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Added on the 17/05/2018 15:47:28 - Copyright : Wochit
Alphabet's own smart home subsidiary Nest will be folding back into Google after two years of working as a standalone business.
Users on the Google Product Forums have reported that some problems with some of Google’s smart devices. It appears that these devices are crashing certain Wi-Fi networks. While the original complaints were limited to Google Home Max users, it has been reported that similar issues have been found to affect users of other Google products including Chromecast. 9to5 Google has reported that the company has now implemented a fix that should solve this problem across all affected devices.
Google is looking to give other AI competitors like Apples Siri and Amazons Alexa a run for their money with the introduction of Goggle Assistant. The Google Assistant, allows users to perform tasks such as control smart home devices, make appointments in your calendar events, and of course the tradition online searches by asking questions. Googles device boast the ability of allowing users to interact with the software without having to use a phone keyboard or other physical input.
The gaming world as it relates to smartphones and tablets continues to offer more proof of it's relevance in the consumer marketplace. Sony Computer Entertainment in a recent press release announced that as of April 1st, a new company called ForwardWorks Corporation is being established by Sony in order to produce games for mobile devices. Sony isn’t new to the world of mobile gaming having previously used its PlayStation brand to produce and promote games on smartphones.
The two Porsche 963 fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team are holding their ground among the frontrunners in the early stages of the 24 Hours of Daytona. In the first four hours of the endurance classic in Florida, Brazilian Felipe Nasr advanced to second place at the start in the #7 car and defended his position over many laps. In the first hours, his British brand colleague Nick Tandy worked his way up the order to fourth place in the #6 sister car. The Porsche 963 customer teams were also looking strong as the sun set. The partner teams in the two GT classes brought their Porsche 911 GT3 Rs through the first four hours of the race unscathed.
During the first European large-scale test drive with the media, participants explored the rich and varied landscape of the Balearic island: a total of 120 journalists and content creators from 17 nations tested the sporty smart #3 on Mallorca’s roads. On the narrow serpentine roads, through wooded areas, colorful orchards and along the coast, the participants were able to try out the #3’s dynamic driving style in all its facets. The #3 stirs up the premium EV segment as a sporty SUV coupé. With its athletic curves and powerful “shark nose” it stands out as a timelessly elegant everyday companion. The look is rounded off by the wide a-shaped grill and slim LED headlights. The large 19-inch wheels complement the sporty look, and in BRABUS trim, the #3 even sports 20-inch rims. The panoramic halo roof connects the surroundings with the cabin of the car to create a welcoming atmosphere—a perfect opportunity to enjoy the picturesque landscape of Mallorca even more. The sporty exterior is reflected in the #3’s performance: peak power ranges from 200 kW on four lines to 315 kW in the BRABUS, setting a benchmark in the market segment. Acceleration ranges from 5.8 seconds to 3.7 seconds. In under 30 minutes the #3 is charged from 10 to 80 percent and ready to go. Thanks to its modern software environment, the smart #3 is an intelligent companion in everyday life and supports the driver with an intuitive ecosystem for driving. This includes various systems as part of the smart pilot assist, such as a highway assistant (HWA) and automatic parking assist (APA). The smart #3 also features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay2, which allows drivers to bring smartphone features and apps to the infotainment display. To ensure that the system is always up to date, smart implements constructive feedback and is able to develop features quickly and publish over-the-air (OTA) updates at short intervals that can be implemented directly by the user without a visit to the service center. In 2023, four OTA updates have already been successfully rolled out for smart #1 customers.
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