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Can you run a classic car on a shoestring – and even make a profit?

10/11/2018, 8:38:19 AM
The headlining was bagging off the removable hard-top, one walnut trim insert was cracked, the driver’s seat bolster looked like it had been attacked, the engine’s auxiliary belt needed replacing, the paint lacquer had worn through in a couple of places and the hydraulic roof mechanism definitely needed attention if the grudging way it heaved into place was anything to go by. ✔ Have I done anything to the slightly saggy interior ✔ Yes, but probably not as much by as I’ve spent on it; it’s hard to tell given that values for R129 SLs seem to be wildly erratic ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our  A-Z Car Finder Newsletter Promotion - Cars - in article


Bing and Yahoo were suggesting offensive search terms

10/11/2018, 3:09:02 PM
Microsoft has since pulled the auto-complete phrases. ✔ If you searched for Jews or black people are, for example, you'd see racist auto-complete recommendations ✔ Even an innocuous video search for Michelle Obama would turn up bigoted suggestions, while image searches offered queries for underage girls and similarly disgusting (not to mention illegal) results ✔ Microsoft will take action whenever it's aware of a problem, Jones said ✔ Rest assured, Verizon has no control over our coverage


Pennsylvania approves its first self-driving car tests

10/11/2018, 12:31:32 PM
Pennsylvania has named the first company authorized to test self-driving vehicles in the state. ✔ The companies agreed on a settlement shortly after that, slapping Anderson and Aurora with a $100,000 fine and allowing Tesla to conduct ongoing audits of Aurora's computers ✔ Together with the oversight and care expected from the government and its citizens, we will bring self-driving technology to market safely, quickly, and broadly


Microsoft's Bing is showing users racist and 'ILLEGAL' paedo image results

10/11/2018, 11:41:22 AM
BING and Yahoo! are suggesting racist and disgusting web content to people using their search engines, with some suggestions being for illegal porn. The suggestions largely come from the auto-compl… ✔ On top of this, typing in words like Donkey provided users with suggestions for pornography involving animals, such as Donkey Show Graphic ✔ AFP - Getty 3 An early beta version of Bing While these discoveries are quite shocking, it would appear that Microsoft has already taken steps to reduce and remove Bing's offensive auto-suggestions ✔ We've asked Bing for comment and will update this story with any response


2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: A true hot-hatch contender - Video

10/11/2018, 1:04:59 PM
The second-generation Veloster's new R-Spec trim makes a compelling appeal to car enthusiasts. ✔ Your video, 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: A true hot-hatch contender will start after this message from our sponsors


Ford Recalls 200 Examples of the GT Supercar Over Fire Risk | Digital Trends

10/11/2018, 12:16:51 PM
Ford warns 200 examples of the GT supercar built between December 2016 and July 2018 can catch fire if hydraulic fluid leaks from the rear wing onto the hot exhaust. It will fix the problem with a software update designed to eliminate the possibility of excessive pressure in the valve block assembly. ✔ Ford doesn’t want to replace 194 cars keep in mind each one costs about $450,000 so it has developed a simple way to fix the issue ✔ The parts will be replaced if they’ve been damaged by excessive pressure ✔ That should make it easy for owners of affected cars to know who they are


Elon Musk’s Settlement Still on Track Despite Tweet Mocking the SEC

10/11/2018, 3:07:57 PM
Elon Musk remains committed to settling fraud charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a legal filing Thursday, despite recently mocking the case against him. ✔ WASHINGTONElon Musk remains committed to settlingfraud charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a legal filing Thursday, despite recently mocking the case against him ✔ U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan had asked the two sides to explain why the deal should be approved ✔ Just want to [say] that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible work, Mr. Musk tweeted on Oct. 4


British Superbikes season decider at Brands Hatch and World Superbikes in Argentina preview

10/11/2018, 1:28:13 PM
This weekend Brands Hatch will host the season-deciding triple-header in the 2018 Bennetts British superbike series, and with a maximum 75 points available across the weekend's three races JG Speedfit rider Leon Haslam needs only 15 points to claim his fist ever title. ✔ Sixth and final place in the shootout is taken by Bradley Ray riding for Buildbase Suzuki ✔ Alex Lowes (Yamaha) 213     For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our  A-Z Car Finder Newsletter Promotion - Cars - in article


