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Why the cost of your next car wash may cost much more, but for good reason

10/22/2018, 5:13:22 PM
THE PRICE of hand car washes may be hiked in the near-future – but rightly so, as the Government tackles modern slavery in the industry. Seal-of-approval logos will help customers highlight w… ✔ Alamy 2 The Responsible Car Wash Scheme will pilot across the Midlands in November Shaip Nimani, the owner of the Bubbles car wash and accomodation, was jailed for four years after pleading guilty to manslaughter by gross negligence ✔ This Scheme is a big step forward in addressing these issues



Elon Musk hints at a 'dog mode' feature for Tesla owners to safely leave their pets in their car

10/22/2018, 4:50:46 PM
Tesla cars may soon come with a special "dog mode" feature that offers a solution to leaving your pet alone in a sweltering parked car. ✔ So Musk's simple yes isn't exactly a resounding guarantee that Tesla is going full-speed ahead with dog mode, but it suggests it's on the company's radar ✔ And you've likely seen more than your fair share of viral videos that show strangers smashing car windows to rescue a panting, overheated pup inside



Tesla to introduce 'dog mode' that alerts passersby pup inside is safe

10/22/2018, 6:30:25 PM
Elon Musk is considering launching a feature called 'dog mode,' for when canine owners have to step away from their vehicle for some time while their pooch is still inside. ✔ The idea was prompted by a request from a Tesla owner on Twitter ✔ Tesla has said that it would not manufacture the base-level version of the Model 3 this year ✔ But the company has suffered production woes ever since, frequently missing the targets it set itself when the vehicle was announced in 2016



Get $100 Off an Xbox When You Buy 'Red Dead Redemption 2' | Digital Trends

10/22/2018, 7:30:43 PM
Red Dead Redemption 2 is just around the corner, and anyone looking to buy the game with a new Xbox One console should consider heading to GameStop. A deal currently gives you $100 off the console when buying the game, and a PlayStation 4 Pro bundle includes the game at no extra charge. ✔ Protagonist Arthur Morgan’s beard grows in real time, his abilities will change based on the weather and what he’s wearing, and if you don’t want to look at him anymore, you can switch to first-person mode and play the entire game like it’s a shooter



Ford to launch fleet of robot taxis and delivery vehicles inWashington

10/22/2018, 4:13:58 PM
Ford's driverless fleet will carry customers and make deliveries for businesses across all corners of the nation’s capital, and is part of a $4bn push into self driving vehicles. ✔ The No. 2 U.S. automaker said the new unit would include self-driving systems integration, autonomous vehicle research and advanced engineering ✔ Four cameras - two on the wing mirrors, one on the grille and one on the rear bumper - monitor objects in close proximity to the vehicle and lane markings



Faraday Future confirms layoffs and wage cuts as struggles continue

10/22/2018, 7:21:39 PM
Faraday Future’s workforce was hit with layoffs and major pay cuts. ✔ The company's full statement is below: Effective immediately, all FF salaried employees will receive an immediate 20% cut to their annual base salary, and effective next week, all hourly employees will receive a 20% cut to their hourly wages ✔ No further information related to the financial state of FF including additional business operations will be communicated at this time



There’s a shortage of truckers and it’s forcing the C-suite to dramatically rethink how they transport goods

10/22/2018, 6:22:22 PM
BI PRIME: Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation at DHL Supply Chain, said companies are obsessed with becoming a "shipper of choice." ✔ In 2018, the cost of transporting goods from one area to the next has risen significantly ✔ A major part of the discussions going on in the C-suite is ensuring that drivers actually want to work for their companies ✔ To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business Insider PRIME content



Ford will test self-driving cars in Washington, DC, with an emphasis on ‘equity’

10/22/2018, 6:12:33 PM
A promise to deploy in all eight of the city’s neighborhoods ✔ Legislation to accelerate the deployment of self-driving cars on public roads is currently stalled in Congress, with Democrats in the Senate objecting to provisions to pre-empt local laws ✔ has been, let me just put it this way, conservative, Marakby added, but important in this case



Faraday Future hit with layoffs, salary cuts in attempt to stay alive

10/22/2018, 4:56:23 PM
The first side effects of the company’s recent fight with Evergrande, its main investor ✔ The austerity measures were announced in an email to staff sent Sunday night and will go into effect next week ✔ The number of positions being laid off was not disclosed ✔ A representative for the company declined to comment, and no layoffs have yet been filed with the state of California



Class-action lawsuit accuses e-scooter companies of ‘gross negligence’

10/22/2018, 4:21:28 PM
Two of the country’s largest e-scooter companies have been accused of gross negligence and a series of assaults stemming from hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. ✔ Bird scooters are parked outside a restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif ✔ (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters) By Peter Holley Peter Holley Technology reporter Email Bio Follow October 20 The nation’s electronic-scooter companies are facing more blowback as concerns rise about the safety of these devices this time in the form of a class-action lawsuit filed Friday in California ✔ There is no evidence that riding an e-scooter presents a greater level of danger to riders than riding a bike



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10/22/2018, 5:55:31 PM
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What does AI in a phone really mean?

10/22/2018, 6:29:11 PM
Machine learning is used in a lot of ways in our phones ✔ Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important recent developments in mobile phones ✔ This lets the camera extrapolate more image data because of the pattern of the Bayer array, the filter that sits above the sensor and splits light into different colors



What's New on HBO (November 2018) | Digital Trends

10/22/2018, 5:59:46 PM
Whether you're a cable lifer or a staunch cord cutter, there's never been a better time to get down with premium TV. Check out our list of what's new on HBO each month, and what's leaving. November highlights include season 2 of Room 104, documentary series Axios, and sci-fi film Pacific Rim Uprising. ✔ Fall is officially here, and HBO has lots of reasons for you to get cozy inside as the weather turns colder, including new episodes of popular shows and a multitude of hit movies ✔ Be sure to check out our what’s new on Amazon Prime and what’s new on Netflix guides



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