During our monthly search for the best EV discounts, we found four models – two BEVs and two PHEVs – that can cost less than $20,000 before tax and license. Considering the average used vehicle price as reported by USA Today was trending upward at $21,558 in July, and that the average new vehicle transaction price is just shy of $40,000 ($39,259 to be exact, per Kelly Blue Book), $20K for a…
VW unveils prototype autonomous charging robot for electric cars
December 29, 2020
VW has unveiled an actual working prototype of an autonomous charging robot for electric cars – something that it has been conceptualizing for years.
Last year, we reported on VW unveiling the idea of a charging butler robot concept for electric cars.
They had the vision…
Xiaomi Mi 11 is the first Snapdragon 888 smartphone, ships w/ Android 11, no charger
December 29, 2020
With 2021 just a couple of days away, the first smartphone with next year’s flagship chip is going official. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has been announced — here’s what it brings to the table.
With the Mi 11, Xiaomi is shipping the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor along with up…
Tesla is working on Apple and Amazon Music in-car integration
December 29, 2020
Tesla is working on adding Apple Music and Amazon Music as new native in-car music services inside its electric vehicles.
While most other automakers are turning to phone mirroring with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to handle media playback inside their cars, Tesla is insisting on integrating music services into its own user interface.
For years, the automaker has been integrating different music…
Google Store adds ‘Subscriptions’ page to advertise paid YouTube services, Stadia Pro, more
December 29, 2020
The majority of Google’s apps are free (and more than usable with ads), but the company has built up a number of paid service tiers — led by YouTube — in recent years. The Google Store is now prominently advertising those offerings with a dedicated “Subscriptions”…
Tesla driver accused of sleeping on Autopilot is going to trial for dangerous driving
December 29, 2020
A Tesla driver’s case over sleeping while using Autopilot on the highway is going to trial for dangerous driving in what legal experts are calling a legal first.
Earlier this year, we reported on the Alberta RCMP (Canada federal police) issuing a report on a strange…
Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS R6 - which is best for you?
December 29, 2020
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Canon and Nikon dominated the DSLR market for around two decades but the move to mirrorless saw Sony gain a significant foothold in the full-frame space before the former ‘Big Two’ weighed in.
The second-generation full-frame mirrorless cameras from both brands are hugely capable…
Pentax ‘Cannot’ Go Mirrorless: Ricoh Imaging CEO
December 28, 2020
In an interview with Alfa Romeo Japan, the President and CEO of Ricoh Imaging Shinobu Takahashi is surprisingly upfront about Ricoh’s acquisition of Pentax and the issues the company has had with finding its place in a competitive and collapsing market.
The interview was…
Researchers find evidence of bias in art-generating AI systems
December 28, 2020
As research pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, the popularity of art created by algorithms — generative art — continues to grow. From creating paintings to inventing new art styles, AI-based generative art has been showcased in a range of applications.
Canon Patents Handheld Osmo-Like RF Lens Vlogging Camera
December 28, 2020
Canon has patented a handheld camera that combines a design reminiscent of the DJI Osmo (now called the OM) with its RF lenses and a rotating hinge. The flipping lens hinge is described as making it much easier to switch between forward-facing and selfie views.
According to the patent, the design was created to make the lens “rotatable.” It consists of a main body, movable portion, lens unit…
