The Oldsmobile Concept Car That Still Looks Like It’s Out Of The Future General Motors closed the doors on its Oldsmobile division in 2004. It was the final chapter of one of America’s oldest automotive nameplates after starting operations in 1897. But before closing its books, the Oldsmobile brand was once famous for its technological advancements. Oldsmobile was the first automaker to have a four-speed semi-automatic gearbox in its production cars, and it was the first to have a fully automatic “Hydramatic” transmission with four forwards gears....

The Transmission Tech That Makes Kawasaki Motorcycles Unique Most motorcycle riders understand that different bikes come with different quirks and inconveniences. One common annoyance is the inability to find the neutral gear when parked or stopped at a traffic light. Kawasaki offers a transmission unique from other brands with its Positive Neutral Finder (PNF). It’s a feature now standard across all of itsmodern motorcycle lineup. Kawasaki’s PNF system is a clever little mechanism that guarantees the transmission hits neutral when the motorcycle is not moving....

In addition to giving comments forthe press releaseand writing amemo to employees, Tim Cook apparently invited a handful of high profile journalists to Apple’s Cupertino headquarters today to talk about the just-announced Beats acquisition. Cook spoke with reporters from the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Financial Times and other publications this afternoon on the Beats buyout. And we’ve rounded up some of the more interesting tidbits from each interview, below…...

you may play the game as you want, but some secrets are waiting for you to discover. Here is what Soft Objectives are inReady or Not. Ready or Not: Soft Objectives, explained Just like there are main missions and side missions in almost every game nowadays, objectives in Ready or Not can fall into similar categories. Main Objectives are the bare minimum amount of actions, reports, and findings you must complete to successfully finish a mission....

Google’spopular artificial intelligence research assistant,NotebookLM, has just picked up a brand-new superpower:it can now generate Mind Maps. These Mind Maps can be thought of as branching diagrams, which visually demarcate main topics, related ideas, and key themes as you go about your flow of research and note-taking. “Mind Maps help you grasp the overall structure and key themes of your source material more easily than reading through lengthy documents,” says Google ina new support document....

Quick Links Grounded 2includes a lot of resources that you’ll need to collect for the sake of crafting and survival, but that’s not the only reason that you’ll be searching for specific items. Optical Disks are more like a collectible that you pick up instead of survival items, but taking the time to find them can be useful for your journey around the park. You can use Optical Disks by loading them into the Ranger Station, which unlocks additional recipes you can get....

Where Winds Meetis preparing for its international launch, with a closed beta scheduled for this month onPC and PS5. Registration Opens for Where Winds Meet Beta The path to success paved byBlack Myth: Wukonghas inspired new projects likeWhere Winds Meetto aim for similar acclaim. In the case of Everstone Studio’s game, players can expect a medieval adventure in the vein ofGhost of Tsushima, blending fantastical elements, exploration, and breathtaking wuxia-style combat....

One of the most significant decisions to make in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is how to use your Master Ball. In this guide, we’ll be helping readers and players make the decision of which Pokemon they should use the Master Ball on in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Which Pokemon Should You Use the Master Ball On in Scarlet & Violet? You should use the Master Ball on one of the two highest-rated legendary Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet, which are the cover legendaries,Koraidon and Miraidon....

Why SpaceX Stopped Production Of The Crew Dragon Astronaut Capsules SpaceX is reportedly putting a halt to the production of newCrew Dragonunits, a vehicle that has been employed for ferrying passengers between Earth and the International Space Station. As per aReutersreport, the company will continue to develop parts for the existing fleet for refurbishing needs and will retain the necessary production infrastructure, should the need arise to make more Crew Dragon units in the foreseeable future....

Winter Vs. All-Season Tires: What’s The Difference And Which Are Right For You? If you’re in the market for a new set of tires, you may feel overwhelmed by all the different options. From off-road andall-terrain tiresto those designed for drag racing, all-season driving, winter weather, and more, there’s a vast amount of different types of automotive tires from which to choose. To make matters worse,car tires can be extremely expensive, meaning that buying the incorrect set can come with steep consequences for your wallet....

AsThe Wall Street Journalnoted in April 2017, to get YouTube TV off the ground in February 2017, Google had to agree to a compromise that similar services like Hulu TV and DirecTV didn’t have to face. YouTube TV was allowed to offer content from channels like ESPN, NBC, and FOX through the service’s DVR feature. However, in most cases, users would see the video-on-demand version of the shows, not the recorded version....

Topeka Capital analyst Brian White asserted Monday morning that alower-priced iPhonecould be introduced as early as this June. It will be sold unsubsidized for about $250-$300, he thinks, and suggests “iPhone Mini” or “iPhone Air” as names. Just asThe Wall Street Journaloriginally reported, White expects the less-expensive iPhone touse a plastic bodyinstead of metal and glass. It would have a lower margin than prior iPhones though Apple could make up for the difference in sheer volume as carriers in emerging markets like China, Brazil and India could position the device as a competitive offering to local brands, like the Xiaomi handset which costs around $320 off-contract in China…...

10 Coolest Porsche Concept Cars Ever Made As a leading maker of sports cars, Porsche has created, built, and distributed dozens of the most exciting cutting-edge cars capable of extreme speeds with precision handling. Among the many models produced are rare and special cars that have introduced new technology to the industry that has since filtered down into regular passenger cars. ThePorsche 959of the mid-’80s, for example, featured many firsts, such as an electronically controlled suspension, something now found on a common Kia or Buick....