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Electronic driving systems don't always work, tests show

11/16/2018, 9:47:07 PM
Testing by AAA shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not keep vehicles in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a crash. The tests brought a warning from the auto club that drivers shouldn't think that the systems make their vehicles self-driving,… ✔ AAA says all four vehicles drifted out of lanes and hugged lane markers, struggling with moderate traffic, curved roads and streets with busy intersections ✔ A message was left Thursday seeking comment from Volvo ✔ This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


Seven-seat SUV comparison review: Holden Acadia v Kia Sorento v Mazda CX-9 v Toyota Kluger

11/16/2018, 8:46:08 PM
Does Holden's tough new SUV have the clout to head its class? CarReview - drive.com.au ✔ The other side needs to be manually, and clumsily, shifted out of the way to squeeze in a child back there ✔ With three naturally aspirated V6s and a lone turbo four-cylinder, there’s no longer a default ‘situation-normal’ drivetrain position in seven-seat SUV land ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)


Red Dead 2 Online Release Date LEAK: Multiplayer Beta Screenshot REVEALED by Rockstar site

11/17/2018, 3:20:12 AM
ROCKSTAR'S website might have just outed the first screenshot from Red Dead Redemption 2 Online ✔ Fireboyd78 (Via RockstarIntel) is credited with finding a number of parameters in the past few days which specifically mention and reference MULTIPLAYER ✔ That pack, along with After Hours, The Doomsday Heist, Gun Running and a few others represent the best of Grand Theft Auto Online, and provided the template for what we wanted to use here, (not in terms of content, obviously, but how they combined narrative, gameplay, modes and other content into a cohesive thematic whole) alongside all of the elements we liked from the old Red Dead Redemption multiplayer


Final Fantasy VII Remake Progress Clarified by Game Director | Digital Trends

11/17/2018, 3:09:37 AM
Final Fantasy VII Remake director Tetsuya Nomura clarified some information about the highly-anticipated game's progress. There were earlier reports that the RPG was put on hold in favor of Kingdom Hearts III, which will be released in January 2019, but that is apparently not the case. ✔ As I said at E3, development is progressing favorably, the game’s director said ✔ Impatient fans of Final Fantasy VII may want to pick up the PlayStation Classic next month, as the $100 mini console will include the original version of the classic RPG alongside Grand Theft Auto , Metal Gear Solid , and Tekken 3 , among its 20 pre-installed games


Add Multiple Numbers To One Device With Verizon's 'My Numbers' App | Digital Trends

11/16/2018, 10:51:24 PM
Almost everyone likes to keep their business and personal lives separate from one another, but not when it requires having to keep track of multiple devices and phone numbers. That's why Verizon is now allowing its customers to add up to four additional numbers to one smartphone with its new app. ✔ After downloading the app, you’ll be able to set up the feature ✔ Back in 2016, T-Mobile came out with Digits which gives its users the ability to tie up to five phone numbers to one device ✔ Verizon’s My Numbers is currently available for download via the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store


Stock up on Switch accessories this week with these awesome Black Friday deals

11/17/2018, 12:28:17 AM
Black Friday is right around the corner, and it's the perfect time to stock up on accessories for your Nintendo Switch. From additional controllers to cases to microSD cards to additional charging options, we compiled a list of the best Switch accessory deals available on Black Friday. ✔ Nintendo isn’t known for offering the best of deals on Black Friday, but it’s still possible to find some great gear to complement the Nintendo Switch at discounted prices ✔ Best Buy has the Breath of the Wild-themed Astro headset on sale for $42, a 40 percent savings


The Top Gear top nine: cancelled prototypes

11/17/2018, 1:09:48 AM
We didn't get these, but we did get the PT Cruiser. Life just isn't fair...


DC Universe's Titans Reveals Batmobile, Bat Computer

11/17/2018, 1:15:34 AM
They're seen in a brief tour of the Batcave. ✔ Though out of focus, the front of the car appears to have some subtle red elements, as well ✔ As for the Bat Computer, it’s a bit on the lean side with only a few large monitors comprising the system ✔ For more from Titans, read our review of the episode and check out our interview with the actor who plays Jason Todd aka Robin 2.0 as he talks about this latest episode


Tesla has opened up Model 3 orders to customers in China

11/16/2018, 9:31:54 PM
Tesla is now taking orders for the Model 3 from customers in China, according to its website. Reuters was the first to report that Tesla is taking orders in China. Tesla won’t confirm or comment on the information published on its own China-focused website. Tesla CEO Elon Musk did say in a tw… ✔ When Tesla first began delivering Model S vehicles to China in 2014, the company went on a hiring spree and eventually amassed a staff of 600 people ✔ As a result, Tesla said it’s now operating at a 55 percent to 60 percent cost disadvantage compared to the exact same car locally produced in China


The bots of the future are going to use our own metadata to seem more human

11/16/2018, 8:03:00 PM
A new report suggests social media manipulators are going to train their bots using us ✔ Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Today the internet is a quagmire of captial-c Content, made navigable by retweets, likes, and favorites; everything posted can be quantified by its corresponding reactions ✔ When I’m looking at a disinformation bot, it’s not always clear to me whether that person is trying to appear to be a real person to me, a human reader, or if they’re just trying to appear to be a real person to the automated limits, says Acker


Why innovation isn’t dead in Silicon Valley, according to this tech expert

11/16/2018, 11:08:17 PM
Benedict Evans, in his annual slides, peeks into the future of innovation. ✔ A customer uses a Suica rail commuter pass to purchase items at the cashierless kiosk, powered by Signpost Corp. on the East Japan Railway Co. in Tokyo, Japan ✔ Even more recently, startups are now becoming insurers, lenders, and credit providers ✔ Not long ago they would have merely organized financial information


Hisense’s new H8E 4K TV serves up a pretty picture at a very nice price

11/16/2018, 11:50:47 PM
Budget TVs continue to get more attractive and that includes the latest from Chinese TV maker Hisense. The company’s new H8E, which offers 4K resolution, HDR, and a slick design for well under $500. We spent some time with the latest H8 to find out if it’s worth making the leap to Hisense. ✔ Budget TVs have come a long way in the last few years ✔ TCL’s biggest homeland competitor, Chinese compatriot Hisense, wants a piece of that action, and its new H8E model is designed to take it ✔ Mediocre smarts Despite our nitpicking above, the H8E’s picture performance is the real bright spot, providing the most value


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