Will EVs Mean the End of AM Radio In Cars?
Some carmakers are leaving AM radios out of their new cars. They say it's because of audio quality, but it isn't that simple. James Gilboy writes via The Drive. From the report: BMW and Volvo told me it was due to audio quality problems rooted in ele.....»»
Observations explore radio jet of a powerful quasar
European astronomers have conducted very long baseline interferometric (VLBI) observations of a radio jet structure in a powerful quasar known as PKS 2215+020. The collected VLBI data provide important insights into the properties of this jet, sugges.....»»
It’s no accident: These automotive safety features flopped
Over the years, inventors have had some weird ideas about how to make cars safer. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Turn signals have been a vehicle safety staple since they first appeared on Buicks in 1939......»»
How to build your own robot friend: Making AI education more accessible
From smart virtual assistants and self-driving cars to digital health and fraud prevention systems, AI technology is transforming almost every aspect of our daily lives—and education is no different. For all its promise, the rise of AI, like any ne.....»»
Here are the cars that support Apple Wallet’s car key feature
At WWDC in 2020, Apple announced a new car key feature that lets people use the Wallet app on the iPhone or Apple Watch to control their car. While adoption of this feature has been slow, head below to find the full list of cars that support Apple ca.....»»
The 5 best portable power inverters for cars in 2024
If you drive, your battery brings power where you go. All you need is a power inverter. Try these ones!.....»»
The 5 best front and rear dash cams for cars in 2024
Protect your car and your family by equipping your vehicle with one of the best front and rear dash cams. We've gathered our top picks for you to choose from......»»
Cars Commerce Q4 results benefit from D2C Media acquisition
Cars Commerce booked $8.3 million in Q4 net income compared with $10.3 million in the year-earlier period......»»
Mercedes walks back EV sales target on waning demand
Variable cost parity between EVs and traditional cars "is many years away," Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius said, as the automaker scaled back its target......»»
The 4 best pressure washers for cars in 2024
Whatever vehicle you drive, it'll be much easier to keep it clean with one of the best pressure washers for cars in 2024......»»
The 4 best portable jump starters for cars in 2024
Keep a backup plan right in your vehicle's trunk with one of the best portable jump starters in 2024......»»
Plasma scientists develop computer programs that could reduce the cost of microchips, stimulate manufacturing
Fashioned from the same element found in sand and covered by intricate patterns, microchips power smartphones, augment appliances and aid the operation of cars and airplanes......»»
Apple Maps teams return to UK to improve navigation and walking details
For nine months, Apple Maps cars and team members with LiDAR backpacks will be touring the UK to update its general mapping, its navigation directions, and the Look Around street view.London in Apple MapsApple Maps teams made a similar UK tour just u.....»»
Newly spotted black hole has mass of 17 billion Suns, adding another daily
An accretion disk 7 light-years across powers an exceptionally bright galaxy. Enlarge (credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser) Quasars initially confused astronomers when they were discovered. First identified as sources of radio-fre.....»»
Wireless charging for electric cars is inching closer to reality
Someday soon, plug-in cars may no longer need a plug. Electric car drivers would simply pull into a specialized parking space when it’s time to power up, wait for a light on their dashboard to switch on, and then hop out of the car and go about the.....»»
That time the Morgan Motor Company designed a modern coupe, the Aeromax
Morgan is still best known for making throwback roadsters and for still using wood. Enlarge / No, it's not the Batmobile—it's the Morgan Aeromax. (credit: Morgan) The Morgan Motor Company has been making new cars that.....»»
Astronomers are figuring out what causes incredibly bright flashes in space
Some of the oddest cosmic phenomena are short but powerful flashes called fast radio bursts. Now astronomers have observed one before and after it occurred,.....»»
Another clue into the true nature of fast radio bursts
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are strange events. They can last only milliseconds, but during that time can outshine a galaxy. Some FRBs are repeaters, meaning that they can occur more than once from the same location, while others seem to occur just once.....»»
Apple Music launches new personalized ‘Love’ and ‘Heartbreak’ stations
Timely for Valentine’s Day, Apple Music has launched two new personalized radio stations, available now for Apple Music subscribers. The ‘Love Station’ has a romantic theme featuring songs about falling in love, whereas ‘Heartbreak’ feat.....»»
NASA telescopes find new clues about mysterious deep space signals
What's causing mysterious bursts of radio waves from deep space? Astronomers may be a step closer to providing one answer to that question. Two NASA X-ray telescopes recently observed one of such events—known as a fast radio burst—mere minutes be.....»»
Tesla’s biggest EV rival is planning a factory in North America
Producing cars in Mexico would make it cheaper for BYD to sell cars in the US. Enlarge / BYD does most of its manufacturing in China, but that is rapidly changing. (credit: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Chin.....»»