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Mercedes Beats Tesla to Hands-Free Driving

10-12-2021 23:45

One of the world’s leading luxury car brands just won regulatory approval from the German government to operate a hands-free, autonomous driving system on public roads, a feat that marks a significant stepping stone along the long, and so far winding road toward self-driving cars. That car company was not Tesla. Rather, the achievement actually went to Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz.With the approval, Mercedes can sell its autonomous drive package, called Drive Pilot, to be used on parts of

U.S. Government Curious Why Teslas Allow Gaming While Driving

10-12-2021 23:04

When Tesla expanded its growing list of dashboard touchscreen games last winter, the update inexplicably allowed drivers to play them while the electric car was in motion. Almost a year later, the United States government is finally asking the company why.“We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer,” the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Bloomberg today. “The Vehicle Safety Act prohibits manufacturers from

New Spider-Man: No Way Home Clip Spotlights Doc Ock Aiming to Kill

10-12-2021 23:00

One of the sillier things about Marvel and Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home is Peter Parker’s apparent reluctance to take out the dimension-hopping foes he’s about to face. In Marvel’s latest trailers for the movie, Peter’s been dismayed at the idea of Electro, the Green Goblin, and Doctor Octopus all being fated to die by his hand, which is quite rich considering that the armoured suit he’s wearing was designed to turn him into a killing machine (

Minecraft Players Need to Update Immediately as Nasty Zero-Day Threatens Apps Across the Web

10-12-2021 22:50

Everybody get ready to patch up. What started off as a security issue for fans of the immensely popular video game Minecraft has quickly transformed into a full-blown, internet-wide crisis.
In short, a particularly severe vulnerability in the broadly-used Java logging library Apache Log4j has been discovered — the likes of which affects droves of widely used platforms.
The bug initially gained widespread attention Friday as an issue affecting players of Minecraft’s Java Edition. In a

Far-Right Leaders Are Raking In Millions From Bitcoin, New Study Shows

10-12-2021 22:45

Even hardcore investors will likely admit that the crypto community tends to attract some pretty scummy personalities; cyber-criminals, con-artists, and Elon Musk, for starters. Now, it looks like we can add white supremacists to that list as well; a new study from the Southern Poverty Law Centre probed into the crypto transactions of some of the most virulent extremists around and found them collectively raking in tens of millions of dollars in the currency over the course of the past decade.Th

Jeff Bezos’ Space Joyride Emitted a Lifetime’s Worth of Carbon Pollution

10-12-2021 22:35

Social media erupted this week when a single passage from this year’s World Inequality Report went viral comparing the carbon footprint of a short space joyride to a lifetime’s worth of emissions for the world’s poorest. The statistic perfectly encapsulates the unequal distribution of between those who cause climate damage and those who suffer from it.The report doesn’t name the two billionaires most often associated with space travel: Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Musk&rsquo

Microsoft Was Willing to Play Ball With Apple to Bring Xbox Games to iPhones

10-12-2021 22:20

We’re now learning the great lengths Microsoft was willing to take to bring Xbox games to iPhones. The company reluctantly planned to bring exclusive triple-A Xbox titles to the App Store in the form of individual apps due to Apple’s requirements for games, but the deal fell through.This revelation comes from private emails unearthed by The Verge between Microsoft corporate vice president of business development Lori Wright and several Apple staffers.For some context, Apple updated i

The Week’s Best Toys Have Bazookas, Boba, and Brothers Warner

10-12-2021 22:00

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, Gizmodo’s regular round-up of the latest and greatest in nerdy merchandise. This week: Lego’s latest modular building brings some class to your display, The Book of Boba Fett opens up to a page of action figures, and Destiny’s most iconic rocket launcher is getting the Nerf treatment. Check it out!
Lego Modular Building Collection Boutique HotelIf you’ve been slowly building out a miniature brick-built town with Lego’s Modular Building Col

Nebraska Becomes the First Red State to Set a Decarbonization Target

10-12-2021 21:45

The clean energy revolution has come to the heartland. Nebraska became the first red state in the U.S. with a goal of completely cleaning up its electric grid on Thursday. The plan has a few areas where it needs to be shored up and is by no means a slam dunk — but it’s certainly a life raft amid the conservative anti-climate policy maelstrom.The Nebraska Public Power District’s board of directors voted yes on a goal of getting the grid to net zero emissions by 2050. The distric

You Should Buy the New Instant Pot. Just Ignore Its App

10-12-2021 15:00 via wired.com

This “connected” update of the ever-popular multicooker is a winner, despite some shortcomings in its mobile app.

