The Galaxy S21 series is around the corner and expected to bring with it new specs, new features, and updated hardware. Now, we’re getting a look at the Galaxy S21’s wallpapers, which have been made available for download ahead of the launch.
While early releases for wallpapers like this usually come from a developer with early access to the software or physical device itself, this time…
Material Gallery is essentially Google Slides for designers wanting to upload mockups and screenshots for collaborative feedback. Google is now moving Material Gallery’s backend to Google Photos early next year.
An email to users today touts how “Gallery will now have…
Elon Musk confirmed that other automakers are now “low-key” using Tesla’s Supercharger network for their own electric vehicles.
The CEO didn’t confirm which automakers or the extent of the “low-key” agreement.
In the past, Tesla has often indicated that they…
At the start of this month, a rumor suggested that Samsung was working on a follow-up to the premium Chrome OS device that it announced in January. A render of the Galaxy Chromebook 2 has now leaked and leaves little to the imagination.
Evan Blass today shared a render on Voice of the Galaxy Chromebook 2 with Samsung again opting for (“Fiesta”) red and (“Mercury”) gray variants. The…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Vermont’s Public Utilities Commission slashes solar net metering rates by 3 cents.
Québec’s public utility Hydro-Québec launches EVLO, an energy storage system subsidiary.
The UK breaks a green energy power generation…
Chrome OS login screen getting minor Google Material Theme tweak
December 22, 2020
Chrome OS’s login page is set to get a minor design change next year, giving the password field a design inspired by the Google Material Theme.
Google’s successor to Material Design is “Material Theming,” which gives developers the tools to craft their own unique…
GMC Hummer EV receives surprising number of pre-orders, and GM is looking to increase production
December 22, 2020
GM has been cryptic about its plan for the first year of production of the GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck that it claims was sold out in minutes.
Now we have a better idea of how many pre-orders it received, and it is higher than we thought.
In October, GM officially launched its GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric “supertruck” with up to 350 miles of range and a starting price of…
At one time Motorola was as good as it got for Android updates, at times beating even Google’s own phones to the punch. That was back when Nexus phones were a thing, though, and a whole lot has changed in the years since. Now, Motorola is among the worst Android OEMs when…
Rimac starts pre-series production of its new electric hypercar with mindboggling specs
December 22, 2020
Rimac Automobili announced that it is starting pre-series production of its new C_Two electric hypercar, which comes with specs that are out of this world.
The electric vehicle company is best known for its all-electric hypercars, especially the Concept_One, arguably the…
In late October, Google released a statement committing to continued software support for the Nest Secure. As part of that, it promised that more Nest Detect sensors would be coming by the end of 2020, but the Google Store will no longer be hitting that deadline following a delay.
The company originally told customers that the Nest Detect would be “for sale in mid-December” after a…
