Airbnb partners with ChargePoint to electrify rentals, offering hosts discounts on charging stations

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are rising, and Airbnb is taking steps to ensure its rentals cater to this growing trend. The company has partnered with ChargePoint, an EV infrastructure provider, to offer hosts discounts on charging stations. This move comes as searches using Airbnb's EV charging filter skyrocketed by over 80% year-over-year. The appeal is clear: listings with EV chargers not only get booked for more nights, but they also generate higher income for hosts.

Under the new program, Airbnb hosts in the US will receive significant savings on ChargePoint's EV charging technology. Discounts include up to 36% off on the chargers and an additional US$100 (around CA$137) off on installation costs.

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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro poised to break bezel barrier

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Leaked details suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro series, launching this September, will boast the thinnest bezels ever seen on a smartphone. With the Pro model measuring in at a mere 1.2mm and the Pro Max even slimmer at 1.15mm (compared to the iPhone 15 Pro's 1.71mm), these phones will push the boundaries of display real estate.

This significant reduction surpasses not only the current iPhone lineup but also competitors like the Galaxy S24 series. It's a major step towards the long-desired bezel-less phone design.

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Get ready for WWDC 2024 with the updated Apple Developer App

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Apple geared up for WWDC 2024 with an update to its Developer app. Kicking off on Monday with a 10:00 AM PT keynote, the conference promises exciting software reveals.

The revamped app serves as your one-stop shop for WWDC. Watch session videos from 2024, participate in exclusive 1-on-1 labs with Apple experts, and stream the keynote, Platforms State of the Union, and other developer sessions throughout the week.

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Android 14 Beta unveils ‘Find My Remote’ feature for Google TV

The message on Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Plus matches that found in the Android 14 for TV update, suggesting this isn’t an exclusive feature. (Image: AFTVNews)

The latest update for Google TV (as part of the Android 14 beta release) introduces a convenient “find my remote” feature, which is designed to alleviate the common frustration of misplaced remotes. It was highlighted during the recent Google I/O conference and confirmed by Android Authority.

Here’s how it works: Your Google TV includes a dedicated button that, when pressed, triggers your remote to emit a sound for 30 seconds. This function is compatible only with certain Google TV remote models. To deactivate the sound before the 30 seconds elapse, simply press any button on the remote.

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