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Porsche and Xbox Made 75 Limited Edition Series X Consoles, and No One Can Buy One
Porsche and Xbox Made 75 Limited Edition Series X Consoles, and No One Can Buy One

9 Jun 2023, 18:37 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Xbox partners with Porsche and makes 75 limited edition Xbox Series X consoles that no one can buy. But you could win in a sweepstake competition

 
May's Latest GTA V Sales Numbers Serve As Reminder Why GTA VI Is Taking Its Sweet Time
May's Latest GTA V Sales Numbers Serve As Reminder Why GTA VI Is Taking Its Sweet Time

9 Jun 2023, 14:58 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Grand Theft Auto V was in the fifth spot for May 2023 in Europe, battling it out with other heavyweights, which just shows why GTA VI is taking its sweet time

 
North-East Wildfire Smoke Is Unbearable, yet Tesla's Bioweapon Defense Mode Offers Relief
North-East Wildfire Smoke Is Unbearable, yet Tesla's Bioweapon Defense Mode Offers Relief

9 Jun 2023, 13:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Most Tesla EVs have a Bioweapon Defense Mode using hospital-grade HEPA filters that can offer protection from the wildfire smoke

 
California Approves Mercedes' Level 3 Autonomous Drive Pilot, One Step Ahead of Tesla
California Approves Mercedes' Level 3 Autonomous Drive Pilot, One Step Ahead of Tesla

9 Jun 2023, 12:15 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / California follows Nevada by approving the technology. Drive Pilot takes control on suitable, high-traffic freeway areas and operates at speeds of up to 40 mph

 
Thief Steals Golf Cart, Gets Spammed With AirTag Notifications, Ends Up Arrested Anyway
Thief Steals Golf Cart, Gets Spammed With AirTag Notifications, Ends Up Arrested Anyway

9 Jun 2023, 07:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Houston man reached out to the police after his golf equipment, including a cart, was stolen; an AirTag was planted inside his belongings

 
Apple Quietly Releases a New CarPlay Wallpaper
Apple Quietly Releases a New CarPlay Wallpaper

9 Jun 2023, 04:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CarPlay is getting only subtle improvements in the next iOS update, and one of them is a new wallpaper many users might miss

 
Apple Almost Forgets About Its Android Auto Rival As New CarPlay Is Coming
Apple Almost Forgets About Its Android Auto Rival As New CarPlay Is Coming

8 Jun 2023, 13:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This year's WWDC has produced little excitement for CarPlay users, as the Cupertino-based tech giant focused on other projects

 
Chinese Startup Claims Its Batteries Solve the Biggest Problems Electric Vehicles Have
Chinese Startup Claims Its Batteries Solve the Biggest Problems Electric Vehicles Have

8 Jun 2023, 09:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chinese startup Greater Bay Technology claims it developed technology to make Li-Ion batteries perform better in low temperatures, solving EVs' biggest problem

 
Hyundai Will Use Samsung Chips for Its Next-Generation Infotainment System
Hyundai Will Use Samsung Chips for Its Next-Generation Infotainment System

8 Jun 2023, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Exynos Auto V920 offers incredible performance figures, as it can power no less than six high-resolution screens at the same time

 
Eyewear Giant Develops Lenses That Reduce Eye Fatigue in All Driving Conditions
Eyewear Giant Develops Lenses That Reduce Eye Fatigue in All Driving Conditions

7 Jun 2023, 16:27 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The upcoming optical lenses come in two versions: one for daytime and one for nighttime driving. They're the result of extensive testing and AI-powered analysis

 
The Big Feature EV Owners Will Love in the Next iPhone Update
The Big Feature EV Owners Will Love in the Next iPhone Update

7 Jun 2023, 13:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple is working on real-time charging availability in Apple Maps, with the feature to launch for all users as part of iOS 17

 
This 2024 Car Proves Android Auto, CarPlay, and Android Automotive Get Along Nicely
This 2024 Car Proves Android Auto, CarPlay, and Android Automotive Get Along Nicely

7 Jun 2023, 04:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Acura has recently confirmed that the 2024 ZDX, the company's first EV, will use Android Automotive without dropping Android Auto

 
Google Maps in Trouble As Apple's Modern Navigation App Launches for More Users
Google Maps in Trouble As Apple's Modern Navigation App Launches for More Users

7 Jun 2023, 04:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has brought the revamped Apple Maps experience to Paris while also expanding the cycling directions to the entire France

 
All-New McLaren 750S Gets High-End 1400W Bowers & Wilkins Sound System
All-New McLaren 750S Gets High-End 1400W Bowers & Wilkins Sound System

6 Jun 2023, 13:59 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / McLaren and Bowers & Wilkins have collaborated on a personalized 12-speaker Surround Sound System for the 750S that includes two bass drivers

 
Elon Musk Offers Rival Automakers Chance To License Autopilot/FSD and Other Tesla Tech
Elon Musk Offers Rival Automakers Chance To License Autopilot/FSD and Other Tesla Tech

6 Jun 2023, 11:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk is open to licensing Autopilot/FSD or other Tesla technology to rival carmakers after GM's Mary Barra complained about profitability

 
Tesla Hired a Lot of ADAS Test Operators in Europe, and We All Know What It Means
Tesla Hired a Lot of ADAS Test Operators in Europe, and We All Know What It Means

6 Jun 2023, 09:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has opened many ADAS test operator positions throughout Europe, hinting at the Full Self-Driving program beginning testing in full force

 
Google Releases Android Auto 9.7 Update, Everyone Can Download It Right Now
Google Releases Android Auto 9.7 Update, Everyone Can Download It Right Now

6 Jun 2023, 04:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto is now live, but as per Google's typical release strategy, the rollout takes place in waves on the Play Store

 
Apple Announces Major Maps Update, Makes It Easier to Abandon Google Maps
Apple Announces Major Maps Update, Makes It Easier to Abandon Google Maps

6 Jun 2023, 03:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple Maps is finally getting offline maps, allowing users to navigate without the need for a permanent Internet connection

 
Grand Theft Auto V Premium Edition Now With 63% Discount on Steam and Epic Games Store
Grand Theft Auto V Premium Edition Now With 63% Discount on Steam and Epic Games Store

5 Jun 2023, 16:35 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / It's hard to imagine someone who hasn't played Grand Theft Auto V before, given that it sold over 180 million copies, but just in case, it's now on sale

 
Honda Driver Coaching App Helps Rookie Drivers Improve Their Skills in a Fun, Engaging Way
Honda Driver Coaching App Helps Rookie Drivers Improve Their Skills in a Fun, Engaging Way

5 Jun 2023, 15:12 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The brand-new app is available on the Apple App Store. It connects to your Honda vehicle and provides real-time driving analysis, as well as driving lessons