Gogoro, a Taiwan-based battery-swapping electric scooter leader, expands to Nepal, adding another market to its global presence. The company has launched new scooter models and achieved hundreds of thousands of battery swaps daily, with its iconic green and black battery modules.

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DJI has released a firmware update for its Power 1000 portable charger, which can power common household devices and charge DJI drone batteries quickly. The charger has a 1024Wh battery capacity, weighs 13kg, and can be fully charged in 70 minutes or 80% charged in 50 minutes.

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Apple Podcasts now feature Quick Charge technology, allowing users to access new episodes of Electrek's podcast, Quick Charge, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and RSS feed. The podcast is recorded Monday to Thursday and Saturday, with new episodes available as soon as they're recorded.

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The Google Play Store briefly showcased a new feature called 'Cubes', allowing users to 'Watch, ship, and more in one place'. The feature is still in testing, as indicated by the paw icon, and features examples from Hulu, Max, and Prime Video, as well as shopping options from McDonald's and other retailers.

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Two former Apple cybersecurity researchers, Patrick Wardle and Mikhail Sosonkin, launched DoubleYou, a startup focused on protecting iOS devices and Macs. Wardle previously worked at the US National Security Agency.

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Verizon is increasing prices by $5 per month for plans tied to Apple Watch and other connected smartwatches. The change affects customers with these plans, with no specific start date announced.

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Google has fixed the issue of the Fitbit Dashboard displaying a blank screen, which was affecting some users. The web-based interface remains available, and users can continue to access their Fitbit data and features.

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Gentler Streak, a popular fitness app, has released an update with full translations in Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, expanding its reach globally.

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The first of 23 caissons for Princess Elisabeth Island, a 20,000-ton structure, is nearly complete. The energy island will connect offshore wind farms to the Belgian mainland and serve as a hub for future interconnectors with the UK and Denmark.

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The Pixel 8a has been leaked, showcasing a curved design with a higher-resolution bezel compared to the Pixel 8. The device's corners are rounded, making it more curved than its predecessor.

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