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Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 joins the all-electric car bandwagon

9/5/2018, 9:58:33 AM
Yet another contender for Tesla ✔ This production-ready EV (electric vehicle) is just the latest in a line of electric cars from premium manufacturers to launch this year, with the likes of BMW, Audi and Jaguar also unveiling gas-free options ✔ BMW's new all-electric SUV is the first of its kind from the automaker Via Pocket-Lint


Volvo's autonomous concept car is about more than commuting

9/5/2018, 11:04:15 AM
Volvo's latest autonomous concept car rethinks the role of the vehicle in our lives. ✔ Roberto Baldwin / engadget Autonomous vehicles are supposed to make our daily commutes more pleasant and potentially quicker ✔ Unveiled at its Gothenburg, Sweden headquarters, the automaker envisions a world where cars become mobile offices, sleep quarters and even a way to skip the airport for short trips ✔ Volvo also sees the 360c as a replacement for short-haul flights


Volvo’s 360c concept car is a fully autonomous bedroom on wheels

9/5/2018, 11:56:12 AM
Without a combustion engine or a steering wheel, Volvo reimagines the car as a short-haul flight replacement ✔ In our striving for efficiency, have we lost empathy for the traveler ✔ Or it can be your living room and entertainment space ✔ A modular interior with relevant information projected onto the windows makes flexibility the overriding characteristic of the 360c’s functionality ✔ Grid View


Goodwood Revival auction – the top lots being sold by Bonhams, in pictures

9/5/2018, 9:59:57 AM
Goodwood Revival auction – the top lots being sold by Bonhams, in pictures ✔ Lot 221 (£400,000-500,000) 1948 Aston Martin Two Litre Sports Drophead Coupe (DB1) Despite the fact he was rumoured to have preferred driving Jaguars to his own creations, David Brown hung on to this - a 1948 Aston Martin Two Litre Sports DHC - for many years as his own personal runaround


Chrome hack warning – new WiFi attack could see criminals hijack your home network

9/5/2018, 8:53:29 AM
GOOGLE CHROME users are being warned of an alarming flaw in the web browser that could allow hackers to access your home WiFi network to steal your private data. The cyber-attack takes less than a … ✔ The hacker could then gain access to your private folders, payment information and even plant malware (malicious software) on your device to keep snooping on your online activity ✔ In the meantime, users should take active steps to protect their networks against the risk of being taken over


Volvo's autonomous 360c is an expressive vision for personal transportation

9/5/2018, 11:41:34 AM
The luxury of a private jet minus the security headaches. ✔ Traveling somewhere further, a couple-hundred miles or more ✔ Using a series of lights and sounds, the car will indicate its intentions to those around it, signaling in a way far more comprehensive than the humble blinker ✔ Volvo hopes that this will become a new standard for interaction with autonomous cars ✔ However, the company is quick to point out that this is a one-way communication


Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES 2018 review | Price, Features, Safety

9/5/2018, 5:23:20 AM
Mitsubishi has introduced a new, more affordable version of its plug-on hybrid Outlander PHEV.


Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic | Full details, Price and Performance

9/5/2018, 9:19:13 AM
Mercedes-Benz has released full Australian details of AMG's new entry-level E-Class, the E53 4Matic+, including price, features and performance ✔ It will be available as either a sedan, coupe or cabriolet with prices starting at $167,129 (plus on-road costs) for the four-door - around $40k cheaper than the twin-turbo V8-powered E63 ✔ Plus, it also has a full suite of semi-autonomous driver aids, including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and automated emergency braking, and nine air bags ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


Toyota Recalls More Than 1 Million Vehicles Over Fire Risk

9/5/2018, 7:30:10 AM
The global recall to repair a portion of the electrical system affects certain 2016-2018 model-year Prius vehicles, Prius Prime plug-in hybrids and hybrid gas-electric versions of the C-HR crossover SUV. ✔ Toyota said the problem was caused by issues with the assembly of the vehicles at plants in Japan ✔ The spokesman declined to comment on whether there were any other accidents or injuries associated with the defect ✔ The company said it would contact affected owners in the U.S. by mail in late September


Ram locks in 'Tesla-style' luxury model - Ram locks in 'Tesla-style' luxury model

9/5/2018, 5:23:19 AM
Updated models to arrive for 2020. CarArticle - drive.com.au ✔ [The DT] is not available for export until the very end of next year at the earliest - it’s essentially a [model year 2020] vehicle ✔ FCA is also reportedly working on a supercharged variant which could share its 522kW V8 with the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk ✔ Go behind the scenes on Drive at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube


iPhone X vs. Galaxy Note 9 dual camera comparison

9/5/2018, 11:32:18 AM
Samsung packed its premium phone with software to make pictures look even better. So can it beat the iPhone X? ✔ That's such a high resolution frame rate and I love it ✔ You'll have to wait until another week to find out if it's true -- but regardless of the number of rear cameras, the new Apple phones will have a year's worth of new photo technology crammed into them ✔ OnePlus 6: Does twice the price get you twice as nice photos


