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One car to rule them all | Drive.com.au

10/1/2018, 8:22:20 PM
Mercedes-AMG has locked in a name for its Formula One-powered hypercar. Formerly known as Project One in concept form, the production version will hypercar as the Mercedes-AMG One. ✔ GREEN CARS - FIND OUT MORE Expected to reach 200km/h in five seconds, the One is likely to be the fastest-accelerating car in the world ✔ Dave is often found at a racetrack – either in the press room, or driving his hot hatch ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Infiniti 'dual-hybrid' concept car gathers heat to boost performance

10/1/2018, 10:11:01 PM
Project Black S can recharge when it's accelerating, not just braking. ✔ It's not just about eye-watering acceleration and top speeds, according to Infiniti -- it's about sustainable power that won't decline quite so sharply on the track ✔ It won't help the environment much, but it could lead to more exciting sports cars that can realize more of their potential in everyday conditions


Study confirms link between violent video games and physical aggression

10/1/2018, 7:09:34 PM
A study found playing violent video games such as "Grand Theft Auto" or "Call of Duty leads to increased physical aggression over time. ✔ Here are 10 games based on real life locations that not only offer a great gaming experience, but inspire travel as well! 10Best Editors, USA TODAY 10Best Electronic Arts shares dropped on Thursday after the company announced that it would be updating its outlook as well as its Battlefield V launch date.(Photo: scyther5 / Getty Images) The latest in the long-standing debate over violent video games: They do cause players to become more physically aggressive ✔ Prior to that meeting, Trump said, I’m hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people’s thoughts


BMW X5 2019 Review | Performance, features and space

10/1/2018, 8:22:22 PM
We test drive the new 2019 BMW X5 in the USA ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms early next year, assessing it for space, features, performance and handling ✔ Speaking of which, there are some smart load-lugging solutions introduced with the new X5, including an optional electronically retractable cargo blind that disappears under the floor while rubber strips rise and lower from the floor to keep goods secure while on the move but easy to load or remove when stationary


28 hot cars we can't wait to see at the 2018 Paris Motor Show

10/1/2018, 10:08:59 PM
The 2018 Paris Motor Show will be open to the public from October 4-14 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Renault, Citroen, Peugeot, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are expected to introduce a host of new models at the show. ✔ Citroen 5/ DS Automobiles will show off the the DS 3 Crossback,.. ✔ Hollis Johnson 15/ The new Audi Q3 and.. ✔ Infiniti 26/ The Lexus ES will make its European debut ✔ Skoda 28/ Hyundai's high-performance i30 Fastback N will premiere in Paris


Elon Musk Stirs Controversy on Twitter in Wake of SEC Settlement

10/1/2018, 10:27:12 PM
Elon Musk is already generating controversy on Twitter two days after settling a fraud case by securities regulators who are requiring Tesla Inc. to put in place a system to monitor his public communication. ✔ The injunction would permanently enjoin Mr. Musk from violating the antifraud provisions of securities laws that make it illegal to knowingly make false or misleading statements ✔ As soon as Tuesday, Tesla is expected to announce its third-quarter production and delivery figures, closely watched metrics that indicate whether the company is sustaining its pace of building and delivering Model 3s


Google’s October security update fixes the Pixel and Pixel XL’s fast-charging problems

10/1/2018, 7:40:54 PM
It patches up an Android 9 Pie bug that was causing the issues. ✔ Most notable among the patches is a fix for fast-charging issues which have been affecting 2016 Pixel and Pixel XL phones since the release of Android 9 Pie ✔ Google acknowledged that the OS update broke fast charging between original Pixel devices and some third-party power adapters that lacked USB Power Delivery, but everything should be back to normal now ✔ You can download it now by going to Settings > System > Advanced > System update


A $20 million SEC fine for Elon Musk is basically like a speeding ticket for the average American 

10/1/2018, 10:09:00 PM
CNBC Make It did the math. ✔ So, Musk getting fined $20 million feels like paying a $100 fine for the median American household ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! Scott Galloway to Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Larry Page: Stop smoking pot and grow up    3:13 PM ET Fri, 28 Sept 2018 | 01:22


Supercar taxi service launches in the UK - but there's a catch

10/1/2018, 11:09:41 PM
Argos is offering customers the chance to get a free ride home in a range of supercars - including a Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Marin DB11 and McLaren 720s ✔ If you’ve always dreamed of riding in a supercar, your chance could finally be here ✔ Read More Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's 'given up' on the idea of self-driving cars Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to playTap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now To secure a ride, book online via Billetto, where you can select your desired car and time ✔ Unfortunately for fans outside of London, the service is only available in the capital ✔ Pick-ups will take place at the Argos store in Battersea between 9am and 7pm


