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50 Years Later, We’re Still Living in the Xerox Alto’s World

Cars That Think

The type of computing they envisioned was thoroughly interactive and personal, comprehensively networked, and completely graphical—with high-resolution screens and high-quality print output. Xerox buys into computing This wasn’t Xerox’s only big bet on computing. This vision wasn’t entirely new or limited to Xerox PARC.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

I understand that someone who isn’t a car person – and I have no idea of what level of automotive knowledge Kois possesses – might make an unfortunate correlation between the number of gears in a transmission and the amount of power a car’s engine possesses. There’s a lot more that’s wrong with this piece, but let’s start there.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today. Formerly in-person and now online during the pandemic, the gatherings are promoted through social media and emails.

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Q&A: Why the Metaverse Needs to Be Open

Cars That Think

The name comes from author Neal Stephenson's dystopian sci-fi classic Snow Crash , which envisaged a gigantic 3D playground where millions of people escaped the drudgery of the real world. For me, it's the evolution of the internet as the fabric for our personal and professional lives. IEEE Spectrum : What is the metaverse?

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You Won’t Be Roughing It at These Outdoor Resorts

Baua Electric

Stonewall, Texas The handsome interiors at this new 32-acre escape in Texas Hill Country look more like hotel rooms than canvas glamping tents. When you’re in the mood for a drink or a bite you need not leave the property to buy beer, wine, champagne, cocktails or meals that you can whip up in your pizza oven.

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Ford 2017 trends report: disruption the status quo, “never more difficult” to find objective information

Green Car Congress

Sheryl Connelly, Ford global trend and futuring manager, says there is no escaping the fact that disruption is now the status quo. An abundance of choice matched with uncertainty in the marketplace is bringing about a reluctance to commit—giving rise to a “sampling society” that prioritizes trying over buying.

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Tips: Steps You Need To Take in a Car Accident

Clean Fleet Report

Not only can the person be charged with crimes like DUI or DWI, but they can also be cited for negligent motor vehicle operation in most states. The person at fault or an injured driver should call their insurance company, file SR-1 forms, and inform their insurance company of the incident. Knowing what to do in an accident is key.

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