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Apple stops signing iOS 14.4, blocking downgrades from iOS 14.4.1

Apple today stopped signing iOS 14.4, which means users who have updated their devices to iOS 14.4.1 can no longer downgrade to iOS 14.4 or previous versions of the operating system. This follows the release of iOS 14.4.1 last week with important security patches for iPhone and iPad users. iOS 14.4.1 patches a vulnerability in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and third-party…
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EGEB: Service vessels for the world’s largest offshore wind farm look amazing in CGI

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): North Star Renewables will build and operate three hybrid service operation vessels for Dogger Bank. BP aims to build the UK’s largest (blue) hydrogen plant by 2030. 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…
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Alphabet Scoop 116: 2nd-gen Nest Hub and Android 12 DP2 arrive

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the first product release from Google fo 2021 and the new developer preview of Android 12. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast…
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Chromebooks are getting Android 11 in beta w/ dark mode support, better app scaling

Google’s Chrome OS has the advantage of including support for Android and the platform’s vast app collection. Now, Chromebooks are finally getting updated to Android 11 to bring some new features and better functionality, but the update is in beta-only for the time being. Android 11 on Chromebooks isn’t a major overhaul to anything, but it does add two key new features. First, that…
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Geely looks to battle Tesla with its own premium EV brand Zeekr

Auto manufacturer Geely plans to launch a new premium EV brand called Zeekr in China. Zeekr will exist as a separate brand and marketing strategy under the Geely umbrella. The automaker reportedly hopes to develop premium vehicles like Mercedes-Benz to compete with the likes of Tesla. Geely is a multinational automotive manufacturer with multiple subsidiaries under its belt. In addition to…
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