[ad_1] The X160 is the smaller bike meant for places where agility matters more than power. It only has an estimated 40.4-mile range and a 31.1MPH top speed, but it might be better for maneuvering on twisty trails thanks to its 17-inch wheels and overall more compact frame. The X260 is considerably more powerful with […]
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The Morning After: Microsoft unveils a new mobile Office app
[ad_1] Microsoft still hasn’t perfected the Windows on ARM experience.Surface Pro X review If you must have Microsoft’s software to get work done on the go, the Surface Pro X is a solid choice. But the entire Windows on Snapdragon platform is plagued by limited app compatibility and bugs. Plus, adding the Slim Pen stylus […]
The Polestar 1 is a beautiful ode to driving
[ad_1] While the new company’s first vehicle — the $155,000 hybrid Polestar 1 — might not look the supercar part, it’s targeting a more sophisticated driver that wants to spend a lot of money and have something that’s in limited supply. It’s also the last hybrid to be released from the new automaker. Going forward, […]
German leader wants 1 million EV charging points by 2030
[ad_1] Electric car charging stations are still relatively few and far between, but they might be ubiquitous within a decade — in Germany, at least. Chancellor Angela Merkel has declared that the government wants a “million charging points” in the country by 2030. That would represent 50 times more than the roughly 20,000 points available […]
Tesla Autopilot now recognizes traffic cones
[ad_1] You may not want to put all your trust in the feature just yet. Some early users have warned that Autopilot doesn’t always recognize the cones, potentially leading to dangerous lane changes — say, steering you into oncoming traffic or construction. Tesla did remind drivers that they’re “required to pay attention at all times,” […]
Uber expands ride donation program to 12 cities in North America
[ad_1] Sarah Freed, Community Impact Initiative program manager, said in a statement: “Too often, even in cities that have invested heavily in public transportation, there are mobility gaps when it comes to serving at-need communities. We can use our technology to help fill those gaps. In many cases, a simple, convenient ride to an important […]
The Morning After: Google bought Fitbit
[ad_1] What can Fitbit do to help Wear OS?Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion The search and advertising giant will swallow up the wearable device company — pending approval by shareholders and regulators — making Fitbit a part of its hardware team. According to FitBit CEO James Park, “Fitbit will be able to accelerate innovation […]
New York Supreme Court dismisses Uber’s challenge to vehicle caps
[ad_1] Uber told Engadget it was “disappointed” with the outcome, claiming that it “punishes” drivers who are obligated to rent cars. In the past, it has argued that the caps would hurt outer boroughs (with less access to mass transit) and wouldn’t fix NYC’s problems with traffic congestion. It’s not shocking that the Supreme Court […]
Garmin’s new nav system can emergency land small planes
[ad_1] If a passenger presses the Autoland button, the system considers factors like weather, fuel on board, runway surface and length, terrain and obstacles and determines the best place to land. It can then guide the plane through the landing. It alerts Air Traffic Control, so help can be waiting on the ground and so […]
Lyft’s stricter safety policy could make it harder to ban bad drivers
[ad_1] Under the new system, Lyft also requires its Trust and Safety team to follow a strict set of guidelines that is displayed on their computer as they work through a case (the company also made the role an hourly position instead of a salaried one). Under Lyft’s previous system, Trust and Safety team members […]