Happening now: Tesla unveils their Model X electric SUV

Another great step forward in automotive evolution, Tesla's first new vehicle in three years, the Model X, is an hour away from being released into the world. The Model X has been in the works for many years now and challenged by various delays. It is said that pre-orders are backed up into next year. The first few dozen models, called Signature Edition are already spoken for and cost upwards of US $130,000 a piece.

The Model X will have three rows of seating and lots of space, which sounds like your garden variety SUV. But being a Tesla, it does have some tricks up its sleeve. It has 'Falcon Wing doors" which are giant gullwing doors that swing upwards. Tesla Model X will have a minimum 250 miles of range with a 90kWh battery pack. Acceleration and performance is also off the charts with 0-60 mph expected at around 3.2 seconds (on the Ludicrous speed setting) which is supercar territory and a bit insane for a family car.

Tesla's pushing out a livestream of the event right now and it is running late.

Google Now on Tap makes a comeback on Android 6.0 preview

There was a brief period a couple of weeks back when Google Now on Tap feature got activated on devices running Android 6.0 preview. Now on Tap lets users pull up relevant information within any app, so you don’t have to leave what you’ve been doing to get more information. But that was short-lived since the feature wasn’t exactly ready for prime time so Google pulled the plug on it. But now that Android Marshmallow is as official as it can get, it would seem the feature is back on again. So those using the latest 6.0 preview might get a chance to use this feature.

Source: Droid Life

Google Maps gets Apple Watch support

The latest update for Google’s mapping service on iOS brings with it Apple Watch support, among several new features. You can use your Apple Watch to get you directions to different places. You can now also compare ETAs of different modes of transportation to see how much faster you can get to your chosen destination. You can even call a business to get directions to a location from a list. The usual bug fixes have also been added into this version 4.11.0 update.

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Skype introduces Android Wear support

Microsoft’s messaging service Skype is coming to your Android Wear-donning wrist. The latest app update now supports Google’s wearable platform. You can read and reply to messages right from it either by using pre-written responses or by using the voice-to-text feature. You can even draw emojis on the watchface and that app will recognize those. You can take calls from it but, of course, this’ll push it back to your phone.

Skype names some Android Wear watches that the messenger will work with including Moto 360, Huawei Watch, LG Watch Urbane, and ASUS ZenWatch. You can try it out with the other smartwatches you have though, they might be able to work since Skype didn’t say any limitations in its announcement post.

Source: Skype | Via: Engadget