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Samsung teases ‘the most powerful’ Galaxy device is coming at its April 28th Unpacked event

April 14, 2021
Samsung has announced a new Galaxy Unpacked event set for April 28th at 10AM ET, teasing the announcement of “the most powerful Galaxy” device. The teaser, as is typical for these invitations, isn’t too forthcoming. But given the nature of the announcement and Samsung’s usual release cycle, there are a few hints we can suss out. First, the description of whatever Samsung is announcing as…
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Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, public release expected soon

April 14, 2021
Update: iOS 14.5 beta 8 is also now rolling out to public beta testers. Apple has released iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, coming one week after the release of beta 7. iOS 14.5 packs a variety of new features, including the ability to unlock your iPhone using Apple Watch and new Siri voices.  This comes after Apple officially announced its April 20 event, where we expect Apple to formally…
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EGEB: The Navajo Nation finalizes leases for two more solar farms

April 14, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The Navajo Nation will build two more solar farms that will create jobs, revenue, and electricity. Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan includes funds for capping oil wells, but who should pay? UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price…
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Electric vehicle spotlight (EVS): Sono Motors

April 14, 2021
Welcome back to another EVS. We hope you haven’t missed us too terribly. Our spotlight this go-around is on Sono Motors based out of Germany. This EV startup has developed a solar electric vehicle (SEV) called the Sion that can add up to an additional 150 miles of range…
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US Army building up force in Europe with two new units

April 14, 2021
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is sending two new units to Europe — a Multidomain Task Force and a Theater Fires Command — in a much anticipated move The two formations, making up about 500 soldiers, will arrive “in the coming months,” according to a statement from…
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Volkswagen ID.4 Pro electric SUV receives 260-mile EPA range

April 14, 2021
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, the first-volume version of VW’s new electric SUV, has received its official EPA estimated range: 260 miles. The VW ID.4 is expected to be an important vehicle to accelerate electric adoption thanks to its price and the fact that VW is planning to build in high volume at multiple factories, including in the US starting next year. For now, only the first edition of the…
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