The Release Candidate version of iOS 14.3 is now available to developers and public beta users. In addition to many of the changes we’ve already reported, iOS 14.3 RC includes changes to the TV app, the Health app, and more. Apple has also released watchOS 7.2 RC and tvOS 14.3 RC.
With today’s release of iOS 14.3 RC, we expect a release to the general public sometime within the next week…
New Google Pay rewards are powered by Rakuten
December 9, 2020
The new Google Pay comes with some pros and cons, but one big benefit is the addition of rewards. The automatic rewards are great, but at launch, some users were wary of how they worked. Now, we know that Google Pay rewards are powered by Rakuten.
Odds are you’ve heard of…
Google is opening Fuchsia OS development to the public
December 9, 2020
For the past five years, Google has been developing a new operating system, Fuchsia, from the ground up. Starting today, Google’s Fuchsia OS is now being developed more openly, including accepting contributions from the public.
For almost as long as it’s been in…
Google rolling out the final Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL update
December 9, 2020
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL officially reached end of life status in October after three years of updates. Google promised one last release, but it did not come yesterday alongside the Pixel Feature Drop. The final Pixel 2 update is now rolling out.
Similar to the first Pixel phone, the Pixel 2 skipped a November update, but is now getting the previous month’s patches, along with those introduced…
As if we needed any more evidence that electric vehicles are taking over essentially every form of vehicle, Monarch Tractor is announcing a new all-electric tractor.
However, the term “tractor” doesn’t seem sufficient to describe this technology-infused and autonomous…
Chrome Sync will soon be optional for Google sign-in and payments on Android, desktop passwords
December 9, 2020
Over the years, Google has been working to make “Chrome Sync” optional for more and more browser features. The company is continuing that today by announcing a pair of changes for Chrome on Android and one for desktops.
The first upcoming change means that Chrome for…
EGEB: Ireland is converting old phone boxes into EV chargers
December 9, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Irish telecoms company Eir and EasyGo will replace 180 phone boxes with EV rapid charge points.
Denmark and Norway team up to build the world’s largest green hydrogen ferry.
Norway’s plugin vehicle market share jumped from 60% to 80% in just one year, to November 2020.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is launching earlier than ever this year, and now we’re getting our best look yet at what’s to come. The latest Galaxy S21 leak shows off the design and colors of all three phones on video and divulges the full camera specs.
Last year’s…
Denmark, Norway to build world’s largest green hydrogen ferry
December 9, 2020
Denmark and Norway are joining forces to build what will be the world’s largest and most powerful green hydrogen-fueled ferry capable of transporting 1,800 passengers between Copenhagen and Oslo by 2027.
Green giant hydrogen ferry
The two countries have applied for EU…
Gmail and other Google Workspace apps will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 in 2021
December 9, 2020
While Microsoft is clearly focused on iterating the Chromium version of Edge, the company’s previous browser is still available. Google announced today that Workspace apps will cease support for Internet Explorer 11 in March.
This comes as Microsoft Teams dropped support for IE11 on November 30, while other Microsoft 365 apps will follow on August 17, 2021.
In light of that, Google Workspace…
