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EGEB: Oil kingdom Saudi Arabia launches its first wind farm, the Middle East’s largest

August 10, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm is now connected and producing clean energy. Arizona may get its very first electricity provider that offers 100% clean energy. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop…
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Audi RS Q e-tron endures 8 days in the heat ahead of Dakar Rally

August 10, 2021
In preparation for its Dakar Rally debut this coming January, Audi has put its RS Q e-tron through eight days of endurance testing in extreme heat in Spain. Three teams of drivers from Audi Sport took turns testing the RS Q e-tron over tough terrain as well as fast gravel sections. Last fall, Electrek reported that Audi was returning to rally racing, and this time they were doing it with an…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Deepbrain boosts AI-powered virtual avatars with $44M raise

August 10, 2021
All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. Deepbrain AI (formerly Moneybrain), a conversational AI startup based in Seoul, South Korea, has raised $44 million in a series B round led by Korea Development Bank at a post-money valuation of $180 million. The capital will be used to expand the company’s customer base and operations globally, CEO Eric Jang said in…
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MobileNews

Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works

August 10, 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 URL/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups and new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how…
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When will Apple release iOS 15 to the public?

August 10, 2021
Apple took the wraps off iOS 15 at WWDC in June with beta testing happening since then for developers and the public. With September right around the corner, the official release for the latest iPhone software is close and comes with an all-new Safari, Focus mode, FaceTime SharePlay, Live Text, redesigned Notifications, Background Sounds, and more. Let’s look at answering the question “when…
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