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Hate smartwatches? You might love this $250 hybrid watch
Don’t like how most smartwatches look? The Withings ScanWatch Light is a smartwatch for those who don’t like smartwatches.
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Ferrari’s Vision hybrid race car arrives in ‘Gran Turismo 7’ on December 23rd
Since 2013, Gran Turismo’s Vision project has seen some of the world’s largest automakers, including Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, imagine what their cars could look like without real-world constraints. Over the weekend, GT series developer Polyphony Digital announced the latest addition to the Vision stable, an entry from Ferrari, would arrive in Gran Turismo 7 on December 23rd.
Like its predecessors, the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo features capabilities that would put any production vehicle to shame. Ferrari outfitted the concept car with “a more extreme version” of the V6 engine found on the 499P hypercar the automaker plans to field at next year’s Le Mans endurance race. In-game, the single-seat hybrid will produce more than 1,000 horsepower, with three electric motors providing additional power.
“We wanted to create a vision of the future designed without constraint, but born from Ferrari’s unrivalled understanding of engineering, aerodynamics and future technologies, and deliver it into the digital world for a whole new audience to experience,” said Ferrari Design Director Flavio Manzoni. Ferrari fans should keep their eyes out for an in-game quiz. Completing it before anyone else will grant early access to the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo.
How Citizen’s CZ Smart almost got hybrid smartwatches right
The CZ Smart Hybrid is Citizen’s second attempt at a smartwatch, and it has nailed the style, comfort, and technology. However, it has misjudged the price.
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Striking new Burning Red hybrid G-Shock fitness watches will make you stand out
The choice of Casio G-Shock GBD-200 and GBA-900 hybrid fitness watches available has increased with the launch of the striking new Burning Red series.
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The 2022 Range Rover will come with both ‘mild’ and plug-in hybrid powertrains
Land Rover executives unveiled the latest iteration of the company's renowned flagship on Tuesday, showing off a strikingly well-appointed 5th generation SUV that's also surprisingly friendly to the environment, if not your budget.
The company's emphasis on modernism is on full display with the 2023 Range Rover's exterior. A gently sloping roofline contrasted against a rising sill line as well as other classic design details are joined by state-of-the-art amenities like retractable exterior door handles to help improve the vehicle's aerodynamic performance by nearly 12 percent compared to its previous iterations. The entire vehicle is built on Land Rover's new MLA-Flex architecture allowing for 11.6 inches of ground clearance and fording through more than 35 inches of water.
An electronic air suspension, which debuted on the Range Rover back in 1992, will keep random road divots from detracting from the drive while the new Dynamic Response Pro system will electronically negate body roll during high speed cornering. Coolest of all, the 2023 Range Rover will offer 4-wheel steering, enabling the rear wheels to turn up to 7 degrees to help maintain stability while cornering as well as reducing the Range Rover's low-speed turning radius to rival that of a Honda Civic.
In terms of powertrains, the new Range Rover offers a slew of options. The base models will come with a 48V mild-hybrid 3.0L Turbocharged I6 — turning out 395 hp and 406 ft-lbs of torque — standard. Above that, a 523 hp (553 ft-lbs of torque) 4.4L Twin Turbo V8 is available as well. By the time the Range Rover hits US shores in 2023, Land Rover expects to offer it with an optional 434 hp plug-in hybrid engine capable of travelling up to 62 miles on electric power alone using its 38.2 kWh battery. And, come 2024, Land Rover has announced plans to offer its flagship with an all-electric drivetrain.
But the luxury shown off during Tuesday's livestream comes at a price. A very steep price. The entry level P400 SE starts at $ 104,000 ($ 110,000 if you opt for the 7 seater variant) and climes to a whopping $ 163,500 for the P530 First Edition with the long wheelbase. Preorders for the new Range Rover are already open and deliveries are expected to begin next spring.
IndyCar delays hybrid racers to 2023
You’ll have to wait a while longer before IndyCar embraces eco-friendly racing. The AP reports that IndyCar has delayed the adoption of hybrid engines by roughly a year, to 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The electric-assisted 2.4L twin-turbo V6…
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Toyota recalls 752,000 Prius cars over flawed hybrid software
If you drive a Prius from the past several years, there’s a distinct chance you’ll have to take it in for service. Autoblog reports that Toyota has begun a safety recall for 752,000 of the vehicles worldwide, 267,000 of them in the US, due to a flaw…
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NASCAR could introduce hybrid race cars by 2022
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Misfit’s new Ronin Command and Path hybrid smartwatches are available for $150
Wear OS might still be laboring under the shackles of the outdated Snapdragon 2100/3100 processors, but there are alternatives to Google’s wearable OS. Misfit’s brand new Ronin Command and Path hybrid smartwatches offer an all-white design with navy blue accents, up to 6- and 12-month battery life, and an assortment of sleep and activity tracking […]
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Ever since Lamborghini showed off its wild MIT-collaborated Terzo Millennio concept we've been waiting to see what a production version could look like, and we might find out soon. Autoblog points out this teaser image posted to the company's Instagr…[TA Deals] Stay classy with the NOWA Shaper hybrid smart watch (30% off)
Like the idea of a smartwatch, but don’t want to give up how good traditional watches look and work? You’ve got options, don’t worry. One of those options is the NOWA Shaper hybrid smart watch, a combination of smart tech and traditional watch design. Not only does it look good (and come in several different […]
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LG announces a new hybrid Watch W7 with physical watch hands
The V40 ThinQ wasn’t the only thing LG announced this morning, and you probably could’ve guessed that if you remembered some rumors from late last month. The Watch W7 is now official, with LG touting the device as its first hybrid watch. What’s that mean, exactly? The Watch W7 is still a smartwatch running the […]
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Lenovo’s tough, hybrid Chromebooks are built for education
Lenovo has launched a handful of new laptops designed for classrooms, including three new Chromebooks. The new devices were designed to be tough enough to survive students' rough handling and have rubber bumpers, reinforced hinges and mechanically an…
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Kronaby Hybrid smartwatch: Our first take
The world of hybrid smartwatches is getting bigger, as more people realize they can combine classic watch style with some smart functionality. We’ve tried on newcomer Kronaby’s range at Baselworld 2017.
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Lamborghini confirms Urus SUV will be its only plug-in hybrid
According to Autocar, we'll be seeing the first production hybrid Lamborghini soon. The publication reports that Lamborghini's research and development chief, Maurizio Reggiani, confirmed that the Urus SUV will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powert…
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Fossil Q Crewmaster Hybrid Smartwatch Review
Not everyone wants to wear a touchscreen smartwatch, or a sporty fitness band, but does want the benefits both bring. The Q Crewmaster may be the answer, as it combines the best features found in both, and matches them with a cool, traditional watch body.
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