Tag: Cars

Weekly Rewind: AI at our jobs, Toyota’s green revolution, the world’s first flavored bottle

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: AI at our jobs, Toyota’s green revolution, the world’s first flavored bottle appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: AI at our jobs, Toyota’s green revolution, the world’s first flavored bottle

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: AI at our jobs, Toyota’s green revolution, the world’s first flavored bottle appeared first on Digital Trends.

Smart software starts your wipers when it predicts you’ll get splashed

Smart windshield technology uses cameras, radar, and rain sensors to predict when your car is going to get splashed by a vehicle coming in the other direction. Then it turns on your wipers.The post Smart software starts your wipers when it predicts you’ll get splashed appeared first on Digital Trends.

Uber finally lets Android Wear owners hail rides with their smartwatches

Attention Android Wear smartwatch owners -- you can finally hail an Uber from your wrist. Support for the Wear app was announced at I/O 2015, but it has taken the ride-booking company a whopping 21 months to deliver.The post Uber finally lets Android Wear owners hail rides with their smartwatches appeared first on Digital Trends.

Are cash payments to blame for assaults against Uber drivers in Brazil?

Uber drivers in Brazil have faced an increasing number of assaults since the ridesharing service allowed riders to pay in cash. Uber confirmed that some counter-measures are being worked on.The post Are cash payments to blame for assaults against Uber drivers in Brazil? appeared first on Digital Trends.

Bold idea gets off the ground: First flying car now available for pre-order

Five years after demonstrating its first successful test flight, Dutch company PAL-V has begun accepting pre-orders for what may be the first flying car to hit the commercial market.The post Bold idea gets off the ground: First flying car now available for pre-order appeared first on Digital Trends.

U.S. Army wants to keep you alert at the wheel by reading your brain waves

Forget about cranking loud music, drinking coffee and keeping your windows rolled down to avoid in-car drowsiness. The U.S. Army has an alternative solution: Analyzing your brain waves.The post U.S. Army wants to keep you alert at the wheel by reading your brain waves appeared first on Digital Trends.

U.S. Army wants to keep you alert at the wheel by reading your brain waves

Forget about cranking loud music, drinking coffee and keeping your windows rolled down to avoid in-car drowsiness. The U.S. Army has an alternative solution: Analyzing your brain waves.The post U.S. Army wants to keep you alert at the wheel by reading your brain waves appeared first on Digital Trends.

Forget petroleum — tomorrow’s car tires could be made from grass

University of Minnesota chemists have developed a more eco-friendly way to manufacture tires by making them out of grass and trees -- and all without affecting their color, shape or performance.The post Forget petroleum — tomorrow’s car tires could be made from grass appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: Vertical forests, vaping safety, and vending machines for cars

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: Vertical forests, vaping safety, and vending machines for cars appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: Vertical forests, vaping safety, and vending machines for cars

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: Vertical forests, vaping safety, and vending machines for cars appeared first on Digital Trends.

Classic Hot Wheels cars are coming to ‘Rocket League’

It was announced a few days ago that real-life Rocket League toy cars are hitting shelves this spring. Now, the

Uber Flat: Ridesharing service offers rides in NYC for cheap fees

As part of its UberPlus initiative, Uber is offering up to 40 rides in New York City for flat fees under $6. Users can buy a flat-fare package of rides with either 10, 20, or 40 ride limits.The post Uber Flat: Ridesharing service offers rides in NYC for cheap fees appeared first on Digital Trends.

Belkin Car Vent Mount: Our first take

Belkin’s new Car Vent Mount will hold your phone and charging cable too, but you’ll need at least two hands to use it.The post Belkin Car Vent Mount: Our first take appeared first on Digital Trends.

Logitech’s ZeroTouch smart car mount now brings Alexa along for the ride

Logitech's ZeroTouch is becoming even smarter with the addition of Amazon's Alexa personal assistant. Now, the same commands and requests many drivers might already use at home with their Echo devices are available behind the wheel.The post Logitech’s ZeroTouch smart car mount now brings Alexa along for the ride appeared first on Digital Trends.

Uber’s newest hire aims to help the company make flying vehicles a reality

Uber made a serious commitment to its flying vehicle project yet by hiring Mark Moore, a former NASA advanced aircraft engineer, to act as the director of engineering for the project.The post Uber’s newest hire aims to help the company make flying vehicles a reality appeared first on Digital Trends.

