Oct 27
Despite GOP rhetoric, the facts show it had absolutely nothing to do with transgender-inclusive bathroom policies.
Oct 27
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Oct 27
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Oct 27
A report from USDish identifies each state’s Halloween film preferences, such as “Hocus Pocus” or “Beetlejuice.”
Oct 27
The US is one step closer to the anticipated authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine for young kids ages five to 11 years. An independent panel of advisers has recommended the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorize the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in children who fall in this age group, bringing the US closer than ever to a vaccine … Continue reading
Oct 27
The 2022 Range Rover will come with both 'mild' and plug-in hybrid powertrains
Posted in: Today's ChiliLand Rover executives unveiled the latest iteration of the company’s renowned flagship on Tuesday, showing off a strikingly well-appointed 5th generation SUV that’s also surprisingly friendly to the environment, if not your budget.
The company’s emphasis on modernism is on full display with the 2023 Range Rover’s exterior. A gently sloping roofline contrasted against a rising sill line as well as other classic design details are joined by state-of-the-art amenities like retractable exterior door handles to help improve the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance by nearly 12 percent compared to its previous iterations. The entire vehicle is built on Land Rover’s new MLA-Flex architecture allowing for 11.6 inches of ground clearance and fording through more than 35 inches of water.
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An electronic air suspension, which debuted on the Range Rover back in 1992, will keep random road divots from detracting from the drive while the new Dynamic Response Pro system will electronically negate body roll during high speed cornering. Coolest of all, the 2023 Range Rover will offer 4-wheel steering, enabling the rear wheels to turn up to 7 degrees to help maintain stability while cornering as well as reducing the Range Rover’s low-speed turning radius to rival that of a Honda Civic.
In terms of powertrains, the new Range Rover offers a slew of options. The base models will come with a 48V mild-hybrid 3.0L Turbocharged I6 — turning out 395 hp and 406 ft-lbs of torque — standard. Above that, a 523 hp (553 ft-lbs of torque) 4.4L Twin Turbo V8 is available as well. By the time the Range Rover hits US shores in 2023, Land Rover expects to offer it with an optional 434 hp plug-in hybrid engine capable of travelling up to 62 miles on electric power alone using its 38.2 kWh battery. And, come 2024, Land Rover has announced plans to offer its flagship with an all-electric drivetrain.
But the luxury shown off during Tuesday’s livestream comes at a price. A very steep price. The entry level P400 SE starts at $104,000 ($110,000 if you opt for the 7 seater variant) and climes to a whopping $163,500 for the P530 First Edition with the long wheelbase. Preorders for the new Range Rover are already open and deliveries are expected to begin next spring.
Oct 26
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Oct 26
On Thanksgiving night, a group of weary toy-store employees pulls up to work, anticipating an unruly, door-busting crowd who’ll arrive in the wee hours for a frenzy of Black Friday shopping. What they’re not expecting is an alien invasion that turns all those would-be customers into a hungry mob of an entirely…
Oct 26
Qualcomm just announced a significant update in its Snapdragon platforms across high-volume market segments, except the very high-end ($800+) and low-end (sub-$150). The new Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G, 695 5G, 480 Plus 5G, and 680 4G chips will bolster upcoming mobile devices capabilities and allow device makers to create new tiers of devices to cover every budget.
Three out of four are 5G-capable and will help users with a better average broadband speed and user experience. Mobile operators are heavily promoting 5G because it is also more data-efficient than 4G was. 5G is spreading even quicker than many observers would have thought.
The Snapdragon 680 is 4G-only and probably targeted at OEMs and countries where 5G rollout is slower or aimed at even more affordable devices. 680 is manufactured on a 6nm semiconductor process and should bring speed and features boost to upcoming LTE-only phones.
The Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G and 695 5G are geared towards extra performance rather than new features. The Snapdragon 695 5G supersedes the Snapdragon 690, and Qualcomm claims 30% faster graphics/gaming and 15% better CPU performance for the new chip.
The Snapdragon 778G Plus seems like a product created by selecting 778G (non-plus) chips tested to higher speeds and tolerances. These are essentially the proven “best of the best” 778G chips that can be clocked at higher frequencies.
Qualcomm says that Snapdragon 7xx has experienced a 44% growth (in the past year) thanks to the rise of Premium phones ($550-$700). Typically, these handsets are designed to have features-parity with high-end phones but remain significantly more affordable due to a performance tradeoff.
You can expect most smartphone OEMs to integrate these new chips in their end-of-year products. HMD Global, Honor, Motorola, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have already voiced their support.
Qualcomm Beefs Up Snapdragon In Most Market Segments
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