With the Workspace suite of products, Google wants to leverage machine learning to boost user productivity. One such application of those automated smarts is in Google Meet with Live Captions, which are now available in four more languages.
Announced last year, this feature provides real-time captioning as participants speak. It’s ideal for a whole host of use cases, including calls featuring…
Tesla hacker unlocks Autopilot ‘Augmented Vision’ and it’s awesome
December 16, 2020
A Tesla hacker has unlocked “Autopilot Augmented Vision,” a new mode in Tesla’s autonomous driving suite, that enables to see what Autopilot can detect in real time.
It’s awesome to watch.
More than two years ago, we shared pictures on Electrek of leaked images…
Besides organizing and making your library searchable, Google Photos often generates videos, albums, and other fun works. Google is now creating 3D “Cinematic photos,” while more collage designs and Memories are rolling out.
With Cinematic photos, Google uses…
Cyrusher XF800 review: I’ve got a lot to say about this full-suspension fat tire e-bike
December 16, 2020
The Cyrusher XF800 electric bicycle is big. It is bold. It is crushing. Err, make that Cyrushing.
Basically, this fat tire e-bike is a lot of things and we’re going to talk about all them.
Cyrusher is an Asian import e-bike brand, and to answer your first question: The name is apparently a portmanteau of “cycling” and “rusher”.
Hey, I didn’t choose the name. I’m just reviewing the…
Google acquires CloudReady OS that turns old PCs into Chromebooks w/ plans to make official offering
December 16, 2020
Neverware lets you turn old PCs and Macs into Chromebook-esque devices through its CloudReady OS. While primarily aimed at schools and enterprises, a free “Home” edition for everyone is available. Google has now acquired Neverware and CloudReady with plans to integrate…
EGEB: US solar installations expected to jump 43% in 2020
December 16, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The US solar industry surged in 2020 despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ExxonMobil’s investors pressure the oil giant to cut emissions, and it underwhelmingly responded.
Plans have been submitted for North…
Ahead of its January launch, the first official-looking press render of the Galaxy S21 has apparently made its way online. Courtesy of Evan Blass, here’s the front of the Galaxy S21.
We’ve already seen several leaks of the Galaxy S21 to date, but today’s render gives us a very clear look at the phone’s front panel, which, so far, has been one of the few things we haven’t seen in…
Last month, Google announced that Photos would drop free unlimited backups as part of cross-service changes to storage that also impacts Docs/Sheets/Slides. This means that more people will be paying for cloud space, and Google One is now getting a significant price cut on…
Herbert Diess, the head of the Volkswagen group, forced a vote of confidence over his leadership at Volkswagen after facing some pushbacks due to his more aggressive stance on electric vehicles.
Now Volkswagen’s board confirmed that it is backing him and his team over the…
You didn’t ask to learn about bellows extension factors, but we’re going to cover it with the most absurd camera that you may ever see!
Built from over two sheets of plywood, scraps of 2x6s, old drywall screws, and the cheapest 610mm lens that I could find on eBay, literally every expense was spared. I would be surprised if I spent more than $200 out of pocket to create this 10-foot…
