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Ford isn't winning the self-driving car race, but that's OK - Roadshow

11/15/2018, 12:46:46 PM
Join us for a trip to Miami where Ford and Argo AI are demonstrating the current state of their self-driving cars. They're not ready for prime-time, but Ford CEO Jim Hackett is OK with that. ✔ We record that data and put it into simulation so we're not risking anything on the road ✔ It lurched to a stop, turn signal blinking away in futility ✔ In other words, perfecting the art of autonomy is less about training neural networks and more about meeting your needs


2020 Kia Soul Grows Up While Staying Hip and Boxy | Digital Trends

11/15/2018, 2:54:22 PM
Kia has released a teaser image to preview the next Soul. Scheduled to make its debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2020 Soul will keep the outgoing model's boxy proportions but will wear a sharper design. The electric and turbocharged variants will return, and all-wheel drive may be on the menu. ✔ To keep buyers interested, it has given the interior comprehensive design and technology updates that will keep the model fresh for years to come ✔ While pricing hasn’t been released yet, it shouldn’t cost considerably more than the current-generation model, which starts at $16,490


You’ll never be stuck at traffic lights again thanks to Jaguar Land Rover

11/15/2018, 2:12:33 PM
YOU may never have to wait at a red light again in the near future, as Jaguar Land Rover has created tech that ‘talks’ to traffic lights. The system tells drivers what speed to travel a… ✔ JLR 2 The Intersection Collision Warning alerts drivers when it's unsafe to proceed at a junction One of the biggest hassles for drivers is trying to find parking, and JLR has addressed this too by providing real-time details on free spaces either in the car's vicinity or close to the final destination


These are the best Xbox One games out right now

11/15/2018, 3:43:05 PM
The Xbox One is finally coming into its own four years after its initial debut. There's a wide selection of excellent games available, including PlayerUknown's Battlegrounds and NBA 2K19. Revamp your game library with our updated list of the best Xbox One games. ✔ The Xbox One might not have the same selection of exclusives as the PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch, but Microsoft’s console still has a huge library of games worth playing ✔ Its three-protagonist main story is both emotional and hilarious, with the psychopathic Trevor often stealing the show with his violent and over-the-top outbursts


PlayStation's Best-Selling Games, DualShock Colors and More Revealed

11/15/2018, 3:54:17 PM
Has it really been five years since Sony launched the console? ✔ Rounding out the top five are blue, red, white, and camouflage variants ✔ Meanwhile, the PlayStation 4 just received its own nostalgic classic in the form of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which recaptures some of the magic of those original PlayStation days


Ford in talks with multiple rival carmakers to secure 'billions of dollars' in funding for development of driverless cars

11/15/2018, 3:33:28 PM
Ford has been meeting with multiple rival carmakers to try to secure “billions of dollars” to fund the development of its own driverless cars, one of its executives has said. ✔ Ford has been meeting with multiple rival carmakers to try to secure billions of dollars to fund the development of its own driverless cars, one of its executives has said ✔ This follows Sherif Marakby, the head of Ford’s driverless car business division, revealing that he would work with a competitor to launch the autonomous car service outside of the US


Hot tech toys for 2018 include robots... that poo?

11/15/2018, 1:45:14 PM
You may find some surprises with this year’s popular tech toys for kids. ✔ This year's hot holiday toys are more lifelike and interactive than ever before ✔ Batteries included, ages 4 and over, retails for about $20 ✔ (£25, AU$37) See Lil' Gleemerz on Amazon This robot dino is one clever girl ✔ Best Black Friday 2018 deals: The best discounts we've found so far


Apex.ai raises $15.5 million for autonomous vehicle software

11/15/2018, 2:09:06 PM
Apex.ai is emerging out of stealth today with quite the claim — an operating system for autonomous vehicles that will never fail Founded by long-time automated systems engineers Jan Becker and Dejan Pangercic, Apex.ai develops operating systems for various types of autonomous mobility platfor… ✔ We go through every line of code and guarantee that safety-critical processes get the amount of compute time needed to execute, Becker said ✔ What excited us about Apex is they are solving a real problem, Canaan Partner Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka told TechCrunch ✔ Voyage teams up with Renovo for self-driving car operating system


Garmin's Fitness Trackers and Sport Watches Explained | Digital Trends

11/15/2018, 2:37:35 PM
Garmin is known for its navigation devices so it's not surprising to see the company jump into the GPS smartwatch and fitness tracker market. The company now has fitness trackers and GPS watches for diving, hiking, running and more. Here's your guide to the latest Garmin has to offer. ✔ Gone are the days when Garmin was only producing car or boat navigation devices, now the company offers a full array of fitness trackers and smartwatches to complement its automotive and marine navigation devices ✔ Forerunner 645 Music – $449 The Forerunner 645 Music replaces some of the advanced metrics available on the 935 with more consumer-friendly features such as Garmin Pay and music playback, including Spotify


Meet the people hacking their bodies for better sex

11/15/2018, 1:13:15 PM
For a small, bold subset of "grinders," the next sexual revolution may come from supercharging the body, cyborg-style. ✔ I had it removed because I had to go through an MRI scan and didn't want to put myself at risk of (the) magnet shooting through my skin, she says ✔ Something of a polymath with a penchant for art and languages, as well as science, Allen recently crowdfunded another conceptual art project to create a whimsical keepsake by combining backers' DNA with a microchip ✔ Those are the kinds of questions I'm trying to answer


Black Friday Daily Deals: Pokémon Switch Bundles for £299.99, Battlefield V under £40, 1 Month Xbox Live Gold for £1

11/15/2018, 12:58:36 PM
Save 25% off selected laptops at Amazon, iPhone XS for £849 with promo code, £250 off BOSCH Athlet RunTime + cordless vacuum cleaner. ✔ Logitech G602 wireless gaming mouse at Amazon - was £79.99 , now £37.99 Xbox One 1TB with Forza Horizon 4 under £200 If you can't wait until Black Friday, some great deals on popular consoles have already been released ✔ All subscribers receive 10% off in the Humble Store and exclusive access to the Humble Trove of DRM-free games.' Get Humble Monthly Bundle for £9.15 per month


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