The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – four men, a dog and 60 miles in a 1904 Lanchester
11/1/2018, 12:17:02 PMThe whole point of the ‘London to Brighton’ is to celebrate the end of the 1865 Locomotive Act which, among other things, mandated a flag-carrier to walk in front of any motor car to warn pedestrians and horse riders of its approach. ✔ The whole point of the ‘London to Brighton’ is to celebrate the end of the 1865 Locomotive Act which, among other things, mandated a flag-carrier to walk in front of any motor car to warn pedestrians and horse riders of its approach ✔ Traffic is building among the Sunday morning debris of Clapham High Street, but clear blue skies above the Common are reassuring
These drivers have been charged hundreds of pounds each for this dirty habit
11/1/2018, 12:35:55 PMDRIVERS have been charged hundreds of pounds each for ignoring fixed penalty notices after throwing their cigarettes from a car window. The two separate cases took place in Ipswich with a male driv… ✔ Both driver and smoker will be charged, even if the former is not smoking ✔ Smoking just one cigarette in a vehicle exposes everyone in the vehicle to high levels of air pollutants, opening a window does not lessen the damage that could be caused by these fumes
One ticket is legit and the other isn't - how you can challenge unfair private parking tickets
11/1/2018, 2:31:59 PMSEEING the dreaded yellow slip with a parking ticket on your windscreen when you return to your car is enough to ruin anyone’s day. But fear not as there are two types of parking tickets: tho… ✔ A Penalty Charge Notice means you've broken the law ✔ But if you do have a compelling, or very persuasive reason for appealing, the council can use its discretion to decide whether to cancel the notice ✔ If the driver’s appeal is refused, the company can carry on seeking payment and ultimately has the option of taking the vehicle owner to the small claims court
2019 BMW X4 doesn't have the most practical shape, but it's stylish and feature rich - Video
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Hyundai Announces Roof-Mounted Solar Panel For EVs | Digital Trends
11/1/2018, 2:48:54 PMHyundai has announced it will begin mass-producing solar panels for electric and hybrid cars after 2019. The technology can charge between 30 and 60 percent of a hybrid car's battery pack per day. Of course, you're more likely to see a 60-percent charge if you live in Arizona than if you live in Oregon. ✔ PreviousNext 1 of 3 Hyundai envisions a future in which motorists intentionally leave their car in the scorching sun all day ✔ The third-generation technology is the most futuristic of the three ✔ Sister company Kia will have access to it, too, but there’s no word yet on which vehicle(s) it will make its debut on
So, about that massive 12-inch screen on the 2019 RAM 1500 pickup...
11/1/2018, 3:30:31 PMBigger is better, especially when it comes to trucks ✔ Everything is enlarged, easier to identify, and brighter and more colorful in 12 inches ✔ On The Road is TechRadar's regular look at the futuristic tech in today's hottest cars ✔ One goal: To find out which new technologies will lead us to fully driverless cars
How Ford uses giant furnaces, robots and super-hot lasers to build safer cars
11/1/2018, 1:04:01 PMFrom the blacksmith's forge to the production line ✔ Specially built heat-resistant robots transport the pieces to a 1,150-tonne press, where they are shaped and cooled in less than three seconds ✔ The heat-formed metal is three times stronger than conventional steels ✔ The 2018 Ford Expedition is a USB-charging monster
DeepMap, a maker of HD maps for self-driving, raised at least $60M at a $450M valuation
11/1/2018, 3:15:39 PMAs car and tech companies continue to make inroads on vehicles and services to build autonomous driving systems, a startup that is creating high-definition maps to help these vehicles move around has quietly picked up a significant round of funding. DeepMap — a Palo Alto startup co-founded by… ✔ We consider Generation to be a value-added investor, whose insights and mission-aligned network will be of great advantage as we scale, especially in Europe ✔ We are very excited to partner with one of the most technically impressive and experienced teams in the industry
Elon Musk said Tesla owners will be able to drive their cars with their phones in around 6 weeks
11/1/2018, 2:19:44 PMTesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that a software update will allow Tesla owners to drive their cars with their phones in some situations. ✔ The update will also give Tesla vehicles the ability to find and choose parking spots without driver assistance, Musk said ✔ Currently, the feature identifies possible parking spots for drivers to choose, then moves the vehicle into the chosen spot ✔ Contact this reporter at mmatousek@businessinsider.com