New computer vision app helps travelers interpret foreign road signs on the fly

You know how Google wants to “organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful?” Startup Mapillary wants to do the same thing with the world’s road signs.The post New computer vision app helps travelers interpret foreign road signs on the fly appeared first on Digital Trends.

Recommended Reading: Yves Béhar on design in age of AI

10 Principles ForDesign In TheAge Of AIKatharine Schwab,Fast CompanyIn an age when artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of

Weekly Rewind: Domino’s chat bot, smart turntables, a breath-based flu detector

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: Domino’s chat bot, smart turntables, a breath-based flu detector appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: Domino’s chat bot, smart turntables, a breath-based flu detector

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: Domino’s chat bot, smart turntables, a breath-based flu detector appeared first on Digital Trends.

Weekly Rewind: Domino’s chat bot, smart turntables, a breath-based flu detector

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.The post Weekly Rewind: Domino’s chat bot, smart turntables, a breath-based flu detector appeared first on Digital Trends.

Ford built this high-tech hub in New York to prove it’s more than a car company

Ford isn't just a car company anymore. As a part of its effort to build a portfolio of products that empower smarter cities, the car-maker has opened its first FordHub in New York -- a space that showcases its emphasis on being a "mobility" company.The post Ford built this high-tech hub in New York to prove it’s more than a car company appeared first on Digital Trends.

iOS in your dashboard: Here’s everything you need to know about Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay overrides a car's factory-loaded infotainment system to make driving safer and more convenient. Here's everything you about the system, including its feature set and host of third-party apps.The post iOS in your dashboard: Here’s everything you need to know about Apple CarPlay appeared first on Digital Trends.

You’ll soon be able to save preset destinations in the Lyft app

Lyft's app just got a little smarter thanks to its ability to suggest destinations based on your calendar events. What's more is the app will soon let you save more than your home and work addresses to make getting to your destination even faster.The post You’ll soon be able to save preset destinations in the Lyft app appeared first on Digital Trends.

Study: Uber may have lowered wages, but taxi driver jobs have not been displaced

A recent study published by the University of Oxford, Uber might have lowered the wages of traditional taxi drivers, but it also created more work in the process. The study also showed self-employed drivers earned more.The post Study: Uber may have lowered wages, but taxi driver jobs have not been displaced appeared first on Digital Trends.

UberEats in London now an early riser — you can order starting from 7 a.m.

Your list of excuses for skipping the most important meal of the day is growing shorter by the second, especially now that UberEats is now serving up breakfast on demand. In the UK, they're now starting the service at 7 a.m.The post UberEats in London now an early riser — you can order starting from 7 a.m. appeared first on Digital Trends.

Fatal final words: Driver habits study shows most common texts before crash

Despite laws and reports of the dangers of distracted driving, texting while driving isn't abating. A recent study of final fatal text messages shows alcohol is often involved.The post Fatal final words: Driver habits study shows most common texts before crash appeared first on Digital Trends.

Your Uber driver might be sleeping in his car at night, report reveals

In search of lucrative fares, rideshare drivers sometimes travel to more expensive cities and sleep in their cars rather than drive home. The price of flexible work hours often requires adjusting lifestyles to earn a full-time income.The post Your Uber driver might be sleeping in his car at night, report reveals appeared first on Digital Trends.

Pearl RearVision Backup Camera review

Tired of convoluted and invasive backup camera systems, a team of ex-Apple engineers developed RearVision, an entirely wireless backup camera with an integrated solar panel for keeping it charged. The post Pearl RearVision Backup Camera review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Charge your phone or give your car a boost with Suaoki jump-starter, now $90

For $90, the Suaoki car jump-starter and portable charger gives you power for batteries both big and small. Give your car a jump with the included jumper cables or just charge your phone or other device.The post Charge your phone or give your car a boost with Suaoki jump-starter, now $90 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft joins Uber in allowing commuters to use pretax dollars to pay for rides

Your morning commute may not get any less stressful, but here's hoping it gets cheaper. On Wednesday, Lyft announced a series of new partnerships that allow you to use pretax dollars in order to get you to your officeThe post Lyft joins Uber in allowing commuters to use pretax dollars to pay for rides appeared first on Digital Trends.