Get more EV charging station info from Google Maps

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Electric vehicles that come with Google Maps built-in will allow you to plan your trips better as Google improves the information it provides. 

The company released new routing algorithms that use graph theory to supply you with routes and charging stop recommendations. When you enter a destination that needs two or more recharge stops, Maps can search and filter through the thousands of public stations to find you an efficient route. It will also show you how long each charge will take and your total trip time.

According to Google, it'll only take the app less than 10 seconds to calculate everything.

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Roku tests a remote with a rechargeable battery, customizable buttons

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Roku was spotted testing out a new remote through its Early Access Program that brings some noteworthy additions. The Roku Voice Remote Pro has features like a rechargeable battery, lost remote control finder, hands-free voice, private listening via an audio jack, and, most importantly, customizable shortcuts. The last one is especially attractive to us.

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Apple iOS 14.5 has more gender-inclusive emojis

New iOS updates mean more emojis. This time, the 217 new emojis coming will include more gender-inclusive symbols. There will be options for both women and men emojis to sport beards. The update will also let you choose the skin tone for the couples' emoji.

There are three new smiley options, including the Exhaling Face, Face With Spiral Eyes, and Face in Clouds. For those who want to let others know they got vaccinated for COVID-19, Apple updated the Syringe emoji to take out the blood. There's also a new Heart on Fire and Mending Heart emoji, which sports a bandage on it. 

And for branding purposes, Apple updated the Headphone emoji to make it look like its new AirPod Max headphones.

Source: Emojipedia

You can watch animated shorts on 'Fortnite' this weekend

If you spend time in Fortnite's no-combat mode Party Royale this weekend, you'll get to enjoy some animated shorts this weekend. The game is hosting its "Short Nite" film festival starting on February 20, at 11 a.m. PT or 2 p.m. ET, until the same time the next day. This 24-hour event will show a new short film in the Party Royale mode every 30 minutes.

According to Epic Games' press release, "The films were made by creators and directors from around the world, and feature several award-winning shorts, including winners of the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Emmys."

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