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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4MATIC Cabriolet: The Coupe Reinvented
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Product Reviews, Transportation,
Mercedes-Benz has revisited its strategy, merging two iconic lines—the C-Class and E-Class coupes—into one streamlined offering: the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4MATIC Cabriolet. Positioned as a balanced entry in the luxury coupe segment, it aims to offer the best of both worlds. Does it succeed? Let’s find out.
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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Review: A V8-Powered Celebration of Excess
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Product Reviews, Transportation,
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is what happens when Jeep decides to let its engineers have some serious fun. Imagine a Wrangler, the rugged off-road icon we all know, and then add a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine under the hood. The result is a vehicle that feels like an exhilarating mix of muscle car and rock crawler. A loud, brash, and wildly entertaining SUV that is unapologetically over the top.
A V8 That Roars
The headline feature here is the engine, and it deserves every ounce of the spotlight. The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 churns out 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque—numbers that feel utterly ridiculous when you consider that this is a Jeep Wrangler we’re talking about. On the road, it rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. That’s faster than many sports cars, and you feel every bit of that power with each press of the throttle.
But it’s not just about raw speed. It’s also about the sound. The dual-mode exhaust system gives the Rubicon 392 a deep, growling soundtrack that’s as exhilarating as it is attention-grabbing. Whether you’re blasting down the highway or crawling over boulders, the V8’s roar makes every moment feel cinematic.
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2024 Nissan Z Nismo Review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Product Reviews, Transportation,
Alright, what we have here is the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo, and this is Nissan's ultimate version of an icon. It looks aggressive, sounds like it means business, and might just be the most capable Z car they've ever made. But the real question is: does it deliver the thrill Nissan's promising? Let’s take a ride and find out.
Background and Legacy
The Z series has been a part of Nissan's DNA for decades—dating back to the original 240Z, which was all about giving the driver that perfect balance between power, style, and value. Fast forward to today, and the Z Nismo is the latest chapter in this storied lineage. The Nismo badge means more power, sharper handling, and a level of refinement that’s made for the track. But what makes this Nismo different?
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Samsung S95C: The OLED TV You Can’t Afford (to Ignore!)
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Displays, Features, Home Entertainment,
The Samsung S95C OLED TV, a game-changer in home entertainment that brings the cinematic experience right into your living room! In this video, we'll dive into the cutting-edge QD-OLED technology that combines the best of OLED and Samsung's QLED TVs, delivering bold contrast, dramatic sound, and vibrant colors that will blow you away.
We'll also take a closer look at the sleek Infinity One Design and the ultra-convenient Slim One Connect, which keeps your space clutter-free and modern-looking. If you're a movie buff or a gaming enthusiast, you'll definitely want to know about the Samsung S95C's impressive 4K Upscaling, the Neural Quantum Processor, and the range of gaming features that make this TV a top contender for smooth and responsive gameplay.
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How iPhone Thieves Can Ruin Your Digital Life in Minutes
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Videos,
Imagine this: You’re at a bar with your friends, enjoying a drink and chatting. You take out your iPhone to check something and enter your passcode. You don’t notice the person behind you who’s watching your every move and memorizing your passcode. A few minutes later, they snatch your iPhone from your hand and run away.
You might think that’s bad enough, but it gets worse. Within minutes, the thief has used your passcode to gain access to your iPhone and change your Apple ID password, which enables them to disable Find My, make purchases using Apple Pay, gain access to passwords stored in iCloud Keychain, and scan through Photos for pictures of documents that contain a Social Security number or other details that could be used for identity theft.
This is not a hypothetical scenario. It’s a real threat that has been happening across the US. The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern has been hearing from victims who have lost thousands of dollars and their entire digital lives after their iPhones were stolen with the thieves obtaining their passcodes.
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Bing’s New Chatbot Isn’t Conscious, Despite What You May Have Heard
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Internet, Microsoft,
We're living in a time where AI anxiety is at an all-time high. Predictions about the AI singularity are being thrown around like confetti, and recent reports about Microsoft's new Bing search AI have some folks convinced that we're already living in a world of self-aware machines.
Now, don't get me wrong, I can see why people might think this. When most people hear the term "AI," they imagine Skynet or HAL 9000 – machines with human-like self-awareness, powered by complex processors that rival the human brain.
But the reality of AI is far different from the Hollywood versions we see on the big screen. AI tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Google and Microsoft's search assistants are a far cry from the sentient machines we imagine. In fact, calling chatbots, art generators, or automated programming tools "AI" might be a misnomer – or more likely, a simple marketing tactic.
So, how do these "AI" tools actually work?
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Talking with Apple about M2 Chip Design and the Power It Brings to the latest Macs
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Features, PC / Laptop, Videos,
In this episode I talk to Apple about the design process of Apple Silicon, the M2 chip, the M2 Max MacBook Pro, the M2 Pro Mac mini, and more. These are some of the most powerful and innovative Macs that Apple has ever created, and I wanted to learn more about how they came to be and what they can do. I'm joined by Laura Metz, the Director of Product Marketing, Anand Shimpi of Hardware Engineering, and Tuba Yalcin from the Pro Workflow team. They're all very passionate and knowledgeable about Apple's design process, and they shared some amazing insights.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from some of the people behind the scenes of Apple's amazing products and learn more about how they create and optimize them for different use cases. If you are a tech enthusiast or an Apple fan, you don't want to miss this video.
You can find my M2 Max MacBook Pro review, as well as pick one up for yourself!
Apple Changes the Mac Forever, iOS 14, and more w/ Guest Mark Gurman!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Wearables, Corporate News, Displays, Features, Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Smart Home, PC / Laptop,
Apple dropped some major news during its WWDC virtual keynote, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman joins the show as we talk about all of the announcements. Mark currently works for Bloomberg, and has been reporting on Apple since he was 15 years old, breaking major news since the very beginning of his career. We talk about his biggest scoops, the business of breaking news, Apple’s AR & VR headset plans, and of course all the news coming out of WWDC - macOS 11, iOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7.
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Geared Up: Hot New Apple Watch Features Coming to watchOS 7 & More Apple Rumors w/ Guest Jon Prosser
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Wearables, Podcasts, Software,
This week Jon Prosser joins us to talk about scoring major Apple leaks and the balance between reporting news and protecting sources. We also have news on what we can epect for the Apple Watch with watchOS 7, a new Apple TV, WWDC thoughts, a look at the risk of being a journalist who covers major leaks, and much more!
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A Deep-Dive Conversation with Samsung about Powering the Future of Innovation
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Features, Transportation, Videos, Wireless / WiFi,
I had the opportunity to sit down with Jim Elliott, Corporate Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. at Samsung Tech Day last October. He runs Memory sales and marketing at Samsung’s North America Semiconductor subsidiary. We talked about how Samsung Semiconductor's technology is ushering the future of artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, super-fast 5G wireless networks, and more. Talking to Jim, it became clear that we're on the cusp of some major technological advancements that will drive forward a new age of innovation. This is similar to what we saw when 4G enabled us to carry devices in our pockets that let us order cars directly to our precise location, stream music and videos no matter where we happen to be, and the ability to post content to social networks for anyone to read or watch. So the question becomes, what's next?