Watch the carbon-fiber Polestar 1 smash into a wall for science
11/1/2018, 4:00:41 PMA lot more happens at 35 mph than you might think. ✔ The Polestar is unique from other Volvo-family vehicles in that its body relies on carbon-fiber reinforced polymer, in addition to the traditional steel found in most vehicle monocoques ✔ Crash tests provide automakers with valuable data about how its vehicle responds to stresses, and it needs a wealth of equipment to ensure it captures all that data accurately ✔ Polestar 1 PHEV looks sleek at its Geneva Motor Show rollout 35 Photos
How to build STEM toys
11/1/2018, 2:21:20 PMOn chilly Saturday mornings my father would fire up the kerosene heater and get the back of our garage warm. He’d turn on the old radio, constantly tuned to the local public radio station, and Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me or Harry Shearer would come on, clearing away the static like gust o… ✔ Tools, not toys The last time I did my own work on a car was in Fairfax, Virginia ✔ But I’m willing to bet that somewhere out there there’s a kid who wants to do, not be told to do, and at the end of the project wants to feel the wind in her hair and smell a cold snap coming across the plains, crisp and clear and full of the future ✔ And it’s our job to provide that feeling, no matter what
Touring Europe by motorcycle (without the boring bits)
11/1/2018, 3:03:50 PMFor those of us living in England's south east, the roads of Europe are on our doorstep. ✔ For those of us living in England's south east, the roads of Europe are on our doorstep ✔ But what if we want to go further afield to, say, the Swiss Alps ✔ Hitherto the options for this destination have been the scenic route (maybe taking in the nerve shredding Nurburgring) or for the fainter-of-heart the sublime Black Forest High Road ✔ The summit of the Grimsel was again an anxious time for me
For a limited time, T-Mobile One customers can add a new line for free
11/1/2018, 1:07:38 PMT-Mobile is the most rebellious of the four big carriers in the United States, with its "Un-carrier" moves. Its service is a bit spotty in many parts of rural America, but its urban coverage can't be beat. If you live in an area that gets T-Mobile service, you'll want to check out the Un-carrier's plans. ✔ T-Mobile is the most rebellious of the four big carriers in the United States, with its Un-carrier moves being the ones that truly shake up the industry ✔ Its service is still a bit spotty in many parts of rural America, but its urban coverage can’t be beaten ✔ The tethering between your phone and other devices is limited to 3G speeds
Baidu hits the gas on autonomous vehicles with Volvo and Ford deals
11/1/2018, 12:05:08 PMChina’s search engine giant Baidu is continuing its partnership spree for Apollo, its open development platform for autonomous driving, after it inked a deal with Swedish automaker Volvo to develop level four self-driving passenger cars. “Autonomous driving has been our dream, but it… ✔ This is also the first time for Baidu to work with a non-Chinese automaker to mass produce level four passenger cars ✔ As of July, the Apollo ecosystem counted 116 partners, up from 50 a year ago ✔ Baidu is also in talks with Beijing and Shanghai for a similar tie-up
DT Daily: New Cars, Apple's Next Generation, and the A.I. Apocalypse | Digital Trends
11/1/2018, 12:37:23 PMOn the Halloween episode of DT Daily, Greg Nibler and guests dive into the hottest stories from the world of tech. On the docket this time: A new wave of Apple products that are sure to satisfy fans (if not their wallets), incredible new sports cars, and a not-at-all terrifying discussion about A.I. conquering mankind. ✔ Ronan also talked about the 2019 Porsche Panamera, a similarly powerful and beautiful sports car ✔ It’s a terrifying scenario, but one society needs to be thinking about ✔ For more information, check out the DT Live homepage, and be sure to watch live for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, among other prizes
Flickr revamps under SmugMug with new limits on free accounts, unlimited storage for Pros
