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These are the best cars to own - but Vauxhall owners won't be happy

10/16/2018, 4:31:39 PM
UBER favourite, the Toyota Prius, has been named as British drivers’ favourite car. Independent car reviewer Honest John ranked it number one in its annual Satisfaction Index survey. The 2016… ✔ 4 Honest John's overall car satisfaction survey results Alamy 4 The Vauxhall Astra was criticised by its owners for having poor performance and fuel economy Vauxhall Astra (2009-15) owners, on the other hand, are disgruntled by the car's lack of power and poor fuel economy - that can be described as misleading compared to the manufacturer's official figures


Lyft launches monthly subscription service to lure car owners

10/16/2018, 4:56:23 PM
The ride-sharing company said the service will be live throughout the U.S. by the end of the week. ✔ This is the first step toward delivering on our goal of making car ownership optional, and we’re constantly looking for more ways to provide passengers with the easiest, most convenient options possible, the company said in a blog post explaining the service


A Google self-driving car reportedly caused a crash in 2011 after a former engineer changed its code to drive where it wasn't supposed to

10/16/2018, 4:52:23 PM
“If it is your job to advance technology, safety cannot be your No. 1 concern,” former Google self-driving head engineer Anthony Levandowski said in an interview. ✔ Even though Levandowski and Google's self-driving car appeared to have caused the accident, the pair allegedly drove off without checking to see if the other driver was okay, and the incident wasn't reported ✔ To read the whole New Yorker article, click here


'Red Dead Redemption 2': News, Rumors, What We Know | Digital Trends

10/16/2018, 4:12:59 PM
Red Dead Redemption 2 is officially confirmed and coming next spring. Here's everything we've heard about the game so far, including where and when it's set. A new video gave us our first look at gameplay, including exploration, melee combat, gunfights, and resource management. ✔ We’ve compiled everything we know about the game so far from official, concrete information, to fan theories and rumors found scattered around the web ✔ It’s described as a melting pot with people from all walks of life, and as a gateway, we can expect to see some train robberies take place there ✔ Red Dead Redemption 2 arrives on October 26 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One


Key former Google engineer says safety wasn't his primary concern when developing self-driving cars

10/16/2018, 6:43:21 PM
A New Yorker article published Monday reveals a history of internal disputes at Google over the safety of Waymo's predecessor, Project Chauffeur. ✔ One notable accident involved Anthony Levandowski, a key engineer on Project Chauffeur who was at the center of the lawsuit against Uber alleging it stole trade secrets from Waymo ✔ Morgan Stanley upgrades Alphabet on Waymo hopes    10:02 AM ET Wed, 29 Aug 2018 | 01:48


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10/16/2018, 5:14:53 PM
30% off AnccestryDNA Genetic Testing Kit, 55" LG 4K True HDR HDTV for as low as $518, 55" LG 4K OLED HDTV for as low as $1398, Free Orange Chicken. ✔ Get it at Walmart for $139.99 with Free Shipping Also available on Amazon This sponsored deal is brought to you by Verizon FIOS ✔ 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


Google-incubated AdLingo uses chatbot integration to create conversational ads

10/16/2018, 6:40:47 PM
“Conversational marketing” is a phrase that I hear a lot, but when the team at AdLingo uses it, they mean something specific — namely, bringing chatbots and other conversational assistants into online advertising. The startup is part of Google’s Area 120, and co-founder and genera… ✔ Conversational marketing is a phrase that I hear a lot, but when the team at AdLingo uses it, they mean something specific namely, bringing chatbots and other conversational assistants into online advertising ✔ Imagine you want to launch a new soda drink in Brazil, a market that you’ve never entered before, he added


Epson Perfection V550 Photo Scanner review

10/16/2018, 7:55:52 PM
Living proof of how mature the image capture market has become ✔ Even if you’re using Windows 10, we’d recommend you install the latest drivers available both as WIA and Twain (the newest one was updated in July 2018, showing how serious Epson is about legacy hardware) ✔ Then there’s the fact that Epson has another product, the Perfection V370 Photo Scanner, that costs far less (under £100 in the UK), and other than a lower DMax rating and a smaller optical pixel resolution, it’s a potentially more attractive option


Lyft is rolling out a new 30-day ride subscription for $299

10/16/2018, 5:03:25 PM
With Lyft's new All-Access Pass, riders can take 30 free rides each month, as long as those rides would cost $15 or less each. ✔ This is the first step toward delivering on our goal of making car ownership optional, and we're constantly looking for more ways to provide passengers with the easiest, most convenient options possible, Lyft said in the announcement ✔ How Lyft is making ride-hailing more secure    9:30 AM ET Wed, 23 May 2018 | 05:15


Tesla, Musk settlements with SEC approved by judge

10/16/2018, 5:46:26 PM
Musk will pay $20 million to settle charges related to his go-private tweets. ✔ Will Tesla’s next chairman be an outsider ✔ The company was not charged as part of the lawsuit, which had sought to prohibit Musk from serving as CEO of a public company ✔ The settlement also requires that Tesla name an independent chairman, two independent directors and a board committee to monitor the company’s disclosures ✔ Shares of Tesla rose more than 4 percent in recent trading


