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Your BT broadband account now comes with one more perk to justify its existence: a locker service that takes a leaf out of AT&T’s book in offering online storage accessible via iOS and Android apps. How much you get depends on the value of your current contract, with an apparent minimum of 2GB and upgrade options extending up to 500GB. If your cloud needs aren’t already being catered for, hunt down those BT login details and then use the links below to activate the service and pick up the app. Think of it as a 2GB gift horse.

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Source: BT Cloud, Google Play, iTunes

Uber and similar ride-hailing apps have had their run-ins against authorities before, but it looks like the town car service is finally getting a reprieve, at least in California. Last October, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency issued a cease and desist order plus a $20,000 citation to private car ventures like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar over an apparent lack of permits and licenses. However, the commission changed its tune in December when it decided to evaluate the safety of such services, and has now suspended those complaints altogether as it works toward a resolution. More over, the CPUC officially approved ridesharing — where the drivers are not specifically licensed to drive a limousine or a taxi — thus legitimizing Lyft and opening the door for others to offer such services in the future. The CPUC states it’ll still require “continued proof of insurance, Department of Motor Vehicle checks and national criminal background checks,” especially if the service uses “non-licensed charter party carriers.” Regardless, it’s still a victorious day for lazy smartphone-wielding commuters in the Golden State.

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Via: The Next Web

Source: Uber blog, California Public Utilities Commission (PDF)

If I’m being honest, I’ve never found the Dodge Dart to be an appealing car. It lacks the performance I want to see in a sports car and the looks were boring enough that you can pretty much guarantee I pay no attention when I see them on the street. Chrysler has unveiled a new 2013 Mopar Dodge Dart that I do rather like.

This will be a very limited edition vehicle with only 500 numbered units to be constructed at the assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois. Chrysler has promised more details the vehicle will go live today, but those details are missing as yet. What we do know is that the Mopar Dart will be customized with a number of Mopar performance parts and accessories.

In the teaser photo here, the car actually looks very good, I would totally drive that and that is the first time I can say that about a Dodge Dart. Dodge says that the Mopar Dart is designed for the driving enthusiast. The 500 vehicles will be powered by a 1.4-liter Multiair intercooled turbocharged engine with a manual transmission. The cars will all be offered in black with car length Mopar Blue stripes.

The vehicles get improved handling thanks to a performance steering gear calibration, suspension that is 7 mm lower than normal, and 225/40-R18 tires. The cars will also get a premium brake kit with slotted rotors, a performance tuned exhaust, and a Mopar ground effects kit. Inside the car will be custom Mopar Blue leather seating with black accents and a serialized badge on the dash. The car also gets wireless smartphone charging and an 8.4-inch navigation screen among other details. Pricing on these limited edition vehicles is unknown.

[via Dodge]

Chrysler unveils 2013 Mopar Dodge Dart is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association, has announced that it has released an updated DisplayPort Dual-Mode standard. The new standard supports the next-generation of Dual-Mode DisplayPort enabling personal computers and cable adapters to support new functionality and resolutions. The updated standard allows for several refinements that improve interoperability including a higher data rate for DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable adapters.

That higher data rate means that the adapters can now support HDMI 1.4 resolutions including 1080p 3-D 60 Hz, Ultra HD at up to 30 Hz, and 1080p with deep color. The DisplayPort was created as one port to rule them all. The port can connect directly to displays that have DisplayPort connectivity.

However, the DisplayPort can also be used to power HDMI, VGA, and DVI displays using adapters. VESA has also updated the Dual-Mode Cable Adapter Compliance Test Specification version 1.1. Manufacturers are required to use that new test specification if they’re going to use the DisplayPort logo with a Dual-Mode cable adapter.

Before the Dual-Mode standard was offered, cable adapters using Dual-Mode were limited to a TMDS clock rate of 165 MHz. That rate supported resolutions of up to 1080p at 60 Hz and 24 bits of color. The new specification supports a clock rate of up to 300 MHz.

[via VESA]

VESA unveils new Dual-Mode standard supporting 4K resolution and more is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new luxury sports car called the C63 AMG Edition 507. The new AMG massaged Mercedes-Benz luxury car has an impressively potent 6.3 L V-8 engine with 56 additional horsepower compared to the standard C63 AMG. The V-8 engine under the hood of the Edition 507 produces 507 hp and 450 pound-foot of torque.

Mercedes says that this new edition of the C63 AMG utilizes a lot of the same technology as the incredibly expensive SLS AMG. That means that the eight-cylinder engine has forged pistons, forged connecting rods, and lightweight crankshaft. The Edition 507 also has a high-performance braking system with red brake calipers standard.

The high-performance sports car will be available in the summer of 2013 and promises to hit 60 mph in only 4.1 seconds from standstill. That makes the car 3/10 of a second faster to 60 mph than the standard C63 producing 451 hp. It’s also faster than the AMG Development Package edition by 2/10 of a second.

The Edition 507 has a top speed increased to 174 mph and comes with Doctor for driver training session at the AMG Driving Academy. The vehicle will be offered in both sedan and coupe forms with identical performance. The car will offer three different equipment and options available on the inside varying from light leather with black trim to black leather with light trim. Mercedes says pricing for the vehicle will be announced closer to launch.

[via Mercedes]

Mercedes unveils C63 AMG Edition 507 is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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