Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 14 at its “Far Out” event today and it seems mostly like an iterative upgrade over last year’s models. We do have a new Plus model this year by way of the iPhone 14 Plus, which features a 6.7-inch display, in addition to the 6.1-inch iPhone 14. And unlike… Continue reading iPhone 14 has a Plus variant with a 6.9-inch screen and last-year’s A15 processor
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Apple’s new AirPods Pro have touch controls
Three years after Apple released the AirPods Pro, the company is at long last ready to talk about the second incarnation of the earbuds at its big September hardware event. Previous reports indicated that AirPods Pro 2 wouldn’t have significant design changes, with most of the changes reserved for the interior. But there’s one big… Continue reading Apple’s new AirPods Pro have touch controls
Apple’s $799 Watch Ultra is bigger, more durable and lasts longer
In addition to the debut of the Watch Series 8, Apple had another wearable on deck for today’s iPhone 14 event. True to the rumors, the company has built a version of its wrist-worn device that’s larger and more durable with longer battery life than the “regular” models. Aimed solely at folks who are either… Continue reading Apple’s $799 Watch Ultra is bigger, more durable and lasts longer
Apple Watch Series 8 has a temperature sensor and crash detection
As is tradition, Apple is pulling the cover off of a new Apple Watch at its September event. Rumors suggested that the Apple Watch Series 8 would be a mostly iterative update to last year’s model, and that appears to be the case so far: It looks essentially identical to the Series 7. The first… Continue reading Apple Watch Series 8 has a temperature sensor and crash detection
The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are official
Apple has announced the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, preserving much of the iPhone 13’s design — including a notch for the phone’s selfie camera and Face ID sensors. That’s in line with rumors that indicated only the 14 Pro models would lose the notch. Either way, the 14 looks an awful lot like the… Continue reading The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are official
Recurrent, Black Book Team Up to Score and Value Used EVs
Black Book’s vehicle valuation is combined with Recurrent’s new Range Score value, which uses modeling from 100 million recorded EV miles, to make value adjustments for good batteries. Photo: Recurrent Early resale values for electric vehicles (EV) have often been determined by criteria from the combustion engine era, prioritizing metrics like odometers that do not… Continue reading Recurrent, Black Book Team Up to Score and Value Used EVs
Great Wall cars and Tesla Model Y earn top Euro NCAP scores
The Ora Funky Cat and Wey Coffee 01 have received top five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing and the Tesla Model Y has set a new record for the highest score in the safety assist category. The Model Y achieved a near-perfect score of 98% for its safety assist systems. It also scored 97% for adult occupant protection, 87%… Continue reading Great Wall cars and Tesla Model Y earn top Euro NCAP scores
Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative returns for 2022
Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative is back for 2022. Held in partnership with executive search specialists Ennis and Co, the competition aims to attract the brightest and best talents to submit their ideas on how to transform the automotive industry in key new areas. Now in its third year, the competition has never been more… Continue reading Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative returns for 2022
Honda Motor (HMC), Hanwa Partner for Battery Metals Sourcing
Honda Motor Company HMC recently announced that it has entered into a partnership with trading company Hanwa to facilitate stable procurement of battery materials, especially nickel, cobalt and lithium, essential components for EV batteries. Japan-based Hanwa’s strength in resource procurement is noteworthy, and a leverage of the same will be fruitful for Honda. But, instead… Continue reading Honda Motor (HMC), Hanwa Partner for Battery Metals Sourcing
Boston’s ClearMotion funded by Nio Capital to switch on in-car metaverse in China
U.S.-China decoupling is expected to discourage cross-border investments between the two superpowers as investors shy away from sanctions and geopolitical risks. But in some areas, Chinese investors and American tech firms continue to find happy marriages. ClearMotion, a Boston-based company that aims to make car rides less bumpy and more fun, just raised $39 million… Continue reading Boston’s ClearMotion funded by Nio Capital to switch on in-car metaverse in China