Motorola Moto G51 5G smartphone launched in India

10-12-2021 14:36 via geeky-gadgets.com

The Motorola Moto G51 5G smartphone has been launched in India and the device will be sold through Flipkart in India and will be available from the 16th of December. The handset was made official last month. The handset will come with a Snapdragon 480+ mobile processor and it will come with 8GB of RAM […](Read More ...)The post Motorola Moto G51 5G smartphone launched in India appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Evil West Game Awards 2021 trailer

10-12-2021 14:34 via geeky-gadgets.com

Focus Entertainment and Flying Wild Hog have released a new trailer at this years Game Awards 2021 for the upcoming Evil West third person adventure and shooter which will be launching sometime next year during 2022. “A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against […](Read More ...)The post Evil West Game Awards 2021 trailer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Geforce Now update adds Ubisoft Connect account linking and more

10-12-2021 14:17 via geeky-gadgets.com

NVIDIA has announced that its GeForce Now game streaming service has received a new update bringing with it Ubisoft Connect account linking for faster game launches and more. The new GeForce NOW app update is rolling out to PC and Mac users this week and takes the form of Version 2.0.36 . GeForce NOW update 2.0.36 […](Read More ...)The post Geforce Now update adds Ubisoft Connect account linking and more appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Colour Options, Configurations Leak; Galaxy Tab A8 Renders Also Surface

10-12-2021 14:16

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Tab S8 series and Galaxy Tab A8 tablet this month. Alleged configurations of the Galaxy Tab S8 series have leaked.

Facebook Rolls Out ‘Year Together’ Card, Lets Users Recap Biggest Moments of 2021

10-12-2021 14:15

Facebook has rolled out a Year Together card feature which allows users to share their favourite memories of 2021. The feature will be available until the end of the year, and suggests noteworthy places, images, and friends a person interacted with to create a shareable card. Users can mix and match the content for the Year Together card, based on their preference.

Alan Wake 2 PlayStation 5 game launching 2023

10-12-2021 14:03 via geeky-gadgets.com

Sam Lake Creative Director from games development company Remedy Entertainment has taken to the official PlayStation blog this week to announce that Alan Wake 2 will be launching on the PlayStation 5 sometime during 2023. Providing PlayStation gamers with a new survival horror experience. “Alan Wake was the first Remedy Entertainment game where we were […](Read More ...)The post Alan Wake 2 PlayStation 5 game launching 2023 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

tvOS 15.2 Release Candidate released to developers

10-12-2021 14:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

We have had a number of new betas from Apple this week and now we have tvOS 15.2 Release Candidate, assuming there are no issues with the software, this should be the final version that is released to everyone. As well as the tvOS 15.2 Release Candidate update, Apple has also released iOS 15.2 Release […](Read More ...)The post tvOS 15.2 Release Candidate released to developers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra Alleged Case Surfaces Online; Tips Quad Rear Camera Setup, No Secondary Screen

10-12-2021 14:01

An alleged case for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra smartphone has been leaked. It is expected to now feature a quad camera setup on the back.

All the Ways Tech Saved Us This Year

10-12-2021 14:00 via wired.com

This week, we look back at how technology affected us in 2021—in mostly positive ways.

OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus Buds Z2 India Support Pages Surface Online, Launch Imminent

10-12-2021 13:59

OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2's India support pages were spotted online, hinting at their imminent launch in the country. The OnePlus 9RT, launched in China in October, has been spotted in multiple listings and is tipped to launch as OnePlus RT in India.

