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Toyota Land Cruiser is bulletproof and is the perfect post-apocalyptic car

10/27/2018, 10:25:43 PM
THE year is 2050 and civilisation has been vapourised in a nuclear holocaust. It was probably sparked by Donald Trump tweeting something a bit mean about Vladimir Putin’s latest topless calendar po… ✔ THE year is 2050 and civilisation has been vapourised in a nuclear holocaust ✔ This winter, be suitable at-tyred It's here – the time of year when the roads become sludgy, slippery and generally more dangerous ✔ But the next-level technology and hardware is what really separates this bike from the competition


Sunday 7: Best Drive Cars of the Year | Drive.com.au

10/27/2018, 9:24:54 PM
We take a journey back through previous Cars of the Year to see what made them winners. ✔ The 86 was tested on highways, country roads, through suburban streets, school zones and of course - on the track ✔ 2014 - Mercedes-Benz C200 In 2014 came down to two cars - the Tesla Model S P85+ and Mercedes-Benz C200 ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot update is now live

10/27/2018, 4:45:45 PM
The feature will be able guide ‘a car from a highway’s on-ramp to off-ramp’ with a driver’s supervision ✔ The system uses an array of cameras, radar, and sensors to determine what objects are surrounding the vehicle, and uses this information to help the vehicle navigate, all while sending data back to the company’s vision and neural net system, allowing it to improve its software ✔ But there have been concerns Autopilot was apparently responsible for a navigational error that resulted in a fatal crash, and the company settled a class action lawsuit over delays to the system back in May


2018 Nissan Leaf long-term update: Leaf-peeping on the hunt for cider doughnuts

10/27/2018, 4:23:10 PM
Join us for a festive range test that's really little more than an excuse to eat a lot of cider doughnuts. ✔ And as the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are following close behind ✔ Its one-pedal driving has also charmed us while ProPilot Assist, the car's comprehensive suite of safety systems, has more than proved its worth ✔ Yonder Farms:  I actually tried my first cider doughnut at Yonder Farms ages ago, and so I have fond memories of the place


Facial recognition startup Kairos founder continues to fight attempted takeover

10/27/2018, 8:43:25 PM
There’s some turmoil brewing over at Miami-based facial recognition startup Kairos. Late last month, New World Angels President and Kairos board chairperson Steve O’Hara sent a letter to Kairos founder Brian Brackeen notifying him of his termination from the role of chief executive offi… ✔ Like their entire case its not very sensational, when truthfully explained ✔ Selling to law enforcement could be lucrative, but that comes with ethical risks and concerns ✔ But if the company is struggling financially, maybe the pros could outweigh the cons


The Best Inkjet Printers of 2018 | Digital Trends

10/27/2018, 11:11:07 PM
Multifunction inkjet printers do more than produce high-quality photos. Check out our favorites, whether you're looking to print, copy, scan, or fax. ✔ Inkjet printers are incredibly versatile ✔ Multifunction (all-in-one or MFP) variants add scan, copy, and fax, making them ideal for small office/home office environments ✔ It offers great performance for a reasonable price ✔ So, you can expect our picks to change – and change quickly


Elon Musk criticized federal regulators on Twitter and said the $20 million fine he paid over his 'funding secured' tweet was 'worth it'

10/28/2018, 12:12:22 AM
The Securities and Exchange Commission has told Tesla to rein in CEO Elon Musk. It doesn't look like it has yet. ✔ Tesla CEO Elon Musk took veiled shots at the Securities and Exchange Commission and federal prosecutors in a tweetstorm on Friday ✔ As part of the settlement, Tesla had to pay a $20 million fine to the SEC and agreed to put in place new guidelines to oversee Musk's social media use


Daily Deals: Get Red Dead with Xbox One Bundles, Shadow of the Colossus for $20

10/27/2018, 7:21:28 PM
65" LG 4K OLED HDTV for $2499, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy for $20, 400GB Switch Memory Card for $99.99, 20% off Hyrule Warriors for Switch, and More. ✔ Get it for $348 with Amazon Prime 34 LG 34UM88C-P 3440x1440 IPS Monitor for $417.99 This monitor boasts, in my opinion, the optimal screen size and resolution combo for productivity and gaming ✔ 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


Longest-ever World Series game smashes some home-run memes

10/27/2018, 4:23:58 PM
The 18-inning, seven-hour monstrosity that was Dodgers-Red Sox Game 3 just went on and on and on and on... ✔ My question -- if you successfully smuggle weed into a World Series game, why wait until the 16th inning to whip it out Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) October 27, 2018 ...to fans in different time zones.. ✔ NASA turns 60: The space agency has taken humanity farther than anyone else, and it has plans to go further


‘Staying on the sidelines is no longer an option’: How Silicon Valley is trying to help Democrats capture Congress in 2018

10/28/2018, 1:29:52 AM
The tech industry's talented, well-heeled engineers and entrepreneurs are donating their time and money toward giving Democrats a digital edge, aiding the most distant local candidates and the party's more ambitious quest to snatch control of the U.S. Congress from Republicans' grasp. ✔ Campaigns can also link up with allied political organizations, including the fast-growing progressive outlet Swing Left, which can then direct volunteers on how to take action ✔ I hope we never again get to the place where we’re like, ‘Great, we have this beat, let’s move on.’


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