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In-car commerce startup Cargo raises $22 million led by Founders Fund

9/27/2018, 3:03:09 PM
Cargo, the startup that helps ridesharing drivers earn money by bringing the convenience store into their vehicles, has raised $22 million in a Series A round led by Founders Fund . Additional investment came from Coatue Management, Aquiline Technology Growth as well as a number of  high-profile en… ✔ The round follows Cargo’s partnership with Uber and an international licensing deal with Grab ✔ Existing Cargo investors participating in the round include CRCM Ventures, Rosecliff Ventures, Kellogg’s eighteen94 capital, RiverPark Ventures, and former Uber executives including Chief Business Officer Emil Michael, New York City General Manager Josh Mohrer, and former West Coast General Manager William Barnes


ARM's latest chip is its first one built for self-driving cars

9/27/2018, 1:34:56 PM
The Cortex-A76AE uses its multiple cores for speed and reliability to make sure your autonomous car doesn't crash. ✔ There's even support for an additional CPU core that can act as a Safety Island checking the other outputs for redundancy, with the ability to disable some and run in a lower-speed mode if any problems are detected ✔ As far as competition, look no further than Intel & Mobileye


Donald Trump shows off his new £1.1million bomb-proof 'Beast' limo as he bulldozes through New York to UN summit

9/27/2018, 2:25:49 PM
DONALD Trump showed off his new bomb-proof limo known as ‘The Beast’ as he barrelled through his hometown to the UN. The Secret Service posted a picture of the £1.1million Cadillac, whi… ✔ If The Beast needs to go on the offensive it has front mounted teargas canisters as well as on board pump-action shotguns It also has extensive electronic communications equipment with a direct line to the Vice President and The Pentagon ✔ In 2010, GM won a £26 million contract from the Secret Service for additional presidential limousine vehicles


Hyundai to supply 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell lorries in Switzerland 

9/27/2018, 1:38:02 PM
Hyundai has entered an agreement to supply 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell lorries to the Swiss commercial vehicle market over a five-year period, starting in 2019. ✔ hydrogen car puff We are yet again advancing the field of fuel cell technology in the automotive industry with today’s announcement of our ambition to commercialize the fuel cell electric truck for the first time in the world said Hyundai’s executive vice president In Cheol Lee


Berkanan is a Bluetooth-powered group messaging app

9/27/2018, 1:45:13 PM
A new messaging app is looking to give folks a way to communicate in situations with poor or no cellular connectivity. Berkanan, founded by Zsombor Szabó, is a group messaging app that uses Bluetooth to send and receive messages. This means that Berkanan works in a plane, at a festival, camping, or… ✔ A new messaging app is looking to give folks a way to communicate in situations with poor or no cellular connectivity ✔ Imagine people on a plane asking each other for top movie recommendations from the in-flight entertainment system, or folks at a festival figuring out a rally point to meet up between sets ✔ With Berkanan, however, a common location replaces the #topic ✔ To be clear, it’s already possible to send SMS via Bluetooth


Rally Rd., the app that lets you invest in classic cars, raises $7M Series A

9/27/2018, 1:05:30 PM
What happens when you bring together an entrepreneur, a product designer and an investment banker who all really love collector vehicles? You get Rally Rd., an app for buying and selling equity shares in classic cars. Launched in 2016, the company’s SEC-compliant platform lets users purchase … ✔ The startup then hosts SEC-registered offerings, essentially an IPO for a car, where investors can buy one or more of 2,000 equity shares ✔ expects to announce expansions into other verticals, including art and sports memorabilia ✔ DriveShare will let you rent out your classic ’57 Chevy


Uber, Cabify drivers block road in Spain to protest new rule

9/27/2018, 1:02:45 PM
MADRID (AP) — Hundreds of Uber and other drivers are blocking a central artery in Madrid to protest the Spanish government's plan to approve new rules limiting the operations of a ✔ (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Drivers working for companies like Uber and Cabify march during a protest in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Sept ✔ Hundreds of black vehicles of app-based ride-hailing services are blocking a central artery in the Spanish capital to protest the government's plan to approve new rules that would limit their operations


Sea of Thieves Forsaken Shores Patch Notes Revealed for latest free Xbox game update

9/27/2018, 2:05:33 PM
FORSAKEN SHORES is now live and available to play in Sea of Thieves. Here are the games latest patch nores reflecting all of the in-game changes. ✔ Here's how big the upate is depending on your platform: Xbox One: 4.86GB  Xbox One X: 5.53GB  Windows 10: 1.18GB If you need any help with installing the new content, you can find some super handy guides just below ✔ We will continue to monitor feedback, and you can read Design Director Mike Chapman give further insight into what the future holds for these systems ✔ We have identified the issue and we are working on a fix


These gadgets could transform the lives of visually impaired people

9/27/2018, 2:39:50 PM
A wave of new technology could soon improve everyday life for many of the 250 million people with impaired vision. ✔ Canadian company eSight has produced a headset to help people with visual impairments ✔ Years ago, I couldn't do financial things without help, said Mario Percinic, a blind IT professional and accessibility expert ✔ The device supports almost 20 languages, retails for about $4,500 and is currently available in more than 20 countries


The free Xbox One and Xbox 360 Games with Gold for October 2018

9/27/2018, 1:07:45 PM
Hitman, Stuntman and Victor Vran are among the free titles in October's promotion ✔ Each new kitchen has a different layout, presenting a fresh challenge as you work under pressure to get the orders out before you lose customers ✔ Make it look like an accident and no-one will be any the wiser, but the more evidence you leave behind (including getting recorded by CCTV and not recovering the tape) the more your actions are noticed over the course of the game, making it easier for NPCs to recognise you in later stages


Razor Chases Cash-Rich Startups in New Scooter Boom

9/27/2018, 12:10:13 PM
Razor USA is trying to catch up in a new scooter boom, hoping for a second act in a crowded market for shareable electric rides. ✔ The startups have spent a year working out the kinks in a business that requires a network of people to pick up scooters and charge them every night, and have begun to learn the intricacies of dealing with local governments, he said ✔ There’s a lot of challenges that you don’t have when you just sell it from Walmart , Mr. Calvin said


Crazy-fast 5G networks are coming soon. Here's what you need to know.

9/27/2018, 12:25:01 PM
Separating hype from the reality of the next-generation of wireless technology. ✔ Its rivals and even experts from chipmaker Qualcomm disputes the claim ✔ 5G NR The 5G bit is pretty obvious, but the NR stands for New Radio ✔ The story was originally published on Feb. 8 at 5 a.m PT ✔ Tech Enabled: CNET chronicles tech's role in providing new kinds of accessibility


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