OnePlus has patented two designs for its upcoming smartwatch and the patent comes with fairly detailed drawings. It’s a round timepiece not too different from the vivo Watch, but the straps look unique.
The first is a sportier version with with a strap that looks like something you may see on a smart band. It also looks very similar to the Sport Bands for the Apple Watch. Either way, this one is…
Oppo Find X3 spotted in benchmark listings with Snapdragon 870
February 17, 2021
We’ve seen a steady influx of leaks surround Oppo’s Find X3 series in the past months and we’re expecting at least three phones to launch sometime next month. Based on the latest rumors, we’re in for a Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Neo and Find X3 lite, the latter of which is…
According to different industry insiders, Apple could unveil no less than three new devices in March.
Jon Prosser has reiterated that AirTags, Apple’s Tile tracker and Galaxy Smart Tag rival, is coming out in March. He also says the next iPad Pro is viable for a March…
Android 11 update reaches Samsung Galaxy A51 units in India
February 17, 2021
Earlier this month, Samsung started sending out the update to One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 to the Galaxy A51 units sold in Russia. It was inevitably just a matter of time until the update would make it to more countries and territories, and today it’s reached India.
The new release for Indian units has been captured on a couple of Samsung-dedicated firmware pages, with the new build number…
ElectraMeccanica chooses city for US plant, announcement to follow
February 17, 2021
Canadian EV manufacturer Electrameccanica recently announced a decision on the location of its first US-based assembly facility. The chosen location will also be the new home to the manufacturer’s engineering technical center. The facility will produce the three-wheeled…
Bill Gates launches his climate book (and backlash ensues)
February 17, 2021
Microsoft cofounder, philanthropist, and innovator Bill Gates just released his much anticipated book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need. He describes it, simply, as “a plan for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions.” And…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 16, 2021
February 17, 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…
Nest Audio gets first individual Google Store discount at $79
February 17, 2021
The Nest Audio was unveiled at last year’s Launch Night In livestream and was immediately discounted when buying a 2-pack. The Google Store is now taking $20 off individual purchases.
The US Google Store is currently selling the Nest Audio at a $20 discount. Down to…
Solid-state battery maker QuantumScape has announced a plan to build a new pilot battery production factory in California.
QuantumScape
QuantumScape is a San Jose-based battery company founded 10 years ago by Jagdeep Singh, a computer scientist and co-founder of Infinera…
Hyundai reveals redesign to 2022 Kona Electric SUV
February 17, 2021
A press release from Hyundai USA has revealed a glimpse at its 2022 Kona Electric SUV, featuring a slight redesign. According to the automaker, these EVs will be available in the US some time this spring.
The Kona Electric first debuted in Korea and Europe in 2018, before arriving in the United States as the 2019 model. It was actually the first Hyundai SUV available in the US with a…