11/1/2018, 3:37:28 PMFlickr is making some big changes, following its acquisition by SmugMug earlier this year. The company announced this week it’s addressing a series of issues on the site, including spam, customer support, and use of the Yahoo login, for example. But more notably, it’s also revamping its… ✔ Flickr is making some big changes, following its acquisition by SmugMug earlier this year ✔ Pro members can now choose to upgrade to a paid plan for $5.99 per month, or they can save 30% and pay $50 per year, when they opt for annual billing ✔ (Disclosure: Yahoo merged with AOL to become Oath, which also owns TechCrunch
These are the 5 best Amazon deals right now
11/1/2018, 3:21:30 PMAmazon is kicking off the holiday shopping season, and our top favorite deals for November 1 include ✔ November 1 brings with is some great Amazon deals ✔ Right now, Cuisinart has discounted the PerfecTemp kettle to the lowest price we've ever seen, so don't miss your chance to score this usually $90 appliance for just over $60 ✔ Get the Cuisinart PerfecTemp Electric Kettle for $60.83 (Save $29) 3
Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: Surprisingly, almost perfect
11/1/2018, 1:07:04 PMHuawei's Mate 20 Pro is arguably the best smartphone of the year. ✔ Huawei has grown from being a peripheral player to one of the biggest brands in smartphones in a short space of time ✔ When the sun goes down or you duck into a dingy music venue, Master AI seems to change its focus from stylizing images to simply taking great low-light pics with high levels of detail and minimal noise
A pair of new Bluetooth security flaws expose wireless access points to attack
11/1/2018, 3:01:16 PMSecurity researchers have found two severe vulnerabilities affecting several popular wireless access points, which — if exploited — could allow an attacker to compromise enterprise networks. The two bugs are found in Bluetooth Low Energy chips built by Texas Instruments, which networking device mak… ✔ (Image: Asrmis/supplied) Armis doesn’t know how many devices are affected, but warned that the vulnerabilities are found in range of other devices with Bluetooth Low Energy chips ✔ Smart home tech makers don’t want to say if the feds come for your data
The best pre-Black Friday deals you can get right now
11/1/2018, 1:26:24 PMYou don't have to wait for Black Friday to find awesome deals for the holidays. ✔ Home Depot's Black Friday Appliance Sale (Save up to 40%) : Home Depot is discounting their large appliances, from fridges to dishwashers to to laundry centers up to 40% all month, and if you buy multiple appliances, you can get an extra $60-$500 off
British town first in the world to have robot parcel delivery
11/1/2018, 1:10:51 PMMilton Keynes is the first place in the world to use the technology developed by the UK-startup Starship Deliveries and it will be available for a monthly fee of £7.99. ✔ Each six-wheeled 'ground drone' is completely self-driving ✔ One of Starship's main selling points is the battery-powered bot's zero direct CO2 emission, as opposed to the pollution brought about but too many, short shopping car trips ✔ 'We want to do to local deliveries what Skype did to telecommunications.'
HP Envy x2 review: Always-on LTE and an atrocious keyboard
11/1/2018, 2:39:01 PMHP's Envy x2 is great for keeping you connected all the time, but terrible for actually getting work done. ✔ They're Windows laptops or 2-in-1s that have built-in LTE radios so you can stay online wherever you go ✔ Midway through my testing, the device completely stopped recognizing two- and three-finger gestures and wouldn't let me scroll or pinch to zoom at all
The Best PlayStation Plus Deals for November 2018
11/1/2018, 12:20:34 PMGet Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller Pair for £55, VPN subscription from £1.55 per month and save up to 25% off LEGO sets.Find the best PlayStation Plus subscription deals in November 2018 here. ✔ Find our guide on what to expect and how to get the best deals here ✔ Samsung 500GB SSD under £77 Want your PC to be faster ✔ Game of Thrones Johnnie Walker White Walker scotch whisky - £34.00 Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphones II for £175 Save money on these popular wireless headphones by Bose at Amazon and get to try Audible for 60 days for no extra cost ✔ Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II in black at Amazon - was £199.95 , now £175.00
How your data is used to create the perfect midterm election ad
11/1/2018, 12:12:09 PMHere's what happens to your information after you fill out a voter registration form. ✔ For example, those companies can estimate your level of education by looking at what kind of phone apps you use ✔ If the government collects all this info on people, they need to protect it ✔ Security: Stay up-to-date on the latest in breaches, hacks, fixes and all those cybersecurity issues that keep you up at night
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