta 4: Lockscreen adopts Google Sans for Now Playing, tweaks Cards & Passes, lock icons
August 13, 2021
Android 12 Beta 4 has added a fair volume of new features and functions, but the lockscreen has seen a trio of tweaks that include the brand new Google Sans font for the Now Playing feature, plus some improved icons for other existing features.
We’ve done a deep dive…
Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 have one SIM slot in the US and no eSIM; no MST for Samsung Pay
August 13, 2021
Connectivity is upgraded on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 thanks to full 5G support with optimization for mmWave connections, but there are some downsides, too. When it comes to the SIM, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 buyers in the US will be locked to just one card at…
After months of anticipation, Stadia has finally become available on Android TV, and in the first two weeks, the app has seen a fantastic turnout in terms of the number of downloads.
Update: Stadia for Android TV has continued to grow, reaching another milestone ahead of the two month mark.
Stadia for Android TV experienced a soft launch last Monday, June 21, allowing players to preload the app…
