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October 6, 2024
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Car and Driver

2026 McLaren W1
Everything. From the cutting-edge V-8-and-radial flux electric motor hybrid powertrain to the F1-derived active aerodynamics, the W1 is the latest incarnation of McLaren’s assault on street-going performance—but we’re sure it’ll be a hoot on the track too.
WIRED

McLaren’s $2.6M W1 Supercar Wouldn’t Seem Out of Place in Formula 1
For a car with such an abbreviated name, the McLaren W1 packs a vast amount of engineering tech. It’s also more advanced in some key areas than a contemporary Formula One car. That’s one hell of a USP. At its heart sits an all-new V8 hybrid powertrain …
CNET

Best Prime Day Tablet Deals: iPads, Fire Tablets and More, All on Sale
The Apple 12.9 Inch iPad Pro (6th Generation) M2 model is displayed against a. Apple iPad Pro (M2): $1,299. Save $700.
WIRED

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Breaks Out of Its Box—and Onto a Canvas
ChatGPT’s new canvas interface can suggest improvements to writing and code as well as make in-line changes. Sam Altman Cofounder and CEO of OpenAI …
The Sydney Morning Herald

ChatGPT is turning into an unreal cultural chameleon
There have been improvements made over the years, especially in text-to-text translators. But ChatGPT’s advanced voice mode was able to seamlessly go back-and-forth between languages with live, human-sounding responses and minimal errors.
Reuters

Google tests verified check marks in search results
Fraudulent websites impersonating official businesses or services could creep up in online search results, leading users to view false information about the business, deceiving users and potentially harming the brand. “We regularly …
Baylor University

National Play Outside Day Encourages Everyone to Set the Screens Aside and Play Outdoors
improved mental health,; the ability to pay attention,; better sleep,; increased immune function,; improved academic performance,; higher productivity and; better well-being at work. Umstattd …