Tesla’s Model S Plaid should be fast, but there are now hints that Tesla might tweak the design to handle that added performance. As Electrek has learned, The Kilowatts have spotted a Model S prototype (most likely the Plaid or Plaid+) with a retractable spoiler built into the trunk. The concept of an extending wing […]
Colonial Pipeline said Saturday that all of its systems are back to operating normally, including the pipeline it shut down a week ago amid a ransomware attack. The pipeline is now servicing all its markets including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, […]
Twitter has previously confirmed that it’s exploring a paid subscription model for some features, and app researcher Jane Manchun Wong tweeted Saturday that she’s discovered how much it will cost and what it will be called. Twitter Blue, Wong says, will cost $2.99 per month, and will include an Undo Tweets feature and bookmark collections. […]
LG has announced pricing and availability on its suite of soundbars, some of which include support for Dolby Atmos, starting with the 2.1-channel SP2 for $179. The company has announced that four models are available now the SP9YA ($999), SP8YA ($799), SP7Y ($449) and the SP2 ($179). Meanwhile the SPD7Y ($399) will come in mid-June. […]
All of Apple’s retail stores have required the wearing of masks throughout the pandemic, and some locations have been operating on a limited basis, such as by appointment only. Apple has informed its US retail stores that a mask mandate and other Covid-19-related procedures remain in place for now, though the company says it continues […]
Following the discontinuation of the iMac Pro, Apple also appears to be discontinuing Space Gray “Magic” accessories that it sold separately alongside the iMac Pro. The ?iMac? Pro was the only Space Gray Mac, and Apple designed special matching accessories for it. The Space Gray Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad all now […]
As reported by 9to5Google, the ?Apple Music? beta for Android has multiple warnings within the app that inform users that streaming audio at lossless, another term often used for high-fidelity streaming, will consume more data and bandwidth. Lossless audio files preserve every detail of the original file. Turning this on will consume significantly more data. […]
A new batch of leaked images shows what could become Samsung’s least expensive 5G phone yet: the Galaxy A22 5G. The Galaxy A32 5G currently holds that title at an already low $279. The images come from 91mobiles and match up with previous leaks hinting that the phone might be on its way with a […]
Google said on Thursday that it signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to use the space company’s growing satellite internet service, Starlink, with its cloud unit. SpaceX will install Starlink terminals at Google’s cloud data centers around the world, aiming to utilize the cloud for Starlink customers and enabling Google to use the satellite […]
Nintendo Switch sales are still going strong, in part thanks to people buy multiple Switch consoles the company expects that demand will increase. In an investor Q&A, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said that approximately 20 percent of the Nintendo Switch systems sold during the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2021 were to households that already […]
A new PlayStation blog post announced that the new galaxy-themed, red and black controller variants are called Cosmic Red and Midnight Black. It’s also been confirmed that both controllers will be available to purchase at participating retailers globally starting June 18, next month. Satoshi Aoyagi, a designer of the DualSense controller, said: “Both Midnight Black […]
The Nokia 2720 V Flip is officially a “smart feature phone” with a 1.3-inch outer display that shows caller ID and time/day/date. The 2MP rear camera is novelly placed on the bottom half of the phone and features an LED flash. It’s made of “tough polycarbonate,” with an exposed top hinge when closed. Other physical […]
Ford vehicles have been coming with Alexa support for a few years now, albeit it was only available on cars with the Sync 3 infotainment system. Using Alexa also required one to install Ford’s AppLink app on their phone. This created friction when one wanted to use Alexa while inside their Ford car. Ford is […]
Tesla has stopped accepting bitcoin as payment for its cars out of concern that it will contribute to greater consumption of fossil fuels, according to a statement CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday. Tesla had only just started accepting bitcoin in late March. Tesla says it would resume accepting bitcoin (and would consider selling more of […]
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday boosting America’s cyberdefenses following a ransomware attack on a company that operates a pipeline that provides nearly half of the gasoline and jet fuel for the country’s East Coast. The broad order, which the administration had been working on for months, aims to strengthen cybersecurity for federal networks […]