German mobility startup Wunder Mobility raises $30M Series B

9/5/2018, 8:09:43 AM
Wunder Mobility, the Hamburg-based startup that provides a range of mobility services, from carpooling to electric scooter rentals, has raised $30 million in Series B funding. The round was led by KCK Group, with participation from previous backer Blumberg Capital and other non-disclosed investors.… ✔ Our three product lines either allow private people to share empty seats with people headed in the same direction (Wunder Carpool), match professional drivers with passengers in 6-10 seater vans (Wunder Shuttle), or give travellers the option to rent vehicles (electric scooters, cars) by the minute (Wunder Fleet)


Uber riders with low ratings to be banned from service under new rules

9/5/2018, 6:27:24 AM
Nine out of 10 Australian Uber riders have a rating above 4.5, but those below four will soon be at risk of being kicked out. ✔ Loading Anderson says that Uber currently has no plans to inform riders about why they get the ratings they get, but that a rider could not make it down to four stars by accident ✔ The guidelines also give tips for maintaining a healthy star rating, including cleaning up after yourself and not slamming the door


You can now get kicked off Uber in Australia for being rude to drivers

9/5/2018, 9:56:33 AM
Uber riders with consistently low ratings can now be removed from the app in Australia and New Zealand. ✔ Riders will receive several warnings before they are blocked ✔ To get a rating of 4.0 and below you need to have a number of one-star ratings, Anderson said ✔ Uber did not immediately respond to a request for more details ✔ The company has about 2.8 million users in Australia and New Zealand


Plastic waste could be used to fuel hydrogen cars

9/5/2018, 11:06:41 AM
Hallelujah. ✔ 15 15 creatures that could disappear with Great Barrier Reef A setback for recycling plastic bottles is that they're commonly made from PET, polyethylene terephthalate, which needs to be washed to be recycled into new, clear bottles ✔ Taking It to Extremes: Mix insane situations -- erupting volcanoes, nuclear meltdowns, 30-foot waves -- with everyday tech


Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R: 12 key differences you need to know

9/5/2018, 8:17:43 AM
Which flagship mirrorless camera is the better option? ✔ Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R: LCD screen Both models have 2.1million dots LCD screens on their rears, although Nikon’s is very marginally larger, at 3.2in vs 3.15in ✔ Nikon has opted to have the screen tilt up and down, whereas Canon has gone for the same vari-angle design that graces models like the EOS 6D Mark II ✔ Best full-frame camera 2018: 10 advanced DSLRs and mirrorless cameras


The Morning After: Netflix has its Geralt and Canon's mirrorless EOS R

9/5/2018, 10:54:43 AM
After Chrome's big redesign and before social media execs go to Capitol Hill. ✔ Taking the fight to Nikon and Sony.Everything you need to know about Canon's EOS R mirrorless camera Canon has unveiled the $2,299 EOS R, a 30.3-megapixel video-centric full-frame mirrorless camera ✔ Have a suggestion on how we can improve The Morning After


Nintendo Direct September: Next Direct to reveal new Switch games news TODAY?

9/5/2018, 10:26:03 AM
THERE is a heavily rumoured Nintendo Direct expected to go live in September, but when will it debut, and what can we expect from the show? ✔ So if Nintendo is to announce anything, we could find out more later today ✔ Subscribers will receive an extra 30% off sale items and 10% off regularly priced items in the eShop ✔ The end of the trailer will apparently feature a new Bayonetta 3 trailer - huge if true - since we currently know nothing about that game at all


Amazon second headquarters search has become a cultural meme, a year after it began

9/5/2018, 11:34:50 AM
It’s an anniversary that hundreds of mayors and city managers are likely to remember: One year ago Friday, Amazon blew apart everything they knew about economic development when it announced it was looking for a second home that would bring with it 50,000 high-paying jobs and $5 b ✔ Many observers think the Washington, D.C., area, home to three of the 20 areas (Montgomery County, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; and Northern Virginia) seems a likely winner ✔ Retailers who saw Thanksgiving holiday sales drop off as the weekend progressed stepped up online promotions on the day known as Cyber Monday to try to get consumers tired of the crowds at stores to keep shopping ✔ Scott Sady, AP Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide


UK Daily Deals: Xbox Game Pass for 6 Months under £29, £50 PlayStation Network Card for £43.99

9/5/2018, 11:37:54 AM
Preorder Luigi's Mansion for Nintendo 3DS from £34.99, get £300 off MSI GT75 Titan 8RG gaming laptop, OnePlus 6 bundle for £569. ✔ If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale ✔ Read IGN review here, where it was rated 8.8/10 Great ✔ I have gathered a number of market-leading mobile phone contract deals for all the best phones and rounded them up into one roundup


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