Curious about the favorite devices and phone buying habits of ZDNet’s tech reporters, mobile business editors, and gadget freaks? Read on. On the other hand, if you want our expert recommendations on the latest and greatest phones, we have you covered elsewhere. The fact is, of the 22 ZDNet contributors we talked to, barely half… Continue reading Phones we love: ZDNet writers actually use these devices
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@niche: Hennessey Celebrates 30 years of Making Fast Cars Faster000738
[embedded content] Listen on Apple PodcastListen on Spotify John Hennessey reflects on being a speed pioneer and the family support, great customers and fast cars that have shaped Hennessey Performance since 1991 • Powered by passion: 1991-2021 – Hennessey celebrates 30 years of making fast cars faster• Company has evolved into a global brand and… Continue reading @niche: Hennessey Celebrates 30 years of Making Fast Cars Faster000738
Renault Triber surpasses 75,000-unit sales in 21 months
The Renault Triber has notched a new sales milestone – 75,000 units and counting. Launched on August 28, 2019, the seven-seater SUV has given the French carmaker a new charge in the Indian market. From a utility vehicle market share of 1.57% in FY2019, Renault India closed FY2021 with 4.79% UV market share. And it… Continue reading Renault Triber surpasses 75,000-unit sales in 21 months
MST3K’s latest kickstarter is funding a new streaming platform
After multiple network cancelations, cult-favorite comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000 turned to Kickstarter in 2015 to fund a comeback. After raising more than $6 million, a feat that helped it break several of the platform’s records, Netflix picked up the series. However, that triumph was short-lived, with the streaming giant canceling the series in… Continue reading MST3K’s latest kickstarter is funding a new streaming platform
TomTom AmiGO now available on Android Auto
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, April 7, 2021 TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, today announced the availability of TomTom AmiGO on Android Auto. This means that drivers with an Android device are now able to interact with TomTom AmiGO on their vehicle’s (Android Auto-compatible) infotainment screen. TomTom AmiGO is a free navigation and traffic app with… Continue reading TomTom AmiGO now available on Android Auto
Sony puts its tech to the test with step into self-drive EVs
TOKYO — Hot on the heels of Apple’s drive into the realm of electric vehicles, Sony is trying to shift from electronics and services into auto manufacturing. The Japanese company has already started public road tests of its Vision-S EV as it attempts to leverage its smartphone and software prowess into making vehicles. A closer… Continue reading Sony puts its tech to the test with step into self-drive EVs
LG Electronics fans bemoan end of era as firm exits smartphone business
By Joyce Lee, Heekyong Yang 3 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – Fans of LG Electronics smartphones rued the loss of more affordable Android-based devices after the South Korean tech company said on Monday it would quit the business, with some praising LG for the innovation it brought to the industry. Slideshow ( 3 images )… Continue reading LG Electronics fans bemoan end of era as firm exits smartphone business
The next Apple TV may support 4K 120Hz gaming
The next Apple TV model might support 120Hz refresh rates, presumably at 4K, according to a report from 9to5Mac. References to “120Hz” and “supports120Hz” appear in the latest tvOS 14.5 beta, suggesting that Apple is, at a minimum, testing such a mode. The higher refresh rates would allow for smoother media playback and, more importantly,… Continue reading The next Apple TV may support 4K 120Hz gaming
Tim Cook drops hints about autonomous tech and the Apple car
Apple CEO Tim Cook dropped a few hints in an interview released Monday about the direction of the much-anticipated Apple car, including that autonomous vehicle technology will likely be a key feature. “The autonomy itself is a core technology, in my view,” Cook told Kara Swisher in an interview on the “Sway” podcast. “If you… Continue reading Tim Cook drops hints about autonomous tech and the Apple car
LG confirms it’s shutting down its mobile business
The reports out of its native Korea were correct, LG is shutting down its mobile business. With losses continuing to mount, and billions of dollars seemingly squandered on quirky handsets, the electronics giant has officially thrown in the towel on its struggling phone division. In a statement, the company said “Moving forward, LG will continue… Continue reading LG confirms it’s shutting down its mobile business