The lightweight Google Maps Go client made for Android Go-powered devices has now surpassed the 500 million download milestone on the Play Store.
Android Go is an effort to provide emerging markets with a mobile OS tailored or at least better suited to modest smartphone hardware. Apps like Google Maps Go provide a slimmed-down experience without having to download a large app.
Because the app…
Google Meet adding YouTube livestreams for education users, real-time translated captions
June 23, 2021
Google’s fast iteration on Meet continues with a series of upcoming new features for education customers. One particular highlight for Google Meet “in the coming months” is the return of YouTube livestreams.
Education Chromebooks getting PIN logins as Google…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
EV100 businesses call for strong US emissions standards and all new-vehicle sales to be net zero by 2030.
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduces legislation to rapidly boost US solar manufacturing.
UnderstandSolar is a free…
This video tells the story of cobalt and its importance to batteries and electric cars.
[Note: This is an ongoing collaboration between Fully Charged and Electrek to highlight EVs in Europe.]
Cobalt has hit the headlines in recent years in relation to its role in batteries and reports of controversial mining, but how much do you really know about it? It’s been with us for thousands of years…
Google for Education today hosted The Anywhere School 2021 to reveal the latest capabilities for teachers and students. Updates include PIN login for Chromebooks and Classroom add-ons, as well as Google Meet.
On Chromebooks, six-digit PIN logins for education let schools…
Tesla announced that it is launching “Tesla Energy,” its energy division in China, starting with the Powerwall home battery pack.
China has become Tesla’s biggest market outside of the US, and it is growing fast.
However, that’s for its electric vehicles.
Tesla…
A Rivian employee’s neighbor captured one of the first (blurry) glimpses of R1T’s UI and controls
June 23, 2021
One lucky person has a neighbor that works at Rivian. Better still, their Rivian neighbor was generous enough to allow them to go for a spin in an R1T and capture some footage from their phone of the interior, including the upcoming EVs User Interface (UI) and other controls.
If you blink, you might miss it, though, as the videographer must have been so giddy with excitement experiencing the…
Review: $1,199 Torque 1 electric bike just may be the most affordable torque-sensor e-bike out there
June 23, 2021
The Torque 1 electric bike from Florida-based RideScoozy is a commuter style e-bike that combines two features rarely seen together: a torque sensor and an affordable price tag.
As we’ve discussed in the past, torque sensors are a more elegant way to engage the pedal…
Stadia for Android TV is completely different from the phone app you’ve been sideloading
June 23, 2021
Yesterday, Google launched a new app in preparation for Stadia to be available on Android TV and Google TV devices. We’ve found that the new Android TV app is designed completely differently from how Stadia for Android works.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight”…
Hover-1 Dynamo electric scooter lets you travel with no gas or oil at $168, more in New Green Deals
June 23, 2021
As we close out Prime Day, we’ve gathered the best New Green Deals for you to browse. Today, we’re going to take a look at the on sale for a low of . Plus, there’s discounts on smart thermostats, LED lighting, and much more. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and other e-bike deals today, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found…
