The only thing worse than the obscene price? The wretched battery life. Meta Quest Pro Meta-formerly-Facebook has unveiled its Meta Quest Pro, the long-rumored follow-up to the company’s Quest 2 virtual reality headset. And from what we can tell, there’s a good chance it’ll be essentially dead on arrival, especially at an eye-watering price of… Continue reading Meta’s Uber-Expensive New VR Headset Is Dead on Arrival
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The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and S&P Global Mobility Honor the Power of Multicultural Vehicle Buyers Through the Seventh Annual Diversity Volume Leadership Awards
Toyota RAV-4 Named “Top Overall Future Majority Vehicle” MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Seventh Annual Diversity Volume Leadership Awards (DVL) were presented this morning by the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and S&P Global Mobility (formerly IHS Markit) during the program at the 2022 Annual NAMAD Conference at the Fontainebleau Miami… Continue reading The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and S&P Global Mobility Honor the Power of Multicultural Vehicle Buyers Through the Seventh Annual Diversity Volume Leadership Awards
Drivers will love these new features on VW’s first US-made electric vehicle
CHATTANOOGA — Any day now, the first U.S.-made Volkswagen electric vehicle will roll out of a $4-billion-plus plant located on 1,400 acres just outside this small mid-southern city. VW’s American dealers have been selling ID4 electric SUVs for a year and a half, but they’ve been imported from Germany. Starting with the 2023 model year… Continue reading Drivers will love these new features on VW’s first US-made electric vehicle
Federal gig worker proposal tanks Uber, Lyft and DoorDash stocks
The stock prices of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash slid on Tuesday after the Department of Labor announced proposed changes to how workers should be classified. The prospective guidance is intended to “combat employee misclassification,” the federal agency said in a statement. Soon after, Uber’s share price dropped by more than 10% to $24.61, while Lyft’s… Continue reading Federal gig worker proposal tanks Uber, Lyft and DoorDash stocks
Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
While Tesla has been rolling out its global network of 30,000 fast chargers for years, Renault has announced its own plan to build a network of 200 EV ultra-fast-charging stations across Europe, kicking off first in its native France. Mobilize, Renault’s newly named e-mobility unit, is partnering with Renault and Mobilize dealerships to install the… Continue reading Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
Lyft exec was wrong about driverless vehicles — but he still believes in their potential
Confetti falls as Lyft CEO Logan Green (C) and President John Zimmer (LEFT C) ring the Nasdaq opening bell celebrating the company’s initial public offering (IPO) on March 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The ride hailing app company’s shares were initially priced at $72. Mario Tama / Getty Images DETROIT — In 2016, Lyft… Continue reading Lyft exec was wrong about driverless vehicles — but he still believes in their potential
Uber exits from five cities in Pakistan, to continue services via unit Careem
Uber Technologies Inc will discontinue its ride-hailing services app in five cities in Pakistan including Karachi and Islamabad, the company said on Tuesday, in a move that will reduce market overlap between the US firm and its Middle East unit Careem. The change, effective immediately, also covers the cities of Multan, Faisalabad and Peshawar, but the Uber app… Continue reading Uber exits from five cities in Pakistan, to continue services via unit Careem
@Toyota: Toyota and Google Cloud Partner to Bring AI-Powered Speech Services to Toyota and Lexus Vehicles
Google Cloud’s new product Speech On-Device enables AI-driven speech services on embedded devices regardless of internet connectivity Toyota to leverage vehicle-native Speech On-Device in next-generation multimedia system SUNNYVALE, Calif. and PLANO, Texas (Oct. 11, 2022) – Toyota and Google Cloud today announced an expanded partnership that brings together Toyota and Lexus next-generation audio multimedia systems… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota and Google Cloud Partner to Bring AI-Powered Speech Services to Toyota and Lexus Vehicles
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Fosters Circular Economy Ambitions with Dedicated Business Unit to Power New Era of Sustainable Manufacturing and Consumption004525
Circular Economy plays a major role in Stellantis’ effort to reach industry-leading target of carbon net zero by 2038 “Cradle-to-cradle” business model to reach more than €2 billion in revenues by 2030 as part of Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan Regional hubs complemented by local loops to maximize efficiency and protect scarce resources New SUSTAINera… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Fosters Circular Economy Ambitions with Dedicated Business Unit to Power New Era of Sustainable Manufacturing and Consumption004525
Meta Quest Pro VR Headset: Price, Specs, Details
Jenga was just one of many games and experiences I tried at Meta’s Reality Labs headquarters in Burlingame, California, last week. I stretched my face in ways that would put Jim Carrey to shame as I tested the eye-tracking and facial expression features. It was surreal seeing a green elfin character, my avatar, mimic these… Continue reading Meta Quest Pro VR Headset: Price, Specs, Details