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
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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
Meet the Briton leading a Tesla rival who wants to save the planet
The Lucid Motors boss Peter Rawlinson is fluent in the language of the new breed of electric carmaker: he wants to save the planet and he wants to do it fast. The California carmaker is only starting production of its hotly anticipated first model in the second half of this year but it has quickly… Continue reading Meet the Briton leading a Tesla rival who wants to save the planet
Microsoft’s online-only Build conference starts on May 25th
Spring is fully upon us, which means the calendar is starting to fill up with high-profile tech events. And the latest addition? Microsoft confirmed today that its online-only Build developer conference will run between May 25th and May 27th, though there’s still no word on when registration will open. (If last year is any indication,… Continue reading Microsoft’s online-only Build conference starts on May 25th
@VW Group: New suite of connected services for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO range: Automobili Lamborghini is first to incorporate comprehensive in-car control by Amazon Alexa002771
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 31 March 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini is now enhancing the connected services offering in its Huracán EVO models from the beginning of 2021, comprising navigation, comfort, safety and entertainment functions. Lamborghini Connect adds new ‘peace of mind’ services through connection to the Lamborghini UNICA app: a car-finder function, vehicle status report and geofencing… Continue reading @VW Group: New suite of connected services for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO range: Automobili Lamborghini is first to incorporate comprehensive in-car control by Amazon Alexa002771
Romeo Power Tumbles As EV Battery Play Warns Of 2021 Shortages
Bloomberg Foxconn’s Profit Misses Estimates as Pivot to Cars Accelerates (Bloomberg) — Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. warned that component shortages could persist till 2022 and affect under a tenth of its shipments, amplifying concerns that a global chip crunch could extend well beyond this year.The assembler of most of the world’s iPhones follows fellow… Continue reading Romeo Power Tumbles As EV Battery Play Warns Of 2021 Shortages
Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
(Bloomberg) — Xiaomi Corp. plans to invest about $10 billion over the next decade to manufacture electric cars, embarking on its biggest-ever overhaul to enter China’s booming EV market. Billionaire co-founder Lei Jun will lead a new standalone division that will invest an initial 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) on smart vehicle manufacturing, the company… Continue reading Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
Subaru Debuts New 2022 Outback Wilderness™ – Most Capable Outback Ever
Subaru of America today introduced the most rugged and capable Outback in the auto manufacturer’s history: the new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness™. With a standard 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, advanced dual function X-MODE, elevated 9.5-inch ground clearance, standard front skid plate, all-terrain tires, upgraded suspension and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-wheel drive, the Outback Wilderness is… Continue reading Subaru Debuts New 2022 Outback Wilderness™ – Most Capable Outback Ever