Tesla has released a new video of one of its new Giga Press casting machines in action producing a giant single-piece rear body casting for Model Y.
Tesla is literally going big on casting
In recent years, Tesla has been focusing on casting technology to produce larger parts of its vehicles in bigger pieces.
We previously reported that Tesla is now producing the Model Y with one giant rear…
In an effort to simplify and condense photography kits, Benro has launched the Polaris: an electric tripod head combined with a smart camera controller. It combines the benefits of a traditional tripod head with the smart controls necessary for complicated camera moves.
Nikon is set to cease operations at two of its Japanese factories in March. Those two factories are used to produce interchangeable lenses for its digital cameras, and the remaining domestic operations will be consolidated into its one remaining factory in Otawara City.
Microsoft opens limited access to its neural text-to-speech AI
February 4, 2021
Microsoft is opening up limited access to a text-to-speech AI called Custom Neural Voice, which allows developers to create custom synthetic voices. The tech is part of an Azure AI service called Speech. Companies can use the tech for things like voice-powered smart assistants and devices, chatbots, online learning and reading audiobooks or news. They’ll have to apply for access and gain…
Longest range electric vehicles (EVs) you can buy in 2021
February 4, 2021
As electric vehicles look to gain an even larger portion of the automobile market in 2021, consumers will look at a number of factors as they choose to go electric. One major specification on any EV data sheet is the estimated range i.e. the amount of miles your new vehicle…
First pictures of the VW ID.6 electric SUV leak
February 4, 2021
The first pictures of the VW’s upcoming ID.6 electric SUV have leaked, giving us the first look at the production version of the German automaker’s next electric vehicle.
VW ID.6 electric SUV
The VW ID.6 is going to be Volkswagen’s next electric vehicle based on the…
Google brings desktop Search redesign to music queries
February 4, 2021
Last month, Google revamped Search on Android, iOS, and mobile with a focus on making results easier to read. A similar look has long been in development for the desktop web, with users able to preview it on COVID-19 queries. Google’s desktop redesign is now also available for music-related searches.
The main component of this redesign is a left navigation drawer. The name of the Knowledge…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 3, 2021
February 4, 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…
WASHINGTON — The European theater “absolutely” needs a multidomain task force, according to Gen. Christopher Cavoli, who is in charge of U.S. Army Europe and Africa. But while the intent to deploy such a unit has existed for several years, little progress has been…
Nikon to cease operations at two of its interchangeable lens production factories in March
February 4, 2021
A promotional image from Nikon showing off just some of its expansive lens lineup.
According to a report (translated, partially walled behind a free account) from Nikkei Shimbun, Nikon is set cease operations at two of its Japanese interchangeable lens manufacturing factories next month, leaving just a single factory to produce lenses domestically.
As part of its ongoing effort to reduce…
