Apple’s new Beats Studio headphones could support personalized spatial audio

The headphones could arrive soon. It has been more than five years since Beats last refreshed its top-end Studio headphones, but a new model could be on the way. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is “about” to launch a set of Beats Studio Pro headphones. The new model reportedly features a custom Beats chip that promises… Continue reading Apple’s new Beats Studio headphones could support personalized spatial audio

SuperBook Sports Launches in Maryland and Celebrates with their SuperBook Bar & Restaurant Grand Opening

LAS VEGAS, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SuperBook Sports, a highly respected sports wagering company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced its official launch in the state of Maryland. The company’s expansion into the state marks its eighth market across the map including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, Tennessee, Iowa and Ohio, and promises… Continue reading SuperBook Sports Launches in Maryland and Celebrates with their SuperBook Bar & Restaurant Grand Opening

GM hires former Apple, Twitter exec Mike Abbott to run its entire software development

General Motors has hired a former Apple executive to help it develop in-vehicle software features for car buyers. GM announced Tuesday that Mike Abbott, the former vice president of engineering for Apple’s Cloud Services division, will join GM as executive vice president of software starting May 22. Abbott will report to CEO Mary Barra. “His… Continue reading GM hires former Apple, Twitter exec Mike Abbott to run its entire software development

Study: Automakers may face tough sell with subscriptions for heated seats, remote start

Automakers that expect to make big bucks by charging consumers for features on demand, such as heated seats or hands-free driving, will face an uphill battle, a new study said. Cox Automotive released the study — “Software Monetization: The Emergence of Vehicle Features on Demand” — Tuesday that showed most in-market car shoppers were not… Continue reading Study: Automakers may face tough sell with subscriptions for heated seats, remote start

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz eCitan – the fully electric small van for inner-city delivery and service operations

Mercedes-Benz Vans sets another example for locally CO2-emission-free transport: following the model series in the medium and large van segments, the vehicles in the compact van class will soon also be available to order as all-electric variants. In the commercial van segment, the eCitan is being launched as a Panel Van with a choice of… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz eCitan – the fully electric small van for inner-city delivery and service operations

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz eCitan – the fully electric small van for inner-city delivery and service operations

Mercedes-Benz Vans sets another example for locally CO2-emission-free transport: following the model series in the medium and large van segments, the vehicles in the compact van class will soon also be available to order as all-electric variants. In the commercial van segment, the eCitan is being launched as a Panel Van with a choice of… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz eCitan – the fully electric small van for inner-city delivery and service operations

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz eCitan – the fully electric small van for inner-city delivery and service operations

Mercedes-Benz Vans sets another example for locally CO2-emission-free transport: following the model series in the medium and large van segments, the vehicles in the compact van class will soon also be available to order as all-electric variants. In the commercial van segment, the eCitan is being launched as a Panel Van with a choice of… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz eCitan – the fully electric small van for inner-city delivery and service operations

@GM: Tech Industry Innovator Mike Abbott Joins General Motors as Executive Vice President, Software

Tech Industry Innovator Mike Abbott Joins General Motors as Executive Vice President, Software Former Apple, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Twitter executive will lead new end-to-end software organization as GM accelerates its technology-driven transformation 2023-05-09 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced today that Mike Abbott, former vice president of Engineering for Apple’s Cloud… Continue reading @GM: Tech Industry Innovator Mike Abbott Joins General Motors as Executive Vice President, Software

GM hires ex-Apple exec to lead new software unit

A sign with the General Motors quality mission statement stands in the lobby at the GM Warren Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – General Motors has hired former Apple executive Mike Abbott to lead a newly created software unit for the Detroit automaker. Abbott, former vice president of engineering for… Continue reading GM hires ex-Apple exec to lead new software unit

GM hires ex-Apple leader to head new software team

General Motors Co. is hiring Mike Abbott, former vice president of engineering for Apple’s Cloud Services division, as the automaker’s executive vice president of software, the company said Tuesday. Abbott takes on the newly created position May 22. He will report to GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. Abbott will head a new software organization… Continue reading GM hires ex-Apple leader to head new software team