2019 Volvo S60 first drive review: Familiar formula with a twist

10/11/2018, 11:18:29 AM
The 2019 S60 takes everything we know and love about Volvo's current crop of cars and adds some welcome improvements, plus a dose of Polestar performance. ✔ Volvo introduced its Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) in 2014 with the launch of its XC90 SUV, and this modular platform now underpins every 60- and 90-series model in the company's portfolio ✔ Volvo If you want a bit more power, you'll get it via electric assist ✔ Discuss 2019 Volvo S60 Post a comment


FT says James Murdoch is in line for Tesla chair. Elon Musk's reply: Wrong

10/11/2018, 12:37:31 PM
Outgoing Twenty-First Century Fox Chief Executive James Murdoch is the lead candidate to replace Elon Musk as Tesla chairman, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, but Musk in a tweeted reply to the newspaper said, "This is incorrect." ✔ While CtW cited a lack of relevant experience and a troubled history as an executive and director, both proxy firms warned that Murdoch already served on too many boards ✔ Murdoch currently serves on the boards of Twenty-First Century Fox and News Corp. He stepped down from the board of Sky on Tuesday following the completion of Comcast's takeover of the broadcaster ✔ Disclosure: Comcast is parent of CNBC and CNBC.com


Seven iOS 12 security setting tips you should check right now

10/11/2018, 10:08:42 AM
Here’s some tricks to take advantage of the latest bug fixes on iOS 12 and make sure you’re keeping your device as safe as you can from hackers. ✔ When Apple released its latest iPhone operating system, iOS 12, the company added a Shortcuts app ✔ Your iPhone tracks everywhere you go so it can make location-based features in apps like Maps, Photos and Siri work smoothly ✔ Apple isn’t perfect and every now and again, a privacy or security bug slips through the cracks


Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost Includes Haunted Forest Horde Mode

10/11/2018, 2:03:00 PM
Spooky season is almost here in Destiny 2. ✔ The event will focus on the character Eva Levante having gone missing in the wake of the in-game events that saw beloved Cayde-6 die as the Red Legion razed the Last City ✔ There will also be a new quest line to avenge the apparently murdered NPC Master Ives beginning Oct. 30 ✔ Elsewhere in the game world, some players may have found part of the Malfeasance quest


Get in the Halloween Spirit With the 'Destiny 2' Festival of the Lost Event | Digital Trends

10/11/2018, 2:40:33 PM
Bungie has announced Festival of the Lost 2018, a Halloween event coming to Destiny 2. The even will include a new player-versus-environment mode that can be played either solo or cooperatively, as well as plenty of gear and cosmetic items for anyone looking to get their Guardian in the spirit of the holiday. ✔ Several big-name shooters are running their own Halloween events right now, including Fortnite and Overwatch , but that’s no reason to forget about Destiny 2 ✔ The Cryptarch Master Ives has been murdered, and it’s up to you to figure out who did it and claim a powerful reward in the process beginning on October 30


The cheapest PlayStation Plus prices for memberships in October 2018

10/11/2018, 11:03:57 AM
Get the best PlayStation Plus price ✔ That said, make sure you turn off those pesky auto-renew settings on your console to avoid paying full price, as we've found some tasty discounts for you with these cheap PlayStation Plus prices ✔ Why not bookmark the page below to make sure you never miss out


SEC and Tesla support the approval of a settlement 

10/11/2018, 9:36:13 AM
 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Tesla, and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk filed a submission in support of the approval and resolution of civil matters, saying the terms were in the best interest of investors. ✔ Ray Tamarra | Getty Images U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Tesla and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk filed a submission late on Wednesday in support of the approval and resolution of civil matters, saying the terms were in the best interest of investors


Britain’s 10 best roads for driving have been named - have you driven on any?

