Dodge just invented a nostalgic new 'vroom' sound for electric cars

As the American carmaker Dodge slowly lowers the curtain on its current Charger and Challenger models over the next few years in favor of EV sports cars, the company is sacrificing some of the products most famous for producing big, dad-pleasing "vroom-vroom" sounds. But Dodge's latest concept vehicle, which rolled onto a stage Wednesday during a presentation...

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Apple's iPhone 14 event could be set for Sept. 7

Mark your calendars. Apple's signature iPhone launch event is expected to take place on Sept. 7.According to Bloomberg business reporter Mark Gurman, "people with knowledge of the matter" say the iPhone 14 and possibly a new Apple Watch Series 8 will be unveiled, as is the historical norm for the first of the company's two September events. Insiders...

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Cameo will now let you video call celebs for 10 minutes, which is probably too long

Starting today (Aug. 18), Cameo will be offering 10-minute calls with celebs via a service they're calling "Cameo Live," which honestly sounds like too much time to spend with a celebrity. (Never meet your heroes.) Through this new Live feature, you can choose to chat one-on-one or invite up to nine friends to join you. No information was available...

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'Beast' review: Idris Elba kicks lion butt in excellent survival thriller

Whether or not you'll enjoy Beast depends on how you answer the following question: Do you want to see Idris Elba punch a lion? If your answer is yes (and it should be, let's be honest), then Beast is 100% the movie for you. Beast does indeed feature Idris Elba punching a lion, but it's also got a whole lot more going for it. In the mood for killer...

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Amazon sneakily fixed a vulnerability in the Ring camera

There are plenty of reasons not to get a Ring camera, and the Amazon-owned home security system company just gave us another.In May, Ring sneakily fixed a "high-severity" security vulnerability in its Android app that could've exposed users' camera recordings, full name, email, phone number, geolocation, and address, according to researchers from the...

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The new MacBook Air is having its first sale, just in time for back to school

Save $100: You never forget your first price drop. As of Aug. 18, The 2022 MacBook Air is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon — this 8% discount marks the first time the laptop has dropped below its $1,199 MSRP. Back-to-school shopping can get pricey quick, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice buying the latest and greatest to save some cash. At least,...

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Check off your summer reading list with $50 off a Kindle Oasis

SAVE $50: Get through that pile of books you've been meaning to read with a Kindle Oasis on sale for $199.99 at Amazon as of August 18 — that's 20% off its MSRP of $249.99.With about a month of summer bliss left, your days are numbered for getting through your lengthy summer reading list. Make it easier on yourself by grabbing a Kindle. These Amazon...

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The floating 'UniWave200' turns waves into electricity

Developed by Australian startup company Wave Swell Energy, the UniWave200 converts wave energy into zero-emissions electricity. The UniWave200 has launched at King Island, Tasmania and essentially acts as a floating power plant. The device uses an oscillating water column (OWC), which is a sort of man-made blowhole. As waves pass over it, the OWC rises...

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Meet the bartending robot who remembers your favorite drink

BRILLO is a bartending robot developed by scientists in the PRISCA Labs at the University of Naples Federico II. Using machine learning algorithms, BRILLO studies the faces and speech patterns of its customers to detect what kind of mood they’re in and then begins an interaction based on its findings. BRILLO can remember your favorite drinks, have a...

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French and Saunders' 'Titting About' podcast will give you a much needed giggle

There's a bloody lot going on at present. Luckily, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have a good joke about butt cheeks. Released on Audible at the beginning of October 2020 during England's second lockdown, French and Saunders: Titting About was part of a swathe of UK comedy releases for Amazon's audiobook app including Steve Coogan's From the Oasthouse:...

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