Tesla touchscreens to offer minimalist 'fade mode'
"Screens can be distracting and, therefore, dangerous if you're driving an expensive car down the freeway. If you own a Tesla, though, fear not: the company is adding a software feature that will make its giant touchscreens less intrusive. Tesla CEO E..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/07/tesla-fade-mode-touchscreen-version-9/
" Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. We'll wrap up a short week with an appointment for Google's Pixel 3 event next month, a smart mirror containing the trapped spirit of a fitness instructor and a gaming router you can't blame for your K:D ratio...." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/07/the-morning-after-a-dating-app-data-breach/
Leaked five-camera Nokia phone has a few lenses too many
"In a world overtaken by dual-camera monstrosities, one company wanted more. Much more. All the more. If this leaked image of a new Nokia phone from HMD is to believed, the company will attempt to push the envelope in smartphone imaging with a penta-l..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/07/nokia-five-camera-smartphone-leak/
Hospitals will use robot ducks to comfort kids with cancer
" Aflac's robotic therapy ducks have started waddling their way to children's cancer hospitals nationwide after making their debut at CES earlier this year. The company is distributing the robotic waterfowl through a series of events as part of its activities f…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/07/aflac-robot-ducks-launch/
BMW、2019年より車載音声アシスタントを提供開始。「Hey, BMW！」で各種操作が可能
" BMWが、車載音声アシスタント機能「Intelligent Personal Assistant」を2019年3月より提供を開始することを明らかにしました。このアシスタントは音声コントロールによって自動車の各種エレクトロニクス操作、や異常警告、各種パラメーターのチェックなどが行なえます。Intelligent Personal AssistantはBMWの車載オペレーティングシステムバージョン7.0を搭載するすべてのBMW車に提供されます。
