Xiaomi has certified a new 55W fast charger at CCC (also known as 3C) and prolific leakster is suggesting it will make its way to Redmi phones, as well as Xiaomi flagships. The power adapter’s model number is MDY-12-EQ, which is an evolution over previous bricks, and it will support the fast-charging rate with 11V at 5A.
Xiaomi has a wide range of power adapters that support plenty of new and…
With the Mate 40 flagships out of the gate, Huawei is moving its attention to the P-series – despite US sanctions disrupting its supply line, the company is on track to launch the P50 phones in the first half of 2021. This means the P-series may keep to its usual…
Oppo is holding off on building rollable phones commercially
November 24, 2020
The Oppo X 2021 rollable phone concept can expand its 6.7” display to 7.4” thanks to a rollable screen panel and a motor-powered sliding mechanism to unroll it. It’s an impressive tech demo and just that – the company has no short-term plans to build a mass market…
Redmi K30 5G starts receiving Android 11-based MIUI 12
November 24, 2020
Xiaomi has been issuing Android 11-based MIUI 12 updates left and right. The most recent was the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro before that, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom before that and now, the Redmi K30 5G.
The new firmware, MIUI 12.1.1.0 RGICNXM, requires a 2.8GB download and is still Beta Stable and not quite final so it will go out to beta program members with Redmi K30 5G devices in…
Review: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini final thoughts [Video]
November 24, 2020
In my recent Top Features video walkthrough showcasing the iPhone 12, I didn’t yet have the iPhone 12 mini in hand, so I was only able to provide commentary on Apple’s large 6.1-inch baseline smartphone. Now that the iPhone 12 mini has arrived, I’ve been able to…
For the second time in two months, the roof of a Tesla vehicle was caught on video flying off while driving.
But this time, it’s a Model S and Tesla puts the blame with a third-party repair shop.
Last month, we reported on an instance where the roof of a brand-new Tesla…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 23, 2020
November 24, 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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
John Kerry is appointed ‘climate czar’ by President-elect Joe Biden
November 24, 2020
John Kerry has been named special presidential envoy for climate change on the National Security Council — aka “climate czar” — by US president-elect Joe Biden. It’s a brand-new position.
First-of-its-kind role
As secretary of state in Barack Obama’s…
Porsche drifts Taycan electric car to new world record of 42 km straight — not a typo
November 24, 2020
Porsche added its name to the Guinness World Records book by drifting a Taycan electric car for 42 km straight (26 miles).
No. That’s not a typo.
They used a Porsche Taycan RWD, which is a lot easier to drift than the all-wheel-drive version, but the version of the…
Google Doodle video pays tribute to mariachi
November 24, 2020
Google has replaced their homepage logo with a Doodle video paying tribute to mariachi, a traditional style of music from Mexico.
Interestingly, history is not 100% sure of the true roots of the word “mariachi” or even of the precise origin of the music we know today as mariachi. Some traditions place its roots in Jalisco, a state located in western Mexico, especially as mariachi style was…
