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Google's Virtual Reality Tinkering May Get More Real

2016-02-17 19:27:37| TechNewsWorld

Google reportedly is developing a standalone virtual reality headset that will be several steps removed from its Cardboard VR. Instead of relying on a user's smartphone and a lens-fitted cardboard headset, it will have all the necessary components built in. It also won't have to rely on a PC or a console for processing power as do Sony's PlayStation VR, HTC's Vive and Oculus VR's Rift headsets.

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VW denies 'forbidden' software tinkering as EPA charges spread

2015-11-04 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ClimateWire: The scandal over Volkswagen AG's use of software to circumvent federal air pollution standards in some of its diesel cars broadened yesterday to include some Porsche and Audi models, U.S. EPA said. Continued testing after the first deceptions were announced in September revealed that an additional 10,000 Audi, Porsche and VW diesel-fueled vehicles have been sold that also contain "defeat devices" designed to evade air pollution tests, EPA officials said yesterday. An unknown number of new cars that...

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General Motors, John Deere want to make tinkering, self-repair illegal

2015-04-22 16:41:16| Extremetech

GM and John Deere have both come out swinging against the right to modify one's vehicle or tractor, arguing that it could lead to piracy and destroy innovation.

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Over-the-Air Tinkering Keeps Tesla's Model S New

2015-03-25 13:00:00| TechNewsWorld

Tesla CEO Elon Musk last week said that the company's line of high-end electric cars will get some autonomous driving capabilities via an over-the-air software update this summer. The new features will let drivers give their vehicles control of certain tasks on major roads, possibly even highways. Other software updates for the Tesla S already are rolling out.

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