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Car Companies Look to Each Other, Silicon Valley for Self-Driving Ventures

10/16/2018, 9:38:20 AM
Alliances are proliferating as auto manufacturers and Silicon Valley firms see a future in ride hailing, self-driving cars and new connected-vehicle services. ✔ make inroads into the auto business, auto makers are trying to ensure that they capture the profits made possible by these new businessesespecially because tech companies can target car owners and passengers with a vast array of data-driven services, turning a vehicle into a smartphone on wheels


Bloodhound Rocket Car Needs a Speedy Cash Injection to Survive | Digital Trends

10/16/2018, 6:56:15 AM
The company behind the rocket-powered Bloodhound car needs a multi-million-dollar cash injection to save its dream of attempting a land speed record of 1,000 mph. The team has been working on the supersonic vehicle for the last 10 years and has its sights set on a record attempt in 2020. ✔ But those plans now appear to be balanced on a knife edge as the company, Bloodhound Programme, seeks emergency funding ✔ Mark Chapman, Bloodhound‘s chief engineer, told the BBC that if they can find an investor, then they could be prepping for the speed record within just 10 months


Cold War classic for sale at auction

10/16/2018, 10:48:14 AM
An example of the amazing, streamlined Tatra T600 “Tatraplan” family car that came to exemplify the innovative Czech car manufacturing industry after the Second World War, is coming up for auction. ✔ More remarkable than its rear-engined configuration, however, is the distinctive fin at the back of the aerodynamic body ✔ Live internet bidding will be available via www.charterhouse-auction.com cars motoring - 12 most expensive cars ever sold at auction CREATED 30/08/18 For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or sign up to our newsletter here A-Z Car Finder More classic car stories at Telegraph Cars


Call of Duty Blackout: Sensor Dart and Recon Car Cheat = WIN

10/16/2018, 6:32:56 AM
Using a perfectly placed Sensor Dart on the mobile RC-XD, you're able to make a mobile sonar to scope out your enemies.


Bloodhound’s 1,000mph land speed record stopped in its tracks as it goes bust

10/16/2018, 11:03:19 AM
BRITAIN’S hopes of breaking the world land speed record have been thwarted as Project Bloodhound has gone into administration. The 13.4-metre long car hoped to go supersonic by travelling at … ✔ Andrew Sheridan, joint administrator, said: Entering into administration provides some breathing space to identify an investor who will bring the guaranteed funding, impetus and expertise required to drive the project forward ✔ This project is built around the most successful team in the history of Land Speed Racing, and with the right support we have no doubt that the project will achieve its aims and could be racing for the record in as little as 10 months


Audi Settles Diesel Engine Probe for Almost $1 Billion

10/16/2018, 11:58:20 AM
Luxury car brand has agreed to pay a fine of $927 million to settle a German fraud investigation related to the sale of cars with six- and eight-cylinder diesel engines that contained illegal software to manipulate emissions. ✔ An employee performs a quality control check on the interior of an Audi S3 automobile ✔ While the move settles one of the most significant pending cases against Volkswagen and its subsidiaries, it doesn’t affect a number of criminal investigations of current and former employees of the company


Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer on long-term test: sleek family estate 

10/16/2018, 11:33:11 AM
intro intro to go in here in the Medium font format ! ✔ The decision to do so is simply based on the fact that with BMWs, Audis and Mercedes hammering cars such as the Insignia in sales, it’s now the non-premium players that turn heads ✔ For all the latest news, advice and reviews from Telegraph Cars, sign up to our weekly newsletter by entering your email here A-Z car finder More long-term tests Popular car reviews


Ford Mustang Ecoboost 2019 | Full details

10/16/2018, 7:14:29 AM
Ford has revealed full details of its 2019 Mustang Ecoboost, which joins the range priced from $49,990. ✔ With its turbocharged engine, Mustang EcoBoost adds an advanced 224kW powertrain to that unmistakable, iconic Mustang design ✔ And there's a raft of additional safety features, now including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


CEATEC electronics show illustrates broader cross-industry alliances

10/16/2018, 7:45:39 AM
Asia's largest electronics and information technology convention kicked off Tuesday near Tokyo with a broader than usual range of firms participating, as this year's event shone the spotlight on growing cross-industry collaboration in the technology sector. First-time exhibitors from the retail, housing, machinery, auto and healthcare industries joined major electronics… ✔ Lawson Inc, the first retailer to take part in the event, is presenting its concept for the convenience store of 2025 ✔ A total of 725 companies and organizations, including 345 newcomers, are gathering at the show this year, up from 667 last year, with 160,000 people expected to visit


Nomad Wireless Charger for Tesla Model 3 Charges Twice as Fast | Digital Trends

10/16/2018, 9:44:33 AM
Nomad's wireless charger for the Tesla Model 3 fits the EV's charging dock exactly. If you plug both of the Nomad's into the Model 3's two front USB ports you can charge two smartphones quickly or one phone twice as fast. An anti-slip rubber base helps keep the charger and phones in place during spirited driving. ✔ If you already rely on one of the front USB ports to power another device, you’ll have three choices: run a USB cable from one of the two rear USB ports, plug into a USB adapter in the center console’s 12V power outlet, or use one of the front USB plugs, which cuts the Nomad charger’s power in half


