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Tesla competitors growing in China: NIO, Xpeng, and more

February 17, 2021
Tesla continues to grow in market value and most recently, in crypto currency. Being No. 1 puts an “x” on the American automaker’s back, but it also helps fuel a healthy pool of Tesla competitors, especially in China. Below are several of the big names making extensive gains in the Asian auto market. These companies are already challenging Tesla in China, and some may bring the competition…
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Hands-on with the unofficial Google Assistant desktop client [Video]

February 17, 2021
Thanks to an unofficial workaround you can now enjoy the — normally — fantastic Google Assistant on your desktop PC, Mac, or Linux machine. As with many workarounds, it’s not as simple as installing an application or piece of software and then logging in to your associated Google account. There are a few steps to the process that are necessary precursors to getting the Google Assistant…
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EGEB: Why is Texas’s grid failing in the state’s big freeze?

February 17, 2021
Texas is experiencing extremely cold temperatures and has had to implement rolling blackouts. Ford is the first US auto manufacturer to join the initiative promoting responsible mining. 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 to shop for the best quotes.
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Here’s what has leaked about Android 12 so far

February 17, 2021
Ahead of the launch of Android 12 Developer Preview, which may be around the corner, here’s a recap of all of the Android 12 leaks we’ve seen so far. Normally, we learn the bigger picture features of the next version of Android when the first Developer Preview builds…
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Chromecast with Google TV may be the culprit behind broken speaker groups for some users

February 17, 2021
A useful feature of Google Assistant speakers and Android TVs is the ability to select a bunch of them to play the same audio simultaneously. It’s a useful feature, but if the new Chromecast with Google TV is a part of your speaker group, it may also be breaking them. Prior to the release of the new Chromecast, Google had been working for some time to enable speaker groups to work with Android…
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