Korean Becomes Fastest-Growing Language in India Thanks to Popularity of K-Pop, Squid Game: Duolingo Report

10-12-2021 13:47

Duolingo Language Report 2021 is out and it shows some interesting shifts in the language-learning patterns of Indians. As per the report, English, Hindi, French, Spanish, and Korean are the top five languages being learned in the country, while Korean is the fastest-growing language.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Renders Leak Shows Green Colour Variant

10-12-2021 13:45

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE green colour variant has been leaked in renders by a tipster on Twitter. The smartphone is seen with a triple rear camera setup and a display with hole-punch cutout in the centre.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G India Launch May Be Around the Corner, Production Reportedly Started

10-12-2021 13:32

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G launch in India could be imminent as it is said to be in production in the country. The new Samsung phone is speculated to come with a 120Hz AMOLED display and include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC.

Tecno POVA Neo smartphone unveiled

10-12-2021 13:30 via geeky-gadgets.com

Tecno has announced the launch of its latest Android smartphone, the Tecno POVA Neo, and the handset is equipped with a 6.8-inch LCD display that features an HD+ resolution of 1640 x 720 pixels. The new Tecno POVA Neo is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 mobile processor and it also comes with 4GB of […](Read More ...)The post Tecno POVA Neo smartphone unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 Game Awards 2021 trailer

10-12-2021 13:24 via geeky-gadgets.com

During this week’s Game Awards 2021 a new trailer has been released for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 game, providing a glimpse of what you can expect from the storyline, location and characters. “The legendary franchise returns for a spectacular, action-packed experience, bringing the Warhammer 40,000 universe to life like never before“. “Focus […](Read More ...)The post Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 Game Awards 2021 trailer appeared first on Gee

Oppo Find N Press Renders Tipping Design, Specifications Surface Ahead of December 15 Launch

10-12-2021 13:21

Oppo Find N press renders have surfaced online ahead of the December 15 launch. The renders suggest the look and feel of the foldable phone as well as indicate its key specifications. Oppo’s Pete Lau has also shared an image of the Find N, showing its hole-punch foldable display.

GKD Pro handheld retro games console from $149

10-12-2021 13:17 via geeky-gadgets.com

Game Kiddy has created a new retro handheld games console named the GKD Pro allowing you to enjoy your favorite games on a small screen wherever or whenever you desire. With 6 days still remaining and thanks to over 800 backers the project has already raised over $150,000 after acquiring just over $4000 to make […](Read More ...)The post GKD Pro handheld retro games console from $149 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Apple releases updated Apple Maps in Australia

10-12-2021 13:10 via geeky-gadgets.com

Apple has announced that it is releasing its updated Apple Maps in Australia, the updated Maps app brings a wide range of new features. These new features include Look around, Share ETA, and more and you can see more information on what is included below. “Apple Maps is the best way to explore and navigate […](Read More ...)The post Apple releases updated Apple Maps in Australia appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Last Minute Deal: 2022 Premium CompTIA CyberSecurity & Security+ Exam Prep Bundle

10-12-2021 13:01 via geeky-gadgets.com

Just a quick reminder about our great deal on the 2022 Premium CompTIA CyberSecurity & Security+ Exam Prep Bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today. the 2022 Premium CompTIA CyberSecurity & Security+ Exam Prep Bundle is available in our deals store for just 30$. CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) Ethical Hacking: The Total Course Hone Your […](Read More ...)The post Last Minute Deal: 2022 Premium CompTIA CyberSecurity & Security+ Exam Prep Bundle appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Atmosfear video board game 30th Anniversary edition hits Kickstarter

10-12-2021 13:01 via geeky-gadgets.com

A campaign for the 30th anniversary edition of the Atmosfear video board game is now entering its final 72 hours on Kickstarter after raising over $250,000 thanks to over 3,000 backers. The project has 3 days remaining and offers a chance to play the iconic groundbreaking game combining video and traditional tabletop mechanics. Check out […](Read More ...)The post Atmosfear video board game 30th Anniversary edition hits Kickstarter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Senua’s Sacrifice Hellblade II gameplay first look

10-12-2021 12:36 via geeky-gadgets.com

Gamers looking forward to the launch of the sequel to Senua’s Sacrifice: Hellblade, Hellblade II are sure to enjoy this first glimpse at what you can expect from the gameplay. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is currently being created by the develop and team at Ninja Theory, the game studio that was acquired by Microsoft just […](Read More ...)The post Senua’s Sacrifice Hellblade II gameplay first look appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Huawei Watch D Launch Tipped for December 23, May Offer Blood Pressure Monitoring

10-12-2021 12:34

Huawei Watch D may launch in China on December 23, and it may come with a blood pressure monitor, as per a report. The smartwatch is expected to sport a rectangular display with two physical buttons.

Morgan completes the first Plus 8 GTR

10-12-2021 12:29 via geeky-gadgets.com

Morgan has been making sports cars for decades and has announced it has completed the first of nine planned Plus 8 GTR sports cars. The car was built at the Morgan Malvern factory and has styling cues from the company’s racing history. The vehicle seen in the images here is finished in Yas Marina Blue. […](Read More ...)The post Morgan completes the first Plus 8 GTR appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Instagram Launches Playback Feature to Recap Top 10 Stories of 2021, Announces Security Features

10-12-2021 12:27

Instagram has launched a new Playback feature that offers users the ability to share their top Stories of the year on the platform. The company also revealed information about steps it is taking to protect users on the platform, and help teens spend less time on the service.

Thermaltake White TOUGHRAM XG RGB DDR4 memory now available

10-12-2021 12:23 via geeky-gadgets.com

Thermaltake has introduced its new TOUGHRAM XG RGB DDR4 memory making it available in 3600 MHz, 4000 MHz, 4400 MHz and 4600 MHz and capacities up to 16 GB (8 GB x2), 32 GB (16 GB x2) and 64 GB (32 GB x2). Unfortunately, no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as […](Read More ...)The post Thermaltake White TOUGHRAM XG RGB DDR4 memory now available appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Bentley opens new £12.5 million test facility in the UK

10-12-2021 12:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

Bentley has announced that they are opening a new £12.5 million test facility in the UK, the new test centre is located at the company’s headquarters in Crewe. The new test centre will let Bentley run in-house testing for emissions, fuel economy, and electric range testing. Bentley Motors today announced its new, state-of-the-art Engineering Test […](Read More ...)The post Bentley opens new £12.5 million test facility in the UK appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

DirectX 12 H264 and HEVC video encoding feature rolled out by Microsoft

10-12-2021 11:59 via geeky-gadgets.com

Microsoft has today announced the release of DirectX 12 H264 and HEVC video encoding which is now included as part of the Windows 11 operating system and can also be found in the DirectX 12 Agility SDK (version 1.700.10-preview or newer). The new feature adds GPU acceleration support for several video applications such as Video […](Read More ...)The post DirectX 12 H264 and HEVC video encoding feature rolled out by Microsoft appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Mercedes gets level 3 automated driving approval

10-12-2021 11:45 via geeky-gadgets.com

Mercedes Benz is the first company in the world to receive approval for level 3 automated driving, beating the likes of Tesla and others. The company has revealed that from the first half of 2022, its customers will be able to buy a Mercedes S-Class with their DRIVE PILOT automatic system. Mercedes-Benz is the first […](Read More ...)The post Mercedes gets level 3 automated driving approval appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Learn Machine Learning and AI in new NVIDIA course

10-12-2021 11:44 via geeky-gadgets.com

NVIDIA has partnered with iD Tech to create a new Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Course that will be starting in February 2022, with scholarships available based on need. “Our Scholarship Programs have provided tens of thousands of educational experiences to underserved students to attend iD Tech programs” explains NVIDIA. The brand-new certification program is […](Read More ...)The post Learn Machine Learning and AI in new NVIDIA course appeared first on Geeky

Halo Infinite tips and tricks to improve the gameplay

10-12-2021 11:27 via geeky-gadgets.com

Following on from the official launch of the new and highly anticipated Halo Infinite first person shooter game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC on Windows and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass including console, PC, and Cloud Gaming (Beta). The team over at the Xbox Wire website have published an article providing a few […](Read More ...)The post Halo Infinite tips and tricks to improve the gameplay appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Tiny camera the size of a salt grain created using Neural Nano-Optics

10-12-2021 11:16 via geeky-gadgets.com

Researchers from Princeton and the University of Washington have created a tiny camera the size of a salt grain using Neural Nano-Optics, capable of capturing stunning images. The camera measures only half a millimetre in size and uses optical metasurfaces with machine learning to produce high-quality color imagery. The researchers employed neural nano-optics to create […](Read More ...)The post Tiny camera the size of a salt grain created using Neural Nano-Optics appeared first on Geeky

Volvo and Northvolt to open Gothenburg R&D centre for EVs

10-12-2021 11:15 via geeky-gadgets.com

Volvo has announced that it is building a new R&D facility in Gothenburg with Northvolt and the centre will focus on EVs. The two companies will invest SEK 30 billion in the R&D facility to develop and manufacture batteries for electric vehicles. The R&D centre, which will become operational in 2022, will create a few […](Read More ...)The post Volvo and Northvolt to open Gothenburg R&D centre for EVs appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Oppo Find X4 Price, Specifications Tipped; Likely to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000, Triple Rear Cameras

10-12-2021 11:14

Oppo Find X4's launch seems imminent as the price and specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online. According to the latest leak, Oppo Find X4 will sport a triple rear camera unit and a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor.

Oppo Find X4 Price, Specifications Tipped; Likely to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000, Triple Rear Camera

10-12-2021 11:14

Oppo Find X4's launch seems imminent as the price and specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online. According to the latest leak, Oppo Find X4 will sport a triple rear camera unit and a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor.

Amazon's AWS Outage Shows How Its Complex Cloud Makes Backup Plans Difficult

10-12-2021 11:14

Amazon said that an "an impairment of several network devices" in its AWS Virginia data centre region caused the prolonged outage earlier this week. The outage temporarily interrupted streaming platforms Netflix and Disney+, trading app Robinhood and even Amazon's own e-commerce site, which makes heavy use of AWS.

Plan to fix the iPhone’s Achilles’ heel

10-12-2021 11:00

Apple has relaunched one of its biggest iPhone features which should – finally –make it more competitive with arch nemesis Google.

Nissan Ariya crossover EV starts at £41,845 OTR

10-12-2021 11:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

Nissan has announced that it has started to take orders on the new Nissan Ariya crossover SUV in the UK and the car will start at £41,845 on the road. The Nissan Ariya will be available with a choice of power options from 63kWh up to 87kWh and the top model will cost £58,440. On […](Read More ...)The post Nissan Ariya crossover EV starts at £41,845 OTR appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

ZADAK SPARK DDR5 RGB 7200 MHz memory kits

10-12-2021 10:59 via geeky-gadgets.com

ZADAK has this week introduced its new SPARK DDR5 RGB 7200 MHz memory kits announcing that kits available in 16 GB and 32 GB capacities and offering module speeds from 4800 MHz all the way up to 7200 MHz will be available before the end of 2021. “DDR5 also features another important upgrade: power management […](Read More ...)The post ZADAK SPARK DDR5 RGB 7200 MHz memory kits appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Samsung CES 2022 Keynote on January 4, to Include New Product, Technology Announcements

10-12-2021 10:52

Samsung has announced that it will hold a keynote event during CES 2022. Samsung has said that it will introduce new products and technologies during the keynote. Jong-Hee (JH) Han, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, will deliver the pre-show keynote speech.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Specifications Leak via Geekbench; Colour, Storage Variants Tipped

10-12-2021 10:49

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its specifications. The Galaxy S22 series is tipped to launch in February 2022.