Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to receive a minor upgrade to its Exynos chip. No further details on the exact specifications or release date have been revealed.

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Elon has delayed the launch of Tesla's Robotaxi, while Giga Berlin is experiencing squabbles with unions. Polestar has rolled out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The convertible Polestar has 50% more power than it needs.

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The 2024 hurricane season has started with a record-breaking hurricane, Beryl, which caused billions in damage and deaths in Texas, Grenada, Venezuela, and nearby areas. Climate change contributed to the storm's severity. Beryl broke several records, including being the earliest category 4 and 5 hurricane on record, having the strongest sustained winds of any hurricane prior to August, and developing the farthest east in the ocean of any hurricane in almost 100 years.

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Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai, with over 29,000 EVs sold in the first half of the year. The new EV9, a three-row electric SUV, helped propel Kia to a new record, with 9,671 units sold in the first six months of 2024. Sales of the EV6, Kia's first dedicated electric car, were also up nearly 40% in Q2.

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A German union, IG Metall, has threatened a potential strike at Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. The union has 16 seats on the worker council, despite a majority of workers voting against union representation earlier this year. The union is citing safety concerns, pay, and other issues at the factory. Tesla has pushed back against unionization and has introduced initiatives to improve morale, including a gym and a rave cave.

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The Department of Energy has awarded $1.7 billion in grants to help automakers keep 11 troubled manufacturing plants open and convert them to electric vehicle manufacturing. The plants are located in 8 states and were designated as 'shuttered or at-risk' facilities. The grants are part of the Domestic Conversion Grant Program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Ring will not require a monthly subscription to use its features. The company unveiled the Galaxy Ring alongside other new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldable phones, and the Galaxy Watch 7 series. The Galaxy Ring marks Samsung's entry into the smart ring market.

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The Pixel 9 series leaks reveal European pricing, with the Pixel 9 available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Cosmo, and Mojito colors, starting at 899 € for the 128 GB model. The Pixel 9 Pro comes in four colors, including Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Pink, with a starting price of 1,099 Euros. The prices are reportedly from a French retailer and might apply to all of Europe.

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Motorola has launched its latest 2024 razr+ foldable phone, which will be available for pre-order with a $100 price drop. The phone can be purchased from Amazon or the official Motorola site, with the promo code MDMO offering the same discount. The phone is set to release on July 24, the same day Samsung is launching its new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 models.

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