Chrome is perennially criticized for its memory usage, and Google has been working to address those complaints in recent browser releases for Mac, Windows, and Android.
With the latest Chrome release, Google is using its own advanced memory allocator. PartitionAlloc is optimized for low allocation latency, space efficiency, and security. It’s now used everywhere on Chrome for Android and…
Former Facebook employees detail how iOS 14 privacy features are affecting the company
March 12, 2021
Apple has become even more aggressive with its privacy policy since the introduction of iOS 14, which added multiple new features to let users control how third-party apps use their data. Facebook has been criticizing these changes, and now some former employees explained…
Most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2021
March 12, 2021
Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting.
How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices
March 12, 2021
You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each 2021 Tesla model, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of each Tesla on Tesla’s website, it’s all been compiled for you here.
The information below offers the lowest and highest…
How Florida could be a clean energy leader: opinion
March 12, 2021
Representative Anna Vishkaee Eskamani, a Democrat, represents Florida’s 47th district in Orange County in the state House.
We are at a tipping point when it comes to how we power our lives.
Nationwide, and in Florida, we are still producing, consuming, and wasting energy…
The Air Force has its first F-15EX
March 12, 2021
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force took delivery March 10 of the first F-15EX from Boeing and will soon begin testing the new jet, the service said Thursday.
The Air Force signed off on the acceptance of the first F-15EX at the company’s St. Louis facility, the service…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 11, 2021
March 12, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Chrome is perennially criticized for its memory usage, and Google has been working to address those complaints in recent browser releases for Mac, Windows, and Android.
With the latest Chrome release, Google is using its own advanced memory allocator. PartitionAlloc is…
Tesla’s giant stamping machine, believed to be the world’s biggest, caught on fire at Fremont factory today.
No one was injured, but the incident is likely to affect production.
We previously reported that Tesla is now producing the Model Y with one giant rear…
Xbox boss Phil Spencer further explained the company’s motivation behind its acquisition of Fallout publisher Bethesda. During a roundtable with key figures at Xbox and Bethesda today, Spencer said that the deal is about providing exclusives to its Game Pass subscription service.
“If you’re an Xbox customer, the thing I want you to know is that this is about delivering great exclusive games…
