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https://ift.tt/3fhIipo Mahindra has teased a new set of features that will be seen on the upcoming XUV700 . The company has been revealing details about the SUV’s equipment list for the past few weeks and the latest release focuses on the XUV700's infotainment, among others. XUV700 cabin design partially revealed AdrenoX-based infotainment system to get Alexa Auto voice commands Drive modes, premium music system also on offer Mahindra XUV700: ArdenoX infomatics suite with Alexa Auto The first new feature confirmed by the brand is the ArdenoX suite, which will be the user interface used for the SUV's infotainment system.  The XUV700, as reported by us before, will come with dual HD screens on the dashboard, with the one on the right featuring the instrument cluster and having driver-related features, and the one in the center for infotainment duties.  The AdrenoX interface will also feature voice commands that will be carried out via Amazon Alexa virtual assistant. The

Sophie Zhang was fired last year for poor performance and Facebook offered a severance package of $64,000 (about Rs 45 lakh). from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/379VgRh

https://ift.tt/3C3vtIH The Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is being introduced with a limited-edition model that includes a number of special features developed from the EXP 100 concept car designed to showcase the brand’s commitment to new sustainable materials. Will produce 300 units Uses materials seen in EXP 100 GT concept 2.9-litre hybrid V6 engine makes 543hp combined EV only range of 40km Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition: what is it? The recently revealed version of the four-door grand tourer follows the Bentayga Hybrid as the firm’s second plug-in model, and is a key step on the Crewe firm’s path to becoming an EV-only brand by 2030 as part of its Beyond 100 strategy. A plug-in version of the Continental GT is set to follow the Flying Spur Hybrid at some stage and Bentley is also working on its first bespoke EV, which is due around 2025. The new Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition will be limited to around 300 units, and will effectively serve as the launch

https://ift.tt/3BWrkqd Ferrari has entered a new era; one in which greener and more sustainable technology will be used to power its mainstream supercars. The latest of these is the new 296 GTB, the name derived from the new 2.9-litre V6 engine, placed between the driver and the rear axle. This is the first use of a V6 in a production car with a Ferrari badge on the nose, and the 296 GTB gets a plug-in hybrid system with an all-electric mode. To go on sale alongside the F8 Tributo, which will likely go out of production in 2022, the 296 GTB is expected to be in Indian showrooms by mid-2022, and will come at an expected price of Rs 5.7 crore. The design just works. Ferrari has returned successfully to the clean but voluptuous look earlier adopted for its mid-engine cars. The designers have used a combination of a sharp nose, a visor-style windscreen and muscular rear fenders, with typically Ferrari flying buttresses flanking the engine. They help with rigidity and help give the roofli

https://ift.tt/3jdu8qn SUVs are all the rage right now and every carmaker is trying to get a piece of the pie, with the compact-SUV segment being the easiest way into this space. Given that most buyers in this segment use their cars in the urban environment and want an automatic gearbox, we have compiled a list of the five most affordable options. 5. Toyota Urban Cruiser   The Urban Cruiser is in essence a rebadged Maruti Vitara Brezza and is mechanically identical to said model. Toyota has, however, reworked the styling, especially on the front end, with a new grille and bumper design. Powering the Urban Cruiser is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that makes 105hp and 138Nm, and features mild-hybrid tech. Interestingly, the Urban Cruiser features a proper 4-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, which provides much smoother shifts than its AMT counterparts.   Toyota Urban Cruiser automatic variants price Variant Price Mid AT Rs 9.92 lakh Hi

Microsoft is determined to bring its cloud gaming service to all devices including phones, PC, tablets and the web. While the service is already available on these devices, the company appears to be planning to launch the Xbox Game Pass app for Android TV. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/37b7JUZ

https://ift.tt/37dYbbY Tesla and OLA are yet to sell a single vehicle in India, but they have managed to whip up much brouhaha already. Earlier this month Tesla had asked the Indian Government to lower import duties on fully imported EVs – currently EVs are taxed at the same rate as IC engine cars.  Notably, Hyundai too backed this request, however in response, OLA feels the Government should not do so, with CEO Bhavish Aggarwal saying we should “have confidence in our ability to build indigenously and also attract global OEMs to build in India, not just import.” Naturally this has sparked much nationalistic debate about allowing a foreign player easy entry into our market. After all why should outside firms be allowed an easier entry when they should instead ‘make in India’.  And this is a very valid point made, we must continue to increase our manufacturing economy, luxury brands like Mercedes and Audi have for long being making cars in India and so this isn’t something new.  How

