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McLaren reveals £2.1million Speedtail - its fastest ever motor with a 250mph top speed

10/29/2018, 4:01:21 PM
MCLAREN has revealed its fastest ever road car – the 250mph Speedtail. Described as the modern version of the F1, the three-seater comes with an incredible price tag. Marketed at £1.75million… ✔ Fitted with just three seats, the driver is centrally located in the cockpit, just like the famous McLaren F1 ✔ A ground-breaking hybrid powertrain sits within a lightweight carbon fibre body reminiscent of sleek ‘streamliners’ that once set world speed records, while the luxurious three-seat cockpit offers a sublime combination of an incredible driving experience, unmatched individualism and innovative materials never seen before in a road-going vehicle


Electriq-Global Wants to Power Cars With Water-Based Fuel | Digital Trends

10/29/2018, 5:48:29 PM
Australian-Israeli startup Electriq-Global claims to have developed a water-based fuel that offers zero emissions, with greater range than batteries or fuel cells, and at a lower cost to boot. But as with all emerging technologies, the water-based fuel isn't guaranteed to work in the real world. ✔ The longest-range battery-electric car in the U.S. is the Tesla Model S 100D, with an EPA-rated range of 335 miles ✔ The technology’s performance in the real world will depend on how it is packaged ✔ Developing a new technology is one thing, implementing it is another


Bitcoin mining farms could push global temperatures up 2C by 2033

10/29/2018, 4:40:56 PM
Huge farms of computers used to mine Bitcoin produce the same amount of carbon dioxide as every car in the UK combined, warn scientists at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. ✔ This level of warming is forecast to bring catastrophic droughts, flooding and storms to regions across the globe by scientists ✔ Bitcoins are generated by using an open-source computer program to solve complex math problems ✔ As long as miners keep the blockchain secure, counterfeiting shouldn't be an issue


PlayStation Classic full games list: Metal Gear Solid, GTA and more

10/29/2018, 5:13:59 PM
Sony announces all 20 games that'll come with the retro mini console. ✔ For the Japanese versions, these titles -- Cool Boarders 2, Destruction Derby, Grand Theft Auto, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Rayman, Syphon Filter, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six and Twisted Metal -- will be replaced with these:  Arc the Lad Arc the Lad 2 Armored Core G Darius Gradius Gaiden Parasite Eve SaGa Frontier XI [sai] Sony confirmed via email that old DualShock controllers won't be compatible with the Classic, so you won't be able to use analog controls or rumble on the games that would've supported those features on the original console


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10/29/2018, 4:28:58 PM
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Tesla publishes the parts catalog for its electric cars

10/29/2018, 5:44:12 PM
It's partly responding to 'right to repair' laws. ✔ You'll even see schematics showing how everything fits together ✔ Just don't expect to buy the parts yourself ✔ To some extent, Tesla is acknowledging a political reality ✔ Multiple states have introduced right to repair bills, and that's the law of the land in Massachusetts


Unu raises $12 million to build new electric scooter

10/29/2018, 7:21:05 PM
German startup Unu raised a $12 million funding round led by Ponooc with existing investors Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital, Michael Baum and NRW.BANK also participating. The company has been building electric scooters (the motorcycle kind) and is working on new products and services. For the past … ✔ German startup Unu raised a $12 million funding round led by Ponooc with existing investors Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital, Michael Baum and NRW.BANK also participating ✔ You can open the battery compartment, pull the battery and plug it at home ✔ Up next, the company plans to release a second generation of its product


Red Dead Redemption 2: Five tips for being the best outlaw you can be

10/29/2018, 5:07:44 PM
Red Dead Redemption 2 has set a high bar for the next generation of open world games, and as much as we’ve already discussed it, we’ll be addressing the deeper themes of the story as we continue to work through the game. However, there are a few points that I got hung up on in […] ✔ Red Dead Redemption 2 has set a high bar for the next generation of open world games, and as much as we’ve already discussed it, we’ll be addressing the deeper themes of the story as we continue to work through the game ✔ Only pristine animals will result in a perfect pelt


Volkswagen, Intel, and Mobileye will launch a self-driving taxi service in Israel in 2019

10/29/2018, 7:54:13 PM
An aggressive move that could push VW to the front of the pack. ✔ And Level 4 / 5 describes the top two levels of vehicle automation as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers: Level 4 is no human driver within certain parameters; and Level 5 is no human driver without restrictions ✔ That collaboration, though, is nonexclusive, freeing up each company to pursue its own projects one which clearly is this Israeli ride-hailing venture with Volkswagen


What the newly revised copyright law lets (and doesn’t let) you do with your gadgets

10/29/2018, 6:26:50 PM
You think you own your phone, but you don't. Copyright law prohibits you from modifying its software in certain ways, opening you up to a voided warranty, cancelled service, or even a lawsuit — but that's slowly changing as the government acknowledges the need (and arguably right) to repair our own… ✔ But now you should be able to get root access and fix or reactivate devices (like smart bulbs or security cameras) that have been abandoned or bricked ✔ That’s going to take a lot of time and work, but from this and previous victories it’s clear that the stars are aligning


Can a holographic screen help a new phone break out?

10/29/2018, 5:44:31 PM
The new Red Hydrogen One has a holographic screen that produces 3-D visuals without needing special glasses. However, experts say the effect is disappointing. ✔ Until those attachments are available, though, it's hard to recommend the Hydrogen One to … well, anybody ✔ That's done to fit in a bigger battery, with 12 percent more capacity than the super-charged Note 9 ✔ Otherwise, I'm going to own the single most expensive cellphone in the world, and I'm happy with that.'


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

10/29/2018, 6:36:20 PM
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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