A new video published by the YouTube channel Apple Demo this week offers a really interesting look at a prototype version of the iPhone 4S. The video shows the iPhone 4S during the design validation testing phase of its development, with an interesting tie to Steve Jobs’ tenure at Apple.
For background, Apple’s hardware development typically moves through stages including EVT (engineering…
Gamers spent a lot more time playing on Steam in 2020
January 15, 2021
With most of us spending much more time at home than usual in 2020, it’s hardly a shock that we spent many of those hours playing games. Valve has revealed Steam stats that show just how much we relied on games to get us through lockdowns and the shift to working from…
Scosche launches three iPhone 12 MagSafe mounts for car and home
January 15, 2021
Wrapping up its time at CES, Scosche is out today with three new MagSafe mounts for iPhone 12. The latest MagicMount options include a window/dash mount, cup holder mount, and a 4-in-1 kit that let’s users get the perfect view of their iPhone in cars and at home.
These…
Wallke X2 Pro review: A full-size, full-suspension electric fat tire bike that folds in half
January 15, 2021
The Wallke X2 Pro is in many ways a typical electric fat tire e-bike. It offers giant tires, a powerful motor, and a big ol’ storage rack on the rear. All great for winter weather or just off the beaten path.
Oh, yeah, and it happens to feature full-suspension. Aaaaand it literally folds in half.
Okay, so maybe it isn’t so typical after all.
Wallke X2 Pro e-bike tech specs
Motor: 750 W…
French automaker Renault announced its plan for the next 5 years and it includes 7 new electric cars to hit the market.
One of them should be based on this new Renault 5 electric prototype.
Renaulution
Renault is a leader in electrification in Europe thanks to its very…
EGEB: Spicy chili pepper chemical boosts solar panel efficiency
January 15, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Capsaicin, which makes chilli peppers hot, has an energy-boosting effect on solar panels.
Coal-dependent Poland passes an Offshore Wind Act.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in…
GM is teasing the Cadillac Celestiq, a new electric car presented as a flagship model, with a few images and the announcement of an interesting “smart glass” roof.
Cadillac Celestiq
GM is starting to position Cadillac as its leading electric brand, starting with the upcoming Lyriq.
But the automaker has also announced the Celestiq, which isn’t expected until around 2025, but is already…
BMW was the first car manufacturer to adopt Apple’s Car Key feature – enabling an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock your car – and has now announced an enhanced version known as Digital Key Plus.
Digital Key Plus uses the ultra-wideband tech found in the U1 chip in the…
Joe Biden expands his climate team with six policy experts
January 15, 2021
In December, Electrek reported that President-elect Joe Biden named the NRDC’s Gina McCarthy domestic climate czar. McCarthy and her deputy, Ali Zaidi, will coordinate action across multiple federal agencies and Congress. Here’s a brief background on six of Biden’s…
Lucid Motors (CCIV) and Proterra (ACTC) are the latest electric vehicle companies looking to go public as there’s currently a gold rush in the space.
SPAC frenzy in the EV market
Over the last year, we have seen a surge in the number of companies in the electric vehicle space going public through SPAC deals.
SPACs, or special-purpose acquisition companies, are basically “blank check” shell…
