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New Toyota cars don’t include remote starting on key fobs

Current Toyota drivers might not be thrilled about having to subscribe just to remotely start from their key fobs, but what about new buyers? There’s mixed news. The automaker told Roadshow in a statement that remote starting won’t be available on key fobs for new vehicles. You’ll have to use the brand’s mobile app, in… Continue reading New Toyota cars don’t include remote starting on key fobs

ICYMI: We listen to Yamaha’s latest headphones with 3D sound

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As we get closer and closer to the end of the year, there are still plenty of… Continue reading ICYMI: We listen to Yamaha’s latest headphones with 3D sound

Adidas’ first NFT drop earns $23 million

Adidas’ first NFT effort appears to have been a success. The Block has learned the collaboration with Bored Ape Yacht Club, Gmoney and Punks has raked in more than $23 million in Ethereum between a $15.5 million “Early Access” phase and $7.5 million in a general sale. All told, the drop minted nearly 30,000 NFTs… Continue reading Adidas’ first NFT drop earns $23 million

Hitting the Books: AI can help us design the greener, cleaner homes of tomorrow

In his new book, SuperSight: What Augmented Reality Means for Our Lives, Our Work, and the Way We Imagine the Future, author David Rose delves into the current state of the art of augmented reality, discussing how the technology is already transforming myriad industries — from food service to medicine to education to construction and… Continue reading Hitting the Books: AI can help us design the greener, cleaner homes of tomorrow

NVIDIA’s RTX 2050 laptop GPU slaps an old name on new technology

NVIDIA is once again reviving an old name in its graphics chip lineup, but this time it’s for thoroughly modern technology. As AnandTech reports, the company has introduced an GeForce RTX 2050 laptop GPU that may sound like recycled low-end hardware, but is based on the same Ampere design found in the RTX 3050 series.… Continue reading NVIDIA’s RTX 2050 laptop GPU slaps an old name on new technology

New Mercedes Vision EQXX: image released ahead of January debut

Mercedes-Benz is just days away from unveiling its Vision EQXX concept, an ultra-efficient EV with a focus on aerodynamics. Now, the firm has put out a revealing teaser image showing the car’s profile.  Mercedes’ COO Markus Schafer has previously disclosed that it promises a real-world range of 1000km (620 miles). Dubbed “the most efficient vehicle… Continue reading New Mercedes Vision EQXX: image released ahead of January debut

Deserted stores, less choice … has shopping changed for ever?

Deserted stores, less choice … has shopping changed for ever? Face masks for sale on an empty London street during the third lockdown in March. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex Shutterstock Face masks for sale on an empty London street during the third lockdown in March. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex Shutterstock Retail was in crisis even before Covid.… Continue reading Deserted stores, less choice … has shopping changed for ever?

Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Toyota Camry

Yes, I’ve picked a Toyota Camry as my star car of the year. And not even a high-spec one, but a US market version powered by a slightly wheezy and rattly, entirely non-hybrid 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that pushes out a modest 200bhp. Have I gone made? Well, possibly, but some context is needed. To be… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Toyota Camry