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Oops, they stepped in it again. VW says Audi cars can distort emissions tests

Unrelated to Dieselgate, software in some of VW Group's Audi cars with adaptive automatic transmissions lowers CO2 emissions in test conditions.
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Your engine sounds may actually come from a digital audio studio

If you like quiet when you're cruising but a hearty rumble and roar when you hit the gas, active noise cancellation and digital sound can deliver.
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No more little pricks — diabetes breathalyzer detects acetone for painless diagnosis

Rather than rely on painful finger sticks and blood tests to diagnose diabetes, scientists at Oxford University are developing an acetone breathalyzer.
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Facebook sets wireless world record, transmits data at 20 Gbps over 13.2 kilometers

Facebook's Connectivity Lab recently set a world record transmitting at nearly 20 Gbps for 13.2 kilometers.
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Science aims high, delivers splash-free urinals to a grateful world

Oxford University researchers are making progress with durable hard surface coatings that prevent fluid splashback, a boon to men everywhere.
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Chrysler Museum closing for good in December – two more weekends to visit

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum doesn't cover its costs and FCA needs office space, so the museum will closed for good in December.
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Two days after his election, major automaker lobby seeks relief from Trump

Automakers have already reached out to President-elect Donald Trump to ask for relief from emissions standards and fuel consumption reduction requirements.
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Spartan boxers — for guys who insist on carrying a cell phone in their pants

Wi-Fi and cell phone radiation influence sperm quality when held in close proximity to men's genitals. Spartan boxer briefs protect by shielding radiation.
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Deadly button batteries are responsible for a rising number of injuries

Button-style batteries used in remote controls, flameless candles, and electronic devices cause fatal and serious injuries each year despite warnings.
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Don't curse the darkness — carry the Halos wireless lamp wherever you go

You won't need many lamps when you can move the Halos wireless smart lamp from room to room. It can sit on a charging stand or stick to glassy surfaces.
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Driverless trucks with humans onboard will be necessary, regulators say

Don't expect future Tesla Semis to be fully robotic. Even though a person won't be needed to 'drive' the truck, an onboard 'manager' will be.
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Military tests direct brain stimulation to improve multitasking performance

Stimulating brains with external electrodes shows promise for increasing military personnel cognitive performance in high-stress multitasking situations.
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How long will new electric car purchase incentive programs be needed?

Focused on reducing emissions and building on its success as the world leader in per-capita EV sales, Norway extended a 25-percent tax incentive until 2020.
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Seattle votes on light-rail solution to horrendous traffic congestion

In Tuesday's election, Seattle voters make a vital $54 billion light-rail transportation decision with decades-long impact.
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Stomach implant enables cows to swipe right when they’re in heat

A cow's stomach sensor implant measures and reports temperature, activity levels, and rumen pH so vets and herd managers can track health and fertility.
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Even people who can afford to buy their homes increasingly prefer to rent

The American dream of owning your own home has little appeal for rich people, who increasingly prefer to rent rather than buy.
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Popularity purchasers who buy fake ‘likes’ on social media could be hiring criminal botnets

All botnets aren't running massive DDoS attacks. The Linux/Moose botnet works through IoT home devices to create fake social media likes and followers.
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Zipcar's DrivetheVote promotion makes 7,000 cars free for members

Zipcar members who want to vote in the U.S. presidential election between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 8 can reserve one of 7,000 cars for free.
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Tesla to end free Supercharging for new car buyers next year

Starting with car orders in January, Tesla buyers will no longer be entitled to free fuel for life. New vehicles will come with 400 kWh credits annually.
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Will tech take the romance out of dating and replace it with intelligence?

The third annual 'Future of Dating' report predicts an increasing use of smart technology in data gathering and online matchmaking.
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As connected cars become more common, will you need an in-car ad blocker?

Israeli startup Otonomo collects data from connected cars from automakers and equipment companies. The data can be used to study behavior and sell services.
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NC DOT app will get you to the train on time, works with Uber and Amtrak

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is testing Durham-based TransLoc's Rider app to link Amtrak with public transit and Uber.
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Uber drivers in San Francisco can rent cars from Maven in test program

GM's Maven car sharing service partnered with Uber. Uber drivers can now rent GM cars for $179 a week in 10 U.S. cities.
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Enter the Matrix Academy: L’Oréal uses virtual reality to train hairstylists

L'Oréal's Matrix Academy will let stylists learn new techniques using a virtual reality headset.
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The White House plans 48 electric vehicle ‘charging corridors’ across the U.S.

The Obama Administration announced key programs to accelerate electric vehicle and charging infrastructure deployment in 48 national highway corridors.
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Eyes on you: Cadillac eye-tracking tech will wake you up or pull you over

GM Super Cruise option offered first for 2017 Cadillac CT6 alerts you via OnStar if you don't watch the road. Hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
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Reverie’s tech-enhanced bed bases and mattresses give you comfort and control

Reverie's new Bluetooth-enabled, powered bed bases and customizable mattresses give two sleepers individual control for comfort and improved sleep.
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Forget about paying a percentage of each fare, Fasten drivers pay a $1 flat fee

Promising riders will pay less and drivers will make more, ride-hailing startup Fasten uses a different driver charge method than Uber and Lyft.
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Toyota wants to help you pay for a new Prius — can you ‘Getaround’ that idea?

Hot the trail of a $10 million investment in the Getaround car sharing service, Toyota is allocating 500 new Prius models in a San Francisco pilot program.
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Savings in your pocket, nothing on your roof with nationwide solar program

You don't need a solar panel on your own roof to support green energy and save on your own utility bills with Arcadia Power's community solar program.
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Garmin GPSMAP 64sc adds camera with geotagging and flash to handheld GPS

An 8-megapixel camera with flash and geotagging capability adds to the rich feature set the Garmin GPSMAP 64sc shares with earlier models in the line.
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Some mobile apps continue to track ultrasound signals even when closed

A University College London team is spotlighting the threat of ultrasound monitoring posed by mobile apps and Internet of Things devices.
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The simple life: Generation Z and millennial freelancers head to the country

Freelancers are increasing as a percentage of U.S. workers. Technology enables them to work from rural areas, a trend not lost on millennials.
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Toyota may have licked the exploding lithium-ion battery problem

Toyota Motors engineers have figured out how to make electric car lithium-ion batteries safer, smaller, and more powerful.
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Major appliance makers warn against counterfeit refrigerator water filters

Major appliance manufacturers are warning that deceptively labeled counterfeit refrigerator water filters for sale online may not filter sufficiently.
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Get your vegan on: Whole Foods Market to sell Purple Carrot vegan meal kits

Purple Carrot vegan meal kits will be sold off the shelf in Whole Foods Market stores starting in the grocery chain's North Atlantic region.
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North Carolina town works around state law, gives free internet service to its neighbor

The town of Wilson, North Carolina, was selling internet access to a neighboring rural town. When the state law said they couldn't, they made it free.
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Seeing lots of ads on your tablet and phone? Get ready for even more

It's not just you, worldwide mobile internet access is increasing. Advertising spending follows eyes so you'll see more ads on your phone and tablet.