The DMC DeLorean is Coming Back as an Electric Vehicle

We’ve heard andseen rumorsof the car making a comeback for years, and now it’s finally happening. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the original DeLorean Motor Company, as it disappeared long ago. Instead, the brand and naming rights were bought by a Texas entrepreneur named Stephen Wynne back in 2005. Everyone assumed the future of the DeLorean was electric, and that’s precisely what we’re getting. Hopefully, it’s a vehicle Marty McFly would want to drive....

February 17, 2022 · 1 min · 134 words · Elizabeth Lutz

How to Set Variables In Your GitLab CI Pipelines

Quick Links GitLab CI’s Variables system lets you inject data into your CI job environments. Variables are available within the job’s environment. These include details of the commit, branch, and merge request that the pipeline’s running against. The predefined variables also provide access to per-job credentials for accessing other GitLab features such as theContainer RegistryandDependency Proxy. Beyond these built-in variables, you’ve got the option to set your own values in multiple places....

February 11, 2022 · 3 min · 431 words · Ana Fisher

Satechi Slim X2 Keyboard Review: Backlit and Beautiful

Potential buyers will love the durable aluminum Apple-inspired space gray design, low profile, and long battery life. Satechi’s keyboard has a lot to offer in a mid-sized package. This little keyboard does it all. However, here’s what Satechi’s Slim X2 keyboard has to offer. The X2 incorporates shortcut keys, like the Magic Keyboard, to get everything done. Any Mac user will feel comfortably at home using this keyboard. In addition, the build quality is excellent, and the keys have a squishy yet tactile feel....

February 11, 2022 · 2 min · 417 words · Steven Howell

Google Releases Android 13 Dev Preview With Themed Icons, Improved Privacy and More

First, this is a very early developer preview and not software the average person will want to use. It’ll be full of bugs, issues, and unfinished changes. Still, the Android 13 fun has started with plenty of changes on the way. What’s New in Android 13? Codenamed “Tiramisu,” Android 13 will have a ton to offer when it finally arrives. Plus, Android 12 is more customizable than ever before. With Android 13, Google is expanding app icons into the Material You theme options....

February 10, 2022 · 2 min · 263 words · Connor Barrett

How to Manage WSUS Updates with BatchPatch

Quick Links Suppose you don’t have access to enterprise-grade Windows patching solutions. Still, over time it has morphed into a tool that SysAdmins may find themselves using every day. Let’s assume that your Windows domain environment has an established Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) infrastructure. CC Photo Labs/Shutterstock.com BatchPatch is a standalone executable that does not need to be installed like traditional software. Head over to theBatchPatch download pageand grab the latest version....

February 10, 2022 · 2 min · 362 words · Daniel Thomas

Why Tesla Vehicles Are Always Getting Recalled

So this begs the question, why are Tesla vehicles always getting recalled? UPDATE: 11/18/22 As of this week, Tesla has issued 18 recalls in 2022. Today the NHTSAconfirmeda Model X recall over a passenger airbag problem corrected by a software update. Earlier this month, a quick OTA update patched asoftware issue affecting power steering. Most Tesla recalls are not hardware problems. Tesla is certainly not the only one with a heavy list of recalls....

February 10, 2022 · 1 min · 182 words · Mary Wells

It's Time to Replace Your Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL Smartphone

They will not receive the Android 12L orAndroid 13 updateor any new security patches. If you own a Pixel 3 or 3 XL, you should start shopping for a new phone. However, in February, Google released thelast updatefor the aging Pixel 3. This release should include all the changes and security updates newer Pixels received over the last several months. Still, most customers should probably start considering which phone to get next....

February 9, 2022 · 1 min · 82 words · Robert Shah

You'll Want to Use iPhone Shortcuts Automations in iOS 15.4

One such change comes to the Shortcuts app’s automations, which will now work much more quickly. Gone is the extra step of confirming each time. Additionally, this is only for Shortcuts automation and not all shortcuts.

February 7, 2022 · 1 min · 36 words · Edwin Gonzales

The 7 Most Exciting Electric Trucks That Are "Coming Soon"

We’re talking about the biggest names in automotive, from Ford and Chevrolet to Tesla and many others. Ford F-150 Lightning America loves pickups, and that’s especially true with the Ford F-150 series. As a result, there’s tons of excitement around the newFord F-150 Lightning EV. However, an extended-range truck starts at a far more expensive $52,000. If true, the F-150 Lightning could offer a range above 400 miles. We’re expecting deliveries in May, and Ford plans to make nearly 80,000 in the next year....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 354 words · Jessica Johnson

(Updated) Tesla Recalls 54,000 EVs for Breaking This Simple Traffic Law

That last one is a bit aggressive, if you will, and is breaking the law. Owners can expect the FSD v10.10 update to arrive shortly. Those in Canada will receive it by the end of February. Tesla promised that an upcoming firmware update would block the rolling stop mode sometime in February.

February 1, 2022 · 1 min · 52 words · Jeffery Tapia

Google Fixes iMessage Reactions on Android, Now It's Apple's Turn

Related Messaging iPhone users from your Android phone is about to get a lot less annoying. We’re talking about those iPhone reactions that appear on Android as long and annoying text responses. However, Google’s slowly been working on a fix, and it’s almost ready for the masses. This keeps your conversation thread clean, works great, and will hopefully be available to everyone soon. So while it’s not perfect, it’s infinitely better than what we had before....

February 1, 2022 · 1 min · 93 words · Aaron Hall

No Surprise: Tesla Delays Cybertruck and Roadster to Focus on Other Things

Related This week Tesla confirmed what many had already assumed. The company will delay the Cybertruck due to supply chain constraints and other issues and delay theRoadster. This is unfortunate butnot unexpected news. The company didn’t detail new specs, features, changes, or a possible price. That’s not where the potential bad news ends, either. While Elon Muskhad a lot to sayduring the earnings call, we still received plenty of exciting news....

January 27, 2022 · 1 min · 83 words · Shelley Phillips

Google's Pixel Foldable Could Get a Weird Name and a Competitive Price

Furthermore, that source went on to call it the Pixel Notepad instead of the Pixel Fold. Spotted in the Android 12L beta, here’s a potential look at the design. However, the leakster didn’t say how much less.

January 20, 2022 · 1 min · 37 words · Beverly Palmer