Google Fi new and existing customers can get the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 for $400 off, a significant discount on its $999 price tag. There are a few caveats, of course, and you have to purchase the phone first and keep it on a Fi plan for 30 days before you get the discount in the form of a bill credit. But if you’re an existing Fi subscriber and had your eye on the Flip 3 anyway, this deal…
This week’s top stories: 50MP camera on Pixel 6, Android 12 ‘Ongoing call’ chip, Fossil Gen 6 tease, more
August 14, 2021
In this week’s top stories: Pixel 6 hinted to have a 50MP camera, Android 12 shows an “Ongoing call” chip, Fossil teases Gen 6 watches, and more.
Despite being officially revealed by Google, there are still a number of things unknown or unconfirmed about the Pixel 6.
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: this ridiculous $2,100 electric car
August 14, 2021
The Chinese are the undisputed leaders in the tiny electric car industry, but even top dogs can have an off day. I’m guessing the factory manager wasn’t walking the floor when this thing rolled off the line. It may have a face only a mother could love, but that has also…
Google curiously creates separate Assistant settings for ‘Photos’ [Update: Smart Display list]
August 14, 2021
The Google Assistant preferences page allows you to sign in and select what services to use on Smart Displays and speakers. A small tweak today sees Google Assistant separate settings for “Photos” from “Videos.”
Update 8/13: Google has expanded this Assistant preference with a list of your available Smart Displays to “Show your photos on this shared device.”
This includes memories…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — While the Missile Defense Agency hit the pause button on its effort to bring a defensive hypersonic weapon online, it’s now ready to move forward and is engaging industry in the first phase of the effort.
“We’ve got some great feedback coming…
The trusty delivery van may be the most common form of last mile delivery in cities around the world, but its position atop the throne is now being challenged by an unlikely competitor: the humble electric cargo bicycle.
Cargo e-bikes are similar to most electric bicycles…
A bunch of Tesla Model Y electric SUVs have been spotted in Europe sporting odd “Not Model Y” decals ahead of deliveries.
Tesla originally planned to only launch the Model Y in Europe when it locally produced the electric SUV at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany.
However, the automaker changed its plans last month and opened Model Y orders for September deliveries, but those vehicles are going…
EGEB: A Florida nonprofit ran a solar boot camp with guaranteed jobs for 27 young adults
August 14, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
A Florida solar boot camp provides guaranteed jobs for young adults.
The Swiss government says it can reach net zero by 2050 – with fossil fuels.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar…
CATL, a major battery manufacturer and one of Tesla’s main battery suppliers, is raising a whopping $9 billion to accelerate its production.
Over a relatively short period of time, CATL has emerged as the world’s largest battery cell manufacturer for electric…
Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval
August 14, 2021
Elon Musk says that Tesla is aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, which is when the company hopes to get the final government approval.
Tesla has had some issues navigating German bureaucracy in bringing its Gigafactory Berlin project to production.
The automaker planned to start production of the Model Y at the factory in July, but it has experienced delays.
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