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Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 new car review | value, performance

10/18/2018, 8:25:52 PM
Stephen Ottley road tests the 2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI, assessing it for performance, handling, value, space and features. ✔ The boot is also 71-litres bigger than the old model and can now swallow 305-litres of luggage, which is better than some small cars from the class above ✔ The steering is direct and responsive but could do with more feedback to the driver ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


The game developer behind 'Grand Theft Auto' and 'Red Dead Redemption' is embroiled in an ongoing controversy — here's what's been going on

10/18/2018, 10:26:55 PM
Rockstar Games employees have taken to social media to express their feelings about the video game studio’s work environment after cofounder Dan Houser praised staff members for pulling 100-hour work weeks to finish "Red Dead Redemption 2." ✔ Part of Houser's statement to Kotaku reads, Across the whole company, we have some senior people who work very hard purely because they're passionate about a project, or their particular work, and we believe that passion shows in the games we release


The Best Tuner Cars | Modified Cars, Performance Cars | Digital Trends

10/18/2018, 11:23:18 PM
Modification has been around almost as long as the car itself. Here are 25 of the best tuner cars to get you started on your next project. ✔ The launch of a new car is a momentous event an occasion where years of planning, designing, and testing finally culminate ✔ That means the car has a different personality than it had before, which presents a whole new canvas for the aftermarket community to fiddle with


The Senate is considering extending EV tax credits

10/18/2018, 9:32:28 PM
EV tax credits may stick around until 2022 if this bill passes. ✔ Nevada is home to Tesla's Gigafactory 1, which employs over 3,000 workers ✔ But considering McConnell is now wanting sweeping tax cuts to help offset the federal deficit, it's possible that Heller's bill, if presented on the Senate floor, will meet pushback


Futurustic robotic hand can catch a beer and crush the empty can

10/18/2018, 11:18:23 PM
The robotic technology, developed by researchers from Cornell University, takes a page from the machinery used in a car to give the robotic arm dexterity that's comparable to a human. ✔ They estimate that the hand, parts and all, could be built for less than $500 ✔ For example, in order to signal a bicep contraction, the person wearing the prosthetic would have to think about bending their arm ✔ This is then recreated by the prosthetic in real-time, allowing wearers to think an action and then the artificial limb will perform it


JPMorgan has a surprising prediction about how EV sales will stack up against hybrids by 2025

10/18/2018, 8:14:36 PM
According to a new study from JPMorgan Chase, hybrid vehicle adoption will grow at a faster rate than fully-electric vehicle adoption between now and 2025. At the moment, hybrids have a major cost advantage over fully-electric vehicles. ✔ Ryan Brinkman, an automotive equity research analyst at JPMorgan and one of the report's co-authors, told Business Insider via email that while hybrids are less efficient than fully-electric vehicles, they have a major cost advantage that should continue through 2025


Rockstar Sends Police to Search Homes of Alleged GTA 5 Cheaters

10/18/2018, 10:22:16 PM
The Federal Court of Australia issued the search warrant. ✔ The Infamous cheat allowed users to teleport, generate currency, use a super jump, generate reputation points, create copies of virtual goods and in-game objects, and give the player unlimited ammo, weapons and vehicles - here’s a video of it in action


Save energy and money with a $45 discount on the Nest smart thermostat | Digital Trends

10/18/2018, 9:36:29 PM
If you were looking for a smart thermostat, Amazon is offering up to $45 in savings on the popular Nest Learning Thermostat. Use stainless steel thermostat to the keep your home warm and cozy this fall and save energy by scheduling the temperature anywhere you go using just your smartphone. ✔ Through the Nest app, the smart thermostat’s Energy History function also lets you see how often your system has run in the last 10 days ✔ Digital Trends may earn commission on products purchased through our links, which supports the work we do for our readers


Uber will make more personalized ride recommendations

10/18/2018, 9:09:13 PM
It will highlight whatever mode of transportation makes the most sense, including cars or bikes. ✔ ASSOCIATED PRESS Uber's app is getting a little smarter ✔ Instead, Uber will make more relevant ride suggestions, like to take a Jump bike if your trip is short and there's a charged bike available nearby or to order a Black car if UberX prices are nearing premium ride prices anyway


Tesla is now selling a cheaper Model 3 with a 260-mile battery starting at $45,000

10/18/2018, 11:57:08 PM
Rear-wheel drive only ✔ Also, the dual-motor all-wheel drive option is now restricted to the long range option, with the mid-range option getting rear-wheel drive only ✔ Instead, the credit will dip to $3,750 starting on January 1st, 2019, and drop again to $1,875 on July 1st of next year, before completely vanishing


Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Hands-on Review | Digital Trends

10/18/2018, 9:36:27 PM
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro looks like an exceptional phone, so can a version with Porsche Design’s involvement be worth spending twice as much on? We’ve taken the phone for a test drive, and enjoyed cradling the leather-clad case in our hands; but does it go deeper than that? Let’s take a look in our hands-on review. ✔ Not only does the notch get in the way, but the lower chin has been made even smaller, giving more space for screen rather than logos ✔ However, we’re far more saddened about the Mate 20 Pro not going on sale than a more expensive version hitting the shelves


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