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Lexus teases electric SUV powered by new drivetrain technology

December 8, 2020
Lexus is teasing an upcoming new electric SUV powered by the automaker’s new “DIRECT4” drivetrain technology. Like its parent company, Toyota, Lexus has been lagging behind in electrification. You could argue that the market disruption is even more important for the luxury brand since premium segments are being electrified much faster than the lower end of the automotive market. Just a few…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Driving into the future from autonomous to AI

December 8, 2020
With new connective technology, autonomous systems, and innovative business models, the transportation industry is on the cusp of a transformation that could expand the market by more than a trillion dollars over the next decade and drastically reduce road injuries, one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Mobileye is the global leader in the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems…
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MobileNews

Third report adds weight to iPhone getting 10x optical zoom

December 8, 2020
Back in July, we heard reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predict that iPhone would gain periscope lenses as soon as 2022. A report followed in November saying the same. As we’re about to close out 2020, we’ve got a third report corroborating the tech that could allow…
MobileNews

Apple makes iOS 14.2.1 available for HomePod and HomePod mini

December 8, 2020
After Apple released iOS 14.2.1 for just the iPhone 12 lineup at the end of November and before the iOS 14.3 arrives to the public with new features, HomePod and HomePod mini are getting bug fixes and performance improvements with their own build of iOS 14.2.1 today. The latest iOS 14.2.1 release is only for HomePod and HomePod mini. Notably, when Apple pushed the update on November 19, it was…
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MobileNews

Best accessories for Google Pixel Buds and other Bluetooth earbuds [Winter 2020]

December 8, 2020
The accelerated death of the headphone port (or jack) on many flagship smartphones increased usage and prevalence of Bluetooth earbuds such as the Pixel Buds, which means that finding accessories and extras is becoming a minefield. We’re going to simplify that process with our dedicated gift guide for wireless audio. Because earbuds are now effectively an “everyday accessory” akin to a…
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