Though the holidays are right around the corner, the automotive industry is collectively looking toward the trade shows taking place in January. The 2020 Volkswagen Passat will break cover during the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, and the German firm has released a trio of teaser sketches to give us a preview of its next sedan. The segment is shrinking, but… Continue reading "2020 Volkswagen Passat Gets New Design and Engine Tweaks"
Razer’s classic DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse becomes a bit more affordable as it drops from $70 down to $40 on Amazon. An excellent and affordable pairing for any esports or competitive gamer, we awarded the Razer DeathAdder Elite with official Digital Trends Recommended Product status when we tested it two years ago. Featuring a sturdy construction, responsive mechanical buttons, and a… Continue reading "Razer DeathAdder Elite Gaming Mouse Drops to $40 on Amazon"
With a few notable exceptions, the V12 engine’s future looks grim at best. One of the automakers still committed to keeping the configuration alive for as long as possible is Aston Martin, and now the British company has released images and technical specifications for the brand-new 12-cylinder it developed to power the upcoming Valkyrie. Aston Martin teamed up with renowned… Continue reading "Aston Martin Valkyrie Details Released | News, Pictures, Specs"
LM Industries asked municipalities to propose uses for its Olli low-speed autonomous shuttles in what the company calls a “fleet challenge.” The first pair of winners — one each in the greater Sacramento, California, and Phoenix metropolitan areas — have been selected and will get their vehicles in 2019. At the same time, LM Industries is kicking off a second… Continue reading "LM Industries Autonomous Shuttles Head to California, Arizona Campuses"
Porch pirates in Jersey City, New Jersey better watch out. Amazon has teamed up with cops there to track down the thieves using dummy packages. Data shows that as many as 20 percent of online shoppers in the U.S. have suffered at the hands of criminals who steal packages left in front of their homes by delivery personnel. The New Jersey… Continue reading "Cops Go After Porch Pirates With Fake Amazon Boxes and GPS Trackers"
Hertz has teamed up with biometric security company Clear for a new system designed to speed up the car rental process. Called “Hertz Fast Lane,” the system dispenses with the requirement that customers show physical ID at a counter and instead uses cameras and scanners for face and fingerprint recognition. As you’d expect, it’s a pretty straightforward process. The customer… Continue reading "Hertz Speeds Up Car Rentals With Biometric Scan Technology"
