May 20
Opinion | Hate Speech Is Not Something That We Can ‘Agree To Disagree’ About
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May 20
“For [Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick] to be making those moronic comments? Unacceptable.”
May 20
“We are housing everything from wee little creatures to ginormous beasts.”
May 20
Even though it has been over six months since Google first released Android 8.0 Oreo, the latest iteration of Android is still gradually making its way to more compatible devices. Those who own an ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom should now keep an eye out for an update notification because the Android 8.0 Oreo update is finally being rolled out for this device. Two other hands in the ZenFone 3 lineup have already received their Android 8.0 Oreo update.
ASUS started rolling out Oreo for the lower-end iteration of the ZenFone 3 Deluxe a couple of months ago while the premium model of the same handset got the update only a few days back. It’s the ZenFone 3 Zoom’s turn now as it’s finally getting a taste of Oreo.
Those who own the device should keep in mind, though, that the user interface won’t change much even after the device is updated to Android 8.0. That’s because the latest custom skin from ASUS, called ZenUI 4.0, is already out and the ZenFone 3 Zoom was actually the first handset in this entire lineup to be updated to ZenUI 4.0.
ASUS has now started rolling out the ZenFone 3 Zoom Oreo update in phases so it’s going to take a couple of days for the update to go live for all users.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Oreo Update Rolling Out , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
May 20
Texas Shooting Victim Was Targeted For Refusing Suspect’s Advances, Mom Says
Posted in: Today's Chili“She repeatedly told him no,” Shana Fisher’s mom said of the 17-year-old student held in Friday’s school attack.
May 20
Elon Musk has revealed the key specs and pricing of the Tesla Model 3 Performance version and the AWD Model 3, as well as throwing down the gauntlet to one of BMW’s most popular track cars. The outspoken CEO got chatty about the specs of the two most eagerly-anticipated variants of the more affordable electric car on Twitter late on … Continue reading
May 20
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May 20
It was expected that Tesla would soon be confirming the details and pricing for the dual motor all-wheel drive and performance variants of the Model 3 in the near future and that’s precisely what CEO Elon Musk has done over Twitter. The company is now almost ready to start shipping Model 3 cars with the dual motor option which is why Musk has now confirmed the pricing and specs for this particular variant.
The top-of-the-line model will be the Performance version of the Model 3. It’s going to cost $78,000 and will feature a special dual motor setup paired with 20 inch wheels, black and white interior as well as a carbon fiber spoiler.
Musk tweeted that it costs about the same as a BMW M3 but that it’s going to be 15 percent faster as it will hit 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds with better handling. He even claimed that the Model 3 Performance trim will “beat anything in its class on track.”
Those who don’t want the Performance trim can opt for the normal dual motor all-wheel drive option for the Model 3 which costs $5,000 over and above the cost of the car. It also provides a range of 310 miles and reaches 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds. The dual motor setup puts one motor each at the front and back. One is optimized for power while the other is for range and the car is capable of driving normally even if one motor breaks down.
Tesla Model 3 Performance Variant Costs $78,000 , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
May 20
The 777 is one of Boeing’s most successful planes that the company has launched several iterations of the jet ever since the first one came out. The latest iteration of this airplane is the 777X and one of the changes that it brings is the much larger wings that may make it difficult for the airplane to navigate terminals at airports that can already accommodate other 777 variants. Boeing’s way around this problem was to add folding wingtips to the airplane and the FAA has now cleared the addition.
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the folding wingtips that Boeing had put on the 777X. This means that the airplane can now be produced with these wingtips which will help the new airplane stop at airport gates that are capable of servicing a typical 777 model.
The wingtips will rotate until they’re pointing straight upwards when the 777X lands. The FAA required several assurances from Boeing before it approved the design. It wanted the manufacturer to put several systems in place that will ensure that pilots don’t attempt a takeoff until and unless the wingtips are locked in the correct position. The FAA also required assurance that the wingtips could absolutely not be rotated during flight.
Bloomberg points out in the report that the 777X is going to be the only commercial aircraft to have folding wingtips which is a feature that military aircraft have long used due to space constraints on aircraft carriers. However, there are some smaller airplanes that have folding wingtips too, but they’re far from the sheer size of the 777X.
FAA Approves Boeing 777X’s Folding Wingtips , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
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