Tesla announced that it is going to shut down Model S and Model X production lines for an extended period of time during this holiday season.
It’s the latest indication pointing to a possible design refresh.
Tesla first brought the Model S to market back in 2012.
The electric sedan has been slightly updated over the years, but design-wise, it has remained mostly unchanged since 2016.
In the…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 12, 2020
December 13, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Tesla offers one year of free Supercharging to incentivize deliveries in record quarter attempt
December 13, 2020
Electrek has learned that Tesla is now offering one year of free Supercharging to incentivize deliveries by the end of the year as it attempts another record quarter.
Yesterday, we reported on Elon Musk writing in an email to employees that Tesla is seeing strong demand…
Google A/B testing a dark mode for Search on desktop browsers
December 13, 2020
While night modes are pervasive on Android and iOS, they are less common on large screen form factors. Google is now A/B testing a dark mode for Search on desktop web.
Back in May, Chrome added a flag to “Show darkened search pages on Android.” The result was a near identical experience to using the Google Search app.
Google is now A/B testing a native dark theme for desktop Search. The…
Nikon Z6 II real-world samples (DPRTV)
December 13, 2020
The Nikon Z6 II is a solid update to the original Z6, offering more versatility, and more speed (and twin card slots!) DPReview TV’s Chris and Jordan have been shooting with one for a little while, and have created a gallery of samples alongside their full review. Take…
Canon patent details a variable-magnification 1.0-2.0x teleconverter with image stabilization, variable ND filter
December 13, 2020
An illustration from the patent application that shows the 1.0x, 1.5x and 2.0x adjustment options on the concept teleconverter.
A recently-filed patent application from Canon shows the company has conceptualized a variable magnification teleconverter adapter. In addition…
OnePlus 9 photo leak hints at 'Ultrashot' cameras and high-end specs
December 13, 2020
The OnePlus 9 now appears to exist as more than just some renders, and it might be good news if you’re pining for the upcoming not-quite-top-tier smartphone. PhoneArena has obtained what it says are leaked photos of the OnePlus 9 that shed more light on the device, including its specs. Most notably, the giant camera module on the back makes reference to “Ultrashot” technology. It’s not…
Apple faced several challenges in the development and manufacturing process of the iPhone 12 models in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led the company to launch the new iPhones in two stages. For 2021, the company will be able to launch the iPhone 13 models on…
These are the best smartwatches for Android [late 2020]
December 13, 2020
Smartwatches are an awesome gift to friends, family, or yourself with useful features and the ability to help you improve your health in some cases. If you’re looking for a smartwatch to go with Android smartphones, these are the best options you can get around the 2020…
Shutterstock Picks Its Top 10 Photos of 2020
December 12, 2020
Shutterstock Editorial has just revealed the photographs that documented the historical moments that dominated 2020, a very different year from any other. The year started normally with red-carpet shows like Oscars and then veered off dramatically to pandemic and protests and is winding up with hope as news of vaccines emerges.
Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock…