Category: Automotive

Clubhouse Tests Private Groups, Part of a Bid to Regain Relevance

(Bloomberg) — Clubhouse, the voice chat app that captured the attention of Hollywood and Silicon Valley early in the pandemic, is experimenting with a new feature that lets users join private groups. Testing of the tool has expanded in recent weeks, around the same time that Clubhouse reduced headcount and embarked on a change in… Continue reading Clubhouse Tests Private Groups, Part of a Bid to Regain Relevance

Big Tech Gets Caught Up in Europe’s Energy Politics

(Bloomberg) — When Google wanted to build a new $1.1 billion data center in the Luxembourg countryside, the government championed the investment and helped the company to acquire the land. Authorities in the Netherlands granted Meta Platforms Inc. permission for what promised to be an even bigger one, part of the country’s ambition to become… Continue reading Big Tech Gets Caught Up in Europe’s Energy Politics

Patti Payne: Scott Oki’s haikus raise money and lift spirits

It was an extraordinary collection of haikus entitled “Nirvana” by philanthropist and retired Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) pioneer Scott Oki. Years ago he got the notion to try writing Japanese haikus, a short poetic form. “I remember my first grade teacher there, Claire Suguro, taught us how to write haikus,” he says. Go to Source

Toyota recalls bZ4X electric SUVs over wheel that could detach while driving

Toyota issued a global recall of its 2023 bZ4X electric crossover SUV less than two months after the vehicle was released. The automaker said the hub bolts on the wheel can become loose while driving, which could cause the entire wheel to detach. Naturally, Toyota is warning owners not to drive their vehicles until the… Continue reading Toyota recalls bZ4X electric SUVs over wheel that could detach while driving

@Daimler: VISION EQXX breaks own efficiency record on 1,202 km summer road trip from Stuttgart (Germany) to Silverstone (UK)

The journey continues: the most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever built demonstrates even greater efficiency of 8.3 kWh/100 km and impressive thermal management on another long-distance drive Stuttgart/Brixworth. The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX beats its own efficiency record in real-world driving with another 1,000 km+ journey on a single battery charge. Following its record-breaking maiden drive from Stuttgart… Continue reading @Daimler: VISION EQXX breaks own efficiency record on 1,202 km summer road trip from Stuttgart (Germany) to Silverstone (UK)

Ergonomics and comfort of Grammer seats: “Humans are still our best measuring device”

In the ErgoLab at Grammer’s headquarters, the focus is on users Ongoing optimization of ergonomics, operating comfort, and user-friendliness for best possible sitting and health From subjective feedback to motion capture in the test cube – ideal combination of conventional testing and high-end technology  Grammer AG, June 23, 2022 – Last year alone, Grammer delivered… Continue reading Ergonomics and comfort of Grammer seats: “Humans are still our best measuring device”

Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Guiyang, the Capital of Guizhou Province

CHENGDU, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focusing on the online ride-hailing industry in China as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced the launch of its proprietary online ride-hailing platform for drivers in Guiyang, the… Continue reading Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Guiyang, the Capital of Guizhou Province

Hyundai Mobis to become the first to develop an integrated vital signs controller for safe driving

The new healthcare tech ‘Smart Cabin’ controller that analyzes vital signs, such as posture, heart rate, and brainwaves, to help with safe driving. Switches to autonomous driving when the driver is found to be stressed and manages the CO2 level in the cabin Embedded technology that applies biotech to mobility … to enable the vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to become the first to develop an integrated vital signs controller for safe driving

Soaring white collar salaries driving sales of premium cars and gadgets

A big rush for talent and soaring salary offers in the white collarjob market amid the ‘Great Resignation’ are boosting sales of premium smartphones, electronics and cars in the country even as overall discretionary spending has slipped. Professionals who are switching jobs or getting retained by their existing employers at much higher salaries than before… Continue reading Soaring white collar salaries driving sales of premium cars and gadgets