WhatsApp update for early adopters offers a smarter way to clear storage

WhatsApp’s latest iOS beta introduces a more innovative way to clear storage, letting users delete specific media types from chats without losing their message history.
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EIA: All net new generating capacity in 2026 may be renewables
EIA: All net new generating capacity in 2026 may be renewables

During the first 10 months of 2025, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources. Further, all net new generating capacity in 2026 is forecast to be provided by renewable energy and batteries, according to data recentl…

New York to start treating social media like cigarettes with warning labels

A new New York law mandates mental health warning labels on addictive social media features, allowing state enforcement and reflecting growing global concern over youth online safety.
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$29K Dodge Charger — is this 50% off EV deal too good to miss?
$29K Dodge Charger — is this 50% off EV deal too good to miss?

We talk all about the whys and hows behind the all-electric Dodge Charger failing to light up the sales boards the way it lit up its rear tires, but with a base price around $60,000 it hardly seemed to matter — now that Dodge dealers are slashing price…

New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders
New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders

Another year and another set of e-bike restrictions. California riders are about to see some notable changes, as several new e-bike and electric motorcycle laws are set to take effect next week. Beginning January 1, 2026, a package of safety-focused re…

China is running out of critical battery material: here are the countdowns
China is running out of critical battery material: here are the countdowns

We talk a lot here at Electrek about the exponential growth of electric vehicles and the massive strain that puts on the battery supply chain. Literally, the majority of that demand and production comes from China.

But there is a massive difference …

EV battery leader CATL is set to launch a new cell technology in 2026
EV battery leader CATL is set to launch a new cell technology in 2026

CATL is already dominating the global electric vehicle battery market, but now the company is saying sodium-ion batteries will be widely available by the end of 2026.

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EcoFlow December EcoCredits Madness sale with up to 68% power station savings from $48, Lectric extended e-bike sale, EGO, more
EcoFlow December EcoCredits Madness sale with up to 68% power station savings from $48, Lectric extended e-bike sale, EGO, more

After plenty of holiday celebrations, we’re kicking off our final 2025 week of Green Deals with EcoFlow’s latest December Holiday EcoCredits Madness sale that is combining some of the Christmas savings we saw previously with plenty of extra promotional…

GOG’s Steam-alternative PC game store is leaving CD Projekt, staying DRM-free
GOG’s Steam-alternative PC game store is leaving CD Projekt, staying DRM-free

GOG is splitting from CD Projekt, the game company that launched the preservation-focused PC gaming marketplace in 2008. In an update on Monday, GOG announced that its cofounder, Michał Kiciński, has acquired the digital storefront and its online gaming platform GOG Galaxy from CD Projekt – which he also cofounded – for $25.2 million. The […]

Ted Lasso season 4 has a release window, but the wait is long

Ted Lasso season 4 is officially back in production, with a mid-2026 release window now in sight. The problem is that it means waiting through an entire football season to get there.
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