https://ift.tt/2WA6IUh Autocar India has completed the first instrumented 0-300kph run in a controlled test environment at the recently inaugurated NATRAX (National Automotive Test Tracks) proving ground near Indore, in Madhya Pradesh. The milestone was achieved on NATRAX’s High Speed Track (HST), behind the wheel of a 585hp, Mercedes-AMG GT R supercar. Mercedes-AMG GT R covered 2.058km during the 0-300kph run NATRAX proving ground covers 2,900 acres NATRAX High Speed Track measures 11.3km 0-300kph in a Mercedes-AMG GT R At the hands of Autocar India’s testers, the Mercedes-AMG GT R took just 3.69 secs to reach 100kph covering 55.48m while 200kph was dispatched in 10.99 secs and 385m. The supercar hit the 300kph mark in 33.03 secs, covering a distance of 2.058km in the process. Click here to see the full video of the 0-300kph run. The record was set at NATRAX’s High Speed Track, which measures 11.3km. It is one of the few places in the world which is long enough to attempt a

Twitter has announced a rather unique bug bounty contest where security researchers will have to find algorithmic bias. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/2Vn55Zu

Reliance Jio is offering a rather different recharge benefit to its JioPhone prepaid customers. As a part of the new offer, the telecom giant is offering Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer on all JioPhone available plans. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3zWpe7K

“Signing in to your account on Google apps will no longer be supported on phones with Android version 2.3.7 or lower starting Sep. 27” reads the email received by some Google users. This means that starting September 27, those running Android version 2.3.7 or lower will not be able to sign into their accounts. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/2Vg3PHH

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https://ift.tt/3zSVEzX A new documentary about Michael Schumacher will be released on Netflix on September 15. Titled ‘Schumacher’, the documentary is the first one to be made in full co-operation with the Schumacher family and will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the life of the fiercely private F1 legend. Schumacher documentary Netflix release on September 15 To feature never-seen-before archive footage Schumacher documentary supported by his family The Schumacher documentary will trace the German racer’s path from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most successful F1 drivers of all time, collecting seven world championships and 91 race wins. But it won’t just cover his career; the documentary promises to unfold “the many facets of his multi-layered personality” using rare interviews and never-before-seen archive material. The Schumacher family has always protected its privacy, and more so in the aftermath of the skiing accident in 2013 that left Michael sev

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As per an upcoming book 'Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century' by Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins, Apple CEO had called Musk to propose acquisition of the electric carmaker. This was reportedly ahead of the unveiling of the Model 3 when Tesla is said to be struggling financially. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3j8eyfr

Google has launched a standalone web app for its video calling platform Google Meet. The newly launched Google Meet app is Progressive Web App (PWA) and is different from a standard app as it operates in a web browser. Such apps are said to deliver faster web experience. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3xcRd19

https://ift.tt/3C1YNQ4 What are you driving and why? I am driving a Mercedes- Benz SL 63 AMG because I always dreamt of owning one for its naturally-aspirated V8 engine. What’s next on your wish list? To drive a Maserati MC12 on the Pacific coast highway in the USA and then get it down to India on carnet and drive it from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. The most fun you’ve had in a car? In a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, on the empty roads of Kutch. Favourite / Dream money no object car? A Pagani Zonda Roadster F, for its glorious 7.3-litre V12 engine and manual transmission. Who is your all time greatest motorsport hero? Michael Schumacher, for his relentless pace and supreme ability to pump in quick times at crucial moments in races. Favourite road? As I reside most of the time in India, I love the roads in Rajasthan, especially the Jaisalmer to Jodhpur route. The winding roads from Chandigarh to Shimla are a close second. What’s on your automotive bucket list? A 2013 Chevrole

https://ift.tt/3fhboFb What we have here is Audi’s first mass-produced electric vehicle – the e-tron. The name, however, made its debut in 2009 and appeared on several all-electric and plug-in hybrid Audi concepts, as well as on some limited-run production models. In 2018, however, at this SUV’s curtain raiser, the company paved a definitive direction for the e-tron sub-brand and, henceforth, all its present and future EVs will fall under the e-tron umbrella and flaunt the moniker in their identity; for example, e-tron 55, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron and so on. Also not exactly new, is the car in contention, which hit international showrooms in 2019 and set off to a strong start, but supply chain constraints resulted in soaring global waiting periods and subsequent delays. The India-launch, scheduled for 2019, was delayed and that extended further due to the pandemic. So, it is only now, in the middle of 2021, that we are finally getting the e-tron in India. As a result, despite being one

https://ift.tt/3zSrfBP Based on our real-world tests, here’s a look at the TVS iQube electric scooter’s range figures. 5 hours charge time 2.2kWh Lithium-ion battery Rs 0.3/km running cost (approximate) Not long ago, a new amendment increased the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) subsidy on electric two-wheelers. This increase, along with the additional state subsidies, has resulted in revised pricing that comes close to those of 125cc ICE scooters. With the price now much more tempting, we can now address the other aspect that most customers would be curious to know more about – the real-world range.   What is the real world range of the TVS iQube electric scooter? The TVS iQube managed to cover 48km in Power mode and a liveable 74km in Eco mode. The range in Power mode is acceptable if you factor in that it doesn’t automatically switch to Eco in the last 20 percent of remaining battery life, like the Ather 450X does. The range i

