The latest virtual exhibit for Google Arts & Culture and YouTube takes a look at the history of electronic music from its inventors, artists, sounds, and technology. Google also built a fun AR Synth experience that lets you create a tune.
More than 50 international institutions, record labels, festivals and industry experts have come together to capture the crucial role electronic music…
Google Meet tile view comes to mobile, starting on iOS
March 11, 2021
Last year, Google’s video calling app gained an improved desktop layout to help you see everyone in large meetings. The Google Meet tile view is now coming to the mobile apps, starting with iOS.
Google briefly announced the new Android and iOS view at the start of this…
The Bezos Earth Fund’s new CEO Andrew Steer says it will spend its $10 billion by 2030, but he hasn’t yet provided a road map.
EV charging industry association ChargeUp Europe gains its 13th member, Portugal’s Power Dot.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you…
Anyone doubting Harley-Davidson’s committment to electric motorcycles should think again, as the company today announces its first ever chief electric vehicle officer.
The US motorcycle manufacturer named Ryan Morrissey as its first ever chief electric vehicle officer (CEVO).
Morrissey will assume his new position at the beginning of April.
He comes to Harley-Davidson after spending two…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin pushes for production soon despite precarious permit situation
March 11, 2021
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is pushing to start production soon, and that’s despite a precarious permit situation.
The automaker is now installing production equipment, but it doesn’t have approval to start production.
As we previously reported, Tesla moved ahead with…
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro leak in official-looking renders w/ curved and flat displays, matte black, more
March 11, 2021
The OnePlus 9 series is set to debut in just a couple of weeks, and ahead of launch a huge leak has just revealed the designs, colors, and more details about the two core devices in the lineup.
WinFuture today published a huge gallery of images of both the base OnePlus 9…
Electrek spoke with Rick Bohan, VP of sustainability at the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The Portland Cement Association represents 92% of US cement manufacturing production capacity and has distribution facilities in every continental US state. Cement is the second-most-used construction material on the planet.
In November 2020, PCA announced an industry-wide ambition to develop a road map…
Google Home Essentials: Nexx adds Assistant to your garage door, no subscription needed
March 11, 2021
In the process of building out my smart home, one of the things I knew I wanted to do was have my garage door open up using Google Assistant. Unfortunately, one of the best options I saw also came with the potential of a subscription fee. Luckily, other options exist, and…
Rivian CEO shares how roomy the back of the R1S will be
March 11, 2021
Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe Tweeted a video of himself surrounded by R1S electric SUVs. In the video, he explains how the second and third-row seats fold down and shares perspective of how much room future drivers will actually have.
In a recent Tweet, Rivian CEO RJ…
Tesla appears to have a significant lead when it comes to battery cell cost compared to the rest of the auto industry, according to a new report.
Battery cell and pack cost is often seen as the main target for optimization in order to lower the cost of electric vehicles.
Since automakers rely on suppliers to get the battery cells, some would think that battery costs are similar across the…
