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Ferrari Patents Augmented Reality System Designed to Merge Real and Virtual Racing

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Ferrari has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office that leverages augmented reality to allow real-world racing to crossover into the virtual realm. By using wireless networks and the real vehicle’s positional data, Ferrari thinks it can replicate it on screens at home with a high degree of accuracy.

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A New Olympics Event: Algorithmic Video Surveillance

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This summer, at the Paris Olympic Games, security officials will perform a much bigger experiment in the heart of the City of Light, covering the events, the entire Olympic village, and the connecting roads and rails. This article is part of our special report Top Tech 2024. Surveillance is not a monolithic concept.

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You Just Got Beat by a Civic

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Nevertheless, measures of a car’s sporting prowess are often arbitrary – look at the quarter mile, for instance, and even the ubiquitous horsepower unit itself is rooted in a very random series of events. Check out this video to see what we mean.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. To that end, engineers at the U.S. percent to 2.8 megawatts to 224.6

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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You want to experience faster than a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder RWD? Bluetooth connection for up to two devices, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot complete the technology. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models. USB ports with iPod connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, and hands-free phone capability complete the system.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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Once connected, a friendly General Motors representative is there to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.