Nowadays, emoji are essentially a part of our normal language. That’s why it’s frustrating that, as it stands today, Android requires a full system update to add new emoji, leaving some devices hopelessly out of date. Soon, though, that may change.
As noted by the folks over at XDA, some unmerged commits to AOSP strongly hint that Google is preparing to allow emoji to be added to Android…
After celebrating its one year anniversary, Google is marking the end of 2020 with six games joining Stadia Pro on December 1st. New titles include Everspace and Into the Breach, as well as HITMAN 2.
After adding six Pro games for the past three month, Google is continuing…
EGEB: Arizona utilities’ electricity to be 100% carbon-free by 2050
November 25, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The Arizona Corporation Commission requires state utilities to move to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
US president-elect Joe Biden names John Kerry special presidential envoy for climate change.
St. Petersburg…
Android Go might only be aimed at those in emerging markets, which means modest internals and an even more modest price. The Vsmart Bee Lite is the cheapest Android Go device to date, though, with a staggeringly low $26 asking price.
Now, just because it is cheap doesn’t mean that it’s going to be worth buying. For starters, this device is only available officially in Vietnam and is unlikely…
Elon Musk made new comments about the Tesla Semi program, Tesla’s upcoming electric semi truck, and said that the vehicle will eventually have up to 1,000 km (621 miles) of range.
This new range is going to be achieved, thanks to Tesla’s new in-house battery cells and…
Porsche announced that it is on track to make and deliver over 20,000 Taycan electric cars in 2020.
This is a good start for the electric car that had some challenges.
Taycan is Porsche’s first all-electric car.
We have been impressed by the performance sedan and called…
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS add Microsoft Office editing
November 25, 2020
Following the web last year and Android in September, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for iOS can now edit Office files.
This capability is pitched as bringing the “collaborative and assistive features of Google Workspace to your Microsoft Office files” in a familiar interface. For example, an organization might still receive Word documents from clients and other sources, but otherwise use…
After coming to education users in September, Google Meet attendance reports are now rolling out to enterprise customers with more insights and additional features.
Attendance reports include the participant’s name, email, and length of time they were on the call. These…
WASHINGTON — A production decision for the U.S. Army’s critical battle command system has been delayed, the service confirmed to Defense News.
An Office of the Secretary of Defense-level Defense Acquisition Board review was scheduled for Nov. 17, but due to some…
Elon Musk talks new Tesla model to be designed in Europe: likely a small electric hatchback
November 25, 2020
Elon Musk made rare new comments about a new Tesla model to be designed in Europe, more specifically Berlin.
The CEO says that it’s likely going to be a small electric hatchback.
After Tesla announced its plan to build a Gigafactory in Berlin, CEO Elon Musk mentioned that Tesla was also going to establish a design center in Germany and design a new Tesla electric car locally with local…