[ad_1] This being Volvo, there’s also a safety angle. Google Maps data will help improve the XC40’s driver assistance by identifying curves and speed limits. You can also expect some tie-ins to existing services, such as Volvo On Call’s ability to find your car in the parking lot or share it with friends using a […]
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Intel discontinues its processors with AMD graphics
[ad_1] The move isn’t exactly unexpected. Kaby Lake-G was an “enemy of my enemy is my friend” design meant to counter NVIDIA’s laptop graphics by mating an 8th-generation Core processor with an AMD GPU that could outperform Intel’s then-current integrated video. Few PC makers saw fit to use it, though, and follow-ups to those systems […]
Google is reportedly testing a 5G version of the Pixel 4
[ad_1] Whether or not you’ll hear about a 5G variant at Google’s October 15th event is another matter. Test production suggests it’s still early, and Nikkei‘s contacts said Google might wait to unveil a 5G version in spring alongside a new budget Pixel phone (the Pixel 4a?). Not that there’s much of a rush to […]
Apple may launch its AR headset with third-party help early next year
[ad_1] Kuo has said in the past that Apple plans to market the headset as an iPhone accessory. It will reportedly wirelessly offload computing, networking and location-related tasks to the iPhone. In this way, Apple hopes to keep the device thin and light. Without providing additional context, Kuo adds Apple will work third-party brands to […]
800,000 Californians could be without power by the end of the day
[ad_1] Why cut the power? It’s become evident that overhead power lines are to blame for some of California’s worst wildfires. Sparks from those power lines have ignited some of the largest and most deadly fires in recent history, including the Camp Fire in Paradise, California. As the state enters peak wildfire season, officials are […]
Bigger, slightly better, still great
[ad_1] The competition It’s a fact of the industry that tablets just aren’t as big a deal as they used to be, but there are handful of alternatives to consider. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S5e is probably the 2019 iPad’s closest competitor, and it packs a beautiful, 10-inch Super AMOLED screen, a mid-range Snapdragon 670 chipset, […]
‘Uber Pet’ will let drivers know your furry friend is coming too
[ad_1] You’ll pay a “small surcharge” to ride with your furry friend, though. You’ll see the fee on your receipt and Uber’ll add it to the upfront price if you choose that option. It could help both riders and drivers avoid any unwanted surprises. It might give you peace of mind that a driver is […]
Roblox’s ‘Seuss World’ lets kids raise and trade virtual pets
[ad_1] Roblox is a massive multiplayer online platform where you can make your own games. It encourages kids to learn how to code and even held an event last year that challenged children to develop their own game based on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. If you want to try raising pets in a Seussian world, […]
Sony’s PlayStation 5 will arrive late in 2020
[ad_1] An upgraded DualShock is incoming.The PlayStation 5 officially launches ‘holiday 2020’ It’s official: Sony isn’t going crazy on the naming convention. The PlayStation 5 will land near the end of 2020, and the company is detailing how it’ll upgrade the next-gen console’s controllers. A lot of it is to do with haptics, with more […]
Apple removes Taiwan flag emoji from iOS in Hong Kong
[ad_1] Apple’s region lock of ROC Taiwan flag 🇹🇼 extended beyond CN devices to HK and Macau’s in the iOS/iPadOS 13.1.1 rollout. Interestingly, the new lock only affects the keyboard, and has no problem displaying and is easy to bypass by switching region. https://t.co/RVRKNQyc1l pic.twitter.com/8eQXambiAQ — 王博源 Wang Boyuan (@thisboyuan) October 3, 2019 This isn’t […]