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…
Tesla slashes size of Gigafactory solar array but says it will still grow to be largest in the world
August 10, 2021
Tesla has slashed the targeted size of the planned solar array at Gigafactory Nevada, but the automaker says that it will still grow to become the largest in the world.
In 2017, Tesla announced plans for a giant 70 MW rooftop array at Gigafactory Nevada, which would be…
Tesla makes Hepa filter with ‘bioweapon defense mode’ standard on Model Y electric SUV
August 10, 2021
Tesla has made its Hepa filter with “bioweapon defense mode” standard on new Model Y electric SUVs produced at Fremont Factory.
With the Model X and later the Model S, Tesla has started to put massive Hepa-rated air filters inside its vehicles.
The idea is for Tesla to…
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…
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…
The Apple Support app just got a new update with version 4.3, adding paired AirPods to the list of your owned devices.
Previously, if you need support for your AirPods in regards to “Audio & Sound,” “Lost Or Missing AirPods,” “Battery & Charging,”…
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…
The popular business communication platform Slack will soon stop working on some Apple devices. According to the company, the Slack app for iOS will soon require iOS 13, which will result in the end of support for devices such as the iPhone 5s and first-generation iPad…
Back in June, the Fossil Group said it was releasing a premium “Gen 6” Wear OS watch this fall. Fossil today sent out an email teasing that “Gen 6 is coming” and that it would be “way faster.”
This marketing email delivered to customers today (via Reddit)…
Google announces new USB-C Titan Security Key with NFC, stops selling Bluetooth model
August 10, 2021
Google today announced a new Titan Security Key with USB-C and NFC as part of a refresh to its 2FA hardware lineup.
This latest Titan Security Key is oblong in shape with a USB-C connector at the bottom, while the top has a keychain loop. The body features an indicator light and button to confirm sign-in attempts. Inside, there is Near Field Communication (NFC) for 2-Step Verification on…