Samsung launches brands for automotive semiconductors

10/16/2018, 10:25:25 AM
undefined ✔ System-on-chip is an integrated circuit that synchronizes all the components of a computer or other electronic systems ✔ According to data from Strategy Analytics, Dutch semiconductor manufacturer NXP led the market with a share of 12.5 percent last year, followed by Infineon with 10.8 percent and Renesas with 10 percent


Sony Cyber-shot WX220 review

10/16/2018, 11:24:50 AM
A good all-round performer, with 10x optical zoom and Wi-Fi ✔ Sony Cyber-shot WX220: performance and image quality 18.2MP sensor is capable of resolving a good amount of detail Colors from the camera are bright and punchy Autofocusing speeds are satisfactory Despite its cheap price point, we still had reasonably high hopes that the Cyber-shot WX220 would be a good performer, and we haven't been disappointed


Porsche adds to Panamera line-up | Drive.com.au

10/16/2018, 7:14:18 AM
Panamera GTS and GTS Sport Turismo added to Porsche's range. ✔ 1/2 Both models will be powered by Porsche’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which makes 338kW and 630Nm of torque, paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission ✔ Another new feature for both models is a heads-up display as standard ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS: The ultimate Porsche experience?

10/16/2018, 11:54:02 AM
Is Porsche's range-topping GT2 RS too hot to handle, or the best expression of what a 911 can be? ✔ Virtually every permutation of ferocity is accounted for in one version or another ✔ There are comfortable daily drivers, blisteringly quick GTs and, of course, track-focused monsters ✔ The difference in 0-62 mile-per-hour time is the same as that between a BMW M140i and a Ferrari 488


Announcing the Disrupt Berlin Agenda

10/16/2018, 8:06:48 AM
TechCrunch Disrupt is the world’s biggest and most impactful tech startup conference, and we can’t wait to bring the hype to Berlin. We’re very proud of the show we’ve put together and are thrilled to give you a look at what’s in store. Editor’s Note: Not all of our speakers are include… ✔ Main Stage @ 4:30PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH Morning Going Global with Brynne Kennedy (Topia) Topia’s Brynne Kennedy will discuss building the tools that enable companies to manage the 21st century mobile workforce ✔ Anne Boden has worked in the banking industry for decades, so she knows what’s missing to jump from a small competitor to a dominant player


Fortnite 6.10 PATCH NOTES revealed: Quadcrasher, Competitions, Beta Storms and more

10/16/2018, 8:03:13 AM
FORTNITE Patch Notes for the new 6.10 are here. ✔ EPIC GAMES Fortnite 6.10 PATCH NOTES revealed: Quadcrasher, Competitions, Beta Storms and more (Pic: EPIC GAMES) FORTNITE v6.10 UPDATE  The v6.10 Patch Notes have been revealed ✔ REPLAY SYSTEM Bug Fixes Fixed an issue causing the first replay not be selected in the replay browser


Larry Page's air taxi company cuts a deal with Air New Zealand

10/16/2018, 5:57:28 AM
Kitty Hawk's Zephyr Airworks is partnering with a local airline to develop this electric 'flying taxi' in New Zealand. ✔ That's a tall order, considering how many others, like Uber Elevate, are working on similar ideas, but partnering with an airline could assist in lining up the regulatory and community support to get this project going ✔ Since it doesn't need a runway or a pilot, the plan is that it would be far more accessible than any other form of air travel


Fortnite to feature new competitive tournaments as update version 6.10 arrives

10/16/2018, 10:18:28 AM
Epic Games has revealed a new range of competitive online tournaments are coming to Fortnite as it rolls out version 6. ✔ Epic Games has revealed a new range of competitive online tournaments are coming to Fortnite as it rolls out version 6.10, the most significant update since Season 6 began ✔ ART + ANIMATION Bug Fixes Cosmetic items that change in some way over the course of a match are now marked as Reactive in-game (e.g., a harvesting tool that changes as you get eliminations)


iPhone XS vs. Pixel 3: Which camera is better?

10/16/2018, 11:54:01 AM
Both have three cameras in total, but they work in very different ways. ✔ That said, you will experience some slight distortion when you use the wider lens ✔ It's also really tough to separate the two because the computational photography techniques on each really push the limits of what the hardware can do on its own ✔ And some features (like Night Sight) haven't been implemented yet ✔ For more natural-looking photos and video recording, I would choose the iPhone XS


The Morning After: Palm, Pixel 3 and Surface Pro 6

10/16/2018, 10:34:57 AM
We’re taking a peek at Palm’s new form factor and digging into reviews for the Pixel 3 family and Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6. ✔ Can a smartphone company find success when all it aims to do is build a sidekick?Palm is back (sort of), and it built a tiny smartphone sidekick Unlike Palm circa 2010, the new team operating under its name isn't trying to go up against the iPhones and Galaxys of the world


The fabulous life of Microsoft's billionaire cofounder Paul Allen, who has died at the age of 65

10/16/2018, 10:41:25 AM
Billionaire Paul Allen led an over-the-top life filled with rock and roll parties, collections, sports, yachts, and real estate. ✔ 13/ He also found a sunken Japanese warship in the Phillipines with a remote operated probe ✔ Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai released statements marking Allen's passing ✔ Previous 1/ Next Get the latest Microsoft stock price here


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