Lyft hires J.P. Morgan to lead IPO that could value company at more than $15 billion

10/16/2018, 5:42:35 PM
Lyft has hired JP Morgan to lead its planned 2019 IPO, which could value the company at more than $15 billion. ✔ Morgan will not be a part of Uber's IPO after selecting to lead Lyft's offering, the person said ✔ Since then, Uber replaced CEO and founder Travis Kalanick with Dara Khosrowshahi, who has worked hard to restore Uber's public image ✔ Lyft valuation doubles to $15 billion in new funding round: Dow Jones    2:23 PM ET Wed, 27 June 2018 | 01:00


Fox Sports’ new virtual studio runs on Unreal Engine

10/16/2018, 7:11:15 PM
Next year, Fox Sports' NASCAR studio will come courtesy of Epic Games' Unreal Engine. ✔ It's no secret that Epic Games has enabled a number of gaming studios to create more-realistic visuals with its Unreal game engine ✔ Now in its fourth iteration, Unreal Engine is no longer exclusively being used for gaming, as other industries have taken notice of the possibilities ✔ It's a collaborative process to ensure that things like camera trackers work with broadcast systems


Uber 'could land $120bn price-tag' in upcoming IPO

10/16/2018, 4:30:21 PM
Uber could receive a valuation of as high as $120bn (£91bn) in its upcoming initial public offering, almost double the price-tag the ride-hailing company landed in August. ✔ The reports suggest Uber is starting to ramp up work for the IPO, having already put in place a new chief financial officer in August and last year installing Mr Khosrowshahi at the head of the company ✔ He said, from what he saw, Mr Khosrowshahi had realised that should happen, and I think that is starting to happen


Uber Going Public? What To Know About The Ride-Sharing Company

10/16/2018, 6:06:08 PM
Valuation proposals suggested Uber's market value when it goes public next year could be $120 billion. ✔ Lyft is also reportedly looking to go public in 2019 ✔ Kalanick stepped down in 2017 after a high-profile scandal involving Uber’s male-dominated workplace culture ✔ In August, New York became the first city to cap the number of ride-hailing vehicles and set a minimum wage of around $17 an hour


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

10/16/2018, 4:44:15 PM
Both have three cameras in total, but they work in very different ways. ✔ With camera quality as one of the most important decision factors in buying a new phone, it's time to compare the single-lens Pixel with the two-lens iPhone XS ✔ It's like a virtual selfie stick for people like me who don't do real selfie sticks ✔ For more natural-looking photos and video recording, I would choose the iPhone XS


Saudi Backlash Threatens U.S. Startups

10/16/2018, 4:39:32 PM
Silicon Valley faces a potentially unsettling fact following international backlash over Saudi Arabia’s alleged involvement in the possible murder of a journalist: The kingdom is now the largest single funding source for U.S. startups. ✔ Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Silicon Valley in June 2016 ✔ After Uber co-founder and then-CEO Travis Kalanick flew to the kingdom to meet with the crown prince two years ago, he secured a $3.5 billion investment from PIF within weeks, people familiar with the matter have said


The Best Blu-ray Movies to Show off Your Home Theater | Digital Trends

10/16/2018, 5:35:45 PM
What's the point of having all of that awesome home theater gear if you can't breed a little jealousy in your friends and family? We've put together this list of incredible Blu-rays that have the goods to drop a few jaws, and show off everything your home theater is capable of. ✔ We all know you didn’t just build an incredible home theater so you could have it all to yourself ✔ Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki’s iconic natural lighting and uninterrupted single-take shots meld with Alejandro Iñárritu’s brilliant vision for an engrossing atmosphere that takes you back to the harsh life of the American frontier in 1823


These Are the Best Phono Preamps That Won't Break the Bank | Digital Trends

10/16/2018, 7:27:08 PM
Whether you're looking for a quick fix to set up your first turntable or a long-term audio upgrade for higher-quality sound, here are the best phono preamps you can buy, from cheap and easy solutions to the kind of gorgeous, high-fidelity tech that will last you a lifetime. ✔ The warm tones of analog audio might seem like a posh status symbol for the hipster elite, but there’s a reason that vinyl is so popular among the bohemian class: Great-sounding and fun vinyl setups don’t actually have to cost an arm and a leg ✔ At the back is a button that allows you to choose between optimization for moving magnet and moving coil cartridge turntables


Fujifilm X-T3 review: An X-Series camera that gets video right

10/16/2018, 5:38:30 PM
Fujifilm's X-T3 is its best mirrorless camera yet, especially for video. ✔ Fujifilm's X-T3 sure looks a lot like the X-T2, but don't be deceived ✔ It's got a higher-resolution sensor, much improved autofocus and tons more speed ✔ Video Without a doubt, the most surprising thing about the X-T3 is the incredible video performance ✔ Even with just a higher-resolution X-trans sensor, vastly better autofocus and incredible shooting speeds, it would still be a winner


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