To reduce driver distraction, Garmin is introducing an aftermarket heads-up display that works with smart phones to shine navigation information on the windshield. The benefit is seen as reducing the distance the driver's eyes need to ...
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You could spend a few hundred bucks on a new blender only to wind up with watery margaritas and smoothies that might better be called chunkies. Worse yet, your high-priced device could conk out after a few months of service. That's clear ...
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Expensive washers and dryers don't necessarily clean or dry better than those that cost $700 to $900. But they do have the latest features and in Consumer Reports tests of washers and dryers we looked at all of them. Here's our take on 10. ...
Tags: Washer, Dryer, Smart washer
Once associated with proms and pageants, embellished barrettes and headbands are now getting grown-up attention. DON'T BE A BABY Headbands can look juvenile and prissy. Wear them with a messy bun and they're fully adult. SWITCH TO ...
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Inspired by nature, conserved by our Conservation team: uncover the story behind this fragile Chinese artefact. Acquired in 1969, this delicate Chinese headdress is magnificently decorated with feathers from kingfisher birds. Centuries ...
Almost 5000 new-generation Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs have been recalled to correct a number of defects with the vehicles' steering and safety systems. The issues relate to the internal programming of the computers controlling the ...
Tags: Transportation, auto, car
Bluebird will unveil two brand new electric vehicles at September's Sustainable MotoExpo in England. The Bluebird DC50 electric sports car and Bluebird GTL Formula E racer, will be revealed at the event by Don Wales, the grandson of ...
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BMW has extended its lead over Audi and Mercedes-Benz according to the latest?global sales figures. Industry journal Automotive News reports global?sales figures for June see?BMW stretch its existing lead over its luxury German rivals, ...
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In a survey among participants at LTE World Summit, Flash Networks, a provider of mobile Internet optimization and monetization solutions, revealed that while 50 percent of the executives surveyed rated their network as "very fast" (20mps ...
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American high-performance vehicle manufacturer Saleen Automotive has officially unveiled its latest offering: the Saleen 351 Mustang. Armed with a 5.75-litre (351 cubic inch) supercharged V8 that makes 522kW and a ground-pounding 887Nm of ...
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Details of the European-spec Toyota Corolla sedan have been released, previewing a larger, more spacious small car due to arrive in local showrooms in 2014. Influenced by the styling of the Corolla Furia concept first seen at this year's ...
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Analysts remain skeptical that Microsoft's relaunch of Windows 8 and the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 will translate into increased PC and tablet sales in the second half of the year. "[Windows 8.1] is unlikely to have a major impact [on] ...
The new beverage line is under licence from the Extreme Sports Company and is targeted towards thrill-seekers and dreamers that love participating in and watching extreme sport, with two initial offerings – Extreme Sport and Extreme ...
The ConSole mounting system designed by manufacturer Renusol remains impeccably stable after 15 years of use. This is the conclusion of the test report drawn up by the renowned Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid, which found that ...
Tags: Console Mounting System, Industrial Equipment, Components
All the kitchen appliances and hardware tools we see are a direct product of stainless steel profile wires. Since steel is used, these products are sturdy and last for a long time. However, for each appliance or tool, stainless steel used ...
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