The PlayStation 4 brought virtual reality (VR) to consoles for the first time and fans have been wondering exactly what Sony has in store for the PS5. The PS5 has been on the market for over a year now and it was way back in March of 2021 that Sony took the wraps off the new PS5 VR controllers. Sony … Continue reading
American EV maker Alpha Motors has a new addition to its growing lineup of retro-inspired electric vehicles. Based on the Saga four-door electric sedan that first debuted at last year’s LA Auto Show, the new Saga Estate features a station wagon body available in both on and off-road configurations. As expected, the Saga Estate is essentially a Saga sedan with … Continue reading
Nikola Tesla may have been pleased that both of his names were employed by electric car companies, but perhaps less so that Nikola sued Tesla, and vice-versa. Now, Nikola Corp. is reportedly dropping its $2 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla Inc. as Nikola company founder Trevor Milton faces a criminal indictment on fraud charges, Bloomberg has reported.
According to a filing in a San Francisco court, both companies have agreed to withdraw all claims and counter-claims against each other. Nikola accused Tesla of copying several patented designs for a windshield design, fuselage and side door. Tesla denied all the claims and countersued.
Nikola unveiled the hydrogen-powered Nikola One semi-truck in 2016 with the promise of an 800-1,200 mile range with no pollution. However, it was accused by the SEC of deceiving investors, in one instance via a video that appeared to show the truck moving under power when it was simply rolling down a hill. CEO Trevor Milton was subsequently charged with two counts of securities fraud and one count of wire fraud by a federal grand jury. He has denied the claims.
The Fox News personality claimed it’s “the MSNBC administration” and received a blunt reminder in response.
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” data-medium-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bmw-ev-cabin-1153×720.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bmw-ev-cabin-1280×800.jpg” />BMW may have shown us some controversial exterior designs in recent years, but the automaker has an upgrade for your eyes and ears inside at CES 2022 this week. For those in the rear, BMW Theatre Screen previews a vast, 8K display that could turn the cabin into a personal cinema on wheels. Meanwhile, a collaboration with Hans Zimmer brings … Continue reading
Ubisoft is bringing its game subscription service to Xbox. Ubisoft+ is currently available on PC and cloud gaming services like Google Stadia and Amazon Luna. Subscribers can access more than 100 Ubisoft titles (as well as DLC and monthly bonuses) for a monthly fee. The lineup includes titles like Assassins Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legion, Far Cry 6 and Riders Republic.
The publisher didn’t provide a timeline for bringing Ubisoft+ to Xbox. Nor has it revealed pricing. The PC-only subscription is $15 and a PC and cloud plan is $18 per month. It’s unclear whether Ubisoft will offer a console-only plan.
When Ubisoft+ does arrive on Xbox consoles, it will join a subscription service from a rival publisher. EA Play, formerly known as EA Access, has been on Xbox since 2014 (and PlayStation since 2019). Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can access EA Play titles at no extra cost.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Extraction will be available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass when it debuts on January 20th. Along with up to two teammates, you can take on hordes of aliens in the tactical shooter, which is based on a Rainbow Six Siege mode called Outbreak. Siege is already available on Xbox Game Pass and via cloud gaming on Game Pass Ultimate, and it’s coming to PC Game Pass on January 20th as well.
The Watergate figure interpreted Attorney General Merrick Garland’s latest comments as a warning to the ex-president and his allies.
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” data-medium-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/31_SW_FinBMW-iX-eInk_Seite_03_white-1152×720.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/31_SW_FinBMW-iX-eInk_Seite_03_white-1280×800.jpg” />Color-changing cars may sound like James Bond stealth tech, but BMW has brought the real thing along to CES 2022. The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink looks, at first glance, like the automaker’s iX all-electric SUV, but it’s covered with a skin of e-paper that at the flick of a switch can change dark to light. The result is … Continue reading
CyberPowerPC has just announced that it will soon release a new desktop PC chassis, dubbed the Kinetic Series Case. Calling the chassis unusual would not be giving it enough credit. CyberPowerPC certainly made a bold move when designing this case, and this applies to both the cooling architecture and the looks of the chassis. The upcoming Kinetic chassis is definitely … Continue reading
Back in June 2020, Lululemon got into the flourishing home gym market in the midst of the pandemic by purchasing home fitness startup Mirror for $500 million. Now, Nike has filed a lawsuit against the company over Mirror, accusing it of patent infringement. According to CNBC and The Wall Street Journal, Nike’s lawsuit allege that Mirror — a full-size interactive mirror that brings a live fitness instructor into the user’s home — and its apps use technologies that it invented and patented.
The sports apparel giant specifically mentioned that it filed a patent application in 1983 for a device that can prompt users to exercise, monitor their heart rate, determine their speed while running and the calories they burned. Nike also has a number of mobile apps for fitness, including the Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club.
Nike sent Lululemon a list of patents it allegedly infringed on back on November 3rd. As you’d expect, the company more known for making yoga pants and other types of gym clothes disagreed with Nike’s assessment. A spokesperson told the publications in a statement that the patents “in question are overly broad and invalid.” They also said that Lululemon is confident in its position and “look forward to defending it in court.”
Mirror operates as a standalone company within Lululemon, putting the workout clothes-maker in direct competition with the likes of Peloton and Tonal. Lululemon CEO Clavin McDonald previously said that the purchase was all about connecting with consumers, because they’re bound to spend more the more they engage with the brand. Last month, however, the company halved its sales forecast for the device, calling 2021 “a challenging year for digital fitness.”
This isn’t the only patent-related legal battle Lululemon is embroiled in. Last year, it filed a patent infringement lawsuit of its own against Peloton, alleging that the design the other company used for a new line of leggings and sports bras infringe on its intellectual property.
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