Google today announced a “Security update” for Drive to “make file sharing more secure.” This is part of a broader company-wide change that also affects YouTube and will impact the productivity app on September 13, 2021.
At a high level, this “update will change the links used for some files.” It could lead you and others to request file access, though “access to these files…
Tesla now has 2 of top 3 most American-made cars
June 24, 2021
Tesla has sneaked its way to the top of the list of the most American-made cars.
Now the electric automaker has two of the top three vehicles in Cars.com’s American Made-Index.
I often find that many people forget that Tesla is an American automaker for better or…
Android 12 Beta 2.1 rolling out with Pixel bug fixes
June 24, 2021
The latest Android 12 Beta from the start of this month is widely considered to have regressed on stability. As such, Google is releasing Android 12 Beta 2.1 today after going without patches for DP3 and Beta 1.
Beta 2.1 addresses several complaints that impact day-to-day…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Wind capacity has grown rapidly in the US in the last decade, and most of it is in the Midwest.
An Anglo-American partnership wants to launch as many as 40 green hydrogen refueling stations in the UK.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers…
Stadia for Google TV officially launches today, and to celebrate, some Chromecast owners are getting a 50% discount on the Stadia Controller.
Be on the lookout for a “Your Chromecast with Google TV just got an upgrade” email advertising the latest features. Stadia is…
One of the US’s largest energy companies, Con Edison, has announced a contract with Centrica Business Solutions to transform a lot in Brooklyn, New York, into an energy hub complete with 18 350kW EV chargers and a battery energy storage system (ESS). Con Edison claims this…
At the end of last year, Google’s 2FA app got a big iOS update that introduced a redesign and dark theme, as well as bulk account transfers. Google Authenticator can now require Face or Touch ID confirmation before showing your codes.
Version 3.2.0 of Authenticator adds Google’s “Privacy Screen” feature. Similar to Drive and Fi, you’ll need to authenticate either via fingerprint or…
Revel’s planned fleet of 50 Tesla Model Y taxis in New York City was shut down by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), and the reasons they gave are sketchy, to say the least.
Earlier this year, we reported on Revel, a mobility startup better known for its…
Hands-on: Stadia for Android TV is a quirky but suitable replacement for Chromecast Ultra [Updated]
June 24, 2021
Since the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV back in October, it’s been downright bizarre that Stadia, Google’s premier game streaming service, was not available on the company’s newest streaming hardware. Instead, to (officially) play on TV, players were forced…
Closer look: A single piece of aluminum makes up SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle frame
June 24, 2021
When SONDORS first unveiled its 80 mph (130 km/h) electric motorcycle known as the Metacycle, the unique design was seriously eye-catching. Now, we’re getting an up-close look at just what goes into that innovative frame.
Unlike trellis frames that are still common on many electric motorcycles such as Zero’s flagship SR/F and SR/S bikes, the 14.5 kW (19 hp) SONDORS Metacycle uses a cast…
