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July 14, 2015 TECH (MSM)

Technology is not the biggest barrier to the future of 8K TVs

I know Ultra HD is hardly the de facto TV standard right now, but a new report from industry analyst IHS is anticipating global sales of 8K TVs to hit an all time high in the run up to the Japan Olympics in 2020 as 8K broadcasting takes hold. Any excitement around such estimations obviously needs tempering though – in 2015 the figures for global 8K sales is just 2,700.

July 14, 2015 TECH (MSM)

Review: Alcatel OneTouch Watch

From a distance it seems the sea of smartwatches boils down to two choices: the Apple Watch and Android Wear watches. There are others, though. The Alcatel OneTouch Watch attempts to cover most of the smartwatch basics using bespoke software, not everyman choice Android Wear. This means it’s cheaper than most other models while also being smaller than some and lasting longer off a charge. Pick the right discussion points

July 14, 2015 TECH (MSM)

How to protect your Apple Watch from scratches and other damage

Sport Edition, Screen Protector, Cases If you’ve just shelled out £300 (US$349, AU$499) or more for an Apple Watch you’re going to want to keep it in perfect condition for as long as possible. Not only is it a gorgeous piece of hardware, it’s probably the most visible gadget you own, and there’s also resale value to consider. If you’ll want to upgrade when the inevitable Apple Watch 2 turns

July 14, 2015 AUTOS

This Corvette-Powered Dodge Is the Real Power Wagon

– The Power Wagon has been around in various forms going back 60 years, but never has Dodge made one quite like this 1949 Power Wagon. – The original Dodge Power Wagon was introduced in 1945 as a civilian version of Dodge’s military WC series of trucks. Designed as a utility truck, it came standard with four-wheel drive and was powered by a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine. – This truck, however,

July 14, 2015 AUTOS

Inside Google’s Autonomous Car It’s Like a Cozy Coupe for Grown-Ups

-Google’s koala-esque self-driving car is definitely aiming for “cute” with its design. A bubbly little pod that looks like it should be emitting Jetsons noises as it trundles harmlessly through a picturesque Silicon Valley campus, it’s pretty obvious that the autonomous vehicle’s designers wanted it to come across as adorably inoffensive. – And this past weekend, Google brought its latest prototypes to Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain

July 14, 2015 AUTOS

One of These Three Cars Will Be Clarkson’s Last Top Gear Lap

-We knew it had to happen eventually, and now it’s here: Jeremy Clarkson has tweeted that he’ll soon take his very last lap of the Top Gear track. This really makes it feel like the end of an era. – – Right. About to do my last ever lap of the Top Gear test track. What car should I use? pic.twitter.com/xbaZkEi3sE – — Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) July 13, 2015 –