Tesla's board is so bad at its job, it failed at the one thing it says is paramount — protecting CEO Elon Musk

10/1/2018, 9:58:05 PM
Tesla's directors have made it clear they think it's more important to protect and empower Elon Musk than to look out for shareholders. But they seem to have done little to protect Musk — or the company — from the consequences of his "funding secured" tweets ✔ By the time of the tweets, the board hadn't even received a formal proposal for such a transaction, much less voted to approve it, according to the complaint ✔ And now the company, investors, and Musk have all paid the price and may have to keep paying it


Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 review

10/1/2018, 6:11:34 PM
Solid mid range noise-cancelling headphones ✔ Similarly, sound is nearly on par but you’ll miss a few features ✔ There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can still use the headphone when you’re out of juice ✔ This is excellent battery life and will get travelers through long flights without a problem ✔ These are the best wireless headphones in 2018


Tesla will screen 'Cars 3' at Gigafactory as thank you to employees 

10/1/2018, 9:48:06 PM
Tesla will host a "family night" to thank Gigafactory employees this weekend, with an outdoor screening of "Cars 3," plus bouncy houses, food trucks and concessions. ✔ Beck Diefenbach | Reuters Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla ✔ The movie will be projected on the side of the factory, and there will be food trucks and other attractions as well ✔ Its burst rates are not representative of the rate at which it can consistently make car batteries or electric vehicles, however


Sorry, vegans. HP's Spectre Folio laptop is made with leather

10/1/2018, 8:19:56 PM
HP's new Spectre Folio convertible PC is made of leather. It also promises 18-hour battery life. ✔ The exterior and outer keyboard on the new Spectre Folio that HP unveiled at a Manhattan press event Monday is made of 100 percent full-grain, chrome-tanned leather, the same material used in some pricey automobiles ✔ Spectre Folio also comes with a tilt digital pen you can use for drawing or writing on the screen – and a loop to store that pen ✔ Let us know if you’re also ready for a leather computer


MoviePass is confusing loyal and lapsed customers with new plan

10/1/2018, 7:41:39 PM
Think you cancelled MoviePass? Maybe not. ✔ The service also noted that a number of customers who received this email have given conflicting indications to MoviePass on whether or not they wanted to be on the three-movie plan introduced in August, having initially opted out and then opted back in


Best cheap camera 2018: 10 budget models to suit all abilities

10/1/2018, 4:30:19 PM
Our pick of the best budget cameras, from compacts to DSLRs ✔ Want to buy a decent camera, but don't want to break the bank ✔ All in all, it may not be the latest entry-level DSLR, but the D5300 is still a smart buy ✔ The 2.7-inch screen is a little on the small side, but that does help to keep the dimensions of the camera to a pocket-friendly size ✔ The WX220 may not have lots of bells and whistles, but what it does do, it does well


Samsung partners with AT&T to build a 5G tech lab

10/1/2018, 5:16:20 PM
It will research ways 5G could improve manufacturing ✔ Verizon announced today that its fledgling 5G network is live in certain parts Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento, but AT&T isn’t sitting out the race to 5G ✔ This could mean using 4K video as a sensor to refine security, IoT sensors to monitor changes in the environment and/or equipment, AR and VR in employee training and enhancing location services, according to Samsung’s press release


Microsoft Word for Office 365 review

10/1/2018, 5:40:15 PM
How does Word stack up in the modern era? ✔ It's easy enough to quickly hide annotations and comments too, if your screen is getting overly cluttered ✔ You certainly notice the difference when switching between Windows or Mac and the mobile apps ✔ A 30-day free trial is available if you want to test it out first ✔ We've also highlighted the best Microsoft Office alternatives


Daily Deals: Last Chance to Preorder Forza Horizon 4 and Get $10 Amazon Credit

10/1/2018, 5:28:34 PM
Preorder Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Get $10 Amazon Credit, Alienware GTX 1080 Ti Gaming PC for $1399, The Lowest Price Ever for RTX 2080 Ti PC. ✔ Get it at Dell for $2199.99 The Lowest Price on a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Equipped Desktop The RTX 2080 Ti is easily the fastest video card out there - roughly 30%-40% faster than the GTX 1080 Ti ✔ I and other people here have used Udemy and would easily recommend one of these hugely informative courses for the same cost as a Switch screen protector


Self-driving tractor could plough fields with no human supervision

10/1/2018, 4:29:23 PM
The remote-controlled Valtra H202 tractors could take to the fields at night with no human supervision from around 2040, according to their Italian designer. ✔ The Italian designer said the design was 'an evolution of the archetypal form of the tractor, making it immediately recognisable' ✔ 'Hydrogen could be obtained from methane produced with anaerobic digesters directly on the farm ✔ Tasks not requiring interaction with a farmer would be completed during night time, Mr Mariotti said


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