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Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) capital raise, Toyota makes some EV moves, QuantumScape details, and more

December 12, 2020
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla (TSLA) going back to the well with a new capital raise, Toyota making some EV moves, and details on the QuantumScape solid-state battery, and more.  Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Teachable AI will help Alexa users set up preferences

December 11, 2020
Amazon today detailed a capability coming to Alexa called Teachable AI that will enable the assistant to ask questions to fill gaps in its understanding. First announced during the company’s September virtual press event, Teachable AI leverages machine learning to…
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Oppo Enco X and Oppo Watch get special Chinese New Year editions

December 11, 2020
Oppo unveiled its long awaited Reno5 series and the brand also introduced special Chinese New Year editions of its Oppo Watch and Enco X TWS earbuds. Oppo Watch and Enco X limited editions Both come in red colors with the Oppo Watch sporting a limited red watch strap with exclusive detailing as well as custom watch faces. The Oppo Watch will retail for CNY 1,999 ($305) while the Enco X earbuds…
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Apple is developing its own modem for future iPhones

December 11, 2020
Apple has started developing its own cellular model this year, one of the company’s executives has revealed. According to Bloomberg, Apple hardware technologies SVP Johny Srouji told employees in a meeting: “This year, we kicked off the development of our first internal…
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Samsung Galaxy M12 passes by Geekbench with Exynos 850

December 11, 2020
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M12 midranger was spotted in renders and a Bluetooth SIG listing and now the device has been found in a Geekench listing revealing it’s powered by the Exynos 850 chipset. The only other device to release with this SoC is the Galaxy…
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Realme Buds Q2 to retain design, have similar battery capacity

December 11, 2020
Realme brought the Buds Q wireless earphones as a more elegant solution and an alternative to the Buds Air series. The first Realme Buds Q arrived with a 40 mAh battery in each bud, and now the successor Buds Q2 was certified by FCC, revealing the buds will inherit the capacity and the overall design. Realme Buds Q2 on FCC The FCC listing has the marketing name, as well as the model number…
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Galaxy S20 FE quickly makes its way to Samsung’s top three hits according to US carriers

December 11, 2020
When Samsung launched its much more affordable Galaxy S20 FE earlier this year, we called it the “best Samsung phone for most people.” Well, it seems people agree as the Galaxy S20 FE has proven itself to be very popular since launch, quickly rising to the top three of Samsung’s lineup. According to Jeff Moore at Wave7Research, carrier stores are calling the S20 FE a hit with a majority of…
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