10/11/2018, 2:28:20 PM
BRITAIN’S best road for drivers has been named as the B3135 – the drive from Cheddar to Ashwick in Somerset. The winding country road through the rolling Mendip Hills passes the Cheddar… ✔ South West News Service 2 The A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh in the Scottish Borders is the third best road in the UK The research was commissioned by Volkswagen alongside navigation app Waze for the 'GTI Superdrives' map ✔ We know that Waze users love to discover great routes, and obviously love the open road, so we can't wait to see who can be the first to experience all of the GTI Superdrives


What Ring's founder bought after selling his company to Amazon for $1 billion

10/11/2018, 3:07:52 PM
He had his eye on it.  ✔ The company faced other challenges, such as a recent legal dispute with another home security company that temporarily put Ring's sale to Amazon on hold ✔ In the end, Ring prevailed to the tune of $1 billion ✔ Kevin O'Leary: Don't buy a car, do this instead    10:03 AM ET Thu, 27 Sept 2018 | 01:45


Fortnite Patch Notes 6.02 update - How Disco Domination works and what new weapons and skins are out?

10/11/2018, 9:04:18 AM
EPIC Games has launched a new Fortnite patch introducing a funky new Limited-Time Mode centred around dancing and a powerful new weapon for Battle Royale. The new Limited-Time Mode is called Disco … ✔ The first team to fill their dance bar to 100% will win the match ✔ Can be fired normally for a narrow half tile wide pulse, or charged for a 1 tile wide or 1.5 tile wide blast ✔ Available Wednesday, Oct 10 at 8 PM Eastern Time until Wednesday, Oct 17 at 8 PM Eastern Time ✔ Energy shotgun that fires an explosive ball of plasma, dealing high damage in a small area


Waymo just crossed 10 million self-driving miles — but the company has a secret weapon that gives it even more of an edge

10/11/2018, 1:53:50 PM
Waymo has crossed the 10-million-mile barrier for self-driving cars. The company intends to begin a commercial rollout in Phoenix at the end of the year. To support miles driven in the real world, Waymo has amassed nearly 7 billion self-driving miles in simulation. ✔ Impressive, but what Waymo has been doing in the virtual realm is downright astonishing ✔ Meanwhile, General Motors' plans to launch it Cruise ride-hailing service in 2019, and Tesla continues to insist that its own self-driving technology, Autopilot, can develop fully autonomous capability


Tandem’s new credit card targets people who have non-existent credit histories

10/11/2018, 1:48:48 PM
With its regulatory woes behind it — and the acqui-hire of fintech startup Pariti — Tandem‘s product roadmap appears to be picking up pace. The challenger bank founded by Ricky Knox has launched its second credit card today, this time targeting people in the U.K. who have yet to b… ✔ With its regulatory woes behind it and the acqui-hire of fintech startup Pariti Tandem‘s product roadmap appears to be picking up pace ✔ These include no cash back, for starters, and what appears to be a higher APR in recognition of the higher risk Tandem is taking on


Did the Apple Watch Series 4 live up to its fitness claims?

10/11/2018, 12:19:57 PM
Six-hour activity tracking, a larger screen and automatic workout detection; we logged a lot of miles and closed a lot of rings to test all the fitness features on the new Apple Watch Series 4. ✔ Six hours and 20 minutes, 12.75 miles and 2,570 feet of elevation later, I finally decided to call it a day and stop the hike ✔ The winner gets an award that's unique to your competition ✔ Be sure to check out our review (in progress right now) before making a final decision


Switching lanes: Waze navigation app now open for carpools

10/11/2018, 3:13:23 PM
The idea is to get more cars off the road and more drivers into HOV lanes. ✔ Bardin says Waze drivers are limited to two rides a day ✔ To kick off the service, all new riders get to pay $2 for their initial rides, between now and the end of October ✔ Think of Waze like this: I tell it I want to go to work, and it makes sure I get picked up


Free money at Best Buy: Spend $20, get $20 back

10/11/2018, 2:42:26 PM
And it's cash, not store credit. ✔ But you won't be able to cash out, so to speak, for an additional 14 days ✔ CNET's Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more ✔ Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter!


Top skills for Alexa: 6 tips for your Amazon Echo that will simplify your life

10/11/2018, 10:08:43 AM
Amazon Echo changed the game, and millions of households have integrated Alexa into their daily lives. Now it’s time to see what she can really do. ✔ Here are 21 commands that even seasoned Echo users may not know ✔ To call an Echo, just say Alexa, Drop in followed by the name of the Echo you want to call ✔ The Translated skill currently supports more than 35 languages ✔ If you're familiar with Apple's Airplay or the Sonos system, the system works similarly


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