In the eyes of many, 35mm film photography was snuffed out in the early 2000s. But a small, dedicated fan base has continued to smolder. For all intents and purposes, Leica launched the 35mm camera. And it seems that nearly a century later, they are still committed to fanning the flames that they themselves ignited.
Word on the street is that Leica may offer a budget-friendly 35mm rangefinder…
A Tesla Model S vehicle with what appears to be a new refresh design has been spotted in the wild amid the Model S/X production shutdown..
Tesla Model S Design Refresh
Over the last few months, we have been extensively reporting on rumors of a possible Model S and Model X…
Tesla updates interior design of Model Y electric SUV
January 2, 2021
Tesla has updated the interior design of the Model Y electric SUV, starting with the new one produced in China, to match the changes introduced in the 2021 Model 3.
With the new 2021 version of the Model 3, Tesla introduced several new design changes, especially to the…
FREY Bike ushered in the new year with the announcement of what appears to be two new high-power electric mountain bike models. The pair were revealed just hours ago in a tantalizingly short video teaser.
FREY Bike teases two new models
Unlike most electric mountain bikes built by major European manufacturers, Jinhua-based FREY Bike has opted for higher-power designs.
The company’s entry-level…
Tesla owners of brand-new Model 3 and Y cars plagued with heating issues in dead of winter
January 2, 2021
Owners of brand-new 2021 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are reporting serious issues with the heating system, which is just giving up in the dead of winter.
Sources are telling us that it’s a fairly widespread issue.
Tesla and the cold
Tesla is often accused of being…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The New York Times digs into how Trump tried but failed to bury the US’ top climate report.
Utility-scale solar and wind projects are expected to add 172.5 GW of US energy capacity through 2024.
UnderstandSolar is a free…
What does the year 2021 hold for electric cars?
January 2, 2021
It’s a new year, and we’re taking a look at what 2021 might hold for electric pickup trucks, electric cars, higher volumes, and more.
Last summer, I called 2021 the year of the electric car, and today, on the first day of the year, we are discussing a few trends that we think will make that happen.
Electric pickup trucks
These are not as important everywhere, but in the US, pickup trucks are…
Assistant is one of Google’s most important products as voice cements itself as a key way to interact with technology. The personal assistant spans across all of the company’s form factors and plays an outsized role in smart homes. As the new year gets under way, let’s…
Podcast: 2021 for electric cars, Tesla Model S/X refresh, Model Y interior update, and more
January 2, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our thoughts on what 2021 holds for electric cars, the Tesla Model S/X refresh, a Model Y interior update, and more.
This week we are sponsored by…
Everyone is looking for indoor activities amid the current situation, and Google is providing one in the form of a video tutorial on how to make an origami Android mascot.
The Android Developers Twitter account this morning kicked off the new year by sharing an Android origami fold-along tutorial on YouTube.
Grab some paper and fold along as we create an Android logo origami. We hope you’ll…
