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How to jump-start your car

10/12/2018, 5:36:41 PM
Jump-starting your car's dead battery is easy and safe. You can do this. ✔ Locate a set of jumper cables and confirm they're in good condition ✔ If you open your hood and there's no battery to be found, consult your owner's manual ✔ They're the metal posts protruding from the plastic casing and they'll have plus (+) or minus (-) symbols near them ✔ This could provoke sparking that could increase the risk of a fire


Hyundai Kona electric car review: Easy to drive with impressive mileage

10/12/2018, 4:14:24 PM
To find out what driving an electric car is actually like, Shivali Best tested the Hyundai Kona EV - here's her verdict ✔ Whether you’re watching your carbon footprint, or looking to save money in the long run, there are a number of reasons to consider switching to an electric car ✔ This is thanks to the shift-by-wire operation module, which lets you operate the car simply by pressing buttons to switch driving modes


2020 BMW X7 | News, Pictures, Specs, Performance, Price | Digital Trends

10/12/2018, 5:12:02 PM
The first-ever BMW X7 is shaping up to be the 7 Series of the SUV world in terms of size, price, and image. Camouflaged test mules have logged thousands of miles in the world's most grueling terrain and the SUV is almost ready for prime time. We'll see it in November at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show. ✔ Out back, the thin horizontal tail lamps add another reference to the 7 Series, helping cement the X7’s status as the X line’s flagship ✔ When it arrives in showrooms, it will compete in the same segment as the Audi Q7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS ✔ Updated 10-12-2018: Added information about the X7’s technical specifications and debut date


Morgan cancels development of long-awaited EV3 electric three-wheeler 

10/12/2018, 5:31:23 PM
Morgan has abandoned its innovative battery-electric three-wheeler project, the EV3, after engineering contractor Frazer Nash encountered serious problems. ✔ It's now off the table in terms of a date, said a spokesman, although we are still committed to the idea ✔ Insiders report, however, that relations had soured between the two firms since the contract was awarded a couple of years ago ✔ The design was remarkable because of the cyclops-style single headlamp


Volvo surprises with its stylish and quick S60 sedan

10/12/2018, 5:32:35 PM
Volvo delights with its surprisingly sporty S60 sedan. ✔ In switchback corners, the steering is tight for a car this size without being too twitchy ✔ On occasion Engadget will accept travel and lodging from auto manufacturers to test drive vehicles not yet available for review from a local fleet ✔ This is standard practice in the automotive journalism world ✔ This in no way colors our editorial coverage of the vehicle or of the automaker themselves


Microsoft under fire for 'horrifying' racist results on Bing

10/12/2018, 5:36:13 PM
When users look up terms like 'Jews,' 'Muslims' and 'black people,' they're met with a myriad of offensive search suggestions. It did the same for other search terms like 'Michelle Obama.' ✔ The problem appears to extend to Yahoo, which prioritizes Yahoo Answers posts in its search results, according to the Verge ✔ Searching 'black people ar' on Yahoo gave users a page called 'Are Black People Born Stupid.'  Microsoft, which owns Bing, has since pledged to 'take action' on the issue ✔ A Google spokesperson said the system was entirely automated


Elon Musk says 'Teslaquila' is 'coming soon' as Tesla files trademark

10/12/2018, 6:14:07 PM
Billionaire tweets ‘visual approximation’ of bottle as company applies to use the name for tequila branded after the electric cars ✔ Say hello to my little friend, Musk wrote on Twitter ✔ Musk is being sued by a British diver who helped rescue children trapped in a mine in Thailand after the billionaire called him a pedo on Twitter ✔ He also rattled investors by smoking a joint during a podcast ✔ At the SEC’s behest Tesla is now seeking a chairman to oversee the company


Smart Doorbells to Get Even Smarter with New Amazon APIs | Digital Trends

10/12/2018, 4:59:35 PM
Amazon just released new Alexa-compatible smart doorbell application tools for developers. The new APIs allow smart cameras and doorbells to use motion sensing and doorbell presses to start Alexa Routines, sequences of events that occur on command. Customers can set up Routines in the Alexa app Smart Home Section. ✔ Your smart home’s cameras and doorbells can now make event-driven announcements via Alexa with new programming tools announced on Amazon’s developer blog ✔ Developers can update their Alexa smart home skills toolkit with the new Doorbell Event Source API, the Motion Sensor API, or both ✔ Amazon also announced a third new API set, the 2-Way Communications API


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

10/12/2018, 5:53:21 PM
Six-hour activity tracking, a larger screen and automatic workout detection -- we closed a lot of rings to test all the fitness features on the Apple Watch Series 4. ✔ I still had about 5 percent battery left on the Apple Watch Series 4 ✔ This is just a way for Apple to make it official and raise the stakes ✔ Be sure to check out our review (in progress right now) before making a final decision ✔ Apple Watch's new EKG feature: Taking heart monitoring to the next level


Daily Deals: Batman The Complete Animated Series Digital Deluxe Edition in Stock

10/12/2018, 6:05:46 PM
The Dude Abides on 4K, Dead Cells (Switch) for $29.99, Intel Core i9-9900K Processor Back in Stock, 65" Curved 4K TV for $430, and More. ✔ If you don't have Amazon Fresh, you can sign up for a free trial (if you don't want to continue, make sure to cancel before the actual subscription begins) ✔ Cyber Monday: What to Buy Each Day Black Friday vs Cyber Monday Survey Holiday Shopping and Spending Data BestBlackFriday Stores Closed On Thanksgiving Day 2018 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Video Game Predictions for 2018 PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch


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