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of its next-generation foldable smartphones next month. The company is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones at the next Galaxy Unpacked event. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3lbB1ek

A few common specs between the Motorola Edge 20, Motorola Edge 20 Lite, and Motorola Edge 20 Pro All three devices support sub-6GHz 5G, offer 108-megapixel rear-facing cameras, and include 6.7-inch OLED screens with fast refresh rates. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/2V836bL

Micromax In 2b is equipped with a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD screen with 1600x620 pixel resolution and a peak brightness of 400 nits. The phone is powered by Unisoc T610 octa-core processor and runs on Android 11 operating system. It comes with a starting price of Rs 7,999. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3rPuVSb

https://ift.tt/3rGwzWl In the interest of high-ranking officials, politicians, heads of states and celebrities, for whom safety is as important as luxury, Mercedes-Benz have introduced the new S-Class S680 Guard luxury sedan. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic, as the name suggests, is an armoured version of the German carmaker’s full-size luxury sedan. The S-Class guard is one of the popular models globally while the outgoing model is used in India by multiple people of importance and celebrities as well. Features VPAM VR10 certification of protection Takes 51 days to build a single unit  Powered by a twin-turbo 6.0-litre V12 engine  Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard – what is it? Well, this is no ordinary S-Class as the S680 Guard has been engineered to receive VPAM VR10 certification, which is the highest level of ballistic protection for a civilian vehicle. What this means is that the S680 Guard is capable of withstanding gunshots and even explosions. Now the S680 Guard doe

https://ift.tt/3fbQszA BMW has just unveiled a touring and a bagger version of its R18, fittingly called the Transcontinental and the B, respectively. Transcontinental gets taller windscreen Cruise control standard on both bikes R18 now has four variants   The R18, which was only revealed last year, is now available in a total of four variants globally – R18 , R18 Classic , R18 B and R18 Transcontinental. While both new versions take on a different customer base, they are based on the standard motorcycle, which means powering them is the same 1,802cc, air- and oil-cooled engine produces 91hp and 150Nm of torque. The Transcontinental and B also use the same exposed shaft drive and 6-speed gearbox. Most of the remaining mechanical bits are also identical to the standard R18. BMW R18 Transcontinental, B: differences One of the biggest differences on the variants is the large fairing at the front. Both bikes get the fairing, but the Transcontinental has a larger windscreen,

OnePlus has started rolling out Oxygen OS 11.0.5.5 to the OnePlus Nord CE. The latest software version brings a fix to the overheating problem on the device. It comes with multiple camera improvements like better image clarity, white balance consistency and finer image quality using Nightscape. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3zStMw4

The storage expansion slot feature is a part of PlayStation’s beta software version 2.0 and it will only be available to users who are already a part of the beta program. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3fdQc2N

https://ift.tt/2UVDTl1 GOOD FOR : Fuel economy, Spacious cabin LOOK OUT FOR : Glitchy touchscreen, Interior rattles The evergreen Maruti Swift has been around for a long time and is somewhat of an icon in the Indian automotive scene. The hatchback is sporty to look at, decently equipped, frugal and easy-to-drive, all of which make it worth considering in the used car market. However, there are some things you should know before you buy one. Maruti Suzuki introduced the third-gen Swift in India in 2018, making it more efficient, more spacious, more practical and even better equipped than the model it replaced. Wide rear haunches lend it a sporty stance; C-pillar houses the rear door handle. The third-gen Swift, at launch, was available with petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol was a 1.2-litre unit that produced 83hp and 113Nm of torque, while the diesel was a 1.2-litre unit that pushed out 75hp and 190Nm of torque. Both engines were offered with 5-speed manual and AMT au

Samsung is all set to launch its next-generation foldable smartphones -- Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 next month at the company's Galaxy Unpacked event. Samsung has scheduled the launch event for August 11 and it will also unveil its new smartwatches and true wireless earbuds at the event. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3fc48uf

Apple has retained its position as the global leader in the tablet market at the end of Q2, 2021, according to a new report by Canalys. According to the report, Apple sold 14.2 million iPads globally and the share of the company at the end of the quarter stood at 36.3%